The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of eight
soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The
soldiers were on board a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter when it went down
on November 2 in Al Fallujah, Iraq.
Killed were:
Sgt. Ernest G. Bucklew, 33, of Enon Valley (PA). Bucklew was
assigned to Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Carson (CO).
Pfc. Anthony D. Dagostino, 20, of Waterbury (CT). Dagostino was
assigned to the 16th Signal Battalion, Fort Hood (TX).
Pfc. Karina S. Lau, (female) 20, of Livingston, Calif. Lau was
assigned to the 16th Signal Battalion, Fort Hood (TX).
Sgt. Keelan L. Moss, 23, of Houston (TX). Moss was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill (OK).
Sgt. Ross A. Pennanen, 36, of Oklahoma. Pennanen was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill
(OK).
1st Lt. Brian D. Slavenas, 30, of Genoa (IL). Slavenas was
assigned to F Company, 106th Aviation Battalion, Army National
Guard, Peoria (IL).
Spc. Frances M. Vega (female), 20, of Fort Buchanan, Puerto
Rico. Vega was assigned to the 151st Adjutant General Postal
Detachment 3, Fort Hood (TX).
Staff Sgt. Joe N. Wilson, 30, of Mississippi. Wilson was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill
(OK).
[There were sixteen killed in the crash, which has been reported
as a shootdown, probably by a missile. The above have been properly
identified and officially released --EIC]
The cause of the incident is unknown and an investigation is
underway.
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