Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Fourth Anniversary of "Mission Accomplished"
"Sorrowing Lies My Land"
Coffins keep arriving from Iraq. The warrior goes to Tampa,FL. This time he will not be wearing a flight suit for photo op. "BAGHDAD, April 30 -- The deaths of more than 100 American troops in April made it the deadliest month so far this year for U.S. forces in Iraq, underscoring the growing exposure of Americans as thousands of reinforcements arrive for an 11-week-old offensive to tame sectarian violence."
Facts As of April 30th the total for dead American soldiers stands at: 3351 of which 104 died this month. Since President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" appearance, May 1, 2003: 3211 Since President Bush said "Bring them on" July 2, 2003: 3144 Source: Iraq Coalition Casualties |
