AWOL soldier plans to return from Canada

[Tr0n]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060923/ap_on_re_us/canada_war_deserters_2

"I decided that I've got to go back and get this over with once and for all, instead of living in limbo up here forever," Darrell Anderson told the Lexington-Herald Leader for Saturday's edition from Toronto.

Anderson, 24, served seven months in Iraq with the 1st Armored Division. He received a Purple Heart after being wounded by a roadside bomb. But he said he quickly became disillusioned with the war.

Now, Anderson said he is planning to turn himself in to a special processing unit at Fort Knox for soldiers absent without leave and accept whatever punishment he's given.

"I just decided that I've got to face my demons, put on my uniform, and go back and tell the Army that I don't want to participate in this war," he said. "I feel like I have to tell them face-to-face; I have to make my stand once and for all."

 

[Rupertvdb]

poor guy is going to get shafted

 

[Tr0n]

Yea. I would hope he's going to only get a discharge or whatever, but I know they're going to do worse.

 

[pvtbones]

he signed the contract as unfortunate as it is.

atleast he has the balls to face up and that is worthy some respect.

 

[DeusExMachina]

He'll likely be dishonorably discharged and face some jail time.

 

[Tyguy]

He will absolutely get jail time...

 

[Solaris]

Brave guy though.
A hero I'd say.

 

[Tyguy]

Brave guy though.
A hero I'd say.

For his time served or his AWOL decision?

 

[Tr0n]

Or both.

 

[15357]

Military Criminal codes. Shoot, burn.

 

[DeusExMachina]

I respect the man for what he did, but when you sign up for the military, they own you. You can't just go AWOL, unfortunately you have to see things through.