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October 02, 2005
First Female Airman Casualty In The War On Terror In Iraq
Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson was providing convoy security Sept. 28 near Camp Bucca, Iraq, when the vehicle she was riding in was hit by an improvised explosive device.
"We're only on earth for a little while, so live life to the fullest and carry a smile." -- Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson
Airman Jacobson was raised in California, but lived here in South Florida before joining the Air Force. The Palm Beach Post tells us:
In Iraq, she was a security guard, surveying military perimeters from elevated guard towers. But relatives say the 21-year-old volunteered for a more risky assignment guarding convoys, a job that would ultimately kill her.On Wednesday she died outside the Iraqi city of Safwan when a bomb exploded near her convoy, making her the ninth Iraq casualty from Palm Beach County or the Treasure Coast. Her death hit hard with relatives, even as they spoke with pride about her decision to leave behind the relative safety of guard towers for perilous duty on the open Iraqi roads.
"She could have stayed there, but she was trained to do convoy duty and asked to do that," said her stepmother, Alison Jacobson. "I think it speaks to her bravery."
A fellow member of the Air Force Security Forces, Slaglerock tells us that Airman First Class Jacobson is the first female Airman casualty in the War on Terror in Iraq he has respectfully requested a link to his post and a show respect and support for the family of this brave young woman lost in combat.
My heart is with the family of this brave and honorable young woman, who gave her all in service to this country.
Posted by LindaSoG at October 2, 2005 07:34 PM
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Comments
all,
this one hits home hard..i am a airforce cop just like this young warrior..i have seen this career field go from no women to what we have now..i hope this death is not sensless as i felt it was when i first read that one of us had died..i feel sadness for her family..but i feel pride knowing this warrior died doing the job...
rest well young warrior you have done good
Posted by: bigdaddy at October 3, 2005 06:33 PM
As my wingman in basic training, I grew to know you and although we had our hard times, we ended up being cool friends and talked about it all sitting in the dorm floor by our lockers....May God have you in his glory Elizabeth Jacobson. You won't be forgotten..........
Posted by: Melissa at October 5, 2005 03:29 PM
Liz my girl! Today we flew our base flag at half staff for you. I cried because I miss you but then I smiled knowing you are and always will be looking down on me. You were a great cop and an even better friend. We had a lot of fun times and those are the ones I will always cherish. I love you Liz.
Posted by: Amillia Gaytan at October 6, 2005 01:46 PM
Thank you all for visiting and for leaving your thoughts here.
I can never thank you enough for all you have done for this country and for my personal freedom.
May G-d Bless you.
Posted by: LindaSoG at October 6, 2005 09:09 PM
Isaiah 9:2-4
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor.
Posted by: Sirc_Valence at October 12, 2005 06:56 AM
Though Elizabeth has fallen, she has now arisen in a new light. Her light shines brightly down upon us and radiates the earth. Elizabeth has turned in her M-4 for a peace shield she has given the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless Elizabeth
" ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL"
"Blessed are the Peacemakers,
for they shall be called Sons (and Daughters) of God. Jesus
TSgt Lonny R. Watson USAF Security Forces (Ret.)
Posted by: Lonny at January 18, 2006 08:27 AM
I just wanted to say i am a Fellow security memeber and i was in camp bucca and did not personally know her but saw her many time before i departed camp bucca. My heart goes out to Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson and her family and i am due to go back to iraq soon and my country means alot to me just as it did to Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson who gave her life for her country family and all americans so we can keep our freedom. You will never be forgotten...
Posted by: Bcook at January 29, 2006 09:56 AM