Posted on 08/09/2007 9:04:39 AM PDT by darrylsharratt
From A Haditha Marine Family- It’s Finally Over
At 7:00 PST, 9 August 2007 Justin and his attorney met with a Marine Corps representative in an office at Camp Pendleton, CA. At this time, my son LCpl Justin Sharratt, was handed an official Marine Corps Disposition of Charges document declaring the charges stemming from the 19 November 2005 Haditha engagement have been officially dismissed. The last line of the two page Disposition Of Charges document ended with these words from the General, “And as you have always remained cloaked in the presumption of innocence, with this dismissal of charges, you remain in the eyes of the law- and in my eyes- innocent.” Lt. Gen James T. Mattis
Jim Robinson—My family would like to offer you a sincere and deep felt thank you. During our darkest days you allowed us to publish our story here on Free Republic. When others went deaf, you listened and you heard. Our belief in God, our belief in the innocence of our son and the support and prayers of the American people helped us through this rough ordeal. Our family has met a group of American patriots here on FR that my words fall short in thanking. You helped us through these trying times with your support, thoughts and financial assistance. My family is truly proud to be an American family. You took us in and made us part of Your Family. For that I can never thank you enough.
With the General’s announcement of the exoneration of my son, LCpl Justin L. Sharratt, part of our journey has ended. Another has just begun. We will put our lives together and continue the fight for the remaining Haditha Marines. By now, you know these men. They are part of my family and I know you have made them part of yours. My son served with these men and he would have given up his life for them. I hope to find justice for these Marines and the battle has just begun. God Bless.
Redrover, Madison Marine, Girlene, Marine Uncle, Eagles6, Semper Fi Mom, Jazusamo, 4 woodenboats, LanceyHoward, brityank, pinkpanther, Chickenhawk Warmonger, RaceBannon, xzins, velveeta, freema and others- names, with no faces. You helped my family through this and we may never be able to express our gratitude. Thank You!!!!!!
God Bless Our Haditha Marines Darryl, Theresa, Jaclyn, LCpl Justin Sharratt
No thanks to the liberal politicians or their propaganda machine liberal media.
Outstanding! Awesome! Praise the Lord!
Thanks for your point of view — much to think about. I join you in celebrating this one marine’s liberation, and appeal to God for protection and deliverance for the rest of the accused — and for protection and guidance for your son.
Dittoes! God alone knows the extent of JimRob's ripples in the pond.
I would say that honor has been restored, except that it is so apparent that it never left.
Please thank your son for his service -Bruce
You mentioned ripples in the pond. I have often wondered just how many lives have been changed because of JimRob and FR. Amazing isn’t it? And again we have one more instance of community here at FR.
Three cheers for justice!!
When I was in the Marines, I knew several guys that got OTH discharges. They had more honor that that bastard Murtha!
The Marines are losing one heck of a warrior. Finally an ending to the madness. The best to your family.
Thank God and General Mattis, and most especially, your son for his service. God bless you all!
WRM, MSgt, USAF(Ret.)
I’m waiting for your apology fromJohn Murtha.
My thanks and congratulations are a bit late, but heartfelt.
I always knew they were innocent.
What a shame that the media - Congressmen like Murtha - even the Marine brass themselves - did not give them the benefit of the doubt. I trust our Marines more than any of them.
Thanks to your son for all he has done on behalf of OUR country. And thanks to you for keeping us in touch.
Semper Fidelis!
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