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Jury acquits Marine of murder
By: TERI FIGUEROA staff writer
Serviceman guilty of conspiracy, lesser charges in civilian death | ∞
Cpl. Marshall Magincalda
CAMP PENDLETON ---- A jury of combat veterans on Wednesday acquitted a Marine corporal of murder and kidnapping in the death of an Iraqi man in on April 26, 2006.
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Cpl. Marshall Magincalda was found guilty of three lesser charges: conspiracy to commit murder, larceny and housebreaking. He faces a maximum of life in prison, but there is no minimum sentence for the crimes. A Marine convicted of the same conspiracy charge was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge last month and escaped jail.
Magincalda was stoic as the verdict was read in a cramped and crowded-to-capacity courtroom at Camp Pendleton. His father and stepmother hugged after the verdict was read. His stepmother broke down in tears.
A sentencing hearing for Magincalda was set to take place Thursday.
A separate jury is still deliberating the fate of his squad leader, Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins, who was also accused in the plot to snatch and kill a man suspected as a key insurgent responsible for roadside bombs attacks on U.S. troops in the area of Hamdania, a rural Iraqi village. When their attempt to grab that man fizzled, they kidnapped and killed his neighbor instead, Marines testified.
Marines say the squad then covered up the slaying by reporting that they killed the man after spotting him planting a roadside bomb.
Defense attorneys in both Hutchins' and Magincalda's cases did not deny that their clients played a role in the plot. But they argued that violence toward Iraqi detainees was encouraged by the men's superiors.
Jurors heard testimony that the eight-man squad watched and heard about Marine Corps superiors in their company beating Iraqi suspects during questioning, as well as shoving guns in or near their mouths.
The cases against Hutchins, Magincalda and their six squad mates offered a glimpse into the frustration and fears facing Marines who spent their tours traveling bomb-laced streets, often living off the base and never more than grabbing distance from their gun.
In court, some of the accused troops testified that their squad agreed to the killing as part of an effort to send a message to insurgents operating in the Hamdania area.
Although first deemed a legitimate and lawful killing by the Marine Corps, complaints from the victim's family prompted an investigation.
The Marine Corps charged the Camp Pendleton-based squad of seven Marines and Navy corpsman with the death of the Iraqi man, who they forced out of bed, marched to a dirt hole a mile or so down the road, and shot to death.
Less then two months after the killing of Hashim Ibrahim Awad, the military charged the eight troops with murder, kidnapping, conspiracy, larceny, housebreaking and making false official statements.
The sergeant and two corporals in charge of the squad opted for trial. Two weeks ago, a military jury acquitted one of them men, Cpl. Trent Thomas, of murder, but found him guilty of kidnapping and conspiracy.
The jurors rejected giving Thomas a jail sentence, but did vote to reduce his rank to private and kick him out of the Marine Corps. Approval of that sentence is pending.
The other five men ---- the Navy corpsman and four of the most junior Marines ---- agreed to plead guilty to reduced charges in exchange for testifying against their squad mates. Most of them received jail sentences of less than two years.
In court, each of the five men testified that Hutchins was the architect of the plan. But Hutchins' attorney argued that the directive to kill the man known as the area's main insurgent came from higher up the chain of command.
Contact staff writer Teri Figueroa at (760) 631-6624 or tfigueroa@nctimes.com. Comment at nctimes.com.
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MLC wrote on Aug 1, 2007 3:58 PM:YEAH! Justice exists. Thank you Mr. Low for having the courage to work as hard as it took to save this young man's life in his worst hour.
NC Times wording wrote on Aug 1, 2007 4:28 PM:I love how the NC Times uses phrases like "escapes jail time" Instead of sentenced to time served and a bad conduct discharge. Wonder what the writer is hoping to convey?
to Bucky wrote on Aug 1, 2007 4:43 PM:Cpl. Marshall Magincalda "service" included: 1. conspiracy to commit murder, 2. larceny and 3. housebreaking...they will probably let him go home, but I don't think a "thank you for your service,is in order!
Jail Time wrote on Aug 1, 2007 4:51 PM:Send him to the big house! Show the world that our society is the greatest and does not treat such cowardly acts lightly.
Justice wrote on Aug 1, 2007 5:16 PM:Finally, judged by a jury of his peers, this marine has stood strong. Semper Fi, Cpl. Magincalda! Thank you for your service. Prayers coming your way for you and your family.
