Gates: AP decision 'appalling'

Full story: WACH-TV Columbia

Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is objecting "in the strongest terms" to an Associated Press decision to transmit a photograph showing a mortally wounded 21-year-old Marine in his final moments of life, calling the decision "appalling" and a breach of "common decency." The AP reported that the Marine's father ...

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I would like to extend my deepest and sincerest condolences to Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard's family. If it is any comfort at all, I heard about your deep loss because of the news stories. Please know that I will carry you and the spirit of him close to my heart.

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