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Thu Jun 15 2006 (Updated 06/21/06)
2500th U.S. Soldier Dies In Iraq
Vigils Mark 2500 US Military Deaths In Iraq
The death toll for American soldiers in Iraq now stands at 2500. The number of Iraqis who have died as a result of the US occupation is unknown but a study done over a year and a half ago by the British medical journal The Lancet estimated the number of civilian casualties at 100,000.

In Fresno, there was a vigil in front of the Federal Courthouse building on Tulare Street on Friday June 16th. Video

In Santa Cruz, people gathered from 7-9 PM on Friday June 16th at the Town Clock and Collateral Damage statue. Photos

In Sacramento, there was a protest on Saturday, June 17th, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at 16th & Broadway. Update | Photos

US military death toll in Iraq hits 2,500 | Juan Cole: Time to Leave? | A grim milestone in the Iraq war
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