Shumate wrote on Aug 1, 2007 6:01 PM:YEAH!!!!! Now let him go home. Congratulations Magic OOHRAH!!!!!!!!
Regrets wrote on Aug 1, 2007 6:09 PM:Wondering if Pennington has regrets about taking his plea deal -- or perhaps these findings will weigh heavily when it comes time to evaluate clemency???
Daniel wrote on Aug 1, 2007 6:16 PM:Third tour, purple heart. Mitigating factors. This is exactly what we have juries for...to stand in the gap between the often isolated black and white of the law and the bloody reality of the battlefield. Have a good life, Marine.
Shocked wrote on Aug 1, 2007 6:17 PM:Wonder what the murdered man's family feels? How could you say justice was served here? You some Bushie that thinks Muslims don't count as people? You should be ashamed of yourself. And the men and women who serve this country with honor are only demeaned by your hypocrisy. These men committed a crime, and apparently the CO wasn't such a sweet guy either. The entire conspiracy led to the murder of an innocent man. If that were a murderer in North Carolina, all you "send him home" commenters would be screaming for the death penalty.
wt? wrote on Aug 1, 2007 6:26 PM:What this man did was horrendous. What is wrong with you people? What if that Iraq man was your husband or son? America is so perverted sometimes it makes me sick. Such hypocrites.
Dean wrote on Aug 1, 2007 6:38 PM:I think Mr. Bush would bomb those guys in the Middle East back to the stone age if he had it to do over. Iran should be careful.
to wt? wrote on Aug 1, 2007 6:40 PM:I will tell you if a man from Iraq did this it would have been just that! Idiot - there is no democracy over there - don't you get it! Obviously not. Where are you 4cryinoutloud! This is one for you to negate on! I am waiting.
Jessica wrote on Aug 1, 2007 7:00 PM:All this sounds unfair. they should have been sentenced to jail time
FacismFan wrote on Aug 1, 2007 7:02 PM:Awesome, Finally the military can get away with unrestrained murder!!! Everyone is guilty unless they are Christian Americans! This shows that Jesus is on our side and want us to be able to use torture and murder to do His good work. so praise the lord and pass the ammo...there are many more Iraqi citizens that need to be murdered so they can enjoy freedom. Remember, it's only murder if the victim is American. Everyone else is guilty of being born outside the US.
To wt and Shocked wrote on Aug 1, 2007 7:04 PM:You don’t get it and you never will. You must be a long term employees of the NCIS who need to take a vacation. The guy was not an innocent Iraqi and this didn’t happen in Oceanside. It was an insurgent (aka enemy) in a War zone. Semper Fi Cpl. Magincalda!
pat wrote on Aug 1, 2007 7:05 PM:The higher-ups escape and the Jr Marines do 2 years! How is that fair? Get those maniacs out of Iraq and leave those people alone! Bush should be on trial for murder 3500+ times over!
American Mike wrote on Aug 1, 2007 7:11 PM:Great news! Another American that will return home where others haven’t. Now lets start using some of the same strategy at our borders. wt? Try Canada, France or the Congo.
False Statement wrote on Aug 1, 2007 7:13 PM:Magincalda was also acquitted of making a false statement. So true since Cpl Magincalda never signed the phony confession the NCIS made up. This bit of info was left out of NC times recap.
to Shocked wrote on Aug 1, 2007 7:14 PM:Muslims do count as people! It is only when jihadist extremists attack and kill our citizens and military do they become the enemy. This isn't a typical street crime. It was done in one of the hottest insurgent zones in all of Iraq to the body of someone (which was inexcessible for any real and legitimate investigation) during a time of war. You are correct in saying people would scream for the death penalty for a murder committed in North Carolina, Iraq is NOT North Carolina. It is a terrorist infested hell hole! The benefit of the doubt goes to our Marines here, not to a coerced investigation and plea deal agreements.
Karen R. wrote on Aug 1, 2007 7:27 PM:Let Marshall and ALL of the HEROES go home!!!! L....I'm trying to reach you...check your e-mail or call K.M.
kd wrote on Aug 1, 2007 8:40 PM:I cannot believe it! The man was convicted, even if it was not for murder. As i understand it, the man was an innocent person randomly picked when their original target wasn't "available". Are all Iraqis now considered insurgents? We have a real problem when our military is that out of control. My Dad was a Marine and i think he would have thrown up if he heard what these guys had planned. All that their actions did was continue to convince the Iraqi populace that we are arrogant and out of control. Blind allegiance to servicemen merely because they ARE servicemen is naive. (I'm thinking of Jack Nicholson - "you can't handle the truth). By the way, the NCIS folks don't have it easy either.
john1 to shocked wrote on Aug 1, 2007 8:49 PM:did that man have a family? apparently no one can verify the identity. so perhaps you are the only one grieving his loss.
