Latest Coalition Fatalities
06/12/08
MNF: MND-B Soldier attacked by IED
A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier was killed from wounds sustained when the Soldier’s vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in west Baghdad at approximately 3:30 p.m. June 12
06/12/08
MNF: MNF-W Marine dies of non-combat related incident
A Multi-National Force – West Marine died as the result of a non-combat related incident June 11. The Marine’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.
06/11/08
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Staff Sgt. Tyler E. Pickett, 28, of Saratoga, Wyo., died June 8 in Kirkuk Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using improvised explosive devices. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment...
06/11/08
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Pfc. Thomas F. Duncan, III, 21, of Rowlett, Texas, died June 9 in Sinjar, Iraq, of wounds suffered during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash. The incident is under investigation.
06/11/08
MNF: MNC-I Soldier dies of non-battle related causes
A Multi-National Corps - Iraq Soldier died of non-battle related causes in Baghdad, June 11. An investigation into the cause of death is under way.
Source: Iraq Coalition Casualty Count
Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer: Grant them your peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and, in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
2 comments:
I wonder about those who die of "non-combat related incidents".
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Alas, it is usually a euphemism for suicide, though I would not automatically ascribe that to any given incident.
Lord, have mercy indeed!
(Writing from the airport at the moment, on my way home.)
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