The "Camp Pendleton Eight"

I'm sure some people are going to feel this is controversial, but as you've probably heard in the news, there are 8 men(7 Marines and their Navy corpsman) who are currently being held in the brig at Camp Pendleton.

Click here: Seven Marines, Navy corpsman charged with murder North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside Coun

 

and there is also a groundswell of support building for the defense of these men

 

Click here: Support pouring in for jailed troops North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News - NC

 

I have found websites set up for 6 of the 8 men.

 

HM3 Melson A. Bacos http://www.patriotdefensefund.com/

LCPL Tyler A. Jackson http://www.fightingfortyler.com/

PFC John J. Jodka http://innocentmarine.com/

CPL Marshall L. Magincalda http://www.helpdefendourmarine.com/

LCPL Robert B. Pennington http://www.defendrob.com/

CPL Trent Thomas http://www.defensefundformyhero.com

 

I was unable to find any websites for

SGT. LAWRENCE G. HUTCHINS III

LCPL. JERRY E. SHUMATE,JR (