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The Petition for the Purple Heart for 1st Lt. Louis Allen and Captain Phillip Esposito

The Petition for the Purple Heart for 1st Lt. Louis Allen and Captain Phillip Esposito

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 9 months ago
We, the undersigned, believe that the Purple Heart should be granted to 1st Lt. Louis E. Allen and Captain Phillip Esposito posthumously due to mortal wounds inflicted on June 7, 2005 in Tikrit, Iraq. In reading AR 600-8-22, dated 25 February 1995 it clearly states: 4) Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows: (a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action. (b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap. Although the Army fully acquitted the man accused of murdering 1st Lt. Allen, they never looked for another suspect. It is our belief that the person who murdered Lt. Allen and Captain Esposito should be declared an enemy of our nation for killing two officers in good standing. Therefore, 1st Lt. Louis E. Allen and Captain Phillip Esposito deserve to be awarded the Purple Heart.

Updates

June 1, 2011

We just hit 500 signatures. Their service and sacrifice deserve this recognition.

Reached 500 supporters

May 31, 2011

December 14, 2010

The momentum is shifting. This surge in support proves that justice for these officers cannot be ignored forever.

Reached 100 supporters

November 14, 2010

27 Comments

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Wendy Parsels
11 years ago Featured

With the news of the Ft Hood shooting victims being awarded Purple Hearts, it is time that these two soldiers are awarded the same!

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Chauncey Gatterdum
11 years ago Featured

The man was murdered by fellow solider, he deserves the Purple Heart. His killer should also be in jail for the rest if his life.

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Jeannie General
12 years ago Featured

Please award the purple heart to these brave men who died in the line of duty.

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Carrie Ann Hunter
12 years ago Featured

Mr. Allen was my homeroom teacher and so much more to everyone who knew him at school. He was a husband and father and had so much more to give the world. He deserves justice and so does Mr. Esposito.

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Judy Halstad
3 years ago

There is no excuse for these honorable men not to receive a Purple Heart.

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David Jeffrey Merwin
4 years ago

Semper Fi.

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William M Coffey
5 years ago

Its way past time to honor this great man!

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Pat Kennedy O'Prey
9 years ago

It is time to honor them

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