Since 2001, 2177 U.S. troops have lost their lives while serving in Afghanistan, and since 2003, 4486 U.S. troops have lost their lives while serving in Iraq. Thousands more have died after returning home, but these Veteran deaths are seldom announced as war casualties.
The IGTNT (I Got The News Today) series is a reminder that nearly every day, somebody gets the heartbreaking news that a friend, former classmate, or beloved family member will not be coming home from war.
Tonight we remember Soldiers and Marines who died
back home in the US after serving in Afghanistan and Iraq:
Sgt. Mark H. Schoonhoven, 38, of Plainwell, Michigan
Sgt. Tyler W. Ziegel, 30, of Washington, Illinois
Dr. Peter Linnerooth, 42, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Spc. Karl Kenton Bray, 30, of Irvine, Kentucky
Please take a moment to remember them,
and all those who have died in these wars.
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