Articles 6.24.2005

The Northwest Indiana Times and the Merrillville Post-Tribune have articles on Spc. Nick Idalski, of the 1-9th, who was killed in Ramadi on 6.21.2005. Spc. Idalski's step-brother, an Army Sgt. preparing to deploy to Iraq in October, was granted permission to escort his body home after it arrives in the U.S.
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The Akron Beacon Journal, OH, reports on the funeral service for Spc. Anthony Kinslow, of the 2-17th, who was killed in Ramadi on 6.13.2005. Spc. Kinslow was remembered as a polite and quiet student in high school.

The Youngstown Vindicator, OH, and The Tribune-Chronicle, OH, have articles on the funeral service for Sgt. Larry Kuhns Jr., who was killed in the same attack as Spc. Kinslow. Sgt. Kuhns joined the Army seven years ago. He was remembered as a compassionate and jokester. He was married and had a daughter that will turn 2 years old next month.
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Other articles from the region:
- Associated Press: Furious surge seen in car bombs
- LA Times (reg req'd): Iraqis Fear Era of Relentless Chaos, Cruelty
- Christian Science Monitor: CIA report says Iraq is becoming an urban warfare training ground for terrorists.
- Boston Globe: US general says troops question support