The full moon, to many neo-pagans similar to myself, is a time for fellowship and delight in each other’s company.  It is a time to honor one’s deities and re-affirm the beliefs that strengthen and enliven us.  Alas, it is also the time to name the honored dead and mourn their loss and send comfort to those they left behind.

Finally got the names of the two other Germans killed in Afghanistan by enemy fire:

PFC Martin Brunn, 23
PFC Alexander Schleiernick, 23

U.S. Army Sgt. Timothy A. David, 28, of Gladwin, Mich., died  in Iraq, of wounds suffered earlier  when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

U.S. Army Sgt. Terry J. Lynch, 22, of Shepherd, Mont., died  in Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

The following U.S. Army personnel (all from a North Carolina unit) died in Iraq as a result of wounds from an IED detonation:

Sgt. 1st Class Edward C. Kramer, 39, of Wilmington, N.C.

Sgt. Roger L. Adams Jr., 36, of Jacksonville, N.C.

Sgt. Juan C. Baldeosingh, 30, of Newport, N.C.

Spc. Robert L. Bittiker, 39, of Jacksonville, N.C.

Lt.Col Rupert Thorneloe, 39 of England, died in  Afghanistan when an IED detonated beneath his vehicle.

Trooper Joshua Hammond, 18, of England died in the same vehicle with his commander.

Cpl. Nicholas Bulger, 30, of Canada died in Afghanistan as result of an IED explosion.

LCpl David Dennis, 29, of Wales died in Afghanistan as result of an IED explosion.

Pvt Robert Laws, 18, of England died in Afghanistan when his vehicle was hit by an RPG (rocket propelled grenade).

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Charles S. Sharp, 20, of Adairsville, Ga., died  while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

The following U.S. Army men died in Afghanistan when their outpost was attacked:
Pfc. Justin A. Casillas, 19, of Dunnigan, Calif.

Pfc. Aaron E. Fairbairn, 20, of Aberdeen, Wash.

And at least two more Americans and one British name are yet unreleased. And yes, I need an image of the other flags.  My heart rather shakes at the idea of seeking so many out.

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