March 16, 2007

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Recent news reports stated that the Islamic State of Iraq terrorist organization is releasing a video on Maj. Troy Gilbert’s death.The trailer, yes the terrorists release trailers for their sick videos, contains an image of Troy's ID(below the fold).Major Gilbert was killed Nov. 27, 2006, when his F-16C crashed while he was supporting Coalition ground combat operations approximately 20 miles northwest of Baghdad.
He was positively identified and classified as killed in action through DNA analysis by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner. The identification was made from human remains recovered from the crash site. His body was removed from the crash site by anti-Coalition personnel before U.S. forces could arrive to secure the area.“We are aware of the attempts by anti-Coalition forces to exploit Major Gilbert’s death. It is appalling and cowardly that they did not treat his remains with the respect deserved of an honorable warrior,†said Lt. Gen. Gary North, commander, United States Central Command Air Forces.
Major Gilbert was assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and was deployed to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Balad Air Base, Iraq, at the time of his death.
We were worried that when Troy's body was taken that the enemy would use it for propaganda purposes. This sounds similar to previous videos that the terrorist have released of american soldier's bodies being abused and descrated. This is a war crime under the Geneva Convention and the terrorists should be held to account.
We pray that Troy's remains are recovered and those who disrespected his remains are brought to justice.

Related posts on Troy here, here and here
We are working to obtain a copy of the video. We will make selected frame grabs available and copies available by request for those who need them.
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Posted by: Fersboo at March 16, 2007 12:03 PM (x0fj6)
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at March 16, 2007 12:12 PM (yJKSD)
Posted by: John at March 16, 2007 01:03 PM (WSYwy)
You are aware that you're a complete fucking moron, aren't you?
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at March 16, 2007 02:08 PM (yJKSD)
Posted by: Jack's Smirking Revenge at March 16, 2007 02:10 PM (ou0cx)
(I was going to bait you into looking stupid. But today I feel some pity. See, militants out of uniform dispersing themselves among a civilian population are not protected by the Geneva Conventions. There are strong reasons for that rule, but I'll let you figure them out. Hint: Geneva conventions are in part designed to minimize civilian casualties).
Posted by: wooga at March 16, 2007 02:11 PM (t9sT5)
Posted by: wb at March 16, 2007 02:23 PM (tclwJ)
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at March 16, 2007 03:56 PM (yJKSD)
I don't think that was Rooster. He's a proud racist but even he wouldn't go that far.
WB's a fat prick but Rooster wouldn't kill his family.
Posted by: Max Power at March 16, 2007 03:59 PM (TmLg9)
Also Carlos. I don't know how you deal with Rooster's racism towards hispanics. I'm not a racist and I salute you.
Posted by: Max Power at March 16, 2007 04:00 PM (TmLg9)
you're right. It doesn't really sound like any of our two resident racists. They aren't that malicious about it.
It's not hard dealing with racists like them because I consider racism to be largely irrelevant today. Thirty-five years ago would have been a different story though.
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at March 16, 2007 04:31 PM (yJKSD)
Posted by: Mark at March 16, 2007 04:44 PM (isTfo)
Posted by: Michael Weaver at March 16, 2007 04:56 PM (2OHpj)
Posted by: Michael Weaver at March 16, 2007 04:57 PM (2OHpj)
Posted by: Michael Weaver at March 16, 2007 04:59 PM (2OHpj)
Posted by: Max Power at March 16, 2007 05:03 PM (TmLg9)
Posted by: Max Power at March 16, 2007 05:03 PM (TmLg9)
Thanks fellas. Guys like you make me proud to be a righwinger.
It's about the American way-- not race. Got that, rooster?
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at March 16, 2007 05:12 PM (yJKSD)
Your kind very words are most appreciated, but that's exactly the kind of crap I'm not worried about. I can dish it out and I can take what ever comes down the pipe back at me. That posters junk is just empty and foul, like a beer and egg fart. I didn't repsond because there wasn't any idea or point behind it to toss around, not because that kind of stuff bothers me. But the thread isn't about me, it's about this great American soldier that we lost. If anything, I'm saddened that there's trash on it now. Maybe someone who can edit will take the tarnish from this thread, he deserves better.
Posted by: wb at March 16, 2007 06:18 PM (/yRv1)
Posted by: Darth Odie at March 16, 2007 07:24 PM (YHZAl)
Posted by: wb at March 16, 2007 08:45 PM (/yRv1)
Posted by: The Sanity Inspector at March 16, 2007 08:54 PM (T58ui)
It is a sad state of affairs when the action of so few can have an effect on so many in such a way. What will they do when they realize they can't scare us anymore? Don't they realize each act of this type only strengthens the resolve to get the job done? How much sooner would WWII come to an end if we'd of gotten live feed from the death camps? As much as the dems are demoralizing with their treasonus activities, the terrorists are rallying the will and the might of the USA against themselves. I say let us see all that they do so that in the final hour there will be no hesitation or doubt as what must be done.
