Now, beside being treasonous bastards, the Times now show the shooting deaths of our men in Iraq, without even letting the family know first. I watched the video and was crying, I didn't know Sgt. Leija and my heart was broken. Can you imagine how his family feels?
"A photograph and videotape of a Texas soldier dying in Iraq published by the New York Times have triggered anger from his relatives and Army colleagues".
The family didn't even know. The video is graphic and I'd just as soon not have watched it.
Now instead of remembering Sgt. Leija like this: (From his MySpace page)
I remember the first day Hector walked into 1st platoons CP in Blackhawk Company back in the Spring of 2003. A very young, well-built Staff Sergeant, still proudly sporting his Big Red One patch. Despite facing the challenges of being a new soldier in a well unified unit, he quickly overcame every obstacle put before him. SSG Leija first took me under his wing when we were in Samarra. I was fortunate enough to work side by side with him throughout the toughest period of my career. Hector was also a witness at my marriage ceremony. This was his first step as the best man of my big upcoming family wedding upon redeployment this summer. It will be hard to find someone to fill your void because you can never be replaced.
They will now forever see the images of his blood on the floor of a filthy kitchen on Haifa St. Fuck you NYT, fuck you long time.
