Four US soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter crash

Four US soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter crash

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KIRKUK, Iraq (AFP) — Four US soldiers were killed on Monday when two helicopters crashed in northern Iraq, American and Iraqi military officials said, but an insurgent group later claimed responsibility.

"Four coalition forces members were killed when two aircraft went down in northern Iraq at approximately 2:15 am (2315 GMT Sunday)," a US army spokesman said in an initial statement.

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First I want to say RIP to those involved, you will not be forgotten. Secondly, we need to get our guys and girls out of there, and we need to do it now.

Having a brother in Iraq, who is a helicopter pilot, this is heartbreaking news. I have not yet heard who was involved in the crash, except for one soldier who was stationed at Fort Drum, New York (Minnesota native).

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RIP Philip Windorski Jr.

I am praying that my brother wasn't involved, as I haven't heard anything yet. I am honestly a nervous wreck right now, and I don't know if I'll be able to fall asleep before I find out who was involved. I've sent an e-mail to my brother, so I am praying he responds soon.



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God bless their souls and the family. And "Double Eights" I will keep your brother in my prayers.

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