I have heard Iraq war veterans trying to come to grips with the traumas of their experiences, trying to save their lives. Some don't. It is tragic to learn about suicides of returning service women and men who survived their active duty service, but succumb to despair and the trauma once they are home.

I know that every American can help. One way we can is to work to end this egregious illegal occupation of Iraq and to ensure that our service personnel receive the care they need. Even though the stories of abuse and neglect of our military personnel are no longer headline news, the abuse and neglect go on. We can stop it.

Thank you Nancy for bringing your view on this tragic theme. For the war veterans there is nothing more important than knowing that people around them care - especially after the headlines are gone.