Articles 2.9.2005
Several articles report on the life and funeral of Spc. James Miller, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadin on 1.30.2005 and received a posthumous promotion. The Cincinnati Enquirer, WCPO News, and Hamilton News Journal (reg req'd) report on the visitation and funeral services, of which 500 people attended. WLWT News has a story and video segment on a tribute from Spc. Miller's former football coach. The Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post carry editorials discusses his life and love for music. One of them mentions that, just before his death, Spc. Miller had treated 3 other soldiers at an aid station. The Cincinnati Post reprinted a series of e-mail exchanges between Spc. Miller and his father over the past three months.
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The Cape Gazette and North County Times, CA, have articles on Lance Cpl Richard Chad Clifton, of the 2/5 Marines, who was killed by a mortar round in the Anbar Province on 2.3.2005. Lance Cpl. Clifton was interested in the military most of his life, including serving in a high school ROTC program, and was influenced in his decision to join by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He was remembered for his writing skills and intellectual interests. His family reports that another Marine injured by the mortar is recovering in Germany and has been in contact with them via e-mail.
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The Ft. Smith, AK, Times Record carries an article on a 2nd BCT soldier visiting a school while on leave. Spc. Adam Farmer, of the 1-9th Infantry, visited with his cousin's first grade class to thank them for sending drawings to his unit. He gave a slideshow presentation highlighting the humanitarian missions he has been involved with.
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The South Bend, IN, Tribune has an article on a husband and wife separated by the war. Pfc. Matt Linse, of the 44th Engineers, and his wife Alicia have lived together only 6 weeks over the 13 months they have been married. Pfc. Linse was recently home for R&R, and has now returned to Ramadi.
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Other articles from the region:
- CNN.com: Official: 13,000-17,000 insurgents in Iraq
- NY Times (reg req'd): Ballot Strength Leads Kurds to Press a Role as Deal Makers
- Associated Press: Tanks, Officers Impose Order in Fallujah
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The Cape Gazette and North County Times, CA, have articles on Lance Cpl Richard Chad Clifton, of the 2/5 Marines, who was killed by a mortar round in the Anbar Province on 2.3.2005. Lance Cpl. Clifton was interested in the military most of his life, including serving in a high school ROTC program, and was influenced in his decision to join by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He was remembered for his writing skills and intellectual interests. His family reports that another Marine injured by the mortar is recovering in Germany and has been in contact with them via e-mail.
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The Ft. Smith, AK, Times Record carries an article on a 2nd BCT soldier visiting a school while on leave. Spc. Adam Farmer, of the 1-9th Infantry, visited with his cousin's first grade class to thank them for sending drawings to his unit. He gave a slideshow presentation highlighting the humanitarian missions he has been involved with.
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The South Bend, IN, Tribune has an article on a husband and wife separated by the war. Pfc. Matt Linse, of the 44th Engineers, and his wife Alicia have lived together only 6 weeks over the 13 months they have been married. Pfc. Linse was recently home for R&R, and has now returned to Ramadi.
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Other articles from the region:
- CNN.com: Official: 13,000-17,000 insurgents in Iraq
- NY Times (reg req'd): Ballot Strength Leads Kurds to Press a Role as Deal Makers
- Associated Press: Tanks, Officers Impose Order in Fallujah
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