Mortuary scandal lingers for Marine's family - Marine Corps News ...: Nearly two years after the death of their

Mortuary scandal lingers for Marine’s family

Mortuary scandal lingers for Marine's family - Marine Corps News ...: Nearly two years after the death of their

In response to questions about the binder the Angus family received and whether the service planned to issue an apology regarding the treatment of the Marine’s remains, the Air Force issued this statement June 13: “We are truly saddened that lapses in our standards at Dover caused additional grief for the Angus family and other families of our Fallen. This was communicated to the Angus family by the general officer who first contacted the family regarding these matters, and we continue in that regret. The Air Force has made many changes at the Dover Port Mortuary, and will continue to implement the recommendations of the Abizaid Panel, to assure that we care for our Fallen with dignity, honor and respect. They and their families who have sacrificed so much deserve nothing less.”

Full article: http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2012/06/marine-dover...

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