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DefendtheDefenders.org raises money and awareness for the defense of soldiers and Marines whose actions in the heat of combat are being second-guessed.
The following is a series of letters written by Merry Pantano, proud mother of Marine Second Lieutenant Ilario Pantano and founder of DefendtheDefenders.org.
Since When Do Soldiers Need Defending?
DefendtheDefenders.org believes that the basic legal coverage provided by the military is not nearly enough for a fair and adequate defense in both the court of law and the court of public opinion. Outside civilian counsel is an important component of a successful legal defense.
Who Defends Those Who Defend Us?
As America rallies behind the rhetoric, the talk of "bringing terrorists to justice" must be translated into action. Fighting men and women with wills of steel are in dark corners of the world getting their hands dirty where "the rubber meets the road" so policy can become a reality.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We thank everyone who took such a personal interest in the successful fight to have my son, Marine 2nd Lt. Ilario Pantano, exonerated of all the charges against him giving him freedom and restoring his good name.
Defend the Defenders
As of May 1st, 2007, Contributions to DefendtheDefenders.org, Inc. will be dedicated to funding the legal defense of America's Best:
The men of Marine Special Operations Battalion (Fox Company) who have been forced to hire counsel in the face of spurious accusations.
Donate $10 or more and receive an official Defend the Defenders bumper sticker.
Donate $50 or more and receive an official Defend the Defenders logo t-shirt for each $50 donated.
These are the actual Marines of the MARSOC platoon under investigation.
Please help us to get the word out and save these American Heroes.
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