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  • A Dead Soldier's Words on Iraq: "The Price Is Worth It" (RIP Sgt. 1st Class David J. Salie)

    02/28/2005 9:39:34 PM PST · by Former Military Chick · 22 replies · 801+ views
    Military Online ^ | February 24, 2005 | Joe Galloway
    FORT BENNING, Ga. - The Army said its farewell to Sgt. 1st Class David J. Salie here on Tuesday at his home post in his hometown of Columbus, Ga. It was filled with ritual and honors and the tears of friends and family. Sgt. Salie was killed on Valentine's Day in Iraq, just four days after he led the troops of the 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/69 Armor, 3rd Infantry Division into that country to begin a yearlong tour with his division. The altar of the old Main Post Chapel was decorated for an Infantry soldier's funeral - a pair...