Yep. And now the cowards and shills and RINOs will slink out and howl against his character, dismiss the crushing pressure he was put under, and ignore a military record he earned that they couldn't achieve in their dreams - all while waving the flag and spitting at his courage and honor.
It's revolting.
Here are some true American Heros, men of courage and honor.
Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799) was an orator and politician who led the movement for independence in Virginia in the 1770s. A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779 and subsequently, from 1784 to 1786. Henry led the opposition to the Stamp Act of 1765 and is well remembered for his “Give me Liberty, or give me Death!” speech.
Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was a soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. A spy for the Continental Army, he volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission in New York City but was captured by the British. He is probably best remembered for his purported last words before being hanged: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”[1]
I don't see anyone ignoring his previous military record. I think everyone thinks that up until now he's given good service to his country. I hear more expressions of sorrow that Lakin chose the wrong vehicle for his protest. I will add, however, that a significant number of military and ex-military personnel do not admire missing deployment and will simply note that the court martial outcome was appropriate. That doesn't mean they're gleeful or spitting on his prior service.