Thursday, August 25, 2005

They just keep coming. the scribe’s not sure whether Schwarzenegger and Bush are making his job of posting to this Web log easier, or harder.

It’s also worth noting the deaths from that “other” war we won, Afghanistan seem to be increasing in frequency as the tactics of the Iraqi insurgency are taken up by Taliban fighters and other guerilla factions there.

Don’t these people know a liberator when they see one?

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today[ Aug. 24] released the following statement regarding the death of Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer of Sacramento:

“At this incredibly difficult and painful time, Maria and I wish to express to Pvt. Palmer’s family that we are forever indebted to Christopher for giving his life to the cause of freedom. As we honor his bravery and dedication, Californians grieve with his family.”

Palmer, 22, died Aug. 21 near Baylough, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.

In honor of Palmer, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today [Aug. 25] released the following statement regarding the death of Pfc. Ramon Romero, of Huntington Park:

“California will remain forever grateful to Pfc. Romero for the sacrifice he made in giving his life for our country. Maria and I express our deepest sympathies to Ramon’s family during this extremely difficult time.”

Romero, 19 [!], died Aug. 22 when the vehicle he was in was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force, Twenty-nine Palms, CA. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

In honor of Romero, Capital flags will be flown at half staff.

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[the scribe was under the impression we’d taken Fallujah.]

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today [Aug. 24] released the following statement regarding the deaths of Sgt. Nathan K. Bouchard of Wildomar and Spc. Ray. M Fuhrmann of Novato:

“We Californians are saddened at the terrible loss of Sgt. Bouchard and Spc. Fuhrmann. These two soldiers gave their lives defending our nation. We can be proud of their legacy and eternally grateful for their service and sacrifice. Maria and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Bouchard and Furmann families during this difficult time.”

Bouchard, 24, and Fuhrmann, 28, died August 18 in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near the HMMWV following a mine-assessing mission. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA.

In honor of Bouchard and Fuhrmann, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

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[You know things are bad when the Terminator has to double-dip for death in the same press release. And why do we keep calling them improvised explosive devices? They’re bombs and they work.]

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today [Aug. 25] released the following statement regarding the death of Spc. Joseph C. Nurre, of Wilton:

“Maria and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Spc. Nurre. He fought and gave the ultimate sacrifice for a noble cause and we are deeply saddened by this loss. Our hearts to out to his loved ones.”

Nurre, 222, died Aug. 21, near Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M916 tractor during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Reserve 463rd Engineer Battalion, Weirton, WV.

In honor of Nurre, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

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Folks, this ain’t working.

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