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Army Sends 'John Doe' Letter to Slain Soldiers' Kin

Gen. Casey writes apology to 7,000

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 7, 2009 7:05 PM CST

(Newser) – The Army had good intentions in mind when it sent a letter to families of soldiers killed in Iraq to inform them of available services. Problem is, the letters to ease the most personal of sacrifices all began the same way: "Dear John Doe....   Read full story »

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