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The ambassadors met to discuss the Iraq issue;
The country of war;
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First meeting with Iran in May 28, 2007
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Kayla Phillips
They died serving our country.
Today, the country remembers the sacrifices of those who died in the war.
I'm Kayla Phillips from the CNN Center in Atlanta. T. J. HOLMES, CO-HOST:And I'm T. J.
Holmes is sitting here to see Don Lemmon off.
Across the country, red, white and blue American flags are interspersed in the gray of the gravestone of the cemetery.
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ceremony in Washington today, there was one such scene.
The other is Arlington National Cemetery.
President Bush visited Afghanistan for the sixth time as commander-in-chief.
Phillips: The wall is always a place to remember, think and dream.
But never more than Memorial Day.
CNN's Brianna Keilar broadcast the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for us today. Hi, Brianna.
Brianna keilar, CNN: Hello, Kyra.
There has never been more memorial day than this one.
This is the 25 th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Today, at this memorial ceremony, special tribute will be paid to the three Vietnamese veterans who just added their names earlier this month.
Ann Pruitt, the wife of Richard Pruitt, will read these names.
When Ann saw her husband's name added to the wall, we were with her. (
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Ann Pruitt, SGT's widow
Richard Pruitt: It's almost like the climax of all emotions, you know, hanging his name on the wall and seeing him honored for himself and for the Patriots.
I think he's really at home.
He was with those who fought as hard as he was, and he was at home.
Coming to the wall gave him peace and helped him, I just thought that hanging his name on the wall was just a good way to end the chapter of his life. (END VIDEO CLIP)
Richard Pruitt is an Army sergeant.
He died in 2005 due to complications caused by his injuries during the Vietnam War, as did Army expert Wesley stevesen, whose name was added.
Navy firefighter apprentice Joseph Krywicki died in 1966 from a war injury.
So far, his name has disappeared from the wall inadvertently, Kyra.
Phillips: Brianna, why didn't these names be added this month after the war ended?
Kilar: Well, there are a lot of reasons.
There were many casualties in the Vietnam War.
There are more than 58,000 names on the wall.
So some veterans died and they fell. -
They will fall out of the cracks.
Then it will take years for their names to be hung on the wall.
But it also comes down to red tape.
We talked to Ann Pruitt and she said it took her about two years to hang her husband's name on the wall because she had to prove that he died of complications because of war trauma.
That means she has to get all of his medical records, decades of medical records, Kyra from the time he was injured to the time he died.
PHILLIPS: Brianna Keilar, living on the wall, thank you. HOLMES:U. S.
Troops serving in Iraq will also stop on Memorial Day to commemorate the dead.
CNN correspondent Arwa Damon reports. (Start Video)
CNN correspondent arwa damon: we are at Camp Yusufiya, home of Battalion 4 of the 31 th Infantry Regiment of the 10 th Division 2nd Brigade, where, the Army held a memorial service for five dead Americans and Iraqi soldiers who died in the May 12 attack and two soldiers were still missing.
The ceremony itself is deep and dignified, and the soldiers really try to remember their fallen comrades and try to find the power to move forward from each other.
This is not a task that gives the troops time to grieve.
The ceremony they held here allowed them to express all their emotions, even if it was only a short period of time before they continued to act and retrieve the remaining two missing soldiers.
But in the words of Lieutenant Morgan springletph)
That's what he said at the ceremony.
"These people have fought and died with honor, but now we must look forward to tomorrow.
We will avenge you for the fallen;
We will find you.
"After the ceremony, we talked to some of the platoon members who were all trying to put on a tough face and try to get through these very tough and tough times and say they want their comrades in arms to remember, they will remember them for the good times together, and even though they have gone through all the difficulties and tragedies, the laughter they are able to share here.
The mission did continue to do its best to find the remaining two missing soldiers and bring the soldiers who carried out the attack to justice.
CNN correspondent Arwa Damon reports. (END VIDEOTAPE)
A massive explosion killed civilians in Baghdad.
