Articles 6.9.2005
The Wilson Daily Times, NC, reports that the funeral for Cpl. Phillip C. Edmundson will be held on Saturday, 6.11.2005. Visitation will be held on Friday. Cpl. Edmundson, of the 1-9th, was killed in Ramadi on 5.30.2005.
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The Herald Net, WA, has an article on the memorial service for Cpl. Jeffrey Starr, of the 1/5 Marines, who was killed in Ramadi on 5.30.2005. "Several hundred" people attended the 90-minute ceremony. Several friends and family members spoke, sharing memories, all of which "portrayed his playfulness, his confidence, his courage and his sense of duty." Cpl. Starr was 22 years old.
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The Newport News Times, OR, has an article on three wounded 2nd BCT Soldiers. Pfc. Joseph Peterson, of the A/Tank Company (attached to the 1-506th) and two fellow Soldiers were wounded in Habbaniyah on 5.14.2005 when a "Soviet 'pineapple' grenade" was thrown into their tank turret, possibly from a rooftop. Pfc. Peterson, who was trying to crawl out of the tank when he saw the grenade, yelled out. The gunner (who wasn't identified) grabbed the grenade and tried to put it in the gun tube, but it exploded, tearing his hand off. Another unidentified Soldier suffered severe shrapnel wounds to the side of his head, losing an ear and an eye. The tank driver was protected by the hatch cover and escaped uninjured. Pfc. Peterson suffered severe shrapnel along his side and legs. He has undergone several surgeries, and is presently at Ft. Carson undergoing rehabilitation. There was no report on the recovery of the other two wounded Soldiers.
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A Marine Corps News Article reports on a patrol of the 1/5 Marines. The patrol stopped a suspicious vehicle, and found four men wearing two sets of clothes and driving a vehicle with stolen plates. One of the men was holding a pigeon. Pigeons and doves have been used as military signals in the past. The four men were detained, and the Marines are unsure of what to do with the bird. One Marine suggested it might become a mascot.
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The LA Times (reg req'd) reports on indirect talks between U.S. officials and rebels. One of the article sources is an insurgent leader in Ramadi, who indicated that talks, often through religious leaders or politicians, started 6 to 8 weeks ago. According to the article, " Among [the insurgents] demands are an end to U.S. troops' raids on homes, an amnesty for fighters and the release of prisoners. The Americans say their message is that the longer the insurgents fight, the longer U.S. troops will stay." The article indicates that "Deep disagreements complicate any potential settlement between insurgents and Americans and their Iraqi allies," and that "that not all insurgents are interested in talks."
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Other articles from the region:
- Reuters: Sunnis offered greater role in Iraqi politics
- Associated Press: Sunnis Given 25 Seats on Iraqi Committee
- Knight Ridder: Sunnis claim Shiite militia carries out campaign of threats, murde
- Reuters: Marines detain 16 U.S. contractors in Falluja
- Reuters: Iraq Sunnis set terms for cooperation
- LA Times (reg req'd): Shiite Party Praises Militia Hated by Sunni Arabs
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The Herald Net, WA, has an article on the memorial service for Cpl. Jeffrey Starr, of the 1/5 Marines, who was killed in Ramadi on 5.30.2005. "Several hundred" people attended the 90-minute ceremony. Several friends and family members spoke, sharing memories, all of which "portrayed his playfulness, his confidence, his courage and his sense of duty." Cpl. Starr was 22 years old.
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The Newport News Times, OR, has an article on three wounded 2nd BCT Soldiers. Pfc. Joseph Peterson, of the A/Tank Company (attached to the 1-506th) and two fellow Soldiers were wounded in Habbaniyah on 5.14.2005 when a "Soviet 'pineapple' grenade" was thrown into their tank turret, possibly from a rooftop. Pfc. Peterson, who was trying to crawl out of the tank when he saw the grenade, yelled out. The gunner (who wasn't identified) grabbed the grenade and tried to put it in the gun tube, but it exploded, tearing his hand off. Another unidentified Soldier suffered severe shrapnel wounds to the side of his head, losing an ear and an eye. The tank driver was protected by the hatch cover and escaped uninjured. Pfc. Peterson suffered severe shrapnel along his side and legs. He has undergone several surgeries, and is presently at Ft. Carson undergoing rehabilitation. There was no report on the recovery of the other two wounded Soldiers.
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A Marine Corps News Article reports on a patrol of the 1/5 Marines. The patrol stopped a suspicious vehicle, and found four men wearing two sets of clothes and driving a vehicle with stolen plates. One of the men was holding a pigeon. Pigeons and doves have been used as military signals in the past. The four men were detained, and the Marines are unsure of what to do with the bird. One Marine suggested it might become a mascot.
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The LA Times (reg req'd) reports on indirect talks between U.S. officials and rebels. One of the article sources is an insurgent leader in Ramadi, who indicated that talks, often through religious leaders or politicians, started 6 to 8 weeks ago. According to the article, " Among [the insurgents] demands are an end to U.S. troops' raids on homes, an amnesty for fighters and the release of prisoners. The Americans say their message is that the longer the insurgents fight, the longer U.S. troops will stay." The article indicates that "Deep disagreements complicate any potential settlement between insurgents and Americans and their Iraqi allies," and that "that not all insurgents are interested in talks."
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Other articles from the region:
- Reuters: Sunnis offered greater role in Iraqi politics
- Associated Press: Sunnis Given 25 Seats on Iraqi Committee
- Knight Ridder: Sunnis claim Shiite militia carries out campaign of threats, murde
- Reuters: Marines detain 16 U.S. contractors in Falluja
- Reuters: Iraq Sunnis set terms for cooperation
- LA Times (reg req'd): Shiite Party Praises Militia Hated by Sunni Arabs
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