To kd: wrote on Aug 1, 2007 9:44 PM:The NCIS 'folks' don't HAVE IT at all. Now you people are 'feeling sorry' for NCIS? Unbelievable. Had they done their job properly in the first place instead of listening to a bunch of crap from insurgents...none of this would be! And get out of the movies...Hamdania was not a movie...these eight guys can tell you that for sure.
The Thomas Family wrote on Aug 1, 2007 9:47 PM:Lets pray Magic goes home to his family now...and Hutchins too. And for all you anti-left wing Americans who can't support our troops, kick some rocks!
maurice wrote on Aug 1, 2007 9:52 PM:Marines don't refer to each other as mates, must be australian, it is more like buddy or buddies, i.e., "...and their six squad mates..." or in this case it could have read ...and six of their fellow squad members...
To Jessica: wrote on Aug 1, 2007 10:07 PM:Stop whining. He has not been sentenced yet. That will probably come tomorrow and I hope they sentence him to time served! This was his 3rd tour in Iraq. He's got purple hearts. He has lived through that hell 3 times and now lived through the HELL of being locked up by the country he served for 14+ months. I think he has COMPLETED HIS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY. When did you do yours?
MCD wrote on Aug 1, 2007 10:15 PM:For all you bleeding hearts-- Walk a mile in the shoes of our beloved Soldiers, Sailors and Marines. Its a WAR out there folks, Git or be got Semper Fi and GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS
to MCD wrote on Aug 1, 2007 11:33 PM:Right! You are one of the 1% of bloggers that GETS IT!!!! Thanks! I guess the rest of these putts need to go write some "s e n s i t i v i t y" articles for some spineless liberl paper or magazine.
Geo wrote on Aug 2, 2007 4:53 AM:" Awesome, Finally the military can get away with unrestrained murder!!! Everyone is guilty unless they are Christian Americans! This shows that Jesus is on our side and want us to be able to use torture and murder to do His good work. so praise the lord and pass the ammo...there are many more Iraqi citizens that need to be murdered so they can enjoy freedom. Remember, it's only murder if the victim is American. Everyone else is guilty of being born outside the US. "
JimBan wrote on Aug 2, 2007 7:08 AM:What a croc. They had to admit they dont know who the Iraqi body is, they have ZERO chain of custody of the body, there is ZERO forensic evidence that ANY of the Marines weapons shot that man, Pvt Jodka told the court that their statements were coerced, so did Pvt Jackson, and Baacos testimony was shredded on the stand, but still the NC Times prints hogwash about this trial!
Geo has it right! wrote on Aug 2, 2007 7:10 AM:Thank goodness somebody has the guts to speak the truth. I often wonder why more of our "brave" marines and soldiers don't speak out against this insane war and/or refuse to deploy. It would make a difference.
Testimony wrote on Aug 2, 2007 7:22 AM:How much sympathy and respect for circumstances do the insurgents get? Or the people in Guantanamo, as many as 80% of whom may be completely innocent? The double-standard and exceptionalism is very much one of the reasons that the US is so hated by much of the world.
Cruel and unusual. wrote on Aug 2, 2007 7:30 AM:At 8:49 John1 shows a callous disregard for the victim and cool indiffernce to the barbaric treatment he suffered at the hands of his own son and the rest of this sorry gang of murderers . It is shocking but not to be unexpected from a man who considers his criminal son to be his best work.
lEAVE THEN GEO wrote on Aug 2, 2007 8:30 AM:HEY GEO COMING FROM A VET I HAVE ONE THING TO SAY TO YOU. YOU DON'T LIKE IT MOVE OUT OF THE COUNTRY.
david wrote on Aug 2, 2007 8:37 AM:Is this what happens when the military is left to judge them selfs? A person was murdered and a cover up plot was hatched. Does anyone see anything wrong wrong with this? or are you to blinded by you so called patriotism? War or not it is still murder. I see the republicans are out strong today.
