Casualties

UPDATED — Originally posted 09-02-2005.

Condolences to the Family, Friends, and Comrades of the following Americans who lost their lives while in the pursuit of gaining freedom for others.

DoD Release # 908-05 – The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Monta S. Ruth, 26, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died on Aug. 31, 2005, in Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle during security patrol operations. Ruth was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

DoD Release # 909-05 – The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Jason E. Ames, 21, of Cerulean, Ky., died on Aug. 31, 2005, in Mosul, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Ames was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Local News:
9/3/2005 — The News Tribune: Stryker soldier dies in tour’s last few weeks
Hometown News:
9/3/2005 — The Courior-Journal: Trigg soldier, 21, dies of injuries in Iraq

DoD Release # 910-05 – The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. Lowell T. Miller, II, 35, of Flint, Mich., died on Aug. 31, 2005, in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when his military training team was conducting operations with the Iraqi Army and they came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Miller was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, McComb, Miss.

UPDATE 09-06-2005: See the email by CPT Miller’s Father posted on Blackfive. It’s a touching read and well worth the trip. Thanks and Salute to Blackfive

Click on the names above for more information (Salute to Fallen Heroes Memorial)

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