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3 Ft. Carson soldiers among those killed in weekend helicopter crash
The Colorado Springs Gazette ^ | 11/09/06 | Tom Roeder

Posted on 01/09/2006 11:04:20 PM PST by GovGirl

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I know there were some other people looking for updated information on this besides myself. I still haven't heard from my boyfriend in the 3rd ACR, so if anyone has further updates, please share them here or in the original post HERE.
1 posted on 01/09/2006 11:04:24 PM PST by GovGirl
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To: GovGirl

Prayers still going up for all involved. I hope you hear from him soon GovGirl.


2 posted on 01/10/2006 5:33:33 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: GovGirl

FReepmail in a minute.




3 posted on 01/10/2006 5:38:53 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: GovGirl; 4woodenboats; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; ..
Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to GovGirl


GovGirl, My prayers going up for your boyfriend and his unit. God's protection for all who are serving...God's comfort for you.

Blessings,
trussell


If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.

4 posted on 01/10/2006 6:02:18 AM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: GovGirl

I join in prayer for your boyfriend and all involved!


5 posted on 01/10/2006 6:06:44 AM PST by Alamo-Girl (Monthly is the best way to donate to Free Republic!)
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To: GovGirl; Its_me_K.E.T.; All
No Ft. Campbell soldiers in downed Blackhawk

Four were from Alaska
UNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The helicopter that crashed Saturday near the Iraqi town of Tal Afar, killing all 12 people on board, was an Alaska Army National Guard helicopter, according to Gov. Frank Murkowski’s office.

Four crewmembers of 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard, are among the dead. Their names will be released pending next-of-kin notification.

SC Officer in Crash
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP & WCSC) - Arsenio Domingo, a police officer from Charleston, was among twelve people killed when their helicopter crashed in Iraq over the weekend.

3 members of ACR from Ft. Carson

I don't know if all these sources are completely accurate. They aren't listed by name on the DOD website yet. I am praying with you. *HUGS!*

6 posted on 01/10/2006 6:06:56 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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I pray you will hear from your boyfriend soon and that he is alright. Star found some preliminary information here that looks good. Even with your boyfriend OK, he will have lost some brothers, which is hard on them, and we all mourn this terrible loss.

God bless you and keep you. Please let us know what you hear.


7 posted on 01/10/2006 10:10:34 AM PST by La Enchiladita (God bless our Troops)
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To: GovGirl

Four from Alaska are among the casualties. The names are not being released at this time. The helicopter was from Alaska.


8 posted on 01/10/2006 10:12:05 AM PST by RightWhale (pas de lieu, Rhone que nous)
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Prayers for you and your boyfriend GovGirl.

Our sympathy and prayers for those lost and their families.

"TT", Beth & Nana


9 posted on 01/10/2006 2:06:44 PM PST by Texas Termite (We have a new star in the heavens :))
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To: GovGirl

My prayers are with the families of these brave individuals this evening.


10 posted on 01/10/2006 4:27:49 PM PST by GreenHornet
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To: GovGirl

Oh No, I still haven't heard anything from By son either...


11 posted on 01/10/2006 4:48:16 PM PST by Its_me_K.E.T. (Matthew 5: 10-12)
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To: Its_me_K.E.T.

I still haven't heard anything. I don't think their communications have been turned back on yet. They still haven't posted the full list of casualties, so they probably haven't been able to get a hold of loved ones as quickly as they (or my impatient self) would like.

I guess I'll have to curl up in my 3rd ACR blanket and eat mind numbing amounts of ice cream and junk food and assume that since I haven't heard anything yet, that he's okay.

This sucks.

KET, what squadron is your son in? The bf is in RHHT.


12 posted on 01/10/2006 5:53:00 PM PST by GovGirl (Newsweek lied, people died...can we make that into a t-shirt?)
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Brian is in the Support Squadron. It's really hard waiting for information.


13 posted on 01/10/2006 6:09:22 PM PST by Its_me_K.E.T. (Matthew 5: 10-12)
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To: Its_me_K.E.T.

Storming the gates of Heaven for Brian and all the guys in the 3rd. Praying that you would have heard something by now. At least his wife would surely have been told something by now since she is at Ft. Carson. I can't believe it would take this long for notification. I know it must be making you crazy K.


14 posted on 01/10/2006 6:23:47 PM PST by WVNan
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To: GovGirl
The casualty list is up. Click Here to go to the official release.

January 10, 2006

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died near Tal Afar, Iraq, on Jan. 7, when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed.

Killed were:

Maj. Stuart M. Anderson, 44, of Peosta, Iowa. Anderson was assigned to the Army Reserve's 3rd Corps Support Command, Des Moines, Iowa.

Maj. Douglas A. Labouff, 36, of California. Labouff was assigned to the Army's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Capt. Michael R. Martinez, 43, of Missouri. Martinez was assigned to the Army's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

1st Lt. Jaime L. Campbell, 25, of Ephrata, Wash. Campbell was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.

1st Lt. Joseph D. deMoors, 36, of Jefferson, Ala. deMoors was assigned to the Army's 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chester W. Troxel, 45, of Anchorage, Alaska. Troxel was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.

Spc. Michael I. Edwards, 26, of Fairbanks, Alaska. Edwards was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.

Spc. Jacob E. Melson, 22, of Wasilla, Alaska. Melson was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

My heart and prayers go out to the families of these brave soldiers. Waiting to hear word is never easy, but it's nothing compared to getting that midnight phone call or visit. May these Army National Guardsmen, the Brave Rifles of the 3rd ACR, the Army Reservist, and the four civilian passengers aboard rest in peace. God bless those who grieve for them, whether they be family by blood or family by choice.

15 posted on 01/10/2006 6:26:00 PM PST by GovGirl (Newsweek lied, people died...can we make that into a t-shirt?)
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To: GovGirl; Its_me_K.E.T.

Breathe a sigh of relief and then say a prayer for the families of these young heros. There is no harder news to bear. May the lord give them something that will give them a measure of comfort.


16 posted on 01/10/2006 6:30:24 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan; GovGirl

I finally talked with Brian's wife. She said that Brian was ok. He called her today. He only talked for a brief time. He told her that communications were going to be down again.


17 posted on 01/10/2006 6:36:57 PM PST by Its_me_K.E.T. (Matthew 5: 10-12)
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May God reat all their brave souls.

Our gratitude goes out to all of them, and all men and women serving our country in this time of war.

May angels surround your boyfriend and bring him home safe to you. And the same prayers and wishes go out for your son, Its_me_K.E.T.


18 posted on 01/10/2006 6:38:10 PM PST by Palladin (Senator Biden is a Moron with a capital "M".)
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Thank you for your prayers for Brian.
My Prayers go up for the families of these soldiers.
God rest their souls


19 posted on 01/10/2006 7:06:40 PM PST by Its_me_K.E.T. (Matthew 5: 10-12)
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I'm glad she called. I was going to suggest that you call her.


20 posted on 01/10/2006 7:11:29 PM PST by WVNan
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