Iraq war parade

• Looking around at the tens of thousands of people waving American flags and cheering, Army Maj. Rich Radford was moved that so many braved a cold January wind Saturday in St. Louis to honor people like him: Iraq War veterans.
(AP - msnbc.com)
• Yes, they saw horrific things. But they had a job to do, and they did it. Even though the end of the Iraq War was celebrated Saturday with a parade that drew thousands to downtown St.
(The Guardian)
• ST. LOUIS — They speak of their service matter-of-factly. Yes, the danger was always there. Yes, they saw horrific things. But they had a job to do, and they did it.
(Columbia Missourian)
• ST. LOUIS - Veterans who attended the nations first major Iraq War parade Saturday in St. Louis said they appreciated the welcome home, even though some expected to be redeployed to Afghanistan or elsewhere in the coming months.
(Arizona Daily Star)
• NEW YORK -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says there will be no city parade for Iraq War veterans in the foreseeable future because of objections voiced by military officials.
(Huffington Post)
• 01-28-2012 04:16 PM PST |By JIM SALTER, Associated Press Disclaimer: the news stories on Cox.com are the work of leading news organizations whose services are purchased to populate Cox.com with news as a service to our customers.
(COX.net for San Diego)