American Heroes: The Soldiers You Love

With Pooh Bears and big hugs, readers share the ways they salute their families in the military

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WITH LOVE, FROM IRAQ

Heather O'Neal of Adairsville, Ga., calls husband Christopher – who's dad to their four kids – her "American hero." The U.S. army sergeant sent his love to his family from Camp Bucca in southern Iraq, and she's returning the favor: "We love our soldier!"