The parents of 2 Dutch soldiers, killed in Afghanistan by friendly fire on January 12 2008, have plans to take the fieldcommanders to court.
The parents idea is that "you just don't kill 2 soldiers standing on a roof that easily".
The incident was already investigated and it was judged that the complete situation was handled correctly by following the 'rules of engagement'. The fighting was during nighttime and in complete chaos.
The 2 soldiers were hit by a cannon from a friendle AFV.
Who were they?20-year old
soldaat eerste klasse Wesley Schol and 22-year old
korporaal Aldert Poortema. Both were of 44th pantserinfanteriebataljon at Havelte.
Maybe Stoffel can tell us if it is possible/easy in Holland for parents/wifes/husbands to learn about the circumstances their son/husband was killed (in action)?
Do people need to start an official case to learn more or can they get info just by asking?
info:
http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regiment_Infanterie_Johan_Willem_Friso
Every time I see videos like these it gives me a complete different view, here you see that these soldiers are more then numbers on a KIA list, they were young men, with families, friends and wifes.
No more good times for them, no more beers, no more holidays or familydinners.
Rest in Peace
