Lets salute to these soldiers....

There are these men, once a young and promising hope to many back home...what they have in common is just the same as what you had and will still have... but those that lost, lost their lives to make a difference out there....

Don't forget them...for they put themselves in harms way...at a choice but for us all and those that seek a better world with either investments or for a safer world...to live in...and its NOT OVER as yet and we almost forget these brave men, he could have been your brother, your son or your good dear buddy... please join this thread and give or shout out your heartful passion for their loss...just so you can make it with your Dinar Dream... by thinking of them sincerely too.

I'm not an American... but my heart goes for them who gave their lives just to save many more...including yours, somehow.:bow:

We salute and bid farewell to the brave men

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This photo released by the United States Marine Corps shows Staff Sgt. Raymond Plouhar, 30, of Lake Orion, Mich., handing candy to students at the Al Nabatiya Elementary School on May 9, 2006 in Iraq. Plouhar, who appeared in Michael Moore's acclaimed documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" died Monday, June 26, 2006, of wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in the Al Anbar province of Iraq, the Defense Department announced Tuesday. (AP Photo/US Marine Corps, Cpl. Mark Sixbey)

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There are these men, once a young and promising hope to many back home...what they have in common is just the same as what you had and will still have... but those that lost, lost their lives to make a difference out there....

Don't forget them...for they put themselves in harms way...at a choice but for us all and those that seek a better world with either investments or for a safer world...to live in...and its NOT OVER as yet and we almost forget these brave men, he could have been your brother, your son or your good dear buddy... please join this thread and give or shout out your heartful passion for their loss...just so you can make it with your Dinar Dream... by thinking of them sincerely too.

I'm not an American... but my heart goes for them who gave their lives just to save many more...including yours, somehow.:bow:

We salute and bid farewell to the brave men

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...avesoldier.jpg

This photo released by the United States Marine Corps shows Staff Sgt. Raymond Plouhar, 30, of Lake Orion, Mich., handing candy to students at the Al Nabatiya Elementary School on May 9, 2006 in Iraq. Plouhar, who appeared in Michael Moore's acclaimed documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" died Monday, June 26, 2006, of wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in the Al Anbar province of Iraq, the Defense Department announced Tuesday. (AP Photo/US Marine Corps, Cpl. Mark Sixbey)

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This is so sad, this Marine didn't live that far from me. About 30 mins. Although I don't know anyone personally that is over in Iraq, this is so close to home that it hurts my heart.

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This is so sad, this Marine didn't live that far from me. About 30 mins. Although I don't know anyone personally that is over in Iraq, this is so close to home that it hurts my heart.

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This kills me too. My brother is a Marine.. SEMPER FI Matt!!! Let's not forget the WOMEN who as soldiers have died as well, not to mention the thousands who have been forever maimed , but for whom life goes on. God Bless You One And ALL!!

This is close to home for me too. Not this soldier in preticular, God Bless his family, but so many of my freinds son's and a couple daughters as well as freinds of my son's and daughter's. Being a veterern myself I know the cost of bravery these individuals go thru. We have lost so many just around our State of Texas. My heart goes out for them all. God Bless them all.

We salute and bid farewell to the brave men

an awesome thread.....we sometimes forget in our day to day routine about what is really happening over there....i join u neno yogi and other "DINARHOLICS" in saluting and bidding farewell to our lost soldiers....may their deaths not have been in vain....God bless each and every one of them...and their families....our prayers are with u....Pat

My prayers goes out to those that have died in battle and those familys that wont see there son/daughter, mom/dad.

After the reval and the dinar club is up and going, we should start a memorial fund for those that didnt make it.

American Military Casualties in Iraq

Since war began (3/19/03): 2538
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03) 2401
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 2073
Since Handover (6/29/04): 1672
Since Election (1/31/05): 1102

Other Coalition Troops 214
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan 308


American Wounded Official Estimated
Total Wounded: 20000 - 48100

i have many servicemen and servicewomen come into my store on a daily basis, some days more than others, being a large port city like Sandiego, I always ask them if they have just goten back from Iraq and I tell them that I thank them for what they are doing, and have done. I remember viet nam although not old enough to have lived through as I was a young teenager and the way our military was treated when they came home was terrible.
at 40 plus years there's ,not much chance of me going into the service unless the marines let me in to make my pecs stand out rock hard abs and a mellon butt, then let me out. So I truly salute our Armed forces and wish them well and look forward to meeting them when they come to sandiego
benzboy

Thanks Raditz for those statistics. I have some more for you all. Not sure if these or any are accurate but if this is accurate then we should all pray for our lost soldiers both men and women and pray for their families. Death always has a way of changing things.....

