90,000 new holiday wreaths spark reflection on war

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CNN's Dave Alsup

(CNN) - Joanne Gutcher sits on the cold ground at Arlington National Cemetery Saturday. For the first time, she is seeing her son's headstone.

Around her, family and friends hold each other, touch the headstone. Among the visitors is Gena Hernandez, who served with Gutcher's son in Iraq. Hernandez believes she wouldn't have made it back without him. He was an excellent gunner.

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Namejkane

My best to you at Christmas time, and I wish to honor your son for his bravery and your loss, love from all Americans!!

December 10, 2011 05:41 pm at 5:41 pm |
SecedingfromTexas

So very sad. God rest their souls and walk with their families. They did their jobs, others have not.

December 10, 2011 05:59 pm at 5:59 pm |
Anonymous

War is a terrible thing and rarely necessary. Yet our blood-thirsty "leaders" pursue it far too much.

December 10, 2011 06:37 pm at 6:37 pm |