Posted on 02/25/2009 3:54:12 PM PST by SolidWood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-38
Governor Palin Mourns the Loss of Fort Wainwright Soldiers
February 25, 2009, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her condolences to the family and friends of three Fort Wainwright soldiers who were killed in Iraq on Monday.
Corporal Michael L. Mayne, 21, of Burlington Flats, N.Y.; Specialist Michael B. Alleman, 31, of Logan, Utah; and Private First Class Zachary R. Nordmeyer, 21, of Indianapolis, died of wounds suffered when their unit was attacked by small-arms fire in Balad. The soldiers were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based at Fort Wainwright.
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of these fallen heroes who served their country with great honor and dignity,” Governor Palin said. “Their dedicated service and efforts to defend our country will not be forgotten. Todd and I send our sincerest condolences to the families during this painful time.”
A state flag, along with a letter of condolence, will be sent to each family.
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Is that the unit her son is attached to??
I believe so, and Track probably knew those soldiers that were killed. Prayers for those brave men who died defending our freedom
God bless these soldiers and their families. We pray for comfort and peace of mind for the families and loved ones of these soldiers and for the safety and well being of soldiers/Marines/sailors/USCG’smen/airmen everywhere.
To many of us, these are not faceless names, all too often we know the faces behind the names (tagline) and we realize full well their sacrifices.
I think yes he is in the
25th Infantry Division garrisoned at Fort Wainwright, but I do not know for certain.
It breaks my heart to think of these heroes and all those who made the supreme sacrifice will have been for naught when the usurper betrays their cause.
He is in the 1st of the 25th ID.
http://www.wainwright.army.mil/sites/tenants/
More specifics here
http://www.wainwright.army.mil/sites/footer/sitemap.asp
I’ll bet 0 doesn’t know of any lost soldiers.
With heartfelt agreement with your blessings to those families. I cannot even imagine. With tears I pray for their comfort and help. My son is in the air force and has served long deployments in the Middle East but not in Iraq or Afghanistan nor in combat, and yet I know firsthand what he, his wife and babies have been through. It’s tough. Only God gets you through it.
Thank you very much Maranatha and God richly bless your son and hold you securely with peace of mind. As parents we’ve been through several combat deployments, sleepless nights, walking prayers really, and not just for our son but for all of them. This president has no clue as to what sacrifice really means. Disgraceful.
No matter where they serve or in what capacity, it’s important and most of all, it’s that spirit of service behind the commitment, that unselfishness; they can shrug that off but we know better and we are all blessed by such attitudes and character.
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