Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard Associated Press Photo
Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard Associated Press Photo – Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard/AP Photo of Dying Marine are the headlines in most media outlets,creating a lot of controversy.Despite numerous pleas from Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joshua M. Bernard,Associated Press has decided to publish a photo of the wounded dying soldier in Afghanistan after being hit by a rocket.According to ABC:
The photo shows 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard of New Portland, Maine, being helped by squadmates shortly after suffering severe leg injuries in a Taliban ambush in southern Afghanistan…
Out of respect Spreadit will not post the photo of the late Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard.
That’s all we have for now on Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard.
Frank Wood | Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
As a National Guard Soldier getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan, I think this story brings reality to the job that the military faces in war. Without putting a face and story behind the sacrifice of one of our fallen, how can the nation understand the true sacrifice of this young Marine. His parents should be proud that he stood up for what this country stands for. Every Soldier/Marine fears this outcome, but we fight beside our buddies anyway. The nation should not be left in the dark. Support the troops.
Brandon | Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
Thank you to the people at Spreadit for showing the decency which AP apparently does not have by not publishing the photo of a warrior’s last moments in life.