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That was the saddest thread I think I have ever seen on FR. The anguish of the families is so sad, the children look so bereft.

I think I will print it out and hand it to every antiwar protester I come across.

It started out with the article that I thought was interesting since I was not familiar with the practice of the Gold Star since all the service members I knew have lived into their 70's. (My father, a Navy vet, talked me out of joining which I have some regret over)

In one of Diogenesis' threads, I posted the picture of the boy leaving the church, covering his eyes to hide the tears. I thought to add that to the original comment. In looking for the second photo of the father at the back of the hearse, I realized there were a many photos of "Gold Star Mothers". I decided to dedicate this thread to them, the wives and children of those killed in action.

It contrasts somewhat with the fantastic photos of the battlefield combat but it's an important reminder of the supreme sacrifices that our fellow citizens are willing to make so that we remain a free country. I support our troops and hope that we as a country can live up to what these brave men have died for.