National Gaurd Soldier Dies Saving Afghan Child., page


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Topic started on 28-3-2012 @ 08:48 PM by usmc0311
This goes to show that there are still good people in our military who do the right thing at all cost. This man selflessly gave his own life while saving the child from being killed. From what his unit members had to say about him, he sounds like he was a good man who was always doing the right thing. I feel sorry for his family and friends that this has happened. It is always hard to see the good die young.

patdollard.com...

The actions of one Rhode Island National Guard Soldier epitomized the Army Value of selfless service, “doing one’s duty loyally without thought of recognition or gain,” as he heroically saved an Afghan child without regard for his own life.

Sgt. Dennis P. Weichel Jr., 29, of Providence, R.I, died March 22, from injuries sustained when he was struck by an armored fighting vehicle after moving an Afghan child to safety.



reply posted on 28-3-2012 @ 08:59 PM by xXxinfidelxXx
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Events like this mean nothing when the American military machine has killed more Afghani civilians than the Taliban or Mujahadeen ever did. Too little. Too late.


reply posted on 28-3-2012 @ 09:02 PM by xXxinfidelxXx
reply to post by Doalrite


That will never happen, as congressmen obviously have no ethics left, so have no problem sending someone else's son or daughter to die for false ideals, all the while refusing to give up their own. Not much of a loss for the military in that regard, though. If congressmen all sent their sons over to afghanistan, they would be overrun in a heartbeat, as those that are drawn to power are, at best, mediocre, and the same goes for their offspring.


reply posted on 28-3-2012 @ 09:26 PM by yuppa
Originally posted by xXxinfidelxXx
reply to post by usmc0311


Events like this mean nothing when the American military machine has killed more Afghani civilians than the Taliban or Mujahadeen ever did. Too little. Too late.


Actually as soon as we stepped into the country we went from liberator to occupiers. It was too late before the second step off the aircraft. They see ANY person not from their country as occupiers. Even tourist sometimes.


reply posted on 28-3-2012 @ 09:45 PM by usmc0311
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Nobody is saying forget about the horrible murders that took place. I was just highlighting an incident to show that not every military member makes bad decisions. I am also open to this possibly being a setup or at least a distraction of some sort. But it still happened, and a US service member has lost their life. At least something positive came from his sacrifice.



reply posted on 28-3-2012 @ 10:02 PM by jude11
Originally posted by usmc0311
reply to post by jude11


Nobody is saying forget about the horrible murders that took place. I was just highlighting an incident to show that not every military member makes bad decisions. I am also open to this possibly being a setup or at least a distraction of some sort. But it still happened, and a US service member has lost their life. At least something positive came from his sacrifice.


I can partially agree here.

If he lost his life in the exact way as described, he's indeed a hero and should be treated as such.

If he was a pawn used to further the US Military Agenda, he deserved better.

I find it too coincidental of this happening so soon after the other incident tho. That's what makes me go hmmmm?

Peace
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