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Two dead, more injured in military crash (29 Palms Marines in highway crash before deployment)
North County Times ^
| 4 Jan 2006
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Posted on 01/04/2006 10:25:41 PM PST by dbandit
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Tragic accident in hideous construction zone north of San Diego. Marines from 29 Palms on their way to MCAS Miramar for deployment. Construction zone involves several massive bridge widenings and local KUSI news reports two Marines were ejected from their 14-ton vehicle and were tossed 80 ft off the side of a bridge. I drive this route everyday and the lanes are restricted, half on asphalt, half on concrete on the sides. Horrible, tragic accident in exactly the wrong place. I can't find any other details on local news sites, but I am so saddened by this I had to post it.
Don't know if excerpting is required from this source.
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posted on
01/04/2006 10:25:44 PM PST
by
dbandit
To: dbandit
Yes, this is sad. Thanks for the post.
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posted on
01/04/2006 10:29:09 PM PST
by
DoughtyOne
(MSM: Public support for war waining. 403/3 House vote against pullout vaporizes another lie.)
To: dbandit
Terrible news.. May God comfort those who mourn and heal the injured.
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posted on
01/04/2006 10:29:34 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: dbandit
Thank you for posting this. I live right near where this tragedy happened. The construction is just terrible! Prayers for these Marines and their families.
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posted on
01/04/2006 10:30:35 PM PST
by
CAluvdubya
(The ignorant defeatocrats have declared war on the War On Terror!)
To: CAluvdubya
My second cousin and his family are based at 29 Palms.
He has had two tours to Iraq
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posted on
01/04/2006 10:52:57 PM PST
by
SoCalPol
(Cowards Cut and Run, Marines Never Do)
To: dbandit; NormsRevenge
Thanks for posting this/.
To: SoCalPol
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posted on
01/04/2006 10:56:17 PM PST
by
CAluvdubya
(The ignorant defeatocrats have declared war on the War On Terror!)
To: dbandit
hit the CENTER divider. You usually see these convoys in the far right lane doing 55-60.
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posted on
01/04/2006 10:58:32 PM PST
by
bigsigh
To: CAluvdubya
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:00:57 PM PST
by
SoCalPol
(Cowards Cut and Run, Marines Never Do)
To: CAluvdubya
There is going to be around 25,000 Marines from San Diego
leaving again for Iraq. 1st Marine div.
Will be 3rd tour for them.
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:15:57 PM PST
by
SoCalPol
(Cowards Cut and Run, Marines Never Do)
To: bigsigh
Just saw this on the news. after they hit the center divider, they hit the concrete barrier on the right hand side. The barriers are there to keep one from going over the side of the bridge at Lake Hodges, close to an 80 foot plunge.
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:16:00 PM PST
by
CAluvdubya
(The ignorant defeatocrats have declared war on the War On Terror!)
To: SoCalPol
I know from duaghters boyfriend, that Mirimar was seeking re-ups from those stationed there.
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:18:03 PM PST
by
CAluvdubya
(The ignorant defeatocrats have declared war on the War On Terror!)
To: SoCalPol
A very long time ago, my Dad(now deceased since 1971)was stationed there! My parents lived out there for a couple of years while he was there. This was in early 50s during Korean War I believe. I was reading about Twenty-nine Palms on the web, and in the early 50s or so, Marine personnel came out from Camp Pendleton to start a Marine base there. It was an old Air-base at one time!
Apparently my Dad was there when the base was still forming. He went back to Camp Pendleton when I was 1 year old. I'd always hoped I could go back and see it one day. I've read that it is really big now!
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:24:00 PM PST
by
dsutah
To: dbandit
Right around the corner.
Sending prayers... yes, horrible and tragic.
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:28:04 PM PST
by
cgk
(I don't see myself as a conservative. I see myself as a religious, right-wing, wacko extremist.)
To: MEG33
I'll add my prayers to yours.
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:29:29 PM PST
by
Marie
(Support the Troops. Slap a hippy.)
To: dbandit
It's been on the radio, too...how HORRIBLY tragic..
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:30:50 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Jesus is STILL the reason, and it's ALWAYS the Season!!!)
To: dsutah
My dad was 1st Marine Div Korean War.
He was based at the Navy Hospital here in San Diego
and Camp Pendleton.
Another 2nd Cousin, a Dr. with 1st Marines out of
Camp Pendleton was first yr in Iraq
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:31:01 PM PST
by
SoCalPol
(Cowards Cut and Run, Marines Never Do)
To: dbandit; Brad's Gramma; trussell; Kitty Mittens; kitkat; Pegita; Salvation
Prayers up ... God bless them.
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:33:23 PM PST
by
STARWISE
(Sedition:an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority- to cause the overthrow of govt)
To: onyx
Thought you would be interested in this thread
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posted on
01/04/2006 11:34:06 PM PST
by
SoCalPol
(Cowards Cut and Run, Marines Never Do)
To: dbandit
humvee tag.
one of the vehicles involved, was 'it'
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