"According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, nearly 42 million American men and women have served during wartime.

Nearly 1.2 million died while serving. Nearly 1.5 million were wounded.

Since 9/11, more than 5,200 have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nearly 36,000 have been wounded — many have debilitating injuries that have changed their lives forever.

We may debate the rightness or wrongness of various engagements, but we know that freedom comes at a steep price — and we honor those who have secured it for us."

Of course, we could declare "Peace" and bring them home...

Great clip, thanks for reminding us of our debt to our nation's defenders in uniform here and abroad.

The troops — particularly those recuperating in military hospitals — love receiving e-mails (www.ourmilitary.mil), letters and care packages.

perfect place for anyone to start