U.S hostage killed in rescue bid. What are your thoughts on this outcome?

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:46:14 -0500

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30358665

May he rest in peace. It is certainly saddening to hear.

US hostage Luke Somers and SA Pierre Korkie killed during Yemen rescue bid - BBC News

US journalist Luke Somers and South African teacher Pierre Korkie are killed by al-Qaeda militants in Yemen during a rescue attempt by special forces.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 10:04 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:04:28 -0500

SrA Private RallyPoint Member Thoughts and prayers for the family. Credit to the brave soldiers who tried.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 10:21 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:21:12 -0500

At least we gave it a try rescuing instead of leaving him to rot at the tender mercies of scumbags like the others who have been beheaded by IS. Perhaps a policy shift is in the offing.
Unfortunately, bad guys around the world will take note and make adjustments, and pulling off a rescue will be very difficult.

I hope his family can find solace in the thought that his government did everything possible to save him.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 6 at 2014 10:30 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:30:06 -0500

I do appreciate the message the US is sending to would-be captors of innocent Americans. You want to try to extort millions of dollars from their families by taking them prisoner? No. Not going to work. You're not getting your money. Instead, we will send Special Forces your way in the middle of the night, when you least expect it, and they will bring the long arm of freedom to your doorstep. Careful what you wish for.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Dec 6 at 2014 12:02 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 12:02:57 -0500

Better to die in the rush of battle than on your knees. As an individual or as a nation.

Condolences to his family and well done to the operators and support crew.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 10:26 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:26:22 -0500

All of our hostages would have wanted it to happen this way vice face torture abuse.

God rest his soul. We as a nation won't sleep until we have all of our people home and safe.