The last day of the year

Matt Freed, Post-Gazette

Chief Warrant Officer Paul S. Dziegielewski
and Sgt. 1st Class Don Hammons are Army
officers who notify families of a soldier's death
and work with the family to make funeral,
financial and other arrangements.

3000

by BarbinMD

Sun Dec 31, 2006 at 10:57:43 AM PST

The sacrifice has been worth it. I haven't questioned whether or not it was right to take Saddam Hussein out. I mean, I've questioned it -- I've come to the conclusion that it was the right decision. - George W. Bush

As of today, 3000 U.S. servicemen and women have lost their lives in Iraq.

The New Year will ring in for thousands of families who only know that:

The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

This is what they will be told.