Today, a powerful car bomb exploded in busy areas, killing at least 21 Iraqi civilians and injuring 66 others.
The explosion destroyed the nearby Sunni mosque, prompting Prime Minister Nuri al-
Mr. Maliki condemned the terrorists who targeted religious symbols in Iraq.
But police believe that the real target this time is the civilians on the street, not the mosque. Forty-
Two Iraqi civilians are now out of terrorist control. U. S.
Troops raided al-Qaida.
Last weekend, 42 Iraqis were rescued north of Baghdad, saying they were kidnapped for up to four months.
The military says some of them have shown signs of torture, including fractures.
One of the civilians is 14-year-old boy.
Meanwhile, more than a dozen bodies with signs of torture were found in a ditch south of Baghdad today.
This month alone, more than 600 similar bodies were found in and around the Iraqi capital.
Phillips: four hours of talks after nearly three decades of hostility, accusations and accusations. U. S.
Iranian diplomats met in Baghdad today for the first time between rival countries since the Carter administration's hostage crisis.
Historic talks.
Focus, very narrow.
CNN Correspondent Aneesh Raman is currently the only American journalist in Iran.
He joined us from Tehran.
Does Iran really want the United States? S.
Immediately withdraw from Iraq?
If so, how will Iran benefit from it?
Aneesh raman, cnn correspondent: Yes, it's interesting.
This is one of the requests made by the Iranian delegation during these talks, and as you mentioned, Kyra is historic.
But this is a dilemma for Iran.
First, it does not like thousands of Americans. S.
The army crossed the border.
Especially over the weekend, when Iran accused the United StatesS.
Support Domestic spy networks and say the agents are in the United States. S.
Support crossing the border.
At the same time, if the US governmentS.
Tomorrow the troops will leave and Iraq may fall into complete chaos, while the southern Shi'ite is basically Iran's growing responsibility.
It must take care of the people there.
In addition, Iran will face the problem of the return of militants and weapons to its own country.
So Iran clearly wants the occupying forces, in its words, to leave, but again, it does not want the United StatesS.
Kayla, leave too soon.
PHILLIPS: But now over the weekend, Iran has made a statement on the issue. S. -
The British spy network is working to sabotage the Iranian government. What was the --
Is this a topic at the Baghdad meeting?
Is there any evidence of this in Iran?
RAMAN: Yes, according to what we learned from the meeting, it has not been discussed yet, but Iran summoned the Swiss ambassador to the Foreign Ministry yesterday ---
Switzerland represents the interests of the United States here. -
And formally and strongly protested against the US government.
Now, what we know from Iranian officials is that they have discovered several spy networks that they say are supported by the United States. S.
They say they are doing business in southern, southwestern and central Iran.
That's it.
So the question that people here are waiting to see is whether Iran has linked this to the recent arrest and imprisonment of the American Haleh Esfandiari
Iranian scholar, he is suspected of being bad for the government, or whether it is intended to pose before today's talks.
Remember, America. S.
Iran has long been accused of smuggling weapons and fighters into Iraq.
Iran may want its own allegations;
Not to defend, but to attack and say, "Look, you're the same as us.
"But it did not come up at the meeting.
As you mentioned, the scope is very narrow but symbolic.
The big question here is who will win in public opinion. The hard-
Those passenger ships who want to destroy any thaw in the United StatesS. -
Relations with Iran may require no further negotiations;
Or moderate, they see Iraq as a tool to unite the two countries.
What we are most waiting for in the Islamic Republic is the speech of the Iranian president and supreme leader in the coming days.
From Iran's point of view, this will be the best sign of where things go from here.
Live broadcast from Tehran. Thanks, Aneesh.
Holmes: there is a special place at Arlington National Cemetery dedicated to men and women fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Barbara Starr, CNN correspondent. (Start Video)
Barbara Starr, CNN correspondentvoice-over)
Arlington National Cemetery.
This is the memory of the 60 th festival, the orderly loneliness that allows to be located in photos, souvenirs, teddy bears and toys, as well as in the graves of nearly 400 soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A steady stream of people stopped to pay tribute.
