Tomorrow marks the third anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. Earlier this week, the nation passed another somber milestone — 1,000 American service men and women have died in Iraq since the United States invaded that country last year.
With the presidential campaign at full tilt, the war in Iraq and the memories of 9/11 have become political ammunition for both parties’ candidates. But for the people who have lost loved ones, these national tragedies are more personal matters.
Friends and families, who lost loved ones on September 11th and in the wars that have followed, talk about their lives, their losses, and the road ahead.
Guests:
Chuck Mathers, whose friend, Frank Doyle, was killed in the 9/11 attacks
Alma Hart, whose son, John Hart, was killed in Iraq on Oct. 18, 2003
Eric Blickenstaff, whose brother, Joseph Michael Blickenstaff, was killed in Iraq on Dec. 8, 2003