I am so sorry to hear about your loss nick. Best of wishes to you and your family.
My twin brother is serving in Iraq now and it looks though I will make another trip there in few months after my move. As of now half of my coworkers are currently deployed. This holiday is truly a time of reflection and to give thanks.
Fortunately enough, my family has been lucky. But I know others that haven't been so lucky and it truly means a lot that their sacrifices are remembered.