I too listened to the interview with Siegel and McGirk. Siegel was clueless as to the circumstances of SSgt Wuterich. I thought lawyers knew better than to ask or answer questions when they don’t know the correct response. Shows how this Haditha investigation was handled from the beginning.
Now to what I really want to respond to. TIM McGIRK. NO, we don’t owe any apologies to the Iraqis. Yes , civilian losses are tragic. Yes, civilian losses should be avoided. THIS WAS WAR. “War is often a prolonged conflict typified by extreme aggression, social disruption and usually high mortality.” Politicians don’t fight wars, our armed forces fight the wars, pay the ultimate price and sacrifice their tomorrows to keep AMERICA safe. Our Haditha Marines did what they were trained to do..and above all else they followed NUMBER ONE on the ROE. (no matter how many times the politicos want to change them) Marines can use deadly force to protect themselves and other Marines.
How innocent were the civilians of Haditha on November 19, 2005????? Now may be the time for 65 NCIS agents to re-enter Haditha and ask the questions that still go unanswered. Safa Younis is now 16 years old. Now may be the time to ask her why she didn’t go to school that day. Why she covered her ears to avoid the concussion of the IED blast. How did she know the bomb would be exploded? The NCIS botched this investigation from the beginning.
Our prayers and God’s blessings to SSgt Frank and the Wuterich family. Rosemarie and David, you fought the good fight. . Frank and his three girls will be in our thoughts and prayers forever. Our Haditha Marines fought the good fight. Americans remain safe because of the deeds and sacrifices of these Marines.
God Bless Our Haditha Marines
The Sharratt Family
Very well said. God bless our Haditha Marines.
There is nothing in "bomb that house" that isn't every bit the same in meaning AND INTENT as "shoot first, questions later".
The infantry is charged with murder and the air support is given a medal.
And at Haditha that day, air support would have been given a medal.
From first to last this was a political witch hunt all about positioning a political party for an upcoming election. Because of that the combat innocent lives of members of a Marine unit have been forever scarred.
Our rulers have taken their pound of flesh from a man, who at the time was a 25 year old buck sergeant (if Marines use that term), and they have accomplished their unpatriotic act through a nickel and dime picking at the phrase "shoot first, questions later" spoken on a battlefield when receiving fire and in fear for their very lives.
I despise them, and Sullivan, and Mathis(sp), and every general and politician who had a chance to put an end to this fiasco, but didn't have the guts. It is THEIR acts that are shameful and a discredit to the Marines especially, but also to every serviceman and woman who has ever worn the uniform of any of our services.
Continued blessings on you and yours, Darryl. May God bless the United States of America.
God Bless Our Haditha Marines!!!