their lives on the battle fields of our time, from normandy, manila, baghdad, helman and in jungles, deserts and city streets around the world. what bonds this chain together across the generations, this chain of honor and sacrifice is not only a common cause. our country's cause but also a spirit captured in a book of isaiah. a familiar verse mailed to me by the gold star parents of second lieutenant mike mcgayan. whom shall i send and whom shall