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Eric Engman/News-MinerAnnette Brown, right, wipes away tears as taps is played during the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Tuesday at Fort Wainwright. Brown is the Alaska Mom to Staff Sgt. Mark Wall, one of the brigade's 30 fallen soldiers who are honored on the memorial. Col. Mike Shields, commander of the brigade, salutes at left.Memorial honors soldiers killed in IraqBy CHRIS FREIBERGcfreiberg@newsminer comHundreds of veterans, aetive-duty soldiers and family members of those killed in action gathered on Fort Wainwright on Wednesday afternoon for the dedication of a new memorial.The Monterey Lake Memorial Park features 30 black granite plaques and trees along a winding path along the lake. Each plaque and tree is dedicated to the 26 members of the 172nd, Stryker Brigade Combat Team and the four members of the Alaska National Guard killed during the unit’s deployment to Iraq from August 2005 through December 2006.“It’s important to recognize the fallen and never forget the sacrifice they made for our freedom,” said Col. Michael Shields, the commander of the 172nd during its deployment.Shields said he felt the monument dedication brought closure to himself and many soldiers in attendance. Hundreds of men and women from the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Stryker Brigade Combat Team, which includes many soldiers from the 172nd, attended the service.The 172nd was originally only scheduled for a 12-month tour of duty in northern Iraq, but had that mission extended for fourPlease see MEMORIAL, Page A8Eric Engman/News-MinerSeven-year-old Christian Hernandez gets some help from his mother, Susan, as they copy the name of his father, Sgt. Irving Hernandez Jr., off of the newly unveiled monument during the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Memorial Dedication Ceremony.
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Thu, Jun 26, 2008
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