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Army Reservist Struck, Killed On Highway 69
Hattip to DrudgeAuthorities said that shortly before 4 a.m., dispatchers received calls from drivers alerting them to a pedestrian on the highway. A few minutes later, police received calls about the accident. "The lady (driver) had just gotten off work. Itâs tragic. The lady appeared in front of her and stuck her. Sheâs very upset, but has been cooperating with us, " Sgt. Todd Chappell said. Police have not released the victimâs name. They did tell KMBC that she was home on leave from Iraq for her brotherâs wedding. I think weâll see more of this on leave cases. I came home in the middle of one six month deployment out of four for a family illness. I had trouble getting my mind back on work after returning to the states and I was on a ship not in a combat area. I would rather see the two week passes granted for a stay in Germany, Italy or Sapin. And maybe two day passes in theater to a safe area with decent food and showers. In my opinion, the two week leave policy will not result in soldiers returning "on the top of their game," as the congressman said. The first two weeks after a deployment are incredibly stressful for an entire family especially if the miliatry member isnât on duty status. Having to go to work for part of the day is more normal and seems to aleviate part of the culture shock. I canât imagine sepnding two weeks getting normalized and then returning to the streets of Fallujah. In my opinion, this policy is manufactured for pallatablily in but the end result will be divorces, body bags and civilian deaths. I recommend proceding carefully. Posted by: Super Hose 2003-09-28 |
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