michael wrote on Jan 25, 2006 9:10 AM:I served with LCpl Dewey in Iraq his first time there, my second. He was more like a son...so young and innocent. One can only imagine the sorrow I feel for his families loss. Nothing I can say will make things better. God Speed LCpl Dewey, I'll see you on the other side. G

Mary wrote on Jan 25, 2006 10:44 AM:Every Sunday on one of the talking head shows they end with a memorial of people who died that week and they include the names and ages released by the Pentagon. I always pause and say a prayer and mourn them all even though I never met them. As a mother of teenage boys, I am particular moved by the 19 - 25 ages but my husband says what about the 30 -40 crowd who probably leaves a wife/husband and kids behind. They are all precious and I hope this young boy and all the others did not die invane. It is time for us to turn over Iraq to the Iraqi people. People have been in Iraq far longer than people have populated the North American continent. They really can do this themselves.

Karen wrote on Jan 25, 2006 11:40 AM:God Bless the Dewey & Arellanopandura family, my prayers are with you.

no name wrote on Jan 25, 2006 12:36 PM:THIS IS HORRIBLE HOW MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN TAKEN OVER A COUNTRY WE SHOULDNT WORRY ABOUT LET THEM TAKE EACH OTHER OUT IF THEY WANT AND NOT TO MENTION ALL THE $$$$$$$$ WE ARE BEING TAXED 4 THIS WAR I HAVE LOST A FRIEND 2 THIS WAR I THINK IT WAS A MISTAKE 2 PUT BUSH AS PRESIDENT HES ONLY AFTER HIS OIL TO KEEP HIM wealthy

Dana wrote on Jan 25, 2006 2:28 PM:God Bless all of the men and women who have died for what they believe in. It doesn't matter who's in office, Bush or Kerry. We just lost two more good men who believe that they can make a difference in the world. No one wants this war, but we have to do what we need to do in order to have freedom for all.

Roy wrote on Jan 25, 2006 5:32 PM:Every time I read,or hear, idiotic comments from an imbecile like no name above it takes me awhile to calm down enough to respond in a reasonable manner.First of all he-she doesn't even have the nerve to give a first name. Second he-she doesn't even have the basic education to string words together in a comprehensible manner. My wife and I live in a mobile home park not too far from Camp Pendleton. We are friends with a retired Lt.Col. who was the commanding officer of that same Battalion in Viet Nam. They are known in the Corps as The Thundering Third. He is still very close to his old Battalion and,with him, I have been visiting the 3/1 at Camp Pendleton almost every week. I have not met Lance Cpl. Dewey or Cpl. Arrelanopandura but I'll bet they had the same attitude and commitment as the ones we talk to every week. They believe in what they are doing over there and they are willing to give their lives, if necessary, to accomplish their mission. What is their mission? To fight the terrorists and train the Iraqi army so they can defend themselves. Every one of these young heroes that I have talked to( I didn't mention that they are recuperating wounded veterans)say the same thing. They are close to accomplishing that mission. So, PLEASE, Mr.-Ms. no name keep your INANE comments to yourself until you come into the real world! Our condolences ,also, go to the families and friends of those brave,brave boys. We feel as if we knew them. Semper Fi Roy

Amy wrote on Jan 25, 2006 9:14 PM:I completely support Roy on this one, my best friend of over 6 years is in Iraq...and a part of 3/1 wpns co, 1st marine, 1st Division. The boys with him are his family now..he has been there since september. They signed up for this you guys...they know they might have to give their lives for their country. SEMPER FI, THE FEW AND THE PROUD...so stop whining about a war you know nothing about. Dont get me wrong my hart stopps every time i hear of anyone being killed over there...but they died with honor. They gave their lives. I wish we werent in this war but it is reality and many Irqi people DO want us there. So im proud of our boys fighting for us and so thankful for them giving their lives for us.

A. Thompson wrote on Jan 27, 2006 5:29 PM:Let these men not be forgotten for their courage. May they also be an example to the many young "boys" and "girls" out there running around in their fancy cars, clothes, etc..., looking forward to nothing except immediate gratification! God bless these and all those who have lost their lives serving our country. May their families have comfort in knowing that they are remembered in our hearts.