God Bless the Broken Road

The probability of a military widow finding herself in such financial straits is nearly implausible. In addition to all of the survivor benefits previously noted, active-duty service members are eligible to purchase up to $400,000 in life insurance through the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program. The cost is 6 cents per $1000 of coverage (dirt cheap), which means $400k of insurance would cost $24. Yes, service members can decline the coverage or purchase a lesser amount, but only a complete tool would do that, especially if they are going to a combat zone and have a spouse and children.

Darren Hill's tombstone is inscribed with, "Sgt. Darren Hill," but the shots of him in uniform clearly show the rank insignia of Staff Sergeant.

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