Narratives that treat the impact of the Iraq War on American families and society often find their central theme in such remarks as “He was proud to serve his country,” “He loved the Army” and “He’d certainly do it again.”
One sympathizes with grieving survivors, of course, and can fully understand the need for comforting ritual [...]
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Bruce Gillespie on well-paced narrative.