The list since the last moon phase. I am sorry, there are at least 2 deaths in Afghanistan and one in Iraq that the names have not been released yet.

Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez, 20, of Spotswood, N.J. – Army – Iraq – IED

Sgt. David K. Cooper, 25, of Williamsburg, Ky – Army – Iraq – small arms fire

Pvt. Tan Q. Ngo, 20, of Beaverton, Ore. – Army – Afghanistan – RPG & small arms fire

SFC Tim C. Christiansen of Denmark – Danish Army – Afghanistan – IED

Staff Sgt. Brian E. Studer, 28, of Roseau, Minn. – Army – Afghanistan -IED

Staff Sgt. David L. Paquet, 26, of Rising Sun, Md. – Army – Afghanistan – unspecified cause while on patrol

This list brings my total count for American and Coalition troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan to 5400. So, another strand of counting beads went on the memorial stone tonight. Photo below. This is a strand of 100 beads of mixed types: some glass, some stone, with shell counters (the long spiny ones) between.

My sympathies to the loved ones, may your hearts someday find comfort.

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