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| Memorial fund set up for Piestewa children |
| 2003-04-09 |
| Thanks to Command Post for the tip. A trust fund has been set up for the two children, ages 4 and 3, of Army Pfc. Lori Piestewa of Tuba City, AZ. Pfc Piestawa was one of eight soldiers whose bodies were found during the rescue of Pfc Jessica Lynch; their unit, the 507th Maintenance Company, was ambushed on March 23 near Nasiriyah. Piestewa was the first American servicewoman, and first American Indian, to be killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. She was a single mother; her children are living with her parents in Tuba City. Those wishing to contribute to the fund, which will be used to raise the children and for their future educational needs, can send checks to"Lori Piestewa's Memorial Fund" at any Wells Fargo bank. The account has been set up under the auspices of the Hopi Nation. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #1 Thanks so much for finding and posting this. I've passed the info along to a friend who was greatly upset by the news, and wished the best for the kids. Now she can actually do something to help. |
| Posted by: growler 2003-04-09 12:38:45 |