Largo soldier dies in Iraq

[Tony_FLADEM]

LARGO - Pfc. Louis E. Niedermeier, 20, of Largo, died Wednesday in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting combat operations and he came under enemy small arms fire. His family was informed of his death Thursday night.

Niedermeier's family said during a press conference today that he was eager to enlist in the Army, just like his dad. He wanted to sign up after the Sept. 11 attacks, but he was only 17. After graduating from Pinellas Park High in 2003, he joined the Army and after a stint in Oklahoma, his unit was sent to Korea. He arrived in Iraq in June 2004.

The family will hold a memorial service at Largo Central Park on his birthday, June 15, at 11 a.m. Niedermeier will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.


<http://www.sptimes.com/2005/06/03/Tampabay/Largo_soldier_dies_in.shtml>

This guy went to my high school. Pretty sad :(

[Botany]

1. Blessings & prayers on his spirit, family, and friends.

Pfc. Louis E. Niedermeier, 20 :patriot:

A better and braver man then the thugs who sent him

[JimmyJazz]

2. My condolences to his family and friends.

I never know what to say with these kinds of posts, but they certainly deserve to be acknowledged. :hug:

[LaurenG]

3. I am so sorry for this loss

Both to you and to this man's family. My deepest condolences.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

4. RIP

So young. Too young.

My condolences.

[welshTerrier2]

5. makes it real, doesn't it ???

you know, i'm sure that many who enlist and are sent to Iraq believe in the idea that they are doing a good thing ... i expect their families are often proud of their service to their country and their courage ... their intent is sincere and i commend them for it ...

but, the fact that they believe what bush tells them doesn't necessarily make it so ... Iraq is all propaganda and a big pack of lies ...

it's important for people to understand that we can admire the dedication of those who serve and we can appreciate the idea that they genuinely believe in the mission without agreeing that the mission is actually right ... each death is such a tragedy and their is no end in sight ... what a waste or a good human being ...

when will we start burying the peacemakers in Arlington National Cemetery?

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

6. My condolences to you and all who knew him

Rest assured, though, that he is at peace. May we all find Peace in our hearts so that the world can find it, too.

[Bluebear]

7. I'm so sorry, Louis.

I wish we could have done better for you.

[deadparrot]

8. RIP.

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[Botany]

9. Please keep this kicked ........

It would be nice to see 200 or 300 posts of respect......

Real Americans are from DU

[blm]

10. He responded to 9-11 to protect his nation. Sent to Iraq, instead. So sad.

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[Bluebear]

11. That's the fact that jumped out at me.

So many of these brave young people responded to our country being attacked and were sent to the place that had nothing to do with it for a lie.

[gademocrat7]

12. Please accept my deepest sympathy

My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.

[Gormy Cuss]

13. RIP

His heart was in the right place, wanting to do something for his country. I'm sorry that he died in Bush's war.
My condolences to his family.

[Straight Shooter]

14. Sorry, Louis, we could not stop the machine.

RIP.

[Gelliebeans]

15. My deepest condolences

on the Neidermeier's family loss and your loss too, Tony_FLADEM. I am sure he will be sorely missed.

[demgurl]

16. It is hard when it hits so close to home.

I am sorry for your loss, Tony.

[RBHam]

17. The 9-11 MIHOP claims another soul.

"He wanted to sign up after the Sept. 11 attacks..."

Bush is a murderer.

[annabanana]

18. I'm sorry for the great loss

that his family has sustained. I'm glad if they find comfort in his noble intentions. I will never stop fighting to end this war.