Video allegedly showing aftermath of Blackwater USA crash in Baghdad
Five members of a private security detail working for Moyock, NC based Blackwater USA were killed Tuesday when their helicopters came under attack while protecting an American convoy. A senior Iraqi military official said the helicopter had been shot down, but this was disputed by a U.S. military official in Washington.
Also in dispute is how the crew members died. Fox News is reporting this morning that according Iraqi officials, 4 of the 5 crew members were shot execution style in the back the head after they went down in a dangerous Sunni neighborhood in central Baghdad.
The group, Ansar al-Sunnah had earlier claimed downing the Blackwater helicopter and had produced personal documents allegedly taken off one of the dead crew members as evidence. This video was posted by another Sunni insurgency group, the 1920 Revolutionary Brigades.
Also in dispute is how the crew members died. Fox News is reporting this morning that according Iraqi officials, 4 of the 5 crew members were shot execution style in the back the head after they went down in a dangerous Sunni neighborhood in central Baghdad.
The group, Ansar al-Sunnah had earlier claimed downing the Blackwater helicopter and had produced personal documents allegedly taken off one of the dead crew members as evidence. This video was posted by another Sunni insurgency group, the 1920 Revolutionary Brigades.
posted by HRM Deborah of Israel and the Messenger of Peace at 1:38 AM
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There Is No Honor In Fighting For Profit, No Glory In Dying For Pay.
Billy,
Thank you for this, I am sorry for some reason my layout is not as good as yours. Do not know why.
There Is No Honor In Fighting For Profit, No Glory In Dying For Pay
Since one of those men killed in that helicopter crash was a member of MY family, I wish to let people know that no matter how you feel about this war, that these men are brave soldiers. No one should have to die in that way leaving behind family and people who love them.
Anonymous,
First, I wish to say with respect that I am sorry for your loss.
I understand about loss because the family I was born to is all gone.
Where I come from is hard for me, Iraq to me is worse in some respects because people like your family member should have been home with you, laughing and having a good life.
I have many opinions on the war in Iraq, but for you this is not the time.
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