AmeriKa's Afghan War Dead

Once again, OUR VICTIMS remain UNMENTIONED.

"Children of war dead to receive honor" by Associated Press | September 18, 2009

WASHINGTON - At least 757 have been killed in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan, according to the Defense Department.

Uzbekistan? What the hell are we doing in Uzbekistan?

Who the hell knew we were in Uzbekistan?

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Here is one family's story:

"Mass. soldier killed in rescue is awarded Medal of Honor" by Bryan Bender, Globe Staff | September 18, 2009

WASHINGTON - It was bittersweet for Monti’s parents, his brother, Timothy, and his sister, Niccole, who will attend a ceremony today to induct him into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes. The Army also created a first-of-its kind multimedia website to honor Monti, featuring photos, videos, and a “battlescape.’’

Friends and family wiped away tears during the Medal of Honor ceremony for Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti (left) at the White House yesterday. Monti died in 2006 in Afghanistan while attempting to rescue another soldier. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

“It’s an honor well deserved,’’ his father told the Globe recently. “It’s phenomenal. He’ll be remembered for all time. But I’ve had to take my beloved son and give him to the rest of the world, and that’s a little difficult for me.’’

What makes it even worse is it was all for a lie so the empire could guard oil pipelines, restart the opium trade (Taliban nearly eradicated crop), and secure a base for power projection in the region.

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And it is getting more difficult by the day for all of us.

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