First US Female killed in Iraq War honored on anniversary - Phoenix

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The children of Lori Piestawa give interviews.

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Lori Piestawa's daughter speaks to crowd.

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Man next to large oil painting of Lori Piestewa.

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Military veterans listen to speakers at memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Native American drum circle at memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Doves are released at memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Doves are released at memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Military veterans listen to speakers at memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Man wearing shirt, honoring Lori Piestewa.

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Native American religious man burns sage and prays.

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Mariachi musician with Shoshana Johnson, Piestewa's fellow soldier who was taken prisoner in the same attack (background).

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Mariachi band.

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Memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Lori Piestewa's father, himself a Vietnam veteran.

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Mother of fallen service member receives a symbolic yellow rose and a hug.

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Relative of Lori Piestewa holds yellow rose.

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Mary Kim Titla.

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Women cry as they listen to speakers at memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Young relative of Lori Piestewa stands in front of man wearing shirt honoring the fallen soldier.

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Native American woman and child at memorial for Lori Piestewa.

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Lori Piestewa's daughter in front of oil painting of her mother.

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Lori Piestewa's daughter holds yellow rose.

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Shoshana Johnson, , Piestewa's fellow soldier who was taken prisoner in the same attack.

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Lori Piestewa died on March 23, 2003 in the same attack that Jessica Lynch was taken prisoner by Iraqi forces in Nasiriyah. Piestewa was the daughter of a Hopi Native American father and a Mexican/American mother.

Lori Piestewa's Humvee was struck by an RPG and slammed in to a disabled vehicle. Piestewa along with two others were taken prisoner by Iraqi forces and Piestewa died a short time later.
Piestewa was awarded the Purple Heart and Prisoner of War Medal.
The mountain where the event took place, in central Phoenix, has been renamed in her honor to "Piestewa Peak".

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Parker Haeg

Scottsdale, United States, North America

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Yes sure thing Parker. Are

Submitted by Leyla Hur on Fri, 23/03/2012 - 21:50.

Yes sure thing Parker. Are you on FB? That's probably easiest. I know that a few of us have set up a page supporting the Syrian movement, and trying to figure if anyone is going to organize any rallies. There was a fundraising dinner held a month ago, but since then, it's been rather quiet. If you're on FB, feel free to Like the page, I'm trying to keep it up-dated as best I can: http://www.facebook.com/wesupportsyria

Leyla Hur
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Scottsdale, AZ / USA
http://www.leylahurphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/leylahurphotography

Thanks, Leyla. If you hear

Submitted by Parker Haeg on Fri, 23/03/2012 - 21:29.

Thanks, Leyla. If you hear anything about about the Syrian community here having events, will you please let me know? I'm having a really hard time finding out what's going on.

Really great captures,

Submitted by Leyla Hur on Fri, 23/03/2012 - 21:08.

Really great captures, Parker. I especially love the first dove released, incredibly moving.

Leyla Hur
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Scottsdale, AZ / USA
http://www.leylahurphotography.com
http://www.facebook.com/leylahurphotography