The Naming Names Project: 25 Dead Soldiers from Nebraska

[IdaBriggs]

This list doesn't include the latest three folks, whose names I am unaware of at this time.

Details can be found here: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/index.html -- Age, Hometown, Name

ON EDIT: Valid as of 06/16/2006 (minus the most recent three reported casualties)

28, Albion: Capt. Edward D. Iwan
21, Beatrice: Spc. Darren D. Howe
26, Bellevue: Sgt. Lonnie C. Allen Jr.
25, Falls City: Sgt. Nicholas S. Nolte
26, Gering: Petty Officer 3rd Class David J. Moreno
21, Grand Island: Pvt. Noah L. Boye
21, Grand Island: Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric L. Knott
26, Hay Springs: Sgt. Cory R. Mracek
33, Kearney: Sgt. Dennis A. Corral
23, La Vista: Lance Cpl. Shane E. Kielion
23, Lincoln: 1st Lt. Garrison C. Avery
25, Lincoln: Cpl. Matthew C. Henderson
26, Lincoln: Staff Sgt. Jeremy J. Fischer
26, Lincoln: Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Swisher
19, Merrick: Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha
30, Ogallala: Capt. Travis A. Ford
26, Omaha: Pfc. Eric P. Woods
27, Omaha: Spc. Nathaniel A. Caldwell
30, Omaha: Daniel J. Kuhlmeier
34, Omaha: Staff Sgt. Tricia L. Jameson
22, Plymouth: Pvt. Benjamin J. Slaven
21, Scottsbluff: Spc. James R. Wolf
33, Sutton: Master Sgt. Linda Ann Tarango-Griess
22, Valentine: Spc. Dennis B. Morgan
19, Wood River: Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Codner

[BensMom]

1. THANK YOU

We need to remember those that gave their lives.

I am so sad.
And that cool to anger and that will generate action.
So thank you very much.

[Omaha Steve]

2. 2 hrs left the location info

I didn't realize this wasn't posted before now.

If you have never seen this exhibit, it is wonderful. First time ever in Omaha. See you there!

Eyes Wide Open: The Human Cost of War
National Guard Memorial
Over 300 pairs of empty combat boots
– tagged with the names of National Guard soldiers who have died in the current Iraq war – will be displayed, together with a visual representation of thousands of Iraqi civilians who have died during the conflict.
OMAHA
June 18 (Sunday, Father’s Day)
Second Unitarian Church
3012 S. 119th (1 block south and 1 block east of 120th & Center)
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Reading of names ceremony 1:30pm www.eyes.afsc.org