[Nepalis]

Ping

[NewsGal]

So, so sad.

[texasflower]

God blessed us with this fine young man. May God bless his family and comfort them in their loss.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thank you, Nepalis.

Prayers going out.

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  WASHINGTON September 8,  2004

The Department of Defense announced today the death of seven Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

            * Lance Cpl. Michael J. Allred,* 22, of Hyde Park, Utah.

            * Pfc. David P. Burridge,* 19, of Lafayette, La.

            * Lance Cpl. Derek L. Gardner,* 20, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

            * Lance Cpl. Quinn A. Keith,* 21, of Page, Ariz.

            * Lance Cpl. Joseph C. McCarthy,* 21, of Concho, Calif.

            * Cpl. Mick R. Nygardbekowsky,* 21, of Concord, Calif.

            * Lance Cpl. Lamont N. Wilson,* 20, of Lawton, Okla.

            The Marines died Sept. 6 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Lance Cpl. Gardner was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.  The other Marines were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

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