One U.S. Soldier Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Convoy in Downtown Bag

[papau]

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGA8U2YQOID.html

One U.S. Soldier Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Convoy in Downtown Baghdad.
The Associated Press Published: Jul 28, 2003

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - One U.S. soldier was killed and three were injured Monday when an attacker dropped a grenade from a downtown Baghdad overpass onto a convoy, the military said....49 the number of soldiers killed in a guerrilla war since May 1, ....163 U.S. soldiers have died "in (combat) action" in Iraq, 16 more than in the 1991 Gulf War. It took the military hours to confirm the attack. Witnesses had given reporters varying accounts earlier in the day, saying at least three U.S. soldiers were injured or killed in the attack. <snip>

Shihab Ahmed, who owns a nearby flower shop, said he was told all the soldiers died.

[Emboldened Chimp]

1. My question is

has * even expressed condolences over these deaths? I know he's yet to attend a funeral, but at least the asshole could offer some kind of apology. Something. Anything!

[Riptide]

3. That's what I wonder...

Before the war, Dubya claimed that he would be the one to hug and console the widow's. However, I have not heard of him attending one funeral or even contacting any of them, much less hug them!

Hell, we are not even allowed to see the flag draped coffins coming into Dover AFB.

Dubya and his crew of henchmen don't even consider these soldiers humans, someones son, husband,or dad. No, they are just little pawns in his quest for power and oil.

He sickens me!

[MaineDem]

2. This is another poor soul?

In addition to the two this morning?

Yikes.

[markses]

4. No, this is the incident from this morning

Initial reports this morning indicated that two had been killed, but these reports came from eyewitnesses on the scene, who were probably not able to distinguish the dead from the badly wounded. This is the CentCom confirmation that ONE soldier was killed during that incident, and three wounded. I expect that at least one of the wounded is severely wounded, and may yet pass: if witnesses thought he was dead, he obviously received much more than a scratch.

But no - this is not a separate incident. Paying attention to the location, time and method of attack really does help differentiate these.

[Barrett808]

5. Note that there is a report of another soldier dying in Baquba

last night:

U.S. Soldier Killed in Grenade Attack in Baquba, Iraq, AFP Says
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=37713&mesg_id=37713&page=

[markses]

6. There is no confirmation of that from Centcom

AFP says...

[Kellanved]

7. [dupe?]I think this might be about the same attack

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=37667&mesg_id=37667&page=

[karlschneider]

8. MSNBC just reported a second has died from that incident...eom

[skip fox]

9. Impt. question: WHO is attacking us??

Saddam loyalists or al-Quaeda? The administration is still lying:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=93214&mesg_id=93214&page=

[DuctapeFatwa]

10. Who 'd be attacking Iraqi troops if they were shooting kids in your town?

When you wonder "Who's behind these attacks?" it is helpful to ponder that question.

[RamboLiberal]

11. That's 50th KIA and 50+ accidents since AWOL's Carrier Stunt

Since May 1, when President Bush declared major combat operations ended, 50 U.S. soldiers have been confirmed killed in guerrilla attacks, along with more than 50 in accidents.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A55410-2003Jul28?language=printer

[markses]

12. No, we're up to 118 since the carrier stunt

Quickly closing in on the 128 killed during the war.

[RamboLiberal]

13. Thanks for the correction - at work and did a Condi Rice

didn't read the line closely and note it said 50+ in accidents. Edited my previous post's subject (great that we can now edit the subject).