Compare and contrast... the tales of two soldiers

Argghhh!
 The media in general, and international media in particular, have been drooling over the story of accused murder SSG Bales.  We've had media camped outside the gates at Fort Leavenworth, and a lot of ink has been spilled.

Much less has been spilled about another soldier, and an incident in which a soldier's actions resulted in a death.

Sergeant Dennis Weichel, Rhode Island Army National Guard

His own.

Saving an Afghan child.



Meet Sergeant Dennis Weichel, Rhode Island Army National Guard, courtesy CNN.

 

I know why the dichotomy.  I'm just doing our bit to do what we set out to do back in 2003... get out the stories that don't get told, but should.

Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance: In Memoriam 

H/t, the Castles favorite Canadian military shstorian, Dr. Sean Maloney

Read the complete post at http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2012/03/compare_and_con_5.html


Posted Mar 29 2012, 07:06 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..