Unidentified men: the most important and precious gift they may give is the life of their children.
STARR: Ray and Leesa Philipon found the community in their 22-year-old graveyear-
Lawrence, the old son killed two years ago on Mother's Day in Iraq.
Leesa philipon, the son killed in Iraq: It's an unbearable pain.
Unless you lose a child in our case, it's hard to understand the pain, so we're here. STARR (on camera)
: In Section 60, there is a complete heartbreak and sadness here.
But there is also great love.
From those friends who did not come home alive during the war, to families, especially parents who came here to visit their children, many of them died young. (voice-over)
More than 250 teenagers in the United StatesS.
Soldiers aged 18 and 19 died in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Terry and Richard Clifton's son Chad were killed by mortar rounds in Iraq.
Terry Clifton, the son killed in Iraq: Chad is 19 years old.
The last day I saw him was the second day of his 19 th birthday.
Starr: Richard remembers a teenager listening to the music of another war while on patrol.
Richard Clifton, son killed in Iraq: The war didn't have the same soundtrack as they had to go back and adopt the soundtrack for Vietnam.
They listened to a lot of retro music.
Starr: but the teenage Marine, like his partner, wants to serve.
But he has a sense of fate for the old man.
Terri wrote an electronic book in Chad
Mail and instant messaging.
The last letter he went homeT.
Clifton: If you're reading this, it means I'm not lucky this time.
Everyone chooses their own path, and my path leads me here.
I just want you to know that there is nothing I can write to express how sorry I am for putting this on you.
I know you love me and it will hurt you.
Starr: in District 60, the children walk, the parents are sad, and the friends remember.
Another time, from another war to another generation, stop and say thank you.
Barbara Starr, cnn correspondent, Arlington National Cemetery. (END VIDEOTAPE)
Phillips: It's usually a son who calls his father a hero, but it's the opposite in a family.
Ahead is an exciting Memorial Day story. (
Business break)
It is now 1:15 Eastern time.
Here are three stories we are working on now in the CNN newsroom.
When Americans commemorate their war on this Memorial Day, the country is still in a state of war.
President Bush sent a reminder at Arlington National Cemetery after laying a wreath at the tomb.
He called those who died in Iraq and Afghanistan a new generation of heroes. U. S.
After several hours of discussions in Baghdad about Iraq's security, Iranian diplomats went all the way.
The talks marked the first meeting between rival countries in nearly 30 years.
An urgent search is being made for a missing professional football player.
Rescuers are searching Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans for any indication of Mount Marquis.
Last night, the defense end of the New England Patriots reportedly disappeared after an apparent jet ski accident.
Holmes: Well, there may be some light at the end of the river.
Two whales trapped in fresh water for about two weeks have begun to swim back into the open ocean.
The Coast Guard and the vet are following in an attempt to keep humpback whales safe and healthy.
CNN's Dan Simons is now watching whales over the phone with us.
We have good news.
Dan, please update us.
Dan simon, cnn correspondent: Yes, hi, T. J.
The whale is now back in salt water.
They started moving downstream again yesterday.
No one knows what caused these whales to migrate again.
These whales seem to have gone the right way.
At this point, they are now about 35 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
At this point, the staff basically backed down because the whales were doing what they were supposed to do.
They don't want to distract them at this point because they seem to do a good job.
Over the weekend, the whales may have been injured by the ship's keel.
Anyway, the staff gave the whales some antibiotics over the weekend.
They basically fired some darts at these whales with antibiotics.
Hope those--
Those drugs are working. But the --
The whales seem to move in the right direction, and we will only see the direction today.
Holmes: Dan, do we really know all the antics used by the Coast Guard and other vets in the last few weeks? Did these antics end up paying off? That's why whales are heading in the right direction.
Or did they just decide to put it outside?
Simon: Well, at least in terms of what happened over the weekend, they just decided to go on their own because what they 've been doing really doesn't work.
You know, they play all kinds of sounds of whale feeding.
They took the whales in the right direction with the fleet.
