11.   The Spanns emphasized the contrast between their son and husband, who died defending his country, and Lindh, who they claim embraced the enemy in Afghanistan.

12.   They may find solace that their loved ones died defending the freedom and liberty that remain the cherished principles of their country.

13.   They, of course, die defending the Alamo as Sam Houston, for painful strategic reasons, holds off on sending reinforcements.

14.   This is not very different from other communities, where you are considered a hero if you die defending your country.

15.   We stand together in respect and grief for the men who died defending us.

16.   Dabengwa said the officers died defending the legitimate government of Congo, the South African Press Association reported.

17.   Devout Muslims believe those who die defending their faith are martyrs who go directly to heaven.

18.   Devout Muslims believe that anyone who dies defending his faith is a martyr and will go directly to heaven.

19.   Hazrat Hussein died defending his right to inherit the mantle of leadership of the Islamic faith from his grandfather.

20.   Officers delivered emotional speeches, praising the slain men as heroes who died defending their fatherland.