Jane, We Hardly Knew Ye Died (U.S. female military fatalities in Iraq, Afghanistan & Middle East)

NY Times ^ | September 24, 2006 | LIZETTE ALVAREZ

[SeaBiscuit]

God bless and keep her in eternal peace. God bless and comfort her family.

[AnnaZ]

Damn you, New York Crimes, for politicizing this youngyoung woman's death instead of simply respectfully mourning her.

They complain, yet they have none but themselves to blame.

May the Good Lord bless you, LT. Emily J. T. Perez, good and faithful servant. None of us are worthy of you, but there are those among us who are grateful. Rest.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank God for this hero!

[Cindy]

Thank You God for all the fine men and women who serve/have served/and will serve our country.

Please Lord, give the peace that passes all our understanding to the family and friends of injured and deceased soldiers.

Your will be done.

In Jesus' Holy name I pray this humble prayer.

Amen.

[The Mayor]

Welcome Home

[HIDEK6]

Esp. those who are single mothers.

You make that sound like it's a badge of honor.

[jocon307]

"You make that sound like it's a badge of honor."

Well, I don't mean to. Actually I should have simply said mothers. I don't like the idea that our combat troops - or near combat personnel, any of them, are women with young children.

[brushcop]

Thanks for your response, it made my day and thanks so much for your dedication and service to this basically ungrateful nation.

Of course, we organized and supported our son's Company during their deployment in Baqubah, Iraq (where al-Zarqawi swallowed a rocket), it was 12 months of almost daily combat. Then my wife picked up a Field Medic Company (690th) and they are due back very shortly.

We never, ever hear about their brave acts and deeds, ever. There must be thousands of stories out there, I intend to let every media idiot I cross paths with hear what I think about that.

They hear nothing but doom and gloom and come back to a country that is about 50% brain-dead, a real downer. I've heard this from wounded soldiers we've visited and yet, everytime, they're willing to go again and finish the job.

I am speechless and so thankful for these fine soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen, may God bless and protect each and every one, bring them home soon in VICTORY--and health.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

That's a lovely tribute. :)

[Robert A Cook PE]

Surprised Rangel and Jackson haven't exploited her funeral .... Yet.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thanking my Lord and King that He Granted to this Earth Such a Person as Lt. Perez, a Hero and an Inspiration, and a Believer in the Wonderful Savior.