Total Injustice After Afghanistan Disaster: Biden Admin Forces Grieving Family To Pay To Bring Fallen Marine's Body Home

Written By BlabberBuzz | Thursday, 27 July 2023 02:05 AM
9
Views 6.2K
Total Injustice After Afghanistan Disaster: Biden Admin Forces Grieving Family To Pay To Bring Fallen Marine's Body Home

The family of a female Marine who tragically lost her life during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 was compelled to pay a staggering $60,000 to have her body transported from California to Arlington for burial.

Nicole Gee, a 23-year-old Marine, was among the 13 service members who perished in a suicide bombing at the Kabul Airport last year, as reported by the Daily Mail. The attack, claimed by ISIS, also claimed the lives of approximately 170 Afghans. The incident occurred on August 26 during the evacuation efforts near the US embassy.

Cory Mills, a Republican lawmaker and Army veteran, had the opportunity to meet with the families of the fallen service members. During these meetings, he learned that one family had been burdened with the exorbitant cost of $60,000 to transport their loved one's body for burial.

 WATCH: BIDEN CLAIMS INFLATION WAS 9% WHEN HE GOT IN OFFICEbell_image

Fortunately, Honoring Our Fallen, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting families of fallen American service members, stepped in to cover the expenses associated with transporting Gee's body.

 NIGHT OPERATION UNCOVERS THE TRAGIC FATE OF THREE MUSICAL FESTIVAL HOSTAGES IN GAZA TUNNELbell_image

Initially, Gee's body was transported to her hometown of Roseville, California, where a ceremony was held in her honor. However, the family was then informed that they would be responsible for the financial burden of moving her body to Arlington, where she would be laid to rest permanently.

 WATCH VIVEK: "WHAT IS THE CRIME THAT DONALD TRUMP COMMITTED?"bell_image

Mills' office revealed that the Department of Defense was able to refuse payment for the transportation of Gee's body due to a modification made to the National Defense Authorization Act last year, as reported by Fox News. The amendment specifies that the secretary of defense may grant a waiver for commercial air travel to transport the remains of a fallen military member who dies within a theater of combat operations.

 WILL BIDEN’S DEBATE DEMANDS TURN THE TIDE OR DROWN HIS CHANCES?bell_image

Expressing his dismay, Mills stated, "Typically, our fallen heroes are flown back home for a solemn service and then laid to a final rest at Arlington Cemetery with the utmost respect and honor." He further added, "It is an egregious injustice that grieving families were burdened to shoulder the financial strain of honoring their loved ones."

 CAPITOL RECOGNITION: A TRUE AMERICAN EVANGELIST EARNS BIG HONOR...bell_image

The story of Nicole Gee's family being forced to bear the financial burden of transporting her body for burial highlights the need for a reevaluation of the policies surrounding the transportation of fallen service members. The sacrifice made by these brave individuals and their families should be met with unwavering support and gratitude, rather than undue financial strain.

X