103! 103! 103!

[pamela]

It's November 1rst. Last month was the deadliest month for our soldiers in almost 2 years. Why isn't that the top story on all the news shows today? Why aren't there a brazilion threads on DU about this? Why aren't we emailing every media outlet that is covering "that other story" and asking them why they are ignoring the deaths of our soldiers?

Lt. Tom Tanswell
Sgt. Luke J. Zimmerman
1st Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis
Pfc. Donald S. Brown
Pfc. Daniel B. Chaires
Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert
Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles V. Komppa
Lance Cpl. Jonathan B. Thornsberry
1st Lt. Amos C. R. Bock
Lance Cpl. Richard A. Buerstetta
Spc. Carl A. Eason
Lance Cpl. Tyler R. Overstreet
Seaman Charles O. Sare
Spc. Nathaniel A. Aguirre
Spc. Matthew W. Creed
Sgt. Willsun M. Mock
Spc. Nicholas K. Rogers
Maj. David G. Taylor
Lance Cpl. Clifford R. Collinsworth
Lance Cpl. Nathan R. Elrod
Sgt. 1st Class Tony L. Knier
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Manoukian
Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins
Capt. Jose Argelio Soto Ochoa
Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte
Pvt. Edwardo J. Lopez
Staff Sgt. Patrick O. Barlow
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel A. Brozovich
Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson III
Spc. Joseph C. Dumas Jr.
2nd Lt. Christopher E. Loudon
Staff Sgt. Jesus M. Montalvo
Spc. Jose R. Perez
Cpl. David M. Unger
2nd Lt. Joshua L. Booth
Pfc. Nathan J. Frigo
Staff Sgt. Ryan E. Haupt
Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Paulsen
Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore
Sgt. Norman R. Taylor III
Spc. Daniel W. Winegeart
Sgt. Brock A. Babb
Sgt. Lester D. Baroncini Jr.
Pfc. Stephen D. Bicknell
1st Lt. Joshua Deese
Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Hines
Sgt. Jonathan E. Lootens
Capt. Mark C. Paine
Airman 1st Class Leebernard E. Chavis
Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Kane
1st Sgt. Charles M. King
Spc. Timothy J. Lauer
Pfc. Keith J. Moore
Sgt. Jonathan J. Simpson
2nd Lt. Johnny K. Craver
Private 1st Class Thomas J. Hewett
Pfc. Kenny F. Stanton Jr.
Sgt. Gene A. Hawkins
Capt. Shane T. Adcock
Sgt. Nicholas R. Sowinski
Sgt. Justin T. Walsh
Cpl. Luis E. Tejeda
Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga
Lance Cpl. Jon E. Bowman
Pfc. Shelby J. Feniello
Pfc. Phillip B. Williams
Pfc. Shane R. Austin
Spc. Timothy A. Fulkerson
Lance Cpl. Stephen F. Johnson
Lance Cpl. Derek W. Jones
Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe
Capt. Robert M. Secher
Sgt. Brandon S. Asbury
Cpl. Carl W. Johnson II
Sgt. Lawrence L. Parrish
Spc. John E. Wood
Cpl. Nicholas A. Arvanitis
Lance Cpl. John E. Hale
Cpl. Bradford H. Payne
Pfc. Dean R. Bright
Spc. Timothy R. Burke
Lance Cpl. Edward M. Garvin
Staff Sgt. Christopher O. Moudry
Spc. George R. Obourn Jr.
Cpl. Benjamin S. Rosales
Staff Sgt. Daniel Isshak
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Rojas
Spc. Raymond S. Armijo
Staff Sgt. James D. Ellis
Pfc. Satieon V. Greenlee
Spc. Justin R. Jarrett
Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez
Pfc. Michael K. Oremus
Sgt. Joseph W. Perry
Spc. Kristofer C. Walker
Lance Cpl. Dennis Brady
Lance Cpl. Christopher B. Cosgrove III
Cpl. Chase A. Haag
Sgt. Mario Nelson
Capt. Justin D. Peterson
Cpl. Aaron L. Seal



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[npincus]

1. God DAMN him

[pamela]

8. I know.

I couldn't believe how long this list was for JUST ONE MONTH. I thought I must have made a mistake so I went back and counted all the names.

