Naval Reservist From Centralia Killed In Iraq

By George Howell

LEWIS COUNTY - A Naval Reservist from Centralia, Regina Clark, was among those killed in a bloody attack June 23 in Iraq.

Four female Marines were killed Thursday when a suicide bomber attacked the truck that was carrying them. In addition, 11 other female marines suffered injuries in the attack.

The suicide bombing marked the most female casualties for the U.S. military in a single day since the war in Iraq started.

The news of Clark's death hit hard in her hometown.

Her mother, Melitta Fountain, said the military was her daughter's passion. Petty Officer 1st Class Clark worked as a mess cook in the Navy, serving three tours of duty.

"I really didn't want her to go this time," said Fountain, "I figured once was enough."

Clark, 42, and her mother spoke to each other Thursday, they talked about getting care packages in the mail. But just hours after their conversation, Clark was killed by a suicide car bomber.



Semper Fi my Sailor

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