Every Sunday one of the first things I look at in my newspaper is the military obituaries. I look at the name, age, hometown, and rank of every man and woman killed that week in the military service of this country.

I take the time to think of them and the sacrifice they made.

It seems the least I can do.

I remained surprised at those who think by seeing their flag draped coffins we disrepect them or invade the privacy of their families. An anonymous box is more personal than a name?

I do not think we should hide the price these men and women and their families are willing to pay for their country.

We should know it. We should acknowledge it. We should honor it.