For families of fallen, a bittersweet day

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President Obama's announcement Friday of the withdrawal of nearly all troops from Iraq by Dec. 31 and an end to the U.S. war in Iraq marks a bittersweet moment for many of the families of the more than 4,400 American service members who lost their lives in the conflict.

The organization Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors predicted that the next several months will prove "emotionally challenging" to family members, bringing back painful memories for many. "The final withdrawal of troops from Iraq drives home the finality of death to a family," TAPS said in a statement Friday.

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Zachary A. Goldfarb 22 Oct, 2011

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