pauses to mark this memorial day with an inspiring story, read ago letter written to his family before he died, sergeant william stacy was killed in january while on foot patrol in helmand province. and while our brothers and sisters fell at a place far from home, far from their families, the value phos which they stood and for which they lived and for which they died occupy an enduring place in our hearts. jon: nearly 1900 members of the u.s. military have given their lives since the u.s.-led invasion in 2001. we remember each of them today. and we thank them for their incredible service. jamie: now to the question of president obama s reelection campaign. it s off, they say, to a bumpy start. let me explain. several political analysts are citing critical