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Camp Lejeune, N.C. — A Camp Lejeune Marine was killed on Sunday in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense said Tuesday.
Sgt. Nicholas J. Aleman, 24, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died while supporting combat operations in the Paktia province. He was assigned to the Deployment Processing Command-East.
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Doesn't matter on this blog.
This blog is a memorial to the soldier who died.
Politics about how he died belong elsewhere.
December 7, 2010 7:59 p.m.
I thought Bush's sign said "Mission Accomplished".
December 7, 2010 7:22 p.m.
Take your private agenda elsewhere.
There is mourning here which some are showing respectful comments about.
December 7, 2010 6:33 p.m.
Carry on valiant warrior, at heaven's gates.
Semper Fi!!!
God bless.
RB
USMC Sergeant
1969-72
December 7, 2010 6:33 p.m.
December 7, 2010 4:53 p.m.