“conveys the grimness of war and the sacrifice of young men and women fighting it.” As if we need a reminder.

There were live reports from the battle fields of Viet Nam. We got to see wounded and dying soldiers then. We already know how grim war is. So this is just an excuse by the AP and a total lack of compassion for the soldier's family. That photo will be forever etched in their minds; not a way that I'd want to remember my son, hero or not. The action of the AP is unconscionable.