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Joshua Bernard Death Photo, The lack of compassion and common decency shown by the Associated Press in
releasing this photograph is stunning,” said American Legion National Commander
Clarence E. Hill, a retired Navy captain. “Lance Corporal Joshua Bernard is a
hero who gave his life for his country. His family is understandably offended. I
have asked the American Legion state commander in Maine to reach out to his
family. Indeed everybody in The American Legion stands with his family.”
joshua bernard death photoThe photo shows Bernard bleeding after being struck by a rocket-propelled
grenade in a Taliban ambush Aug. 14. Before the photograph was publicly
released, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates asked Thomas Curley, AP`s president
and chief executive officer to refrain from transmitting the image. “Out of
respect for his family`s wishes, I ask you in the strongest of terms to
reconsider your decision. I do not make this request lightly…The issue here is
not law, policy or constitutional right – but judgment and common decency.”
“Secretary Gates was right,” Hill added. “The issue is judgment and common
decency. There is some information, some actions that occur, that are simply too
private, too personal, and too tragic to be intentionally broadcast into the
homes of millions. For families with loved ones overseas, the fear of what might
happen to them is a near constant companion. This photo not only keeps open the
wounds of war for the Bernard family, but it also increases the fear for the
families of those who are still facing the reality of sudden death every day.
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