They gave their lives in defense of freedom combating the jihad against the West. Please say a prayer for the moms -- today is Gold Star Mother's Day -- and the families.
It is appalling that this President, against the advice of his Generals, has made the reckless decision to leave 3000 Soldiers in Iraq by the end of this year. We have a President who refuses to identify the enemy. Those who support our troops have written a letter to the President pointing out the perilous position he is putting them in. Please join us in standing for the safety of our troops by signing the petition at this website. Thanks to Bev Perlson, Band of Mothers. AND please, forward this to all your lists. We need signatures and time is of the essence!
SGT Rafael E. Bigai Baez, 28, of San Juan, PR, died Sept. 23 in Wardak, province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk, LA.
SGT Andy C. Morales, 32, of Longwood, FL, died Sept. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Orlando, FL.
PFC Carlos A. Aparicio, 19, of San Bernadino, CA, died Sept. 23 in Wardak, province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk, LA.
LCPL Terry C. Wright, 21, of Scio, OH, died Sept. 21 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC.
SPC Robert E. Dyas, 21, of Nampa, ID, died Sep. 21, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS
SPC Ryan J. Cook, 29, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, died Sept. 18 in Takhar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, AK.
SSG Estevan Altamirano, 30, of Edcouch, TX, died Sep. 18 in Tikrit, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
UPDATE: SGT Tyler N. Holtz, 22, of Dana Point, CA, died Sept. 24 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
