Dutch Lieutenant Dennis van Uhm
When people think of the war on terror, they usually only think of the United States fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan. But sometimes it's important to remember that many other nations are involved and they have suffered casualties as well. In Afghanistan, there are no less than 49 nations who are allies in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lt Dennis van Uhm of the Koninklijke Landmacht (the Royal Netherlands Army) was killed by a roadside bomb in Uruzgan, Afghanistan earlier today. He was only 23. Notably, he was also the son of General Peter van Uhm, Netherland's Defense Chief, the top commander of its nation's armed forces. One other soldier was reportedly killed, and two others wounded in the attack. Their names were not yet released.
I know it won't mean much to his family, but they have my complete sympathy for their loss and gratitude for Lt Uhm's service. The loss of an allied soldier is a loss for all.
The Netherlands have suffered 16 military deaths in Afghanistan since they joined the war in 2006.
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