Posted by
Grampus on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 5:32:29 PM
Immediately after making my last post, an article pertaining to Darrell Anderson was on Google News. This is an excerpt. Lexington’s
Darrell Anderson said he is no coward and called the war in Iraq
illegal and immoral just minutes before turning himself into the Army,
which he deserted almost two years ago.
After
speaking to the media, Anderson left Colvin Community Center to drive
to Fort Knox and face whatever punishment the Army imposes.
But
Anderson’s attorney, Jim Fennerty, again said he has been told by the
Army that Anderson will not be court-martialed and will be released
within three to five days. He said Anderson then would be mailed an
other- than-honorable discharge.
Anderson
arrived here accompanied by his wife, Gail Greer; his mother, Anita
Anderson; and his stepfather, Steve Dennis. Darrell Anderson left
Canada, where he’d been staying to avoid returning to Iraq, for the
United States on Sunday.
As
Anderson entered the community center today, he drew applause from a
few representatives of peace groups, including Military Families Speak
Out, Veterans for Peace and Vietnam Veterans Against the War. One woman shouted “Thank you, Darrell thank you.” Among
those speaking in support of Anderson was Lexington’s Don Pratt, who
went to jail for refusing to serve in the Army during Vietnam.
As Anderson left the news conference, he was confronted by Les Powers, 83, a retired Army sergeant major who lives in Radcliff. “They should have shot you,” Powers shouted at Anderson’s vehicle. Anderson replied by giving Powers the peace sign.
In the midst of receiving accolades for being so courageous...'ya 'gotta love the Sgt Major.
Grampus