Contact: Antonia Ferrier (202) 224-5344
Thursday, March 2, 2006

Washington, D.C.– U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) today expressed her deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Specialist Joshua Humble of Appleton. Joshua died on February 26 in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle, according to initial reports.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Joshua Humble, who died serving his country in Iraq,” said Snowe. “We cannot adequately express our gratitude for his sacrifice and that of his family, but his courage will forever be remembered. I stand ready to assist Joseph’s family in any way I can.”

Specialist Humble was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. His parents reside in Appleton, Maine.

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