Maybe you didnt know fiby but President Bush has sent a hand written letter to the family of every single soldier killed in Iraq.

Here is a link to a story about past presidents attending the funerals of soldiers.

hnn.us/articles/1784.html

Many american presidents did not attend funerals. The usual reason given is they do not wish to impose a "media circus" upon a family that is grieving for their lost loved one.

Bargeroth
"who thought it was worth mentioning damn it!"