of American Soldiers since the war in Iraq began. Still, I’m speechless – because these are the people of my generation who are dying.

Do we ever stop looking or holding our breath? Those of us who have friends and family there? It seems like I check the news footage and the videos and yes, even the lists to make sure that my friends and my family aren’t on it. I know, in my heart, that the answer is No. We never stop looking – and Thanking God that for one more day, they are still alive.

So, for the 4000 families who have lost that special person, I send my heart felt Thanks. I can’t replace them, I can’t tell you how much we as a people appreciate their service. All I can do is make a promise that I too am doing my best to make sure that we have a new leader, an honest leader, and one who will attempt to get us out of there so that other families will not have to suffer the same emotions.

And Now, A Moment of Silence, in honor of the 4000 casualty who I’m sure won’t be the last….

~Rose