Idaho Marine dies in Iraq

[IDemo]

6/10/2005 - Idaho Marine Killed In Iraq

The Dept. of Defense has confirmed the death of Lance Cpl. Dustin V. Birch, 22, of St. Anthony, Idaho. Birch is one of five marines killed June 9 as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. Birch was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division in Boise.

[Botany]

1. Blessings & prayers on his spirit, family, and friends.

Lance Cpl. Dustin V. Birch, 22, :patriot:


damn! :cry:

[marylanddem]

2. My son is 22

And every time I hear of someone that age or younger dying in Iraq, I am so saddened. That is so young, too young to die in this lie-based war. May Dustin rest in peace and may his grieving parents find solace.

[enigami]

3. Semper Fi

I am sorry for your loss.

Former Marine

[noamnety]

4. Dustin Birch

South Freemont Debate History
Our Coach, Margaret Oveson, has been South Fremont's Coach for three years. The program had been winning but under her direction the team has now brought back two consecutive state titles. Last years title was the first in over twenty years for South Fremont High School.

Policy Team of the year 1998-1999
Dustin Birch and Daniel Miller

http://www.southfremontdebate.freeservers.com/about.html

Lodge Chief, 1999, 2000
http://preview.grandtetoncouncil.org/index.cfm?pageid=2420

[lostnfound]

5. Dear God,

Please comfort his family well, and end this war soon so that no more people have to die.

[alcuno]

6. May he find peace with God.

I pray for his family and for an end to these deaths.

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. His family, and the families of all who have lost their lives are in my

thoughts, and on my conscience. :(

[RoyGBiv]

8. Salute ...

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:
:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:
:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[faithnotgreed]

9. thank you for sharing this idemo. and sorry you have to....

prayers for all families suffering

[Berry Cool]

10. Another one whose loss will never fully be measured

by those who think only of their own power.