In memory of the US Troops

[DoYouEverWonder]

who have been killed or wounded in action since the beginning of Bu$h's Folly.

[Qanisqineq]

1. I have some very moving pictures

that my husband took in Iraq. However, I am not sure how to post them here and, more importantly, I am not sure he would be comfortable with me doing that.

Thanks for the tributes.

[DoYouEverWonder]

2. Found a few more pics and the latest stats

As of Friday, March 19, 2004, 568 U.S. service members have died since the beginning of military operations in Iraq a year ago, according to the Department of Defense. Of those, 385 died as a result of hostile action and 183 died of non-hostile causes, the department said.

The British military has reported 58 deaths; Italy, 17; Spain, eight; Bulgaria, five; Ukraine, three; Thailand, two; Denmark, Estonia and Poland have reported one each.

Since May 1, when President Bush declared that major combat operations in Iraq had ended, 430 U.S. soldiers have died--270 as a result of hostile action and 160 of non-hostile causes, according to the military.

Since the start of military operations, 2,868 U.S. service members have been injured as a result of hostile action, according to the Defense Department. Non-hostile injured numbered 432.

[SixShooter]

3. God Bless those who have perished

in this unfortunate war....Our military is the strongest and most powerful in the world and our soldiers, sailors and pilots are all my heroes..

GOD BLESS THE TROOPS!

GET THEM OUT AND SEND THEM BACK TO THEIR FAMILIES!!! NOW!

[Qanisqineq]

4. I hate to correct you with worse numbers

but the total US troops killed in Iraq since the beginning of the war is now 577.

[UrbScotty]

5. A Catholic Prayer for the deceased

Rest and Peace Grant Unto Them, O Lord, and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.