Born and raised in the Republic of Ireland.  Emigrated to Los Angeles, CA and also have resided for a few years in the great city of London, England.  Proud Troop Supporter and I love this great country!  Hey, I had to wait days in line at Immigration (aka INS) so I could take the test and become a Naturalized US citizen so don’t think it’s okay for you to skip over the border, drive slow in the fast lane and expect me to pay for your career welfare programs!

I take stands against injustice whenever an opportunity arises.  Some of the biggest injustices that I felt lead to fight against lately is the prosecution of US Marines for doing what we sent them to do in Iraq.  Also known as the Hamdania and Haditha persecutions, oops prosecutions.  To further the injustice heaped on these brave men was an old bloated senile congressman from PA who decided to open his blow hole and call the firefight in Haditha a massacre by the Marines.  The comments by this crudgy, past his sell date Murtha lump opened the gate and left everyone jumping to conclusions of massacre, cover up and murder before the facts were even known. 

The Hamdania trials finished Summer of 2007. For Haditha, Staff Sgt Wuterich has yet to have his day in court.

I believe that the prosecutions are politically motivated, particular with Haditha where the charges were brought by undue command influence probably as a result of Murtha's mouth.  The Marines charged in Haditha are part of the 3rd Battalion 1st Marines, Kilo Co (3/1), aka The Thundering Third.  Several of these Marines fought valiantly in the battle of Fallujah.  Some evidence already has come out that discredits the prosecution's case but I guess the Marine brass wants to save face and carry on this travesty.

To see how badly the Lt. Col in charge of the Haditha squad is being thrown under the bus read this article: Judge won't dismiss charges against Haditha commander

For excellent information and coverage on Haditha check out www.defendourmarines.com. 

Even sadder is the case of Sergeant Larry Huthchins from the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, Kilo Co (3/5) aka Darkhorse.  Sgt. Hutchins was sentenced to 15 years, Gen Hellend reduced the sentence to 11 years, for his role in killing an insurgent in the town of Hamdania in April 2006.  Sgt. Hutchins was transferred to Leavenworth, KS in June 2008. Sgt Hutchins is now appealing his conviction and was transferred to Camp Pendleton August 09 for an appeal hearing.

Please keep these Marines in your prayers. 

 

Sergeant Larry Hutchins	Staff Sgt Frank Wuterich