To Testimony wrote on Aug 2, 2007 9:05 AM:You have got to be kidding! You must be completely off your rocker and should not even be using a computer. Send me your personal e-mail address and I'll send you some pictures of what these insurgents do to their own people. As for Gitmo...where in the hell did you get a number like 'as many as 80% of whom may be completely innocent?' Those poor little insurgents at Gitmo have had more luxury there at Gitmo that the US ever showed to these 8 guys. Gadds...grab a rope and get a good grip hon...cause you are REALLY falling off the deep end. And to Cruel and Unusual..same goes for you!
To Geo wrote on Aug 2, 2007 9:50 AM:These so called Iraqi citizens have been getting away with unrestrained murder for a good long time. Don't hear any of you whining about that. Why are you people not over there demanding that they be found and brought to trial. Who is prosecuting all these insurgents who not only kill Americans but any one of their own who happen to be in there for them to hide behind. You people are so naive about what goes on over there. Take a vacation to Hamdania, GEO! And just look how the American news portrays all this. When it's 5 insurgents in a truck loaded with bombs and they drive into a busy market and blow themselves up along with 60 people in the area...the headline reads "Suicide truck kills 60 at open market in Baghdad! THat's it! Like the truck did it all by itself. And then look how they have covered the Haditha and Hamdania cases. Get a clue people.
A Vet wrote on Aug 2, 2007 11:38 AM:Religion is the source of all evil...there would be no Iraq occupation if you took religion out of the mix. Regardless of what anyone thinks, or what sentence they receive, these Marines have to live with what they did. Even if you do everything right in battle, you still have to live with the consequences. Semper Fi.
To Wt and Shocked... wrote on Aug 2, 2007 11:46 AM:For one this isn't North Carolina where the people are being bombed and targed by IED's every day. This is in Iraq, and they were in a high area of insurgency...it has NEVER been proven that he was NOT an insurgent. What about our AMERICAN men and women each day who are being bombed and targed and killed by these merciless terrors out to hurt any and all of us??? I'm sure your story would be different if they were here and this was happening...When you sign up to do your duty, come back and tell us how you were perfect and were in a safe neighborhood everyday and you all held hands and had chicken and gravy and prayed for world peace!!!!
Bill wrote on Aug 2, 2007 12:03 PM:"It has never been proven that he (the victim) was not an insurgent." What a stupid and frightening remark.
TXguy wrote on Aug 2, 2007 12:12 PM:Geo, for what it's worth, a few of those guys are atheists, so I'm pretty sure this wasn't a Christian conspiracy.
John1 to Bill wrote on Aug 2, 2007 12:29 PM:Bill, in fact, no one can even prove who the body was! And all residents are understood to be in the thrall of the insurgency. Hamdania is too dangerous for US presence now. It wasn't when 1st Squad was there.
LET'S ALL CHEER THE CRIMINALS wrote on Aug 2, 2007 12:58 PM:What a travesty, to let this man off with a slap on the wrist. The charges that he was convicted of brand him as a war criminal. He committed atrocities, pure and simple. Those who think Magincalda is some kind of hero are under the spell of mob psychology.
Character Reference wrote on Aug 2, 2007 1:22 PM:I have read lots of complaints that the press stresses the negative in its stories and particularly in its headlines on the Pendleton 8. However this headline is a good example of the opposite. A US marine was convicted of three serious crimes: (conspiracy to commit murder, larceny and housebreaking) but the headline stresses that he wasn't found guilty of murder and most of the comments grab ahold of that and join the din of congratulations. He was found GUILTY of the conspiracy to commit MURDER. Not exactly a character reference.
John1 said.... wrote on Aug 2, 2007 2:39 PM:"Hamdania is too dangerous for US presence now. It wasn't when 1st Squad was there. " Could it be because the 1st Squad turned the populace against America by their heavy handed terrorist techniques of winning the hearts and minds? I know you will reject the logic of this premise, but it makes sense to me.
John1 wrote on Aug 2, 2007 3:59 PM:Since the "Prince of Al-Anbar" -Saleh Gowad lived in Hamdania, the senior insurgent for the area, I don't think so. But don't go and do any research.
to John1 wrote on Aug 2, 2007 5:04 PM:But what about "innocent until proven guilty"? Was Saleh Gowad convicted of being "the senior insurgent for the area" if so why was he repeatedly let go free? That was the reason given for murdering Mr. Awad. It sounds like a lynch mob, not like Marines on patrol.
