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I would like input on a Human Interest story on the tragedies our Canadian families have suffered with the injuries and casualties in the war in Afghanistan. I am very passionate about getting this information out there and saddened by how difficult it seems to be to find statistics and support for those suffering. I believe we all have a responsibility to hear and understand the personal stories of our country's families who have felt and are feeling this pain. We need to see that these men and women who have sacrificed their lives are not just "names on the news" but dad's and mom's, husbands and wives, daughters and sons. It seems that once the initial story appears in the media regarding Canadian soldiers deaths, we hear little else. The story of their death is not "their story." It is the story of "their lives" that needs to be told. I would appreciate and be grateful for anyone who could or would help me on this project by sharing their stories and or ideas. My name is Tracy, I am a 38 year old mom of two, a very run of the mill Canadian. I do not have anyone close to me serving in the military however it is a topic that haunts my soul as a caring human being daily. I have had a dream and belief for many years that I would one day be a writer. I have always been "one of those people" who can "talk an ear off" on a topic that touches my heart. This is why I have realized that what I need to write about has to come from my very core. It has to be something that demonstrates who I am and what I value. It has to be written to serve a purpose and make a difference. Lets honor our troops and tell their stories, lets make it public knowledge , the bravery, the losses, the triumphs and the tragedies. The media is filled with worthless stories, gossip and trash. We hear daily about celebrities, gas prices and the newest gadgets available, yet somehow the stories of our Canadian Hero's are never told. We need to change the focus in this world and I am so ready to do my part.