Saturday, April 28, 2007

Nine More American Troops Killed In Iraq

Two of them from Camp Lejeune. The first attack occurred in Anbar province. At least three other attacks occurred just south of the capital.

Today’s announcement caps two weeks of extreme and deadly violence for troops fighting overseas. Just last week, nine paratroopers were killed, twenty wounded. All were members of Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne division.

So far, 99 U.S military members have died serving in Iraq this month alone. Since March 2003, there have been 3,346 military men and women lives lost, according to the AP. Websites keep count of those lives lost, as the debate over troop withdrawal continues in the US.

It seems that everyday in our newsroom, we are faced with the task of reporting these tragic events. I can honestly say, it does not get easier over time. Each life lost is something that even I have a hard time with. I don’t have family or friends serving in the military, but I do know the pain associated with losing a loved one.

The hard part about working in the news business is that I know tomorrow may bring a new list of causalities and more grieving families.
I welcome your thoughts and comments.

Here’s todays webcast.

Jason