That's useless.
Then they retreated over the weekend and the rescuers did it.
This is the time for the whales to decide to move on and start moving downstream. J.
Holmes: Okay.
Well, maybe they should have left them alone in the first place.
They may go on vacation to Sacramento, or they may travel to Sacramento.
Okay, Dan Simon.
Thank you for your update. Sounds good.
Sounds like things are right.
So I know you're coming.
We will provide you with the latest information. Thanks so much.
Phillips: Well, right in front, is high oil prices just a bump on the road, or is your summer travel plan going to face a major detour?
Let's take a closer look in the newsroom.
Holmes: for dozens of people wearing contact lenses, solutions can also cause problems.
This is the latest recall of a popular lens cleaner in the newsroom. (
Business break)
Holmes: good now.
Let's take a look at the gas prices for this Memorial Day.
The national average price of unleaded gasoline is about $3. 21 a gallon.
According to the AAA auto club, this is only the third one less than yesterday. Woo-hoo! All right!
Are you excited about this? HOLMES:I am.
Any drop is a good one.
But still, but a 29-
Growth began a month ago.
So I will take back that "woo-hoo.
"Will those soaring costs curb your travel plans?
We answer this question on the way.
CNN correspondent Greg Hunt will be driving 600 miles in three days. (Start Video)
Greg Hunt, cnn correspondent: behind me, the beautiful Columbus, Ohio.
We started our little adventure from here.
You know, many people in Ohio go to the seaside for summer vacation.
One of the best destinations is Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
It's really North Carolina and South Carolina.
Let's take a look at our route.
We will depart from Columbus, Ohio for Greensboro, North Carolina. Lovely city;
Lived there before.
We stayed there for one night.
The next day we got up and went to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
But before our trip we went to a local Target store.
We bought some sundries and snacks, cooler, water, soda, you know.
All these things save time and money on the road.
It's cheaper to buy in a big department store.
You don't need to stop so many stops.
Finally, I went to GasPriceWatch.
Found the cheapest fuel in Columbus, Ohio.
I entered the zip code and it turned out to be $3.
A gallon of gas at the local Sonoma station.
We already have gasoline in our car, so we pushed the tank up.
That said, the first day total: $10 for gasoline, $59 extra. 16.
A total of $69 on the first day. 16.
Summer driving in order to save money, the best two things you can do is No.
1. check the tire pressure.
This is a wind rule. No.
2, a little slower.
Travel at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
You can save a lot of gas mileage.
CNN Greg Hunt in Columbus, Ohio(END VIDEOTAPE)
Phillips: hot dogs, burgers, and part of Memorial Day, red, white and blue, which means it's like Christmas, and the new year and Thanksgiving of the barbecue industry are combined.
Susan Lisovicz is joining us now with all the figures on this. -
Let me tell you.
I ate Tony's roast chicken in the restaurant.
I think I only have one too many.
Susan lisovicz, cnn correspondent: Kyra, I can get in touch.
You know, you can relax. -
You can loose your casual pants. No one will see it. HOLMES:I will.
This is the problem.
I won't tell anyone, Kayla.
What's going on with funny people like you and T? J.
Will Memorial Day work?
I know.
What's going on with this?
We're like parties. I know.
We prepared a small barbecue in the newsroom. HOLMES:OK.
I know. I want to give you some details.
May is the national barbecue month, Memorial Day is one of the three most popular barbecue festivals and the climax of the barbecue month.
The barbecue business is booming.
The heart, Patio and Barbecue Association said 17 million grills were shipped last year.
Up 15% from 05, up from 11 million in 1985.
You can have a barbecue here.
Dress the dog, don't wear bun.
You don't want a wet bread.
Condiments should be layered in this order-
We won't lie to you-
Wet things first, such as ketchup or mustard;
So bulky, like, like, or salad;
Then the cheese is broken;
Finally, the resistance spice for this piece of de.
Oh, my God.
LISOVICZ: all of this from the National Council for hot dogs and sausages. I kid you not.
I have some tips in front of me that say 86 fresh herbs.
