Americans Open Wallets for Afghan Relief Drive
Charity officials report broad contributions from the public for Afghan civilians uprooted by the war with the Taliban. Donations likely total tens of millions, with personal checks often earmarked for Afghanistan and prominent campaigns such as children giving $1 each totaling around $1.5 million. UNICEF drives have raised about $4 million for Afghanistan, while USA for UNHCR notes about $1.6 million raised so far, describing donor response as strong.
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Fort Campbell mours three soldiers in Afghanistan deaths
At Fort Campbell a memorial service honored Master Sgt. Jefferson Davis Staff Sgt. Brian Prosser and Set. 1st Class Daniel Peathory of the 5th Special Forces Group. Sixteen mourners described their lives as dedicated soldiers family men and morale builders. The three were killed when a U S bomb missed its target amid Afghan combat. Five Afghan fighters also died and 19 Americans were wounded.
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CIA officer Johnny Mike Spann, the only American killed in Afghanistan, was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full Marine honors. CIA Director Tenet praised his dedication to building a safer world as Spann’s wife Shannon and their infant son watched.
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