Speaking on the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq, President Bush predicted victory in Iraq and in the broader war on terror. Five years have certainly taken their toll on and uncertainty still lies ahead.

Nearly 4-thousand American troops have given their lives and well over 29-thousand have been wounded. Along with the substantial loss of life, the US has also invested 400-billion dollars to fund the fight, even as public support has shifted from the war.

President Bush maintains that he will not abandon the fight, no matter how unpopular. "No one would argue that this war has not come at a high cost in lives and treasure - but those costs are necessary when we consider the cost of a strategic victory for our enemies in Iraq," said Bush.

Here in the Last Frontier, Alaskans commemorated the 5-year Iraq war with a candlelight-vigil. Dozen marched through midtown to show their opposition to the war in Iraq, while honoring the soldiers killed there. Marcher Rachel Day said, "I'd like them to know we're not against them, we support them and I feel the best way to support troops is to be home safely."

Passing cars honked in support of signs that read, "Peace," "Keep Em Safe," and "Bring Em Home," held by the marchers. There was even an effigy of Bush which received honks of dissent as well.

"It's time to get out and repent and say we're humbly sorry and wrong and make restitution," said Glenn Petersen.

Susan Soule also remarked, "I can't think of a good thing that's come out of this war."

Of course these were not the only signs of protest. A statue honoring Alaska's war veterans was splattered with red paint. Considered to be a tasteless display of dissent, and reminiscent of the term "Baby Killer" that was often uttered at veterans of the Vietnam War. Police believe the vandals were anti-war protesters.

85 Alaskan soldiers have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, however one soldier claims the cost has been worth it. Major Bulter said, "I can tell you from personal experience we're making a difference over there, i saw it in the people, in certain areas we immediately freed them from oppression by battling Al Qaida and the Shiia militia, nobody should have to live the way they were living."