In this Aug. 11, 2010 photo, U.S. Army Sgt. Billy Bennett shows Iraqi federal policemen how to walk in a "wedge" formation on patrol during a training exercise. The number of U.S. soldiers in Iraq dipped below the 50,000 threshold, fulfilling a campaign pledge by President Barack Obama a week ahead of a deadline to shift away from fighting to a new training mission. For the troops left behind, however, the war is not over. They still face danger(AP Photo/Lara Jakes)

The trauma of the Iraq War has left many veterans marked with side effects, including flashbacks and some not being able to sleep.  The memories of what they experienced are with them forever.  Many of them return home with loved ones waiting for them with happiness and love.  Many have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress and many other things that cause them to have rages and do things they never mean to do to their loved ones.

I believe it’s wonderful that the soldiers are done for good but it really isn’t fair that they have to deal with all this trauma.  Saddam Hussein caused the citizens in this country much hurt and sadness back in 2001.  Even as a dead man he’s getting what he wants the most: pain and sufferage.  These soldiers have been fighting this war for over six years with part of them dead and others traumatized.  It’s what they see and have to do for their country that leaves them the way they are.  It’s very difficult for them to go somewhere for over six months at a time adjusting to different living conditions leaving their loved ones at home.

It’s not just a sacrifice of a soldier but a sacrifice for their family as well.  Children were having to let go of their mommies and/or daddies or some even both, not knowing if they’ll come back to celebrate special moments in their lives.  This country owes not only to these soldiers but to their families as well because families are the backbone of the soldier.