Unnecessary Veterans Deaths

SGT Craig Northacker — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:09:26 -0500

I responded to this article posted through LinkedIn about a veteran killed by the police in AZ. How do you feel about what happened, and the defense offered by the VA social worker? https://t.co/2qdUeJo9vp

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2015 12:46 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:46:04 -0500

SGT Craig Northacker, I couldn't find the article about Arizona at that link, but I Googled it and found this story:

http://www.azfamily.com/news/Arizona-veteran-suffering-from-PTSD-killed-in-confrontation-with-police-289103641.html

From what I read, it seems that Jonathon Guillory probably needed to be an in-patient or at least in regular contact with psychological care and on meds. It's another preventable tragedy, again, from what I can tell from the news stories. It seems the vet was somewhat out of control. Another sad, sad story of a vet who should be cared for, instead being killed by the police.

Response by SGT Craig Northacker made Feb 14 at 2015 8:01 PM

SGT Craig Northacker — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 20:01:15 -0500

Vet dies waiting for ambulance in VA http://www.koat.com/news/veteran-dies-waiting-for-ambulance-in-va-hospital-cafeteria/26779446

Veteran dies after waiting for paramedics in VA Hospital cafeteria

A military veteran died Monday after waiting for an ambulance to take him 500 yards to the emergency room.