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January 31, 2006

The most difficult of stories ...

... are those that involve the deaths of young people. A U.S. Marine from High Point died in Iraq over the weekend, as Bob Burchette reports.

I didn't know Cpl. Barbosa and wasn't involved in reporting the story. I wanted to note it here for a couple of reasons. One being that he's from High Point. The other being how tremendously affecting I find the stories of marines and soldiers who lose their lives. I've written a few stories like Bob's in the last three years -- even when you don't know the deceased, it's incredibly difficult to do. I've also had several close friends spend time in Iraq and Afghanistan and know that constant fear that they'll be harmed.

We should all be grateful that young men and women such as Felipe Barbosa are willing to serve our country and pray for their safe return.

Posted by Jonathan Jones at January 31, 2006 9:45 AM