Killed in Iraq April 4, 2004
No Tombstone Honors fallen soldier's Final Resting Place
April 7, 2004 the Department of defense announced the April 4, 2004 death of eight soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 4, in Baghdad, Iraq, when their units were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. Eight soldiers were assigned to two units at Fort Hood, Texas, while one soldier Sgt. Michael W. Mitchell, 25, of Porterville, Calif., was assigned in Germany.
Sgt. Michael W. Mitchell, 25, of Porterville, Calif.,
Sgt. Yihjyh L. Chen, 31, of Saipan, Marianas Protectorate.
Spc. Robert R. Arsiaga, 25, of San Antonio, Texas.
Spc. Stephen D. Hiller, 25, of Opelika, Ala.
Spc. Ahmed A. Cason, 24, of McCalla, Ala.
Spc. Israel Garza, 25, of Lubbock, Texas.
Cpl. Forest J. Jostes, 22, of Albion, Ill.
Spc. Casey Sheehan, 24, of Vacaville, Calif.
These men served our country, making the ultimate sacrifice, in the name of freedom. There have been many fallen "Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom". This 4th of July will be celebrated across America, by those blessed with freedom. This liberty dearly paid for by men and women much like these eight, who died in the service of their country.
There is much debate of do we need to be in Iraq sacrificing lives in the name of freedom from terrorism? This article does not debate this line of division, but rather the treatment of a fallen soldier's welcome home.
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