"The Iliad of the Iraq war" (Tim Weiner)--a gut-wrenching, beautiful memoir of the consequences of war on the psyche of a young man.
For many of us, Memorial Day stands as the unofficial kickoff to summer, an opportunity for BBQs and fun in the sun. But the true significance of this holiday is much greater. In honor of U.S. military personnel who have died in service, we offer a variety of soldier stories for all ages.