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Updated: 8:56 AM Nov 19, 2009
Ft. Carson remembers worst battle since Vietnam
Fort Carson is paying tribute to 15 soldiers killed in combat in Afghanistan last month.
Posted: 4:22 AM Nov 19, 2009Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: tips@nbc11news.com |
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) - Fort Carson is paying tribute to 15 soldiers killed in combat in Afghanistan last month.
A somber service on Wednesday honored eight soldiers from the post's 4th Infantry Division who were killed in an Oct. 3 battle.
Another service will honor seven soldiers from the 4th Engineer Battalion who were kiled in three incidents.
Chuckles and quiet sobs rippled through the chapel as letters were read from soldiers still in Afghanistan recounting the fallen troops' lives and praising their bravery and friendship.
Major Dan Chandler says each of the Infantry Division soldiers enlisted after the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.
He said "They were helping to make a difference when they were taken from us."
Army Secretary John Mchugh attended the service but didn't speak.
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