TASK FORCE BAGHDAD SOLDIER DIES (1496)

[leftchick]

February 28, 2005
Release Number: 05-02-42C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


TASK FORCE BAGHDAD SOLDIER DIES

BAGHDAD, Iraq – A Task Force Baghdad Soldier died at a level two care facility just after 9 p.m., Feb. 27, 40 minutes after being shot while manning a traffic control point in south Baghdad.

The incident is under investigation. The Soldier’s name is being held pending notification of next of kin.

http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/Casualty_Report.asp?CasualtyReport=20050242.txt



I have not seen this death mentioned anywhere else but it looks like number 1497.....

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In other violence, a US soldier has been shot dead at a traffic checkpoint in Baghdad.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200502/s1312899.htm

RIP... :(

[dbt]

1. Come on, Wall Street, don't be slow.

This war here has far to go.
Lotsa good money to be made
Sellin' the Army the tools of the Trade.

And it's one-two-three, what ARE we fightin' for?

Edited to add: I feel like I'm fixin' to I-Rack!

[NVMojo]

2. ...the sadness continues ...

PS
I have a weimaraner. She's been driving us crazy these days!

[leftchick]

3. how old is she?

mine died at 13 years old. She did not calm down until about 11! Weimies are a hand full!

[hadrons]

4. America's concern: Swank over Benning in Oscar race ....