Dignity.. (Afghanistan, soldier, military, government)

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Media Witness Return Of War Casualty For First Time In 18 Years




DOVER, Del. — For the first time since an 18-year ban on news coverage of returning war dead was lifted, the media witnessed the arrival Sunday night of a soldier killed overseas.


After receiving permission from family members, the military opened Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to the press. An eight-member team wearing white gloves and camouflage battle fatigues carried the body of 30-year-old Air Force Staff Sgt. Phillip Myers of Hopewell, Va., off a military jet in a solemn ceremony on a cool, clear night.


Myers was killed April 4 near Helmand province, Afghanistan, when he was hit with an improvised explosive device, the Department of Defense said.
The ceremony under the yellowish haze of airport floodlights took about 20 minutes with Myers' wife and other family members in attendance.

[Mamama Mia]

For the past 18 years, the government respected the privacy of families during the most difficult time in their lives. This should be a private, family moment.

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Originally Posted by Mamama Mia

For the past 18 years, the government respected the privacy of families during the most difficult time in their lives. This should be a private, family moment.

Yea, well just go ahead and hide them in a closet. This is what war is all about.

[delusianne]

Originally Posted by Mamama Mia

For the past 18 years, the government respected the privacy of families during the most difficult time in their lives. This should be a private, family moment.

Uh.,..you're so wrong on why the government kept those coffins out of sight.

[LordBalfor]

Originally Posted by Mamama Mia

For the past 18 years, the government respected the privacy of families during the most difficult time in their lives. This should be a private, family moment.

"After receiving permission from family members"

Seems to me that it's THEIR choice to make - not yours.
THAT is the family's wishes - and it should be respected.

Ken