Who Defends the Defenders?(Defend the Defenders.org)

Defend the Defenders.org ^ | 2/14/2005 | Merry K. Pantano

[kellynla]

DefendtheDefenders.org raises money and awareness for the defense of soldiers and Marines whose actions in the heat of combat are being second-guessed. As America rallies behind the rhetoric, the talk of “bringing terrorists to justice” must be translated into action. Fighting men and women with wills of steel are in dark corners of the world getting their hands dirty where “the rubber meets the road” so policy can become a reality. These men and women are placed in harms way and are required to make split-second, life or death decisions – decisions that could cost them their own lives.

DefendtheDefenders.org stands behind the man who puts his life on the line again and again, who makes life or death decisions in the blazing heat, exhaustion, fear and confusion of war while conducting combat operations intended to capture or kill the enemy and as a result of his actions in combat becomes the subject of an investigation or even formal charges.

[kellynla]

The few, the proud...Semper Fi, Kelly

[Archon of the East]

Just watched Mrs. Pantano on Fox News. What an incredibly dignified and strong person. I don't know if could be so. I plan on following this story and do whatever I can.

[kellynla]

Thank you for your support.

I was in combat in Nam in 69 & 70 and I can tell you from personal experience that it's the toughest job in the world.
And I don't know if I would have passed the muster these guys have to pass today.

Believe you me, I didn't go around checking ID's! LOL

We were paid to kill bad guys and he who hesitated didn't make it back!

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[CyberAnt]

The mom was just on H&C. She said there was another soldier in her son's unit who was very upset with her son - and he was the one who lodged the charges against her son.

She didn't have many other details.

Sounds like this was a payback. Hopefully, this young man will be exeronated.

[Archon of the East]

I couldn't imagine what it would be like to not only be in combat but also to have to consider the "politics". Its absolutely ridiculous. The older I get the more respect I have for the warriors and Patriots that served and are serving this country. I feel very strongly that to support the troops you must also support their mission, which I do entirely. I will pass this site along to others. And thanks for your service in a war which has been IMO very much mischaracterized, intentionally.

[kmrl]

Now I know why the military is having trouble with recruiting new soldiers to defend and work for their country. This accusation about your son whois only doinghisjobntry has taught him to do is absolutely absurd. My son is in the military and serving in Iraq as we speak. His main job is to help defend his country and keep his fellow soldiers safe. If this sort of action by the government is going to become a habit I hope and pray my son and all the sons ,daughters,husbands,fathers,mothers, and wives serving will not have to go through what your son is going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and support his side of the story completely. With all do respects a fellow mother of a soldier.

[kellynla]

First, I'd like to thank you and your family for their support and especially your son for his service.

Second, it appears to me that you think that I have a son or daughter in the military. That is incorrect. I am a former Viet Nam combat Marine.

But I am doing all I can to support the troops.

My gut feeling is that Lt. Pantano will be exonerated.

Semper Fi,
Kelly