Sad News........
 

I just found out that on Nov 1st, a younger brother of a girl I went to elementary school with was killed in combat in Iraq.

I wasn't close to them and hadn't seen her in about 20 years, but it still has a way of hitting home.

That is horrible news to hear. I've been praying and will continue to for all of the families who have lost loved ones through the war.

I do understand what you mean, though, about it hitting close to home. Living in a big navy city, you can't watch the news too long before you hear bad news about someone who you went to school with, grew up with, etc.

Yep, I hear you. All of the Naval homecomings (USS Abraham Lincoln, Carl Vinson and I forget the others) are broadcast live up here.