[Chgogal]

“ He sent a passionate appeal this week to the rest of the battalion: “Text me, I told you before my door is open... my phone is at hand. We did things that people make movies about and in some cases, writers and producers wouldn’t even try to write our story... the rucksack is heavy... and when it gets heavy we [&$#*] help each other, but you have to reach out... Don’t let the Valley win.”

Marckesano’s suicide was the 30th from this battalion. ”

Thirty Soldiers from his battalion have committed suicide. That is beyond tragic. Snide comments from the two of you is not helpful. There is a severe problem that is not being addressed. Who knows what was going on between the couple.

[Midwesterner53]

If 30 soldiers from the same battalion have committed suicide, the Army better get off its sorry PC a$$ and find out what is going on there.

[mdmathis6]

It also seems beyond the laws of averages....just what the hell happend and what did these guys go thru and did things happen or did they do things that could be held against them. A good investigative reporter(maybe Herridge) should dig in)...I’ll bet the story would be heartbreaking and epic!