Rc wrote on Aug 2, 2007 6:53 PM:You give a young man a gun, train him to kill and then punish him when he does it? Give him a medal and let him go home. We need to get real here.
Just Asking... wrote on Aug 2, 2007 6:57 PM:I posted this same question regarding Hutchins, but it certainly applies to "Magic" as well... A simple question: Did Hutchins demonstrate the Marine Corps values? Honor: requires each Marine to exemplify the ultimate standard in ethical and moral conduct. Courage: The moral strength, the will to heed the inner voice of conscience, the will to do what is right regardless of the conduct of others. Committment: combination of (1) selfless determination and (2) a relentless dedication to excellence. These three values make up the bedrock of the character of each individual Marine. They are the foundation of his Corps. These three values, handed down from generation to generation, have made U.S. Marines the Warrior Elite. The U.S. Marine Corps: the most respected and revered fighting force on earth. I believe the members of the jury have spoken for us all.
To Just asking wrote on Aug 2, 2007 7:46 PM:Did Hutchins and Magic demonstrate the Marine Corps values of Honor, commitment and courage? Yes, and then some. Word from the sand box and returning Marines stated that the actions of 1st squad Kilo Co in Hamdania saved countless Marine lives in Hamdania, al Anbar Province – courage, honor and commitment in action. Killing an enemy insurgent in a war is not the same as committing murder in Oceanside. If you keep up the PC party line then the USMC that once was an elite group of warriors will be a thing of the past, not because of the actions of Magic and Hutch, but because of poor leadership bowing to Political pressure and the failure to understand the true enemy.
Just Asking... wrote on Aug 2, 2007 8:11 PM:"saved countless lives"...in other words, the ends justify the means. That is not our way and it never works. We are better than that - we are better than them. In their own words, the members of 1st squad committed murder of an otherwise innocent man - no one denies this. Any measure of "honor", "committment", and "courage" would have prevented this from happening. I have no doubt these fine young men regret their actions and wish they hadn't done it. Now they will have the rest of their lives, some of it in prison, to contemplate and atone for their actions. I wish them well but let's not romanticize a terrible and unfortunate event.
Just answering wrote on Aug 2, 2007 8:34 PM:Just asking - I think you mean to say in their own “coerced” words. Follow the story closely and you’ll see that the statements that the squad were forced to make didn’t hold up and were proved false in court. Then there’s the issue of how you can convict a person of murder when the identity of the body has never been established or any dna evidence produced. Also talk to Marines who were in Hamdania in April/May 06 who actually stated that the violence against Marines and civilians went down considerably after 1st squad took action. I think you’re the one romanticizing here of what happens in a “perfect” war. I’m sure the 8 regret their actions, but more so there is a higher up Marine Officer who is regretting that he should have demonstrated his values clearer to the squad by leading by example. It is what it is, war is hell, but when the enemy is not dressed in a uniform and looks like everyone else war is really hell.
Reardon wrote on Aug 2, 2007 9:13 PM:Boy Scouts Don’t Win Wars! A lot of unarmed North Korean and American prisoners never made it back to the prison, and during WW!! a lot of unarmed German and American prisoners didn’t either. Read Citizen Soldiers: The U. S. Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany by Stephen Ambrose. Come to think of it, near Boston, in the late 1700’s those we refer to as “American Patriots” wore civilian clothes, and fired from behind bridge abutments, when the “Rules of Engagement” of the time was that massed armies faced each other in straight lines, behind drummers, while wearing red coats. At some point, men will not volunteer and it will necessitate a draft. I abhor a draft even more than an occasional incident that claims an innocent life, or in this case one that might not have been so innocent. War is messy, and the fog that surrounds it hides a LOT of brutality if your reference point is a latte at Starbucks. I am proud of my 26 year service, but I saw men die because of political decisions. I would not do it today, and I will advise my family against doing it – but honor to those who carry on regardless…posit this, as a more understandable circumstance: You are a policeman, searching for a “Cop Killer.” You see his armed silhouette…do you shoot first, then shout “Police, drop your weapon” or do you shout first, as per the rules. I shoot first. Better to be tried by 12 than carried by six! Judge me as you will. I am alive with my family tonight.