This is the story that Bush doesn't want us to be talking about today. I can't believe we are accommodating him.

[SammyWinstonJack]

2. ..

:cry:

[liberal N proud]

3. And Kerry owes them an apology?

[gfnrob]

4. Kerry should apologize!

His lack of support, no, his outright hostility toward our troops has caused this. He must want the terrorists to win!!!:sarcasm:

[Name removed]

5. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[gfnrob]

6. Just learning

I'm note used to having to lable my sarcasm.:hippie:

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

7. Ummm, do you know how to use spellchecker???

Or do you have a typing disability? Just asking....

[gfnrob]

10. I type wit my teeth

:smoke:

[qanda]

13. LOL

Good comeback. Welcome to DU!!!!

[qanda]

14. Why are you being so obnoxious?

[malmapus]

21. lol yeah, took me a while too with that

Welcome to DU

[chat_noir]

9. post this list on blogs! We can't depend on the MSM, you know that

Election 2006: It's the War, Stupid
103. That's the number of American soldiers killed in Iraq last month. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan continues to be the bloodiest part of the calendar for our occupying forces. Regardless of Dick Cheney's belief it's based on our election schedule (does this illustrate our complete lack of cultural understanding or what?) the violence arges out of control.

Americans know the Bush Administration botched this war and they know Congress provided no oversight and accountability. They're angry and they're getting angier by the day. November 7th is going to be a bloodbath for Republican candidates. Almost every poll shows undecideds breaking for Democrats, especially those against the war. The momentum is growing daily and high profile GOP leaders like Rick Santorum can't escape their close associations to the failed policies.

The newest polls put the Junior Senator behind by either 10 or 17 points. The Keystone Poll shows a jump from 5 to 17 for Bob Casey which is incredible. Frankly it's difficult to believe. The undecided voters are deciding and it isn't good news for the GOP. In recent years the trend has been for these uncertain voters to break for the incumbent. It's up to the challengers to make a compelling case for change. In 2006 it's the voters telling the challengers they're ready for compelling change.

All this is happening in spite of the fact most Americans still don't really understand the depth of the problems in Iraq. They haven't seen the images, the desperation, the carnage. Our media is more concerned with missing white women, car chases, airplanes with stuck landing gears. Very few follow the independent and foreign media for the full truth and yet they're still outraged. This is telling.


more here: http://pennsylvaniaprogressive.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/11/election_2006_i.html

[pamela]

11. Blogs, message boards, emails.

Post it everywhere! Hell, I'm tempted to post it in every Kerry thread on DU. This could be the top story today if we hadn't lost our focus.

[lebkuchen]

12. Maj. Taylor

Ten days short of redeploying home, 4 mo. old baby waiting for him there.

RIP, Sir.


PS A tragic recent update. This site says 104.

http://icasualties.org/oif/

[pamela]

17. So many sad stories.

I was looking at a site the other night that had pictures and stories about all the soldiers that have died. So many of them were recently married or new fathers that hadn't even seen their new babies yet. I cried so hard reading all their stories. Sometimes I just want to scream but I'm afraid that if I start, I won't stop.

[lebkuchen]

20. Stars & Stripes have eulogies published nearly every day

Sgt. Willsun Mock was commemorated just a few days ago.

The 1AD/1ID have had a lot of casualties. The 1AD was extended.

I've been watching the 172nd Stryker Brigade, which was extended while they were on the tarmack ready to fly home. (Some were already home.) When they got the news of the extension, soldiers started throwing up, literally.

On edit, the Stryker Brigade has lost 5, I believe, since the extension.

[mentalsolstice]

15. Interesting Thing About Kerry' Comments

This list illustrates perfectly that Kerry was targeting B*sh, not the troops. Look at the number of officers on this list. These men and women went to college, studied hard and became commissioned officers of the U.S. military, and they got killed in Iraq. As a former officer himself, Kerry knows that a college degree is required for a commission. Therefore, in this context, his remarks could have only been targeted at B*sh. As a side note, I worked for the Navy, as a civilian, for 4+ years, and I knew plenty of enlisted who had college degrees, but for whatever reason, chose not to accept a commission.

