Writer:	Brenda Hampton
Director:	Burt Brinckerhoff
Star:	Nikolas Brino (David Camden),  Lorenzo Brino (Sam Camden),  Adam LaVorgna (Robbie Palmer),  David Gallagher (Simon Camden),  Jessica Biel (Mary Camden-Rivera),  Catherine Hicks (Annie Camden),  Mackenzie Rosman (Ruthie Camden),  Beverley Mitchell (Lucy Camden-Kinkirk),  Barry Watson (Dr. Matt Camden),  Stephen Collins (Reverend Eric Camden)
Recurring Role:	Peter Graves ("The Colonel" John Camden),  Sarah Danielle Madison (Sarah Camden/Glass)
Guest Star:	Joe Morgan (II) (Himself, Morgan's Father (Uncredited)),  Tamara Lee Krinsky (Anne),  Sgt. Major Dave Franco (Staff Srg. Hudson),  Harrison Young (Frank),  Chip Willett (Himself, Morgan's Brother (Uncredited)),  Mary Trimmer (Herself, Morgan's Mother (Uncredited)),  Alex Morgan (Himself, Morgan's Son (Uncredited)),  Teresa Morgan (Herself, Morgan's Wife (Uncredited)),  Ernest Borgnine (Joe),  CeCe Winans (Herself)

The offical WB description for this episode included the tagline "BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF ONE OF AMERICA'S FALLEN SERVICEMEN, "7TH HEAVEN" PAYS TRIBUTE TO A REAL-LIFE HERO; GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GOSPEL SINGER CECE WINANS PERFORMS AND OSCAR WINNER AND NAVY VETERAN ERNEST BORGNINE GUEST-STARS". (edit) TV Guide says, "The U.S.-led war on terrorism hits home for the Camdens when Ruthie corresponds with a marine in Afghanistan who loses his life in a helicopter crash." (edit) In this episode it was mentioned that Teresa Morgan was going to have a baby. The baby was a boy and he was born on July 1, 2002. (edit) In Germany this episode is known as, For Honor and Home Country translated. (edit) The trailer included the following tagline for the episode: Based on A Hero's True Story. (edit)

Simon: Where are you off to so early?
Annie: Oh, we're spending the day with Mrs. Bink.
Simon: (looks at the twins) What did they do?
Annie: They're not being punished. They're just learning to take care of older people in the community. Mrs. Bink would love to see them, and she's getting older. It's hard for her to cook, so we're gonna go over and make her lunch and hang out for a while.
Simon: Staff Sergeant Dwight J. Morgan would be very proud.
Annie: I hope so. I wanted to do something bigger, something universal and world-changing, but this is what I can do today, and this is what I'm going to do today, in his honor. (edit) Colonel: I didn't want you to hear it on the news, hon. I wanted to come and tell you myself, face-to-face.
Ruthie: Well, who's gonna tell Sergeant Morgan's wife? Who's gonna tell Theresa? And who's gonna explain it to their son Alex? Alex is only five years old! That little boy's probably never even heard of Afghanistan!
Colonel: No, probably not. But I'm pretty sure he has heard of the United States of America. That's the country his father died for. The United States of America, and he died in an effort to keep freedom alive for his son and his wife, and all his family, and for all the sons and daughters and mothers and fathers in this country. He died for me, and he died for you.
Ruthie: But I didn't want him to die.
Colonel: He was a Marine. He died with honor. (edit) Lucy: (about Ruthie's pen pal) So, how did he wind up in Afghanistan?
Ruthie: He had just gotten back last September and he wasn't supposed to go anywhere for a while, but on September 11, the world changed. That's what Dwight said. He got his orders to go to Afghanistan in November, and he didn't want to leave his family so soon, but that's just part of being a Marine. They go where they're needed. He left the day before Theresa's birthday and the day after the Marine Corps birthday ball. Dwight and Theresa had a great time, but then they had to say good-bye. It was sad, but sad good-byes are just part of being a Marine, too. (Mary and Lucy look upset) Hey, the Marines are tough. They can take it. And their families are really brave. They have to be. (edit) Man: I'm a veteran myself.
Robbie: Good for you. Thanks for serving.
Man: (pauses) I don't think anyone's ever said that to me before. Thank you. (edit) Annie: Since when do you have a pen pal who's a Marine?
Ruthie: Since I changed schools. It's a class project. A volunteer project. It's to let all the men and women who serve in the armed forces know how much they're appreciated. We can't send real mail, so we have to send e-mail. That's the safe way to do it.
Annie: What do you write about?
Ruthie: Oh, different things. Sometimes just funny stuff that happens around here. You know, to give him a laugh
Annie: Funny....family stories?
Ruthie: Yeah, I've got plenty of 'em. You can't just write about serious stuff. He gets enough of that being in the Marines! (edit)

During the end of the memorial service, you could hear a plane taking off, as the church set it very close to an airport. As it was a very long scene, it is probable they could not time it sufficently. (edit)

The title "The Known Soldier" is most likely a spoof off of the song title "The Unknown Soldier" by the Doors. (edit) The WB: "After the terrorist attacks of September 11, Americans readied themselves for a costly war. But as the military campaign evolved, U.S. armed forces seemingly achieved their initial goals with few casualties..."
The guide linked with the episode entitled "The Known Soldier" is intended to help parents and educators use the 7th Heaven episode as a springboard to address the war on terrorism, the human costs of war, and to help children deal with trauma and the loss of a loved one. (edit)