11 Sgt. Raul Moncada 29 13 Apr 2009 563rd MP Co., 91st MP Bn, 10th Sustainment BDE, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) Died of injuries sustained during an explosively formed projectile attack on a convoy five kilometers south of Karbalah, Iraq April 13 at approximately 7:40 a.m / DoD Release: Died April 13 near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an explosive device detonated near his vehicle
12 Lance Cpl. Ray A. Spencer II 20 16 Apr 2009 3rd Bn, 3rd Marine, 3rd MARDIV, MNF-West Died as the result of a non-combat related incident here April 16 / DoD Release: Died April 16 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq
13 Cpl. Brad A. Davis 21 22 Apr 2009 82nd Brigade Support Bn, 3rd BCT, 82nd Airborne Division, MND-Baghdad Died April 22 from combat related injuries while conducting a patrol in eastern Baghdad / DoD Release: Died April 22 near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an IED detonated near his vehicle
14 Cpl. William C. Comstock 21 22 Apr 2009 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II MEF DoD Release: Died April 22 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq
15 CSM Benjamin Moore, Jr. 43 24 Apr 2009 2d Bn, 27th Infantry, 3d BCT, 25th Infantry Division DoD Release: Died Apr 24 at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident
16 Staff Sgt. Leroy O. Webster 28 25 Apr 2009 3rd Bn, 82nd Field Artillery, 2nd BCT, 1st Cavalry Division, MND-North Died from injuries sustained following an attack on a patrol in the Kirkuk Province of northern Iraq, April 25 / DoD Release: Died April 25 near Kirkuk, Iraq, after being shot while on a dismounted patrol
17 U/I pending notification of next-of-kin 30 Apr 2009 MNF-West Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province April 30
18 U/I pending notification of next-of-kin 30 Apr 2009 MNF-West Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province April 30
19 Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler J. Trahan 22 30 Apr 2009 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Twelve but deployed with an East Coast based Navy SEAL team Killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province April 30 / DoD Release: Died on April 30 while conducting combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq

I hadn't seen the list in recent months and was surprised.

So, remember the real heroes.

Thanks so much for posting this list for April, Petrous.

If you want to continue the DR "'Some Gave All' Military Casualties List" (the one we used to have on DR) please feel free to continue on. It used to be put up weekly on Sunday mornings but any day convenient for you would be fine. Or you could do it monthly if that's easier. It's up to you (or anyone on here who would like to continue it).

Man, I haven't heard about soldiers dying in Iraq since January 20th, 2009.

I assumed since neither Rogers or the limpwrists had posted about it, it must not have happened.

Please do continue to honor those who have fallen, but please stop using the word 'hero' unless it really applies.

Bravery, honor, doing his duty, serving his country etc... are all applicable, but 'hero' means something more than just catching a bullet.

I guess this is something most people prefer not to think about.

I think the moment that really struck me was when I visited DC, in Arlington National Cemetary they had a memorial that had portraits done of all the causualaties with their name and rank and age. And it of course there were momentos, pictures drawn by little kids, notes from CO's, etc.

My point is I guess that these men lost their lives and their loved ones lost these men.

I'm glad that there are men and women who are brave enough to stand up and give their lives for this country.

Man, I haven't heard about soldiers dying in Iraq since January 20th, 2009.

#4 | Posted by 101Chairborne at 2009-05-05 04:48 PM | Reply

You probably thought the War was over...after all do you remember what your Hero and fellow Torture buddy Rummy said when he was selling the War??

"It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months," he said, speaking at the American air base at Aviano, in northern Italy.

#7 | Posted by donnerboy

No cherry picking.

I think you got the point he was making wrong.

You don't need to see it to know it.

#5 also got it right.

rwd

Every couple of weeks while I am down at the beach I go to what is known as "Arlington West" just north of the Santa Monica Pier which is put on by "Veterans for Peace". It was been quite moving to see the exhibit grow along with the love and care these Vets use while setting up and tearing down the exhibit. It takes them hours to get it just right. Every Vet killed is represented with a photo and a cross.

It is both sad yet honorable...

I assumed since neither Rogers or the limpwrists had posted about it, it must not have happened.

#4 | Posted by 101Chairborne

funny. told ya you were a closet liberal, but back to this soldier thing.

As a parent of a soldier, I can tell you that I believe I would be happier and more at ease if I were there and he was here. He's stateside now, but they will be re-deploying by years end. Back to Iraq. I tell you, I sure am glad that war is over.

I simply cannot let my mind concieve that my oldest son would die. and for what? duty to country? okay fine, what is this great purpose this country is persuing, and asking for such a great sacrifice?

The way I stay sane (relatively) is to look at it like it's just doing a job. Say like a roughneck. I'll bet a higher percentage of those get killed than soldiers. Or electrical linemen. It somehow seems better that someone dies doing something constructive and meaningful.

The war is a lie, and they are dying so the corporations can make more money.
Sorry, but it's true.

Why just remember them in the month of April?

They should be thought of daily.

They should be thought of daily.

#12 | Posted by Lisa

The parents of the ones that die do think about them daily. the parents of the ones still in hostile environs think about them daily.

The friends and family of the deployed and or the fallen think about them every day.

Some people just prefer to take the pain quietly and try to have some dignity about it.

All I can say is, 'WHAT A FUCKING WASTE'! We kill off our future leaders and then one day we step back and say, 'where are the men of strength and courage, who will face our internal enemies, and stand up for America'? They were killed in some shit-hole because China needs oil or because Exxon needs to gain a quarter point on the stock exchange or because some politician needs to get re-elected.

Lip, they are heroes.

Anyone that shows great courage is a hero.

I'd list the names of the living soldier, but there is a limited amount of space.