Let alone the names of the dead, may they rest in peace.

Context:

In an article from a right leaning source, the author claims the widow of legendary sniper Chris Kyle wrote a letter to Nike  condemning their new Just do it campaign with Colin Kaepernick. In her response she talks about the sacrifices of Soldiers and refers to deceased former Football star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman. The link to the article for full context is at the bottom but that's the basic gist of it.




My response:

Much respect for Veterans and their spouses. That said, she doesnt have a whole lot to say on this topic. Her husband didnt sacrifice his life, he was murdered. She references Pat Tillman as several right leaning talking heads have... but he didn't sacrifice his life for his country either, that was fractercide in the line of duty, an accident. Jump on a grenade, jump in front of a bullet, got it, but not accidents and stateside murders... do dudes coming home from war dying in DUI's count? do dudes committing suicide with PTSD count? My point is all service members sacrifice some amount, I know that one keenly well, but dying doesnt always equate to sacrifice. Sometimes people just pass away. I for one hope that my loved ones wouldn't use it as an opportunity to grandstand. Pay your respects and let alone the names of the dead. May they all rest in peace.

~Marc

Posted 10Sep18:
http://patrioticexpress.com/american-sniper-wife-ends-silence-goes-directly-after-nike-and-kaepernick/