Testimony wrote on Aug 3, 2007 12:29 PM:"Killing an enemy insurgent in a war is not the same as committing murder in Oceanside." No, but that's not what the problem is. Look, there's a lot of casualties in war (and, indeed, in policing.) Sometimes split-second decisions are made that cost innocent people their lives. Sometimes an innocent gesture is mistaken for a threatening one, and people die. That's inevitable. That's not what is at issue here. What happened was that someone - who no one had identified as an insurgent, who by all accounts was just minding their own business - was taken and killed to "send a message," and then a scenario was set up to make it look like the killing occurred in combat. Not only is that nothing like the kind of inevitable casualties that occur in the heat of battle, it is dangerous to the long-term mission of the operation if the Iraqi people come to believe that the US forces are willing to create false pretexts for their actions. If all Iraqi males come to believe that they are held suspicious prima facie, that can only spur them on to act against the occupation itself.
AW4cryinoutloud wrote on Aug 5, 2007 11:23 PM:To 'to wt' @ 6:40PM Aug. 1st: Hi, I was out of town at the trial for Sgt. Hutchins getting an education in American INjustice. You probably won't come back to this article since it is now about 6 days old but, just in case, all I can say about wt is that if he/she thinks America is so perverted and makes him/her sick, perhaps he/she should take his/her nausea problem to Iraq and reside with the innocent tribal members of Hamdania..."IF" he/she can figure out who those may be, and hopefully, before he/she loses his/her head over it. I believe he/she would change his/her mind pretty darn quick and be begging to come back to America with all of us perverted people who make him/her so sick. He/she can always get an Rx for a good nausea pill to help him/her get through. Actually; just reading his/her blog made "me" sick.
honeybee wrote on Aug 6, 2007 10:41 AM:If you havent been to Iraq, If you dont have 2 purple hearts, If you havent fought over ther and if you think you know everything you sure are wrong. I was at Magics trial for 10 days and now I know there are many more marines alive today because they killed one man and blew up the cache they found in his back yard. These trials would never have happened if one Iraqui didnt want some american money for the dead person, whoever he was. If you do not know facts, then dont comment.
AW4cryinoutloud wrote on Aug 6, 2007 12:36 PM:To honeybee: Hi, I was there. It was a done deal on Hutchins. Months ago I (wasn't the only one) figured they were really focused on him, what with dropping the death penalty so soon for the others so they could get those plea deals. It was sickening to watch a miscarriage of justice in action. So now we toughen up and do what we can to help. Take care. AW4.
Wendy M. wrote on Aug 23, 2007 1:56 AM:To all of you who think justice was not done by saving my son from the death penalty! Have you been to Iraq, have you served your country? Are you sitting in your mercedes passing judgemnet? Don't you get it, the policies of Iraq are not the same as that of the USA. Move to Iraq for a day? Give up you freedom. Do you think you could get a mercedes there or speak your mind? We are so lucky to be able to speak our minds & live our lives the way we want. Yes, in a civilized society there is no excuse for murder but we are not dealing with a civilized society. There is no freedom of speech. There are plenty of real murderers, robbers & child molesters sitting in prisons with victims getting no justice. These people had no reason to kill or molest a child but we pass no judgement on them. Yet we have the nerve to want to have Marines put to death for defending our country. Most of us have not been shot at on a daily basis,seen people in you squadron blown away! If you send a soldier to do a job don't condemn him. I suggest all of you who pass judgement should spend a day in the soldier's shoes. Remember we have the life we do because of people who have the courage to serve their country.
Nicole wrote on Aug 23, 2007 8:09 PM: I just want to say i think Cpl.Marshall ... is a Dame good Marine! God Bless him & the other Marine's & Military Fighter's of the United State's of America!, Who sacrifice more then the rest of us could ever repay. We should lift up our Soldier's & treat them with Honer & Respect, and give them the one thing we are all fighting for the one thing everone deserves Love, Honer, Freedom, & Respect. We should also see thing's through the Soldier's eye's before passing Judgement!. God Bless America & those who protect it!. Dated:08/23/07
Nicole .M/Sister wrote on Aug 23, 2007 9:20 PM:'Free our Soldier's' & Give them what they Fight so hard to give 'us' everthing i said in the 'obave' comment!, Love, Honer, Freedom, & Respcet!. And realize the job they do is harder then what most of us face in everyday life!, the 'hardship' they 'suffer' & the 'Hell' they walk through!, not to mention the shock of being in a foreign Country where everything & everyone is completly different from you!. And not to mention the 'psychological problem's' including depression & post-traumatic stress disorder, From 'Combat' experiences!. So like i said before God Bless America & those who Protect it!, And may 'we' Bless our Soldier's so they can Bless us!.
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