ah but that's EXACTLY what i perceive

the king george administration of criminals and just plain evil-doers (as well as outright liars) does NOT think our hero troops (fallen or otherwise) ARE significant. they're simply a means to an end. i blame us all though. we ALLOWED them to get away with their crimes against humanity (and worse). a few of us spoke up, those in power may have said a word or two, but they DID NOT LIFT A FINGER TO STOP THIS MADNESS.

and consequently, on top of the horror of losing a loved one, THIS is what happens:

Army Sends 'Dear John Doe' Letters to Families of Fallen Troops
By Ann Scott Tyson
Washington Post Staff Writer
The Army mistakenly sent letters addressed "Dear John Doe" to 7,000 family members of soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan, unleashing calls from troubled relatives and prompting a formal apology yesterday from the Army's top general.

"The indication that anyone would perceive that a hero is not significant, that they would not direct this personally to them, is shattering," said Merrilee Carlson, whose son, Sgt. Michael Carlson, died in Baqubah, Iraq, on Jan. 24, 2005. "While it's a simple mistake, it's a very tragic mistake," said Carlson, who learned of the letter from other families and expected to receive one yesterday. ........