Mother of slain Marine wants mercy for 2

[Barrett808]

Mother of slain Marine wants mercy for 2
By JAY REEVES, Associated Press Writer

CULLMAN, Ala. - Marine MP Adam R. Fales died in Iraq, but not on its ruthless streets. He was killed in the barracks at Camp Fallujah, an M-16 slug in the back of his head.

At first, when it looked as if Fales had been murdered by an insurgent or perhaps even a comrade, Fales' mother wanted eye-for-an-eye justice. But since then, she has learned that it was a terrible accident involving two fellow Marines.

Now, she wants justice tempered by mercy.

Glenda Fales said she is supporting a plea bargain offered by the military under which two of her son's comrades would get a few months in the brig and an honorable discharge, rather than a possible 10 years in prison and a dishonorable discharge.

"I want them to be able to go on with their lives, to follow through with their plans," said Fales, sitting at a table with her husband, Joe, at a home furnishings store they recently opened in Cullman, about 50 miles north of Birmingham.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061113/ap_on_re_us/marine_shooting

[thereismore]

1. she's got a big heart. God bless her. nt

[William769]

2. It's a shame a mother has to go through this.

:cry:

[Tight_rope]

3. God Bless her!

[gratuitous]

4. Wow

Out of the depths of what must be crushing despair, she finds a reservoir of forgiveness that may surprise even her.