Patrol struck by IED south of Baghdad (1 killed, 2 wounded)

[maddezmom]

Source: MNF

Patrol struck by IED south of Baghdad
Friday, 04 May 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070504-01
May 4, 2007

Patrol struck by IED south of Baghdad
Multi-National Division – Center PAO
Task Force Marne PAO

BAGHDAD – A Task Force Marne Soldier was killed and two were wounded when their patrol was struck by a roadside bomb south of Baghdad today.
The names of the dead and wounded are being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.






Read more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11748&Itemid=128

[flamingyouth]

1. So horrible.

:cry:

[Erika]

2. Everytime I read these I hope it is not my nephew

But I don't want the death to belong elsewhere either. The GOP never have these discussions. Dead troops, dead Iraqis, their CIC just tells them to go out and shop.

I hold them in so much contempt.

[blitzen]

3. it could be a bad friday, if they're already announcing friday casualties

[uppityperson]

4. Was 1 of these Maggiegault's brother?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x814372
Or was her brother one of these? http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11733&Itemid=128
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070502-07
May 2, 2007

Roadside bomb targets MND-B patrol
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Two MND-B Soldiers were killed and two others were wounded when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in a southern section of the Iraqi capital May 2. The unit was conducting route clearance operations in the area when the attack occurred.

Iraqi Security Forces and MND-B Soldiers continue conducting operations in support of Operation Fardh Al-Qanoon, helping set the conditions for a stable, secure and self-reliant Iraq.

Soldiers in this unit conduct route clearance operations in order to free the roads of possible IED threats. Clearing these roads allows freedom of maneuver for coalition and Iraqi Security Forces conducting clearing operations in the area, as well as freedom of movement for the civilian populace.

The deceased Soldiers’ names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

[ClintonTyree]

5. That's what I was wondering as well....

this war has GOT to be stopped. All of these people dying because of one little petulant, moronic, spoiled frat boy's ego. :grr:

[uppityperson]

6. Here is link to official DOD announcement. I just don't know what to say.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=825584&mesg_id=825584