Some experts estimate that civilians account for 90 percent of war deaths since 1945.
Administrators at the school, whose 3,600 students make it one of the largest on the Island, said the war deaths were both personal and collective losses.
The war deaths of middle-aged soldiers are a consequence of a specific moment in American history.
He said that dealing with war deaths is difficult but that to back away now would send a dangerous message.
The relatively low number of British war deaths has spared the government here some criticism.
A study of conflicts in 13 countries from 1955 to 2002 found that 81% of all violent war deaths were male.
American war deaths now stand at over 500, and combat is continuing.
This number is approximately equal to the total number of war deaths between 1939-1945.
"Have all the recent war deaths turned your mind to thoughts of the eternal?"
Rhita squirmed on her seat, thinking of war, rebellion, death.