A terrible day in Iraq.

31 killed in Marine chopper crash

It almost seems like this was bound to happen - we were having a relatively good month as far as casualties goes.

Although it is hard to be positive on days like today, I remain hopeful that the majority of the Iraqi people appreciate our country's sacrifice and will show up in strength at the polls on Sunday and that one day we will think of Iraq as no more threatening than Denmark or Kenya.

God bless the families of the fallen.