Monday, April 27, 2009

Most families allow media to cover fallen soldiers

Sent from Express News
DOVER, Del. - In the weeks since the Pentagon ended an 18-year ban on media coverage of fallen soldiers returning to the U.S., most families given the option have allowed reporters and photographers to witness the solemn ceremonies that mark the arrival of flag-draped transfer cases.

Critics had warned that military families needed privacy and peace activists might exploit the images, but so far the coverage has not caused problems.

By RANDALL CHASE Associated Press Writer

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