What's up with the soldier's chain of command for not insuring that he had a will and a medical power of attorney done before he deployed? Perhaps the Army does it differently from the Marines but we had LCpl Namsman Jr.'s will and powers of attorney before he left. There's no ambiguity in any of them. His wishes are in writing. For the curious, his first choice is Arlington National Cemetary. If you have to spend the time remaining until Judgement day somewhere, you can't find better company than there.
As a parent though, I will say that it was surreal to have my child's will in my hands. It's supposed to be the other way around.
Namsman sends.
Before the brave and handsome Sgt. Phantom's first deployment to Iraq, everyone in his company had to write their will.
Agreed. Our command (Navy P-3 squadron) made SURE that my husband had his will and power of attorney done well before his next 6 month deployment (which could start as early as this month - have to be evasive on details for obvious reasons)
My uncle is buried in Arlington.... amazing, moving, memorable place, but I hope he doesn't have to be joined there by many more.