Chicago Tribune: Life and Death of Iraq Veteran and IVAW member Anthony Wagner
published by Aaron Hughes on 12/21/11 4:37pm
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Chicago IVAW chapter lost a brother two days before veterans day. This is a powerful article and video that give you a glimpse into the heart and life of Anthony Wagner.His family has asked that donations be made to the Brain Injury Association of Illinois where Anthony volunteered.
From Baghdad to Occupy Chicago, troubled Iraq vet found new mission in protest movement
PERU, Ill. -- They buried Anthony Wagner in his hometown two days before Veterans Day. It was cold, with a stinging wind that tore the last few leaves from the trees and pulled the cemetery flags into taut ribbons of red, white and blue. A lone sun ray spilled from the sky, briefly painting the grave markers with a stripe of gold before vanishing into the clouds.
By John Keilman, Chicago Tribune reporter
December 21 2011
December 21 2011
The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-veteran-casualty-20111221,0,4136958.story
Video: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-111220-life-death-iraq-vet-...
On January 30, 2003 Aaron was pulled out of the University of Illinois and called to active duty with the 1244th Transportation Company Army National Guard out of ... read more
