You'd think the author could treat his readers with just a bit more respect when reporting on such an important story. He's not doing himself (or the subject) any favors with an illiterate opening like that.
/ grammar rant
OMG-another lying pos liberal trying to make themselves relevant on the backs of honorable men and women? Oh that’s right , I remember now Brian Williams and Dan Blather raising the flag over Mt Suribachi in the famous photo. Libs ARE mentally ill.