Having been given Colonel West's military email in the course of discussing that initial article on FreeRepublic, I emailed him informing him of the article and of the strong support he has amongst the public....
To my surprise, I did hear from him and have now carried on an exchange of emails with him regarding his circumstances and plans. He has given me permission to post the email he responded to me with in the hopes that people will understand his position, his plans and his feelings regarding this episode:
...However, my road has ended and I accept that and will gladly take the reward and commendation of a hug from my wife and daughters.
Please remember our family in your prayers and God bless you and all of America!
Regards,
LTC Al West
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(All Americans who think we could use LTC WEST on Capitol Hill, say "Aye!")
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*a*, taxpayer-funded military education / quitter ~ brutal, a rather LTC West-like tactic in defense of our nation. *g*