Figures represent total since the beginning of hostilities on March 20, 2003.

U.S.
Total military deaths: 2,539
Britain
Total military deaths: 113

Multinational forces
Total military deaths: 111
(With 32 dead, Italy had more soldiers killed than any coalition member besides the U.S. and Britain.)

Iraq (prior to May 1, 2003)
Military Deaths: 4,895 to 6,370
Total captured: 7,300* (as of April 15, 2003)
Total wounded: 5,103

Canada
Deaths: 1 (serving with U.S. Forces)

Civilian deaths estimated from various sources (Since March 20, 2003)

Iraq
• Civilian Iraq deaths: 38,839 to 43,269 (Source: Iraqbodycount.net))

International

Journalists: 71

UN employees: 22
An estimated 75 U.S. civilians have been killed, the most of any international country in Iraq.
8 Canadian civilians have been killed, 1 Red Cross, 1 UN, 1 Christian Children's Fund, 3 contractors, and 2 other

Thanks Rob, Raditz and others for sure with more stats to prove just how much these brave men actually stood for and the rest of the world, (the criticizing LOT, incl. Govts) simply took for granted at the families tragic loss, coping with all they had put in... and they have to start ALL OVER again in anguish... while many just couldn't AT ALL...they are the bereiving sadness surrounding our freedom and luxury we thrive on...

Radtx came up with a great suggestion...just like those specialist "snipers" who left their dear ones behind, that community is sustained by funds & donations ...can we afford this humane gesture too...someday?

:cheer: Of course we can... lets see... I chip in as first to lead... anyone after this...?:ro_emote:

If someone wants to lead with the Admin, organising... etc , please step forward..I'm sure all of us and many more RC members to come will support your efforts to organise this humble feat... Let this be an ongoing thing, create a name...smallish in funds it may be for a start, all it matters are the funds gets created and someone makes contact with the State Dept and esp. a Senator too...(not sure if Sen. Murtha should be considered here:wacko: ) and start a campaign calling others to participate!

YB.

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My prayers goes out to those that have died in battle and those familys that wont see there son/daughter, mom/dad.

After the reval and the dinar club is up and going, we should start a memorial fund for those that didnt make it.

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What about all the civilian that are killed by US soldier???????

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What about all the civilian that are killed by US soldier???????

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Not a crazy idea there too...you may like to take that opportunity on your self...I'm sure you will gain equal support on that commitment... Think about it.:ro_emote:

Stay posted with your feedback and progress...this is perhaps a great Forum to start launch your initiated movement to raise funds too...goodluck.:cheers:

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What about all the civilian that are killed by US soldier???????

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And what about all the 100 times more civilians that are killed by terrorists???????? I guess since the terrorists are from other Middle-Eastern countries and not the U.S. that's okay......

:wigged: :rant: :mad:

This is a small thing, but believe it or not, the next time that any of you buy Girl Scout cookies, spend a few hundred (we'll be able to afford it) and tell the scouts you want to DONATE them to the troops!!! (THEY LOVE IT!!) :cheers:

Whatever...that's an AWESOME idea! :smiley: My husband works with 2 guys that have gone to Iraq and we sent over a HUGE box of Slim Jims from Sam's/BJ's...The guys really enjoyed them also...plus they don't melt in the heat over there.:flame:

My cousin from Michigan lost both of his legs when he stepped on a landmine in Vietnam...the things that he has accomplished after the fact is unbelieveable...

My girlfriends dad lost both of his legs when he stepped on a land mine also...he has two 'new' ones and really does GREAT...

They are 'lucky'.

I haven't posted here yet because I get rather emotional at the thought of all of the fathers, brothers, sons, moms, sisters, daughters and the danger that they face every day that they are deployed.

I have a cousin that completed a tour last year and went back...because he wanted to.

