Family of dead soldier in plea for sisters

WITH three daughters serving in Iraq, John and Lori Witmer have a family website with photos from Baghdad, notes to home and messages of encouragement.

Family of dead soldier in plea for sisters

ā€œKeep praying! They’re almost home!ā€ a recent entry said. But then there was grim news: ā€œWe regret to inform you that Michelle Witmer was killed in action April 9th....ā€

The 20-year-old private died when her Humvee was ambushed in Baghdad. Her family is now asking the US military to stop them returning to Iraq.

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