[Pendrench]

16. I didn't see the name of Cpl. Herzberg on your list (but there are so many, I may have missed him)

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eric W. Herzberg

http://www.capitalonline.com/cgi-bin/read/2006/10_25-18/TOP
(i hope this link works)

Tim

[pamela]

18. I'm missing a few names.

I tried to add his name but it was too late to edit my post.

My God, he looks so young...


Lance Cpl. Eric W. Herzberg

[Pendrench]

22. I didn't know him personally, but he attended the church that I belong to.

And you're right he is/was very young.

Tim

[pamela]

23. You live near me.

I'm in Kent Island.:hi:

[TahitiNut]

19. 105! 105! 105!

Not including FOUR whose names have not yet been released, the follwing troops have died for the war crimes of this nation ...

Marine Private 1st Class Jason Franco, Age 18, died in Iraq on October 31, 2006
Marine Private 1st Class Donald S. Brown, Age 19, died in Iraq on October 25, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Edward M. Garvin, Age 19, died in Iraq on October 4, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Shane R. Austin, Age 19, died in Iraq on October 8, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Stephen Bicknell, Age 19, died in Iraq on October 15, 2006
Marine Corporal Benjamin S. Rosales, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 4, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Clifford R. Collinsworth, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 21, 2006
Marine Private 1st Class Daniel B. Chaires, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 25, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Eric W. Herzberg, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 21, 2006
Army Specialist George R. Obourn Jr., Age 20, died in Iraq on October 4, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Jeremy Scott Sandvick Monroe, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 8, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal John Edward Hale, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 6, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Kenny F. Stanton Jr., Age 20, died in Iraq on October 13, 2006
Army Specialist Kristofer C. Walker, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 2, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Nathan R. Elrod, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 21, 2006
Marine Reserve Lance Corporal Richard A. Buerstetta, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 23, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Stephen F. Johnson, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 8, 2006
Army Specialist Timothy Fulkerson, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 8, 2006
Marine Reserve Lance Corporal Troy D. Nealey, Age 20, died in Iraq on October 29, 2006
Army Sergeant Brandon S. Asbury, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 7, 2006
Army Corporal Carl W. Johnson II, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 7, 2006
Army Corporal David M. Unger, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Derek W. Jones, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 8, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Edwardo Lopez Jr., Age 21, died in Iraq on October 19, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Jon Eric Bowman, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 9, 2006
Army Not reported yet Jose R. Perez, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 18, 2006
Army Specialist Justin R. Jarrett, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 2, 2006
Air Force Airman 1st Class Leebenard E. Chavis, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 14, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Michael K. Oremus, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 2, 2006
Army Specialist Nathaniel A. Aguirre, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 22, 2006
Army Sergeant Norman R. Taylor III, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Phillip B. Williams, Age 21, died in Iraq on October 9, 2006
Army Corporal Chase A. Haag, Age 22, died in Iraq on October 1, 2006
Marine Reserve Lance Corporal Jonathan B. Thornsberry, Age 22, died in Iraq on October 25, 2006
Army Corporal Nicholas A. Arvanitis, Age 22, died in Iraq on October 6, 2006
Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas J. Manoukian, Age 22, died in Iraq on October 21, 2006
Army Specialist Raymond S. Armijo, Age 22, died in Iraq on October 2, 2006
Army Corporal Russell G. Culbertson III, Age 22, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Thomas J. Hewett, Age 22, died in Iraq on October 13, 2006
Marine Reserve Lance Corporal Tyler R. Overstreet, Age 22, died in Iraq on October 23, 2006
Marine Reserve Corporal Aaron L. Seal, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 1, 2006
Navy Hospital Corpsman Charles O. Sare, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 23, 2006
Marine Reserve Lance Corporal Christopher B. Cosgrove III, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 1, 2006
Army 2nd Lieutenant Christopher E. Loudon, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Army Specialist Daniel W. Winegeart, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Army Sergeant Joseph W. Perry, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 2, 2006
