I'm holding out hope that Lt. Col. Lakin will reverse course somehow if it isn't already too late. It's very sad to see someone who has clearly given so much to our nation be so mistaken and misinformed.
At the same time, we should never forget that when Lt. Col. Lakin refused to deploy, another soldier stood in his place. There is a very good chance that soldier either deployed early or is having to stay longer to make up for Lt. Col. Lakin's refusal to serve. That soldier, whomever he is, and his family, are in our prayers tonight. He is an American hero and we honor his sacrifice.
At the same time, we should never forget that when Lt. Col. Lakin refused to deploy, another soldier stood in his place. There is a very good chance that soldier either deployed early or is having to stay longer to make up for Lt. Col. Lakin’s refusal to serve. That soldier, whomever he is, and his family, are in our prayers tonight. He is an American hero and we honor his sacrifice.”
I agree with every word of that.