Posted on 04/05/2024 5:49:34 PM PDT by RandFan
Jacob Flickinger was a "loyal and devoted" aid worker and family man who was "chased down" and killed by Israel while trying to help those in need, his parents have told the BBC.
Mr Flickinger, 33, a US-Canadian, was one of seven people killed in a strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.
Israel's military apologised and called the attack a tragic mistake. It has promised a full investigation.
His parents however said that his death was a "crime" and rejected the apology.
John Flickinger and Sylvia Labrecque said there was a "hole in their hearts", and that Jacob's wife Sandy and 18-month old son Jasper were bereft without a husband and father.
Speaking from Quebec, they said he and the other workers were killed while travelling on a road designated by Israel as a safe humanitarian route.
Mr Flickinger said the charity had reported 24 hours in advance that their convoy would be dropping food at a warehouse, and stayed in touch with the Israel Defense Forces throughout the process,
But still Israel attacked and "they continued firing until all the workers were dead," he said. "Israel owes the families and the world an explanation."
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Flickinger should have stayed home where he belonged...
Play games in a brutal war zone and you get fingers burned...
There are also errors in war zones. Heck, there are even rouge artillery rounds in training. Found that out at Fort Sill.
These parents need time and grace. They are being used as political pawns to be discarded when their usefulness is over.
Expect to die in a war zone. Sounds like he died with purpose. A meaningful death. Regardless of his politics, volunteers in a war zone that are caring for civilians should be considered good.
Yes know civilians are often just trying to live their lives.
hehehe
Well said.
You are a biblical Illiterate jerk, who questions other freepers Americanism. Stuff it.
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