US toll reaches 1,000 deaths in Afghanistan war

US toll reaches 1,000 deaths in Afghanistan war

The 1,000 U.S. military death occurred in a roadside bombing Friday - just before the Memorial Day weekend when America honors the dead in all its wars.

For many of the U.S. service members in Afghanistan, the 1,000-mark passed without fanfare.
"The dead soldier's silence sings our national anthem." -Rev. Aaron Kilbourn


At least 675 troops from allied countries have also died in the war, according to an AP tally based on announcements of foreign governments. They include 288 service members from Britain.