Check http://icasualties.org/oif/ for details.
Here is some additional information:
Ten Marines were killed and 11 wounded by a roadside bomb near Fallujah, Iraq, in one of the deadliest attacks on American troops in recent months, the Marine Corps announced on Friday.
A brief statement said the Marines were from Regimental Combat Team 8, of the 2nd Marine Division.
They were hit Thursday by a roadside bomb, which the military calls an improvised explosive device, made from several large artillery shells, the Marines said.
---------Can you believe that someone is questioning Rep. John Murtha's two Purple Hearts? I'd bet that there are a whole bunch of Marines who would view an attack on one of them as an attack on all Marines.
The Marines really stick together and their history as a fighting force has been well documented. Recently, however, some people have been attacking those who have served this country. They question if someone really deserved to receive Purple Hearts, medals, and other honors. This behavior is wrong and it must stop.
I am not a Marine, but I am an American. I am extremely upset that someone would be skeptical about someone's military service, especially by someone who has no military experience. If you are a Marine, and you are offended by this type of behavior, I have a few suggestions:
1. read the original article here titled, We Like You, We Really, Really Like You.
2. e-mail a letter to the editor of your hometown paper.
3. e-mail your Congress member/Senator and give them your two cents.
4. e-mail/call Rep. John Murtha
