Such real time, open-heart reporting cannot help but foster more awareness and serious thought in citizens who have tacitly and willingly sent their defenders into a hostile environment(s). The devastation of grief is a common bond and this Captain has strongly bonded , unknowingly, with some of the folks back home. The usual political and moral motivations of war have been cast aside and the pain of departed friends is shared and borne. It seems inevitable, more civilian interfacing with the Military brings more of the deeply personal to the Public's attention. It is essentially positive IMO though a sad and bitter subject. It seems fitting and honorable that he chose to be anonymous with his disclosure, not wanting any undue attention brought upon himself as a professional Soldier and I hope it was not out of fear of repercussion that he so spoke.