Fallen Hero

Captain Daniel P. Whitten of Grimes Iowa was killed along with another US Soldier in Afghanistan this week. Whitten, a West Point graduate leaves behind a wife, parents and a sister who is also deployed to Afghanistan.

Captain Whitten wears the All-American patch indicating his service in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was deployed with the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Bragg, NC.

My son is currently deployed to Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion, 508th PIR, 4th BCT. I am sure that he knew these men.

While this is a political blog — no politics today. Regardless of your view on the war. Pray for our troops and their loved ones here at home.