I live near an Airforce base and see people in their uniforms all the time and I feel such a tug in my tummy and in my heart...Yes. Iraqi Civilians have died during this war. Yes. Soldiers have died during this war. YES. Terrorists and insurgents have died during this war...That is the reason WHY it's happening in the first place...Iraq has a government in place...the armed forces are plucking the 'weeds' one-by-one...They are working toward Unity, Prosperity, the ability to NOT live in fear, and complete Freedom...and I, personally think that the progress that has been made so far is AWESOME. :cheers:

Just my .02...
Much love to everyone...
Tiffany

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This is a small thing, but believe it or not, the next time that any of you buy Girl Scout cookies, spend a few hundred (we'll be able to afford it) and tell the scouts you want to DONATE them to the troops!!! (THEY LOVE IT!!) :cheers:

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Yep! I am a Girl Scout Leader, and this past year, our troop took some of our profits and sent care packages to the soldiers. We have a soldier who attended out elemetary school send a note of the things they wanted. Besides the cookies, they asked for Crystal Light drink mix(the individual packs that they can dump in their water bottles) Individual Tylenol packs, slim jim's, chapstick, crackers, and of course letters to keep their spirits up. It was a good feeling to send these packages off, and the soldiers that received them sent letters back saying how much they loved our packages.

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Yep! I am a Girl Scout Leader, and this past year, our troop took some of our profits and sent care packages to the soldiers. We have a soldier who attended out elemetary school send a note of the things they wanted. Besides the cookies, they asked for Crystal Light drink mix(the individual packs that they can dump in their water bottles) Individual Tylenol packs, slim jim's, chapstick, crackers, and of course letters to keep their spirits up. It was a good feeling to send these packages off, and the soldiers that received them sent letters back saying how much they loved our packages.

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There are sooo many among you that are worth putting up and living for...thats what makes you stand out...as much as others too that seeks peace and goodwill and calm with harmony, so all can live with a common goal to achieve prosperity...the peaceful way!

With that goal taken away, shattered, for the unfortunate... we have a heart to remember their loss and those that grieves even more for that eternal loss...resulting from the evil in men that caused these hardships!!!

Great and good to go with solace when recaptivating and reminding ourselves...we do and want to do good, so we can live better lives together and prosper....albeit your difference in skin color, your success in a job environment or your pleasantness as a neighbour...

You resonate that humility you possess and character you echo with your compassion for the less unfortunate and bitterly struck families that continues to suffer.

Little can be shed for those that are part of the evil men and families that create the chaos of others....for they had a choice, to stop their evil sons and daughters from throwing stones and maiming others and if they deliberately avoid that duty, and befall at the hands of firefights skirmished between our soldiers and their insurgents they support, then goodluck to them for they had a choice, they had earlier deprived themselves of!!!

:cheer: I hope more like Choochie and Tiffany and earlier postees, will continue to come forward to shout out loud with support and praise and prayers for the fallen men....they should not pass away or die in vain...they can see and hear us all...let your hearts speak and be shared by the rest....:bow:

YB.

Civilian death toll in Iraq spiked to nearly 6,000 in May and June, U.N. says
By NICK WADHAMS

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19 July 2006 (AP Worldstream)
Nearly 6,000 civilians were slain across Iraq in May and June, a spike in deaths that reflected rising sectarian attacks across the country, the United Nations said Tuesday.

The report from the U.N. Assistance Mission in Iraq describes a wave of lawlessness and crime, including assassinations, bombings, kidnappings, torture and intimidation.

Hundreds of teachers, judges, religious leaders and doctors have been targeted for death, and thousands of people have fled, the report said. Evidence suggests militants also have begun to target homosexuals, it said.

Hey All

I have just heard that some US and Australian forces have been told they will be redeployed to Israel and to prepare for a major war. I dont really know how true it is. BUT IF it is true this does not bode well with me and the Iraqi dinar. Come on peg that dinar before a major conflict! Anyway it sounds like it is going to get a whole lot tougher over there for our soldiers.....:rolleyes:

The sad part is that, young soldiers pay with their lives, while those who cause the war for poilitical gain in most cases, sit at home in safety and comfort, sipping wine and eating choice foods. Thoughts of the soldiers' plight is only referred to in public when challenged. Never does it happen in private over loss of sleep.

peterben