It is said that for humble things like hot dogs, this is just overdone.
When you are invited to cook, the most important thing is to remember to leave the grill. HOLMES:Yes. Absolutely.
LISOVICZ: main winches for most families-
Kayla, don't laugh. . . HOLMES:Yes. LISOVICZ:. . .
Think of him or herself as a chef above average.
You don't want to step on your toes literally.
Holmes: of course. Yes.
LISOVICZ: or you don't want to hurt yourself-Kyra.
Yes, yes.
Phillips: We talked on national TV about how to have a crazy barbecue.
Holmes: be careful, Kayla.
How to dress the dog?
This is the news you can use, Kyra.
Phillips: how to dress the dog. OK.
Maybe you will--
Maybe you will be invited to the barbecue if you know.
I won't work either. HOLMES:Yes. PHILLIPS:OK.
So now what I'm asking is the classic debate about gas and charcoal. Holmes: charcoal.
Maybe I should ask that guy. Holmes: charcoal.
Phillips: because he's supposed to be a big barbecue lover. Holmes: charcoal. LISOVICZ:True.
Because men like it. -
You're like Tony Harris. HOLMES:Yes.
Look, you connoisseur.
You're like a fire. OK. Did both. . .
Did you play a game when you were a child? All right.
We are paying attention.
LISOVICZ: Charcoal has advantages and disadvantages.
The gas grill has less time to heat and cool, but usually costs more.
Speaking of taste, T. J. knows. . . Holmes: charcoal.
No competition.
There is a charcoal grill on top.
Nevertheless, convenience seems to have defeated taste in the eyes of many Americans.
Sales of gas grills have tripled since 1985.
We're all going to T. J.
But Tony, because. . . HOLMES:Yes. LISOVICZ:. . .
Charcoal is the king.
Of course, many Americans are attending Memorial Day parties.
The market closed today.
I'm still working.
I can tell you what happened on Wall Street last week.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell slightly, rising for seven consecutive weeks.
Next hour in the newsroom, another wonderful story.
College students, they think they are experts in mobile phones and sports shoes.
A new survey shows that they failed in determining where their favorite product came from.
I will give you a quiz myself, Kayla and T. J. Back to you.
Would you like Susan and I to come over for some barbecue?
Well, maybe not you.
Obviously, you don't know the barbecue etiquette.
Obviously not.
Holmes: What do you do when you go to someone else's house for a barbecue?
Oh, yes. Oh, yes.
Holmes: Okay.
Especially the back part.
But thank you, Susan.
I like that business report. I loved it.
Thank you very much.
We will see you again soon.
LISOVICZ: You're welcome.
Holmes: Well, at the same time, we have to discuss this. This solution --
There are some serious things here. -
For people wearing contact lenses, there are many problems.
The CNN newsroom recently reported a recall of a popular lens cleaner. (
Business break)
Kyra phillips, CNN news anchor: I'm Kyra Phillips live at CNN world headquarters in Atlanta.
Tj holmes, cnn anchor: I'm TJ Holmes, who is on a mission in India today and has signs of thawing.
We're not talking about global warming this time.
It's all about diplomacy between Iran and the United States. S.
Phillips: The meeting in Baghdad marks the first formal dialogue between the two countries in 27 years.
However, some topics are still very inappropriate.
You live in the CNN newsroom.
The talks were historic and the results were uncertain. U. S.
Today, Iranian diplomats met in Baghdad for hours, the first meeting between their two opponents in 27 years, and the focus, bringing stability to the war. torn Iraq.
Now head to Baghdad and CNN's Paula Hancocks, where they are, the talks are historic, but can we also call them success?
Paula hancocks, cnn correspondent: Well, TJ, it's interesting that the two ambassadorsS.
After the meeting, the Iranian ambassador to Iraq used the word "positive" when talking about the talks, which must bode well.
Of course, this will not be smooth sailing.
There are so many, Iran and the United States. S.
Did not see the eyes against the eyes.
