The Cost of Freedom

Soldier Mom and Iraqi voter
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U.S. first lady Laura Bush applauds while her guest, Iraqi voter, Safia Taleb al-Souhail comforts Janet Norwood, whose son, Marine Corps Sergeant Byron Norwood of Pflugerville, Texas was killed during the assault on Fallujah, as the Marine was honored during U.S. President George W. Bush State of the Union address in the House Chamber in Washington February 2, 2005.

U.S. soldiers have not died in vain.

Photo; REUTERS/Larry Downing