1. Dave D on September 27th, 2006 at 8:30 am
   

   Ok,…I’ll bite, who is she? An Aggie? In Iraq?
2. Dave D on September 27th, 2006 at 8:32 am
   

   BTW; First although it only matters on the today thread, gotta stay up until mid-night to mke that one. ;=)
3. TexasCrawdude on September 27th, 2006 at 8:51 am
   

   Pioneer at West Point, lieutenant is first in ‘Class of 9/11′ to die in Iraq
   Officer was the highest-ranking black and Hispanic woman cadet…

   Always sad to hear of another soldiers death, woman or man, black or white or …
4. shannon on September 27th, 2006 at 9:47 am
   

   Clik on pic for her story.
5. Dave D on September 27th, 2006 at 9:58 am
   

   #4 Well Duhhh!!! Note to Dave, Learn how to use the DAMN computer! I’m soo ashamed!
6. Dave D on September 27th, 2006 at 10:04 am
   

   What a shame for someone with so much going for her, to be taken out by a bunch of cowardly camel jockey’s. I did notice the uniform was from West Point.
7. SOB of Cheese on September 27th, 2006 at 10:11 am
   

   Another life thrown away in Iraq. God bless her soul.
8. fasternu426 on September 27th, 2006 at 10:19 am
   

   Thank you Emily for your service and your devotion to this country. May God bless you and your family.
9. lil mikey on September 27th, 2006 at 10:39 am
   

   Prayers and condolences to Lt. Perez’ family.

   In a somewhat related vein:

   “Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said that the US military presence in Iraq keeps neighbors from invading his country.”

   Wouldn’t it be nice if WE had a true military presence on OUR border to keep OUR neighbors from invading OUR country?
10. vlou on September 27th, 2006 at 11:50 am
    

    #9 - same thoughts here. Great post!
11. jimb on September 27th, 2006 at 11:58 am
    

    SOB - her life was not “thrown away” She died serving her country - whether or not you think this war is being pursued properly doesn’t give you the moral ground to say her life was “thrown away”.

    You’re starting to sound like Feagan…
12. Big45Iron on September 27th, 2006 at 11:58 am
    

    SOB, obviously she didn’t think so, nor do the people serving there. Before you say it’s a waste, go talk to the people serving there. I have a nephew on the way there now. I have another nephew who’s stepson just volunteered for his fourth tour there. My nephew who is going now raised hell for years to get a chance to go.

    Back in May, Hamous and Neocon and I talked to several guys who have lost legs and arms and eyes and suffered other grievous wounds there. NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM stated that it was a waste of time and effort. That may be your opinion, but I’ll take the word of the people doing the fighting, the bleeding and the dying. Too bad you can’t do the same. By the way, it’s a war on terror, not a war on bin Ladin.
13. Squawkbox Noise on September 27th, 2006 at 12:13 pm
    

    Moderator reminder

    Please keep the comments respectful to 2nd Lt. Emily J.T. Perez.

    If you wish to discuss the pros cons of Iran/Iraq etal take it to open comments.

    Thanks

    Moderator reminder
14. Big45Iron on September 27th, 2006 at 12:16 pm
    

    Squawk, I’ll risk your censure on this one. The two are inseparable.
15. marc on September 27th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
    

    The insignia on the uniform are for Chief Master Sargent, not 2nd Lt. What gives?
16. Squawkbox Noise on September 27th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
    

    Big45Iron
    Not my rule. We have handled these posts in a similar way many times before.
17. Big45Iron on September 27th, 2006 at 12:26 pm
    

    It’s a West Point Cadet’s uniform, not an active duty service uniform.
18. Squawkbox Noise on September 27th, 2006 at 12:26 pm
    

    marc

    Academy Uniform

    2005: Graduated from West Point in the top 10 percent of her class. Was assigned to the 204th Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. Deployed to Iraq in December as a Medical Service Corps officer.
19. SOB of Cheese on September 27th, 2006 at 1:20 pm
    

    MOVE IT TO OPEN COMMENTS

    See #13

    Not my rule. We have handled these posts in a similar way many times before.
20. Big45Iron on September 27th, 2006 at 2:07 pm
    

    MOVE IT TO OPEN COMMENTS

    See #13
21. Big45Iron on September 27th, 2006 at 2:08 pm
    

    oops, sorry squawk!
22. nz-texas on September 27th, 2006 at 8:43 pm
    

    She was an impressive lady. God bless her and her family.

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