Texsox Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/11/27/soldier.suicide/index.html Yet there's an empty spot on the wall for an honor that never arrived: a letter from the president. Gregg Keesling wanted to know why, especially after hearing President Obama talk about how he struggled to write letters to the families of each and every soldier killed in the war. After pressing for an answer, the family found out the truth: There would be no condolence letter. It's a matter of policy dating to the Clinton era, according to the White House. The commander in chief sends such letters to the families of troops who have died in combat, but not if they committed suicide, Gregg was told. Seems so obvious to me that this is a bad policy. Write the letters, they are for the families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I agreed. If the vet dies in theater, his family ought to get a letter at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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