Reply #105: Thank you for that reminder. Col. Ted Westhusing [View All]

[sabrina 1]

should not be forgotten. Why is it that those who insist on ethical behavior, like Tillman and Westhusing are not held up as heroes, while those with apparently none, are elevated again and again?

In Iraq, Westhusing worked under two generals: Maj. Gen. Joseph Fil, and Petraeus, then a lieutenant general. But Bryce continued: "By late May, Westhusing was becoming despondent over what he was seeing." When his body was found on June, a note was found nearby addressed to Petraeus and Fil. According to Bryce it read:

"Thanks for telling me it was a good day until I briefed you. --You are only interested in your career and provide no support to your staff--no msn support and you don't care. I cannot support a msn that leads to corruption, human right abuses and liars. I am sullied--no more. I didn't volunteer to support corrupt, money grubbing contractors, nor work for commanders only interested in themselves. I came to serve honorably and feel dishonored. I trust no Iraqi. I cannot live this way. All my love to my family, my wife and my precious children. I love you and trust you only. Death before being dishonored any more.

What does it say about the U.S. military when torturers are given medals and those who try to uphold the principles of this country end up dead, one way or another?