Posted by: wb at March 16, 2007 09:21 PM (/yRv1)
Max Power: You're a lying shit. When have I ever say I am racist against hispanics. Dumb ass. Know what you're talking about before opening your shithole. Stupid bastard. Dip shits like you should check the archives so you know what the fuck you're talking about. Get your ass over to the lefturds blogs. That's the way you act. Assuming prick.
And fuck you Carlos. Your interpretation of the American way and mine may be different. My eyes are open enough to see how this nation is going. Taking the wishy, washy way ain't going to get done what needs to be done. If you would ever get off you ass and participate in the community around you as I do you may get a different feel for reality. I've spent my day with twenty kids most of which don't even know you their daddy is. Drove to Roy Jones, Jrs place. Picked up a bunch to T-shirts drove back and took twenty kids fishing. Then to my McDonalds Restaurant for dinner on me. Easy to talk shit when you do nothing but talk shit.
Strange that when I'm being spoofed (and I still haven't seen it) that a newbe black guy spotted it before any of you long time turkeys.
Posted by: greyrooster at March 16, 2007 10:57 PM (uy6LN)
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at March 16, 2007 11:18 PM (yJKSD)
Posted by: Max Power at March 17, 2007 06:54 AM (TmLg9)
Posted by: Max Power at March 17, 2007 06:55 AM (TmLg9)
Posted by: BohicaTwentyTwo at March 17, 2007 08:53 AM (QEbPQ)
Posted by: greyrooster at March 17, 2007 10:02 AM (efieT)
Posted by: greyrooster at March 17, 2007 10:15 AM (efieT)
As you may recall the major was supporting ground troops against these fighters. They retreated and made a stand in this building. I have footage of the "victory" celebration to debunk it. But what they have done is paint a very nasty fictional story around the events at the dead mans's expense.
I've had contact with several of Maj. Gilberts friends and comrades asking for copies and information when he crashed. There was one theme they all repeated. Maj. Gilbert was of the highest character both on and off duty. From what I gather he was a very nice as well as dedicated pilot. He did his job well.
So they have used footage of his body in a propaganda film as well as besmirched his memory and reputation. This is not news or an independent production of some guys in the field simply recording what they have seen and using it. This is a slick official al-Furqan (ISI/al-Qaeda) production for propaganda and recruting purposes.
There is not co-relation to official US news and propaganda. If you think differently then go here. You can use anonymous footage of battles that include those killed. You cannot use identified corpses for anything other than strictly informational purposes. This is a war propaganda following and agenda loosely disguised as information. They accuse Mr. Gilbert and America by association of deliberatly murding unarmed civilians who were just sitting there minding their own business. All traces of arms and the fighters who were teh targets have been removed.
Posted by: Howie at March 17, 2007 11:14 AM (YHZAl)
Ever hear of a place called "Abu Ghraib"?
http://www.antiwar.com/news/?articleid=2444
Oh wait... those people were still alive. Try these:
http://www.iwar.org.uk/news-archive/2004/05-20-5.htm
And then there was this little incident:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/afghanistan/story/0,1284,1596556,00.html
Jesus panty-sniffing Christ. It's like talking to a sack of hammers. My bet is you will think all of this was fabricated to make the US look bad, but what you fail to realize is that it's folks like you who would do the desecrating. That is if you weren't too scared to go yourselves.
Posted by: John at March 17, 2007 11:35 AM (S3Rzh)
Posted by: Max Power at March 17, 2007 03:08 PM (TmLg9)
the most important thing here is you are a sack of shit. By now everyone here knows it so your bullshit means nothing. So take it elsewhere. Piss on you. Your merely a cowardly little shit. Nothin you say has any bearing on anything on this blog. Or anywhere else. Again, you are shit. Nothing else.
Posted by: greyrooster at March 17, 2007 09:02 PM (XDiqx)
Posted by: greyrooster at March 17, 2007 09:16 PM (XDiqx)
Posted by: wb at March 17, 2007 10:09 PM (s6CsG)
Posted by: wb at March 18, 2007 12:12 AM (s6CsG)
Now that said the propganda I'm speaking of is Islamic State of Iraq/MSC/al-Qaeda propganda. Approved and sponsored by the leadership thereof. They will condone the creator, not prosecute he/they. I know it's a challenge for you to comprehend subtle stuff like that but I can wait. I got nothing but time, nothing but time.
Posted by: Howie at March 18, 2007 08:24 AM (YHZAl)
Posted by: Howie at March 18, 2007 08:27 AM (YHZAl)
Fuck ya: Whose not consumed by hatre and anger?
And I still haven't seen or heard of what happend to the assholes at Abbu Ghraib that was so terrible. I guess specifics should be ignored.
Posted by: greyrooster at March 19, 2007 06:46 AM (jNRRK)
wb: Do you really think that you will give more than you receive? You wouldn't be the first to try. When it comes get down insults I am the champ. No quarter, not mercy.
Posted by: greyrooster at March 19, 2007 06:49 AM (jNRRK)
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