This is the first time the United States has really blamed Iran-to-
In the face of the help, incitement, funding and training of some Shiite militias in Baghdad.
Now, Ambassador Ryan Crocker said that he did say that to another ambassador, but did not respond in any way.
In return, the Iranian ambassador told Crocker that he was unhappy that the Iraqi army was still sick --equipped.
Later, he offered to help the Iraqi army equip and train.
But the two sides do, to a large extent, express that it is positive and, to a large extent, agree that they must be a stable, secure and democratic Iraq. TJ?
Holmes: Okay.
So far, at least it sounds good.
Are there any next steps?
Is there more to do?
Hancox: this has not been mentioned at the moment, although we do hear from Crocker that Iraq has indicated that they will invite the United States to this kind of meeting againS. and Iran.
Iraq certainly does not want to see it wasted.
But at this point, another date has not yet been set.
However, the Iranians did come up with an interesting thing at this meeting, that is, to ensure the security of Iraq and to establish a trilateral mechanism.
That means Iran, Iraq and the United States. S.
Work together.
But, of course, nothing specific has been decided today.
This is only the first step and the first step for the parties to put the cards on the table and say what they think.
But it is vital that it only involves Iraq.
Everything else is banned.
Holmes: OK, Paula hankkes reports for us in Baghdad.
Paula, thank you very much.
Phillips: flags, flowers, and solemn ceremonies, a grateful country stopping to commemorate the victims of the war, a scene of this Memorial Day, the Vietnam Monument in Washington, D, it is always worth introspection and sadness.
Earlier today, President Bush made his sixth Memorial Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery as war chief.
He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the unknown and paid tribute to generations of men and women. (
Start Video Editing)GEORGE W.
US President Bush: what we say or where we gather can't find the greatest memorial to our fallen Army.
More lasting respect is around us, and in this country citizens have the right to worship as they please, to March for their faith, and to speak their minds.
These freedoms have paid a huge price, and only those who are willing to stand up and protect them from the attacks of a firm enemy will survive. (END VIDEO CLIP)
Phillips: Ahead of this solemn visit, President Bush met privately with the families of several killed soldiers. S.
The White House Army.
Loss, tenderness, love and responsibility, they are all captured in this photo that we are about to show you.
This photo from the "Fort Worth Star Telegram" shows Francisco Paco Martinez visiting the grave of his son, Army expert Francisco patico (ph)Martinez.
You will notice the father in uniform.
That's because he decided to do it again.
In honor of his son's sacrifice, join the Air Force Reserve.
He died at the age of 20 and was killed in the war in Iraq. on this Memorial Day, Francisco Martinez talked with us from Dallas about how he commemorated his son.
Paco, nice to meet you.
San Francisco "Paco" Martinez, United States of AmericaS.
Air Force Reserve: Nice to meet you, Kayla.
Phillips: I just want to go back to that picture for a minute.
This picture is actually--
My fragment producer, who saw the article, read the article and saw the photo, turned to me and she said we had to interview the father.
We're lucky--
Find you and be with us.
Tell me what's on your mind when you take this picture and know what you're going to do.
Martinez: First of all, thank you very much for having me on this show as well.
There are a lot of things in my head.
In fact, I graduated from the Air Force Security Forces Academy for a whole week from today.
In fact, after the interview, that's why I'm in uniform and I'm also going to the cemetery to show my Authority badge and the new acquisition to my son.
So I 've been thinking that he's always in my mind, and, again, holding the other young men and women who are now serving, and that has to do with the reason why I'm joining again.
Phillips: You're going there today, and I know you often visit your son's cemetery.
What are you talking to him about?
What did you tell him?
What was the message you gave him when you visited him?
Martinez: It's interesting to say that.
It was really a conversation with me, and that's what I did.
We talk about everything.
Believe it or not, he and I are computer lovers. We still are.
He used to like to see advertisements on special items such as computer equipment, movies and music clips played in cinemas.
I 've been trying to elevate myself to my musical knowledge, so I'm trying to get him to know all these things and talk about the situation with other family members that's happening in my life.
He's a musician, isn't he?
