When President Obama Saluted the Dead at Dover

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When President Obama Saluted the Dead at Dover he was there representing the American People. 5,000+ families have gone through that pain of seeing their loved one come home in a flag-draped coffin. We cannot understand that suffering until we have lived it.

President Obama took the American people there with him. You cannot imagine what those families are going through. You can be with them and not be moved to grief. President Obama recognized and honored the families for their sacrifice. It is not something that should be done in hiding, but for all Americans to see. We are carrying the wounds of war and will for, at least, another generation. As more come home in coffins and many more come home changed. We will all carry the burden of war.

I cannot imagine President Obama doesn't understand that burden. I cannot fathom that someone could spend that painful time with a broken family and not have that weigh on their decision.


It is not going to be an easy decision for President Obama. But, I hope he makes the best one.