Is it worth it, Amurka? George W. Bush's empire?
"Former Conn. man is killed in Iraq attack; Army lieutenant was due for leave stateside in weeks" by Associated Press | September 26, 2008
HARTFORD - An Army lieutenant who grew up in Shelton died in Iraq after his patrol was attacked about 60 miles north of Baghdad, the Defense Department said.
Thomas J. Brown, 26, who lived Burke, Va., died Tuesday after fighting in Salman Park, the military said. He was assigned to the Germany-based Second Battalion, Sixth Infantry Regiment, Second Brigade Combat Team of the First Armored Division.
He is the 41st member of the military from Connecticut to die in Iraq or Afghanistan since the wars started. Two civilians from the state have also died.
Brown was due to take a leave and return home in about three weeks to spend time with his family and girlfriend, relatives said.
"He just called me three days ago and said he couldn't wait to get back," his twin brother, Timothy, said yesterday. "He wanted to make a difference. The Army was lucky to have him."
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