The State of Illinois honors another soldier who died in military action in Afghanistan. State and U.S. flags are to fly at half-staff from dawn on Monday, August 11, through sunset on Wednesday, August 13. When you see these flags at half-staff, pause and consider the reason and the honor bestowed on our soldier.
Army Pfc. David J. Badie, 23, whose hometown was Rockford, was killed in action on August 1, when the vehicle in which he was riding encountered an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Badie was a member of the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Hood, Tex. He had been in Afghanistan only about one month. Three other members of his unit died in the explosion.
For information, figures and graphs on military fatalities in Operation Enduring Freedom, visit http://icasualties.org/oef/ The United States forces have suffered 62.5% (571/913) of the fatalities in Afghanistan.
For information, figures and graphs on military fatalities in Operation Iraqi Freedom, visit http://icasualties.org/oif/ The United States forces have suffered 92.9% (4138/4452) of the fatalities in Iraq.
THIRTY THOUSAND (30,324) military personnel have been wounded in Iraq!
Whether we agree or disagree with the wars and this administration, let us never forget the price and the cost of these lives being given in service to our country and also the injuries suffered by thousands of others.
Army Pfc. David J. Badie, 23, whose hometown was Rockford, was killed in action on August 1, when the vehicle in which he was riding encountered an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Badie was a member of the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Hood, Tex. He had been in Afghanistan only about one month. Three other members of his unit died in the explosion.
For information, figures and graphs on military fatalities in Operation Enduring Freedom, visit http://icasualties.org/oef/ The United States forces have suffered 62.5% (571/913) of the fatalities in Afghanistan.
For information, figures and graphs on military fatalities in Operation Iraqi Freedom, visit http://icasualties.org/oif/ The United States forces have suffered 92.9% (4138/4452) of the fatalities in Iraq.
THIRTY THOUSAND (30,324) military personnel have been wounded in Iraq!
Whether we agree or disagree with the wars and this administration, let us never forget the price and the cost of these lives being given in service to our country and also the injuries suffered by thousands of others.
1 comment:
I spent many years during the Viet Nam War taking care of wounded Marines and Navy Personell; when they returned home our country & many of our citizens failed them and failed to realize the difference between a soldier following his/her country's call and the policy of the civilian governement. They were spat upon and cursed and called killers; I am happy that since then most in this country have learned from the mistakes of some in the past. Everytime I pass a soldier or sailor in uniform he/she gets a salute from me...you might want to try this small sign in which we can say "thanks" on an everyday basis.
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