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Originally Posted by natalie469
Yes, of course according to Trump. Too bad he didn't even know the name of the soldier or his wife. How would you feel if your loved one died in combat and the president referred to him as your guy....no name. Why bother calling at all. It was pretty insensitive.
No, according to me. Obviously you failed to read the post I had quoted, or to watch the video that was included in that post. It was from a woman who'd lost her husband to the war earlier this year. She'd taped her conversation with Trump when he'd called her and put the tape out there as an example of how Trump handled his call with her.
if true it shows a complete incompetence in preparation for such a sensitive task.
God forbid I ever have to bury my husband because he is KIA, I would be ok with "your husband". Trump does not know him personally so I would not be ok with him using his first name nor would I want him referenced as his rank and last name. I don't call him by his rank at home.
He's referred to me as "your husband" quite a bit lol!
Next time you brief Trump on calling families raw with grief, discourage him from doing it all.
If he insists, encourage him to use his/her rank and last name.
"Sgt. Johnson," for example.
Calling him "La David" is presumptuous and weird. Trump doesn't know him from Adam's off ox.
But then, you know all this, right?
You think calling him Sgt Johnson to his widow is compassionate?
I think its overly formal and distant.
At the same time I realize we could quiz 10 people and get 10 different answers.
Personally, I would rather hear your husband or even Trumps version...your guy.
Bottom line, there is no right answer since we no longer live in a world were people value rules of manners and etiquette which would dictate the form of address. That being said, the only social contract we live with is the intent of the person who is sending the message.
.... we no longer live in a world were people value rules of manners and etiquette which would dictate the form of address.
i'm actually curious if there is military protocol for how to refer to a fallen soldier in such calls/letters.
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