Monday, August 18, 2008

OLYMPIC RESULTS VS. FALLEN SOLDIERS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN: STARTING THE WEEK WITH THE PROPER PERSPECTIVE: 8-18-2008



THIS WEEK, THE PENTAGON RELEASED THE NAMES OF 9 SOLDIERS KILLED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN: THEIR FAMILIES ARE FINDING IT HARD TO FOCUS ON THE BEIJING OLYMPICS.
HOW ABOUT YOU?

Navy PO2 Anthony M Carbullido, 25, of Agat, GU
Army SGT Jose E Ulloa, 23, of New York, NY
Army SGT Kenneth B Gibson, 25, of Christiansburg, VA
Army PFC John A Mattox, 23, of Daingerfield, TX
Marine Cpl Adam T McKiski, 21, of Cherry Valley, IL
Marine Cpl Stewart S Trejo, 25, of Whitefish, MT
Marine Sgt Michael H Ferschke Jr, 22, of Maryville, TN
Army CPL James M Hale, 23, of Naperville, IL
Marine PFC Daniel A C McGuire, 19, of Mashpee, MA

SOME OF US WISH THE ATHLETES WOULD JUST SAY "HELLO" TO TO THE TROOPS, WE AT HOME HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THEIR SACRIFICE.