Marine 2nd Lieutenant Joshua L. Booth, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Marine Sergeant Julian M. Arechaga, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 9, 2006
Army Specialist Matthew W. Creed, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 22, 2006
Army Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan J. Frigo, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Army Sergeant Willsun M. Mock, Age 23, died in Iraq on October 22, 2006
Army 1st Lieutenant Amos C. R Bock, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 23, 2006
Marine Corporal Bradford H. Payne, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 6, 2006
Army Sergeant Gene A. Hawkins, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 12, 2006
Marine Sergeant Justin T. Walsh, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 11, 2006
Marine Sergeant Luke J. Zimmerman, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 27, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Ryan E. Haupt, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Satieon V. Greenlee, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 2, 2006
Marine Sergeant Thomas M. Gilbert, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 25, 2006
Army Specialist Timothy Burke, Age 24, died in Iraq on October 4, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Isshak, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 3, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant James D. Ellis, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 2, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Joe A. Narvaez, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 2, 2006
Army Sergeant Jonathan E. Lootens, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 15, 2006
Marine Sergeant Jonathan J. Simpson, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 14, 2006
Army Specialist Joseph C. Dumas Jr., Age 25, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Marine Corporal Joshua C. Watkins, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 21, 2006
Army 1st Lieutenant Joshua Deese, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 15, 2006
Army Sergeant Nicholas R. Sowinski, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 11, 2006
Marine Private 1st Class Shelby J. Feniello, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 9, 2006
Army Specialist Timothy J. Lauer, Age 25, died in Iraq on October 14, 2006
Marine Reserve Lance Corporal Joshua M. Hines, Age 26, died in Iraq on October 15, 2006
Army Sergeant Mario Nelson, Age 26, died in Iraq on October 1, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Jonathan Rojas, Age 27, died in Iraq on October 3, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Kevin M. Witte, Age 27, died in Iraq on October 20, 2006
Army Specialist Nicholas K. Rogers, Age 27, died in Iraq on October 22, 2006
Army Captain Shane T. Adcock, Age 27, died in Iraq on October 11, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Keith J. Moore, Age 28, died in Iraq on October 14, 2006
Army Specialist Carl A. Eason, Age 29, died in Iraq on October 23, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Christopher O. Moudry, Age 31, died in Iraq on October 4, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Garth D. Sizemore, Age 31, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006
Army Sergeant 1st Class Tony L. Knier, Age 31, died in Iraq on October 21, 2006
Army Private 1st Class Dean Bright, Age 32, died in Iraq on October 4, 2006
Marine Captain Justin D. Peterson, Age 32, died in Iraq on October 1, 2006
Army Captain Mark C. Paine, Age 32, died in Iraq on October 15, 2006
Army Sergeant Lester Domenico Baroncini, Jr., Age 33, died in Iraq on October 15, 2006
Marine Captain Robert M. Secher, Age 33, died in Iraq on October 8, 2006
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles V. Komppa, Age 35, died in Iraq on October 25, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Joseph M. Kane, Age 35, died in Iraq on October 14, 2006
Army National Guard Sergeant Lawrence Parrish, Age 36, died in Iraq on October 7, 2006
Army Major David G. Taylor, Age 37, died in Iraq on October 22, 2006
Army National Guard Specialist John Edward Wood, Age 37, died in Iraq on October 7, 2006
Army Lieutenant Johnny K. Craver, Age 37, died in Iraq on October 13, 2006
Marine Reserve Sergeant Brock A. Babb, Age 40, died in Iraq on October 15, 2006
Army National Guard Sergeant 1st Class Daniel A. Brozovich, Age 42, died in Iraq on October 18, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Patrick O. Barlow, Age 42, died in Iraq on October 18, 2006
Army 1st Sergeant Ricky L. McGinnis, Age 42, died in Iraq on October 26, 2006
Army National Guard Sergeant Denise A. Lannaman, Age 46, died in Iraq on October 1, 2006
Army Staff Sergeant Jesus M. Montalvo, Age 46, died in Iraq on October 18, 2006
Army 1st Sergeant Charles M. King, Age 48, died in Iraq on October 14, 2006
Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Ronald L. Paulsen, Age 53, died in Iraq on October 17, 2006

[Buzz Clik]

24. Thank you for posting the names.

It means so much more when we can attach something other than statistics to these tragedies.