When something like this happened in places like San Diego or Norfolk we had what was known as ‘dungaree liberty’.
We would all head out the gate in working uniforms. We would break everything and everyone we came across.
I'm not saying it was right. I'm just saying it was an effective way of teaching respect.
I wholeheartedly agree with every single post up to this point. And his beloved wife, Marine family, his friends...everyone is thankful for the prayers and suggestions. The facts remain, however, that this Marine was *murdered* and if anyone can help us pinpoint the bastard who did this, we’d be helping our Marine Corps within our own country.
Believe me...I’m speaking from experience. No part of New Orleans is “safe.” My dh was pushed into a car outside a bar on a corner of Bourbon St. several years ago. He was taken for a “ride” with a bunch of very-dark-skinned males, robbed and pushed out of the car while it was moving. Believe me, we know the Lord pushed him out of that car which probably saved his life.
Every year the Marines celebrate their birthday with a Ball. Since it’s a large event and not an option to not attend, I’d love to see the Marines be permitted to carry a weapon just so they can defend themselves and at least clean up after cr@p like this. A year ago, my dh was at this very same Ball with our oldest daughter as his “date.” I worried non-stop while they were there. New Orleans was bad pre-Katrina, but it is a much more violent beast since that time. We were just there a month ago celebrating dh’s military retirement.
I would love to see the New Orleans Saints throw down some monetary support to help find the gutter slime who did this to this young couple. Anyone here know anyone at this NFL organization? Where the hell is Nagin, Landrieux, Carville, etc? New Orleans is a battle zone.
Please, if you have any thoughts about places to look, any contacts in New Orleans which might be able to assist us, no doubt this Marine’s civilian and military family would be forever grateful.
Thanks in advance to each and all of you for continued prayers and assistance.