Wow, this is very sad.  All these poor people who lost their lives because of this ongoing conflict.  I must say, this whole area just constantly seems caught up in some terrible conflict, tension, war, and violence.  I don't understand what is going on over there, but I know it is very sad to hear about innocent people being killed as a result.  I also feel sad for the U.S. Soldiers who lost their lives.  Their families must be grieving terribly.  So the whole thing is a tragedy, and it all just seems so unnecesary to me.  All this senseless killing.