Matt, don't be niave. These were crosses set up by Sheehan in her Ditch by her political handlers to make her look all the mor ehte tragic victim.
And this nut drives his truck over them.
War Memorials are something generally associated with Arlington, or have some semblance permanancy. The Wall in DC for example.
Her family has disavowed her actions, her husband is divorcing her, and she went from saying how wonderful her ACTUAL MEETING with Bush was to saying (and so far she's flying solo on this one) how he used the meeting to get votes, acted like a frat boy at a party and was clueless and inconsiderate of others feelings and wouldn't listen to anyone.
Know what that picture is, It's GWB kissing Cindy during their first meeting. He sure is uncaring.