There is a sacred trust. No matter what one's political perspective or religious persuasion there may be universal agreement. Those men and women who stand in Harm's Way in the service of their country deserve the nation's gratitude. There is a creed among the military that no one is left behind. The military personnel who are casualties of war must be treated with honor and dignity. It is inexplicable that the remains of military personnel were deposited in a landfill:
"The Air Force dumped the incinerated partial remains of at least 274 American troops in a Virginia landfill, far more than the military had acknowledged, before halting the secretive practice three years ago, records show."
Such a revelation simply exacerbates the loss felt by family members. Supposedly it is a time intensive, expensive effort to reassure families that their service member's mortuary practice was handled properly.
Why is there any question that such a thorough investigation is absolutely necessary? The nation's gratitude should not be tempered by time or expense, in this matter. Further, such mortuary practices should be criminal, with the most severe consequences that the law will allow.
Catherine Forsythe
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They really care for their population right?
Not at all.
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