Martinez: he is really talented. he has poetry, visual arts, and even music.
Phillips: We're watching the video, the family video, and he's playing drums there, right before that, he's with his sister.
He's with her again.
I'm just curious.
What kind of Big Brother is he?
Does this make her nervous when you tell your daughter what you're doing?
Martinez: Well, the first part of the question, he's a great big brother.
This is what I want to share.
In a sense, he never feels embarrassed compared to his little child.
As soon as you get to a certain age, I remember, you don't want to lose calm and everything else.
He never did.
He is always a gentle soul.
He always thinks for the children.
One of my favorite pictures of him in Iraq is actually interacting with Iraqi children.
I know that whether it's with his nephew or my daughter, his sister, he's always fascinated by her and cares about her.
As far as Monica, Monica, my daughter is concerned, this is very--
Trying to re-join this whole thing is very tricky.
Obviously, in fact, I had to travel a few extra times over the weekend from the San Antonio area, where I was going to school here for three months to go to Dallas in the Fort Worth area, because sometimes she even says something to her mother like you know, Dad will die because I'm away for a week?
So you can see that even though my son has been dead for a few years, it's still very heavy in her mind.
Phillips: re-enlistment, is this a way for you to deal with your son's death, or stay with your son?
Are you worried about your life? MARTINEZ: I --absolutely.
I mean, I re-enlisted in honor of his service, and it has to do with what is very important ---just before re-
I mean, obviously, in 1991, after the first Gulf War, I was out of the army when I first served.
I went from 82 to 91, so my service was very long, including the US Army and the US Air Force.
But 15 years later, or throughout the process, only one computer geek worked in the field of information technology. And my co-workers (INAUDIBLE)
Dallas metropolitan area, none of them have a military background, I have no reserves or National GuardMy workers.
One of the things that is very important to me is that when he comes up on the Internet to talk to me, we have interactive conversations, for example, when he ends in Iraq. My co-
The workers will stand up and be by my side when we talk, so we will--
None of us expected him to die.
When he did that, I mean, it was just as difficult for them as it was for me.
One of the things they commented on was how certain they were that they had heard so many times in the media, etc, we had so many losses in Iraq, but until this happened, did they do it themselves? Do they think it will be you? Since then, they have had this connection with all the passing young service staff.
After that, they looked at it from different angles.
So, I feel obliged to do my best for his service to keep his memory, re-join, and try to represent all those who are labeled, it says to support our troops in their car, but what I see is that if I am a capable body, they have me and I want to go out and support the troops in my way.
Phillips: Well, we salute you, we will focus on your career, and we will also evoke the memories of your son, pasito, today.
Thank you, Pacho Martinez.
Martinez: Thank you very much.
Holmes: A Marine Major with guitar and information.
Original ocean.
The CNN newsroom is in front. (
Business break)
Holmes: A new warning from the wearer of contact lenses.
A popular solution could be contaminated.
It is associated with a rare eye infection that can lead to blindness.
Elizabeth cohen, CNN medical correspondent, blind?
Sounds annoying.
Elizabeth cohen, cnn correspondent: I hate it. This is not -
We all have eye infections these years. (INAUDIBLE)
This is not the way it is.
This is a parasitic species.
It's called Amoeba (ph)
It seems to be connected, or CDC says it actually has a connection to this product, which is a complete moisture lock made by a company called "advanced medical options.
Let's take a look at some of the basics here.
The name, we want to make sure that people see it and replenish water with advanced medical options.
People who use this drug are at 7 times the risk of contracting this parasite and 7 times the risk of this parasite.
The infection we discussed can lead to blindness.
In fact, in this new CDC study, there are several people, about nine of whom are infected with the disease and they actually need a corneal transplant.
That's how bad it is.
So if you use this solution, you want to know, what should I do now?
The first thing you need to do is throw away the solution.
Throw away some even if you haven't opened it yet.
Throw away the lens you use when using the solution, throw away the box used by the solution, the small box that supports your lens.
So there are three important things if people use this solution.
Holmes: You mentioned there that people in the study are seven times more likely to have this infection than the study.
Take a break, to help people better, they might be scared about it if they use it, say, oh my God.
Does this mean I will be infected with the eye?
Is it really possible for you to get it if you do?
Cohen: Let's say here, don't be afraid because there are a lot of people who use this solution but don't get infected with this parasite.
It is important to remember this.
In fact, in the CDC study, they only found 21 people who used this solution and infected it, but it was such a serious infection, they want to make sure they know you shouldn't use this solution.
However, if you use this solution, there are some signs that you want to be careful.
You want to know any eye pain you may experience.
You may notice red eyes.
You should also be aware of any blurry vision, sensitivity to light, the feeling of something in your eyes, and excessive tearing.
If you have these symptoms and you are using this solution, actually even if you are not using this solution, you should go to the doctor because, in addition to this solution, you can also get this infection from something else, and other contact lens solutions can sometimes cause this infection if there is an infection.
The parasite is in the water.
It's in the soil.
It's in the pool, which is why you should take the footage out before swimming.
Okay, this is the next question.
It doesn't look like a contact lens solution and the parasite should be connected.
That's how it happened.
That's how the parasite came in.
They are not very sure either.
They did not say that there was a problem with production.
They're not sure what's going on.
How did the parasite get in?
But if you think it's a parasite, it risks it in tap water, around us.
Again, this is not the only contact lens solution with a problem.
Even when other solutions were used, people had already been infected with the parasite.
Well, Elizabeth Cohen, thank you so much for the update.
Phillips: a few days of heavy rain has blocked the water, the latest flood in the southern Plains.
We will find out more directly in the newsroom. (
Business break)
Holmes: there are very few picnics and parades in parts of the plain during this holiday.
It is still dumping buckets in Texas, Oakland and Kansas.
The river is packed with drivers, campers and animals in the zoo.
The Hutchinson Zoo in Kansas has been closed since Thursday.
About 25 residents, including bison, must be rescued.
Zoo staff hope to reopen in a few weeks.
Geras is here now.
Jacqui, it's hard to keep the barbecue fire going when it rains.
Jacqui jeras, cnn meteorologist: Yes.
If you live anywhere near Houston, all the way to Dallas, there's a lot of rain that can stop it --
Guys, the Fort Worth area is wet all day now, especially on the west side of town.
We will zoom in for you and let you see all the rain here.
You can look up (INAUDIBLE)
In Baytown, rainfall is about 1 to 2 inch per hour.
As a result, a city and Creek flood consultation has been released in the Houston area.
We may see some good water accumulation on the road.
Make sure you don't drive through any one.
We will have a larger area of rainfall, so find a few inches more.
We have a landing point in Houston, hobby and IHG.
We had some delays in Newark and some delays in DFW as well because of thunderstorms in the area.
However, outside Newark, despite the faint cold front crossing and bringing some clouds directly to the notherst corridor, it was all good in terms of the delay.
If you're traveling on the highway this afternoon, I-
35 will be one of the trouble places like me
70 valleys across Ohio. 5, I-25, I-
95 into the East, everything looks good.
It should be smooth sailing for you.
The high pressure still dominates your weather tomorrow in the east of here, and still poses a high threat to the tearing flow on Florida's Atlantic Beach, accompanied by a strong Dongfeng.
Smoke pollution and weather patterns living in southern Georgia, northern Florida, and southern Alabama remain here for most of the working week, and we are approaching, seeing the wet weather in the middle of the United States, everything is normal on the coast of the country, but we will see a little change-
I think when we get close to the weekend, hopefully get some moisture in the southeast.
At the same time, the high temperature will be very warm in the middle of the country. Lots of 80 U. S.
But look at the cool air across the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountains.
Beautiful Tomorrow, 72 sunshine in Denver.
Come back to you.
Holmes: Okay.
There's actually a lot going on in Jacqui Jeras, thank you.
Are we still having a barbecue after this?
Well, the weather is fine here. You were invited.
We're still working on Kyra.
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