Please hug a soldier

According to this article, the United States Army suspects that, when all the numbers are in, the total number of American soldiers who died in January in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan will be less than those who died by suicide. If you know a soldier, please reach out to that person and say that you recognize and appreciate his or her service. If you know a veteran, please thank that person for service rendered to this country. I think that everybody, regardless of whether one agrees with the reason that our troops are in these nations, understands that soldiers do a dangerous job and deserve recognition, thanks, and support.