Bob Zangas, USMCR, KIA.

The War to Help the Iraqis Help Themselves Despite Themselves claimed several more US and other victims last week. While I lament them all, I'll concentrate on one.

Bob Zangas, LTC, USMCR. I didn't know him, though I do now, a bit. I never read his blog until it was pointed out to me by CAPT H - my loss, though I hardly have time to read all the good military blogs. But this is a voice that the blogosphere will miss.

Observant, witty, articulate, and ironic. And filled with a sense of humor and a zest for the mission.

Bob didn't have to be there this time. He'd done five months there during the war with his Marine Reserve unit. He volunteered to go back and work for the Coalition Provisional Authority. And right after that stint - he was coming back again with his unit. Bob was a father of three. But he gave that up to try to give the Iraqi people a chance. Too bad some of them are so mired in the CE900's that they don't want another chance - they just want the tyrant back.

Semper Fi, Bob.

Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance. In Memoriam.

And we follow, in celebration!