South Portland Soldier Killed In Iraq (serving 3rd tour)

[UpInArms]

Source: WMTV News

PORTLAND, Maine -- Another soldier from Maine has been killed in Iraq.

A family member told News 8 that Sgt. Jason Swiger, of South Portland, died while he was passing out candy to Iraqi children.

His sister, Angelica Cole, said, "Somebody on a motorbike detonated a bomb, and I believe he and two others were killed. And the guy driving the Humvee was OK."

Swiger, a 2000 graduate of South Portland High School, was serving his third tour in Iraq, according to his family.

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[Old and In the Way]

1. So damn sad. Sounds like he was trying to do something good, but

it's way past trying to make friends with candy. I can't believe an insurgent could throw a bomb into a crowd filled with kids, even if they hate us. This war has dehumanized just about everyone in Iraq. This war never had to be fought; I really want Bush and Cheney to be held accountable for their elective war of profit and oil.

[saigon68]

2. Oh My Oh My

Words fail me

[yava]

3. sad indeed

Its a very sad story. The guy had a big heart this big (..........) and should have lived to make a better world.