IL soldiers 'among those killed' in chopper shoot-down: Sen. Durbin

[Padraig18]

No link yet, just heard it on our local news out of Decatur (ABC affiliate). :cry:

This will bury what little chance * had in IL in "04.

[roguevalley]

1. My condolences to the people of Illinois and the family involved.

My condolences to all. This is a very black dark day for America.

[Padraig18]

3. Thanks!

we've buried 3 local guys so far... The tragedy goes on... * MUST be stopped--- this is NOT why their mothers and fathers raised them! :grr:

[flamingyouth]

2. Today was a dark day indeed

Those poor kids and their families...

[hlthe2b]

4. Majority appear to be from Fort Carson, CO

which just "hosted" Rumsfeld a few weeks ago and which has already suffered more than 20 lost since "hostilities ended..." On the Rumsfeld visit, the press set this up as a chance for disgruntled families to confront him on the extension of duty tours, etc., etc. It was, of course, a whitewash.

My sympathies and support to all these military families. I ache for you.

[alcuno]

5. Illinois has already lost 16 of her sons to this war.

Today is All Souls Day in the Catholic Church. May they all find peace with God.

[Padraig18]

6. I prayed for them at Mass this morning...

May God rest their souls and comfort their poor, shattered families... :cry: