We've lost 47 now...

[undeterred]

Amherst Uhl III, Eugene A. Specialist 15-Nov-2003
Beaver Dam Straseskie, Kirk Allen Sergeant 19-May-2003
Beaver Dam Cantafio, Ryan J. Pvt 1st Class 05-Nov-2004
Black Creek Eacho, Donald W. Sgt 1st Class 04-Mar-2005
Brookfield Schram, Matthew E. Major 26-May-2003
Calendonia Wyatt, Daniel R. Lance Corporal 12-Oct-2004
Casco Thiry, Jesse L. Corporal 05-Apr-2004
Cleveland Kiser, Charles A. Staff Sgt 24-Jun-2004
Clintonville Hansen, Warren S. Sergeant 15-Nov-2003
Columbus Kurth, John F. "Hans" Captain 13-Mar-2004
DeForest O'Donnell, Shane K. Lance Corporal 08-Nov-2004
Ellsworth Hoyer, Bert Edward Pvt 1st Class 10-Mar-2004
Fairchild Kaufman, Charles A. Specialist 26-Jun-2005
Fond du Lac Tollefson, John O. Specialist 27-Jul-2005
Fountain City Bossert, Andrew L. Sergeant 07-Mar-2005
Grant Halverson, Andrew Pvt 1st Class 09-Oct-2004
Green Bay Edinger, Benjamin C. Sergeant 23-Nov-2004
Janesville Schneider, Sean M. Pvt 1st Class 29-Mar-2004
Lena Frye, Nichole M. Pvt 1st Class 16-Feb-2004
Loyal Olson, Todd D. Staff Sergeant 27-Dec-2004
Madison Maida, Mark A. Sgt 27-May-2005
Madison Kading, Matthew R. Sgt 1st Class 31-Oct-2005
Mayville Wendling, Michael J. Specialist 26-Sep-2005
Menomonie Wolfe, Jeremy L. 2nd Lieutenant 15-Nov-2003
Milwaukee McGlothin, Michael A. Specialist 17-Apr-2004
Milwaukee Soltau, Adrian V. Corporal 13-Sep-2004
Monona/Madison Simon, Chad J. Staff Sergeant 04-Aug-2005
New Berlin Witmer, Michelle M. Specialist 09-Apr-2004
Oneida Jerabek, Ryan M. Pve 1st Class 06-Apr-2004
Oshkosh Vroman, Brent T. Pvt 1st Class 13-Dec-2004
Oshkosh Jansky, Benjamin D. Captain 27-Jul-2005
Oshkosh Wallace, Andrew P. Sergeant 26-Sep-2005
Platteville Splinter, Christopher Major 24-Dec-2003
Plum City Diesing, Trevor J. Sgt 1st Class 25-Aug-2005
Racine Poelman, Eric J. Specialist 05-Jun-2005
Rice Lake Sturino, Paul J. Specialist 22-Sep-2003
Sheboygan Prening, Brian P. Corporal 12-Nov-2004
Spooner Gabrielson, Dan H. Sgt 1st Class 09-Jul-2003
Stevens Point Mattek Jr., John J. Lance Corporal 13-Jun-2005
Suamico Hunt, Isaiah R. Pvt 1st Class 15-Nov-2004
Sun Prairie Scott, Joshua Michael CW2 27-May-2005
Waukesha Warner, Richard D. Lance Corporal 13-Dec-2004
Waukesha Warns II, Robert P. Corporal 08-Nov-2004
Waupun Bosveld, Rachel K. Pvt 1st Class 26-Oct-2003
Wausau Martin, Stephen G. Staff Sergeant 02-Jul-2004
West Bend Cornell, Todd R. Staff Sergeant 09-Nov-2004
West Bend Wichlacz, Travis M. Lance Corporal 05-Feb-2005

I'm going to be reading all the names when this exhibit comes to Madison Nov 11-12: http://www.afsc.org/eyes/about-the-exhibit.htm

[RevCheesehead]

1. Not one more.

Please, God - not one more (for our state, or the nation, or the world).

[Callalily]

2. My heart is breaking

for all those families, and yes, Revcheesehead I agree, please, not one more - from any state!

[bastard]

3. 47 Heroes

Heroes, ALL of them.

[undeterred]

4. 48- Smith, Benjamin A. Specialist 02-Nov-2005

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/13084147.htm

Three 101st soldiers killed by roadside bomb

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Three members of the 101st Airborne Division died of injuries they suffered from a roadside bomb that detonated in Latifiyah, Iraq, the Army said Friday. The three soldiers, all infantrymen assigned to the 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, died Wednesday in Baghdad, the Army said. They were riding in a Humvee when the bomb exploded. Four other members of the Fort Campbell-based 101st died in a roadside bombing south of Baghdad on Monday.

Wednesday's bombing killed Spc. Joshua J. Munger, 22, of Maysville, Mo.; Spc. Benjamin A. Smith, 21, of Hudson, Wis.; and Pfc. Tyler R. Mackenzie, 20, of Evans, Colo. The Army said Friday that memorial services for the soldiers will be held in Iraq.

With the latest casualties, 76 soldiers based at Fort Campbell have died in the Iraq war, according to Kelly Tyler, a public affairs officer at Fort Campbell. Munger entered the Army in 2002, Smith joined in 2003 and Mackenzie entered in January. Smith and Mackenzie were not married. Munger is survived by his wife, Alysha, and an 11-month-old son, Colton.

[undeterred]

5. 49- 19 year old Alex Gaunky of Sparta died this week

http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/13205732.htm

SPARTA, Wis. - A 19-year-old soldier from Sparta has died in Iraq, where three of his brothers also have served.

David Gaunky of Sparta said the family was informed Friday his son, Alex, died from injuries suffered when a vehicle came across the road and crashed into his convoy. He said authorities were still investigating why the other vehicle swerved.

He said his son suffered severe head trauma and other injuries, requiring multiple surgeries, and was airlifted to Germany but died.

His son, who was with the Army's 101st Airborne Division, was sent to Iraq in August, he said.

[Sabien]

6. Sgt. Warren Hansen

I knew Sgt. Warren Hansen. It has been over 2 years since he died. How many more?

War is over.
If you want it.

[undeterred]

7. 50- Sgt. Andy A. Stevens, 29, of Tomah, was killed in Fallujah

http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/politics/13320524.htm

Posted on Sat, Dec. 03, 2005
One of 10 Marines killed in Iraq from Tomah
Associated Press

MILWAUKEE - A sergeant from Wisconsin was one of 10 Marines killed by an improvised explosive device on Thursday, authorities said. Sgt. Andy A. Stevens, 29, of Tomah, was killed in Fallujah, the Department of Defense said in a statement Saturday. The attack, which injured 11 others, was the deadliest against American troops in four months. The department said all 10 Marines were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Twentynine Palms, Calif.

"Words will never describe accurately the honor, courage and commitment of these fallen Marines and Sailors," said 7th Marine Regiment Col. William Crowe in a statement. "These men did not give their lives in vain, and we will not soon forget our fellow brothers."
Stevens, who joined the Marines in June 1995 and was serving as a scout sniper, deployed to Iraq with his unit in July, the Marine Corps said.

A woman who identified herself as Stevens' sister in Tomah said the family was not prepared to speak to the media. "The family is in mourning and they wish not to be disturbed right now," said 1st Sgt. Christopher Campbell of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Center in Madison. Staff were to interview the family Saturday afternoon and then issue a press release, he said.

Stevens' father, Allen, lives in Tomah and his mother, Kaye Olson, lives in Maryland Heights, Mo., the corps said. The U.S. military said Friday that the group was on a foot patrol near Fallujah. Of the 11 Marines who were injured, seven later returned to duty, it said.

[ewagner]

8. R.I.P. Andy Stevens..

So very sad.

[ewagner]

9. Saw his picture on Yahoo...

?x=221&y=345&sig=zBpoCkoz7FObHavm9y1Viw--

You know, it hurts a lot more when you can put a face to the name. :cry: