Posted on 07/22/2007 7:22:16 PM PDT by darrylsharratt
Haditha Marine Dad speaks to John Murtha
Throughout this Haditha investigation our family has believed in the innocence of our son L/Cpl Justin Sharratt- we knew he was innocent. There are things I do not understand and I would like to find the answers. We do not seek revenge, but we would like to see justice. In a conversation with Congressman John Murtha, my questions still remain unanswered. With the help of the American people, I hope to find justice.
On Wednesday morning, July 17th I spoke with Congressman John Murtha via telephone from his Washington, DC office. We had a courteous conversation. I knew what to expect from a career politician and Congressman Murtha did not disappoint. Mr. Murtha avoided answering the hard questions and I was unable to press him for the answers. I wanted the conversation to remain amicable and decided to let him speak and avoid a heated confrontation.
At no time during the dialogue would Mr. Murtha acknowledge the impending exoneration of my son. I pressed him to use the word exoneration but the best I could get was “things seem to have gone well in your son’s Article 32. The General is a fair man and I believe he will do the right thing.” I replied, “ Lt. Col Paul Ware presented a strong recommendation for exoneration and we are anticipating Lt. Gen James Mattis following this recommendation.”
Mr. Murtha asked me if I had served in the military. He recalled his visits with injured Marines, soldiers and sailors. He said he supports our troops and it is the war he does not condone. Mr Murtha believes combat operations in Iraq have put an enormous strain on our Armed Forces. The stress of combat situations has led our troops to kill innocent civilians. I pointed out to Mr. Murtha, “ Our Haditha Marines are innocent until proven guilty.” It seems he is again denying our Marines their Constitutional rights of due process and the presumption of innocence. Mr. Murtha replied that we have a Marine(Mendoza) testifying that innocent women and children were killed in Haditha. I retorted that he is again believing the reports of the media and Mendoza was granted immunity for his lies. Mendoza has changed his testimony at least two times. NCIS may have threatened him with deportation and denial of US citizenship. This time I scolded him, “ I witnessed their(NCIS) conduct first hand in my son’s Article 32.”
I questioned Congressman Murtha as to his statements of 17 May 2006. On national television, in front of millions of Americans, he stated “ Marines killed innocent civilians in cold blood.” I asked him why he denied these Marines their Constitutional rights of due process and the presumption of innocence. Again the Congressman used his experience to side step the answer. Mr. Murtha stated his intentions were to point out the stress our military was under in Iraq. He replied we would not win the hearts of the Iraqi people by killing women and children. I again snapped, “ Our Haditha Marines have not been convicted of killing innocents and are innocent until proven guilty.”
I believe this conversation was the first step in obtaining justice for Our Haditha Marines. I did not expect Mr. Murtha to admit to or apologize for any wrongdoing in his role to railroad my son and his Marine comrades. The American people now know that his unfounded and untruthful allegations were used to further his political agenda. It is my intention to ask the Congress of the United States to censure Representative John Murtha and hold hearings to explain his conduct in respect to the Haditha incident. I will ask the American people to question his blatant disregard for the Constitutional rights of Our Haditha Marines. I will campaign to the voters of Pa Congressional District 12 to oust Representative Murtha from his elected office. The American people deserve better, we must demand better representation from our elected officials.
Darryl Sharratt
Proud American, Proud father of L/Cpl Justin L. Sharratt
I won’t doubt his patriotism, but..... wait, yes I do doubt his patriotism! God speed, sir.
This is a time for wisdom and prayers for guidance, if this evil is to be exposed and dispatched.
I don't think I have the fortitude Mr. Sharratt has, to keep his head, confront that beast in a calm manner and leave the engagement with something more than mind numbing fury.
Prayers up for this brave family.
On the other hand, Murtha is such a liar that it's unclear whether he did know anything more than what was in Time magazine when he began speaking out. Murtha claimed he had been briefed by General Michael W. Hagee, commander of the Marine Corps. But that turned out to be a lie. Gen Hagee did brief Murtha--but seven days after Murtha's first press conference. And Murtha did finally admit that Gen Hagee never used the phrase "in cold blood".
Lardass Murtha should be Nifonged.
Murtha will never admit that he is wrong. He might apologize if it is necessary for him to “put this matter behind him”; an apology should not be accepted by the Marines, their families or anyone else.
Thank you Mr Sharratt, you are a true Patriot taking on that traitor. Your son is a Hero and deserves a Congressional Medal for this sham.
Pray for W and Our Marines
“Mr Murtha believes combat operations in Iraq have put an enormous strain on our Armed Forces.”
Ah yes! I support the troops, but not what they’re doing line of bull.
Murtha really is a walking talking POS.
These comments are from an elected thief who is in the sewer caled Washington to serve those who elected him and has no knowledge of what happened other than what he was told and then filled in the gaps with his own perverted words.
What an arrogant, lying, POS.
I know you and your family will make it through this time of trial. Because you are a great father, and you are prepared to lead your family through this time of trial.
I predict that you will all be closer and stronger as family on the other side.
When this passes,(and it will) please return to our board and continue to contribute to our on line community.
Freepers are always eager to rub shouldrs with quality American heroes
My prayers (and many other Americans) are with you and yours, for Gods justice, strength and protection.
Give ‘em hell and Semper Fi
The prayers of our family go out to you, your son, and the Marines who have been falsely accused and maligned. May our Lord let justice be done.
John Murtha is not the only Senator or Congressman who needs to be held accountable for their traitorous behavior. Our full support can be counted on in your quest for justice.
SD
It has been a little over three years now. My gosh, who would have thought that it could come to this?
Not only did I find some wonderful people in our extended family, but now, heroes as well! I am talking about the family now. Justin has always been our hero!
I wonder if Mr. Murtha know just how much support and love there is for Justin and the rest of these guys? I wonder if he realizes that rather than put them down he is making heroes out of them? I wish I could be there and watch the campaign against this awful person!
As always, the best of luck.
I am so proud of each and every one of you, and, I love you!
GrMa Pam
SHAME on the people of the Pennsylvania district that reelected Murtha.
Do I have double vision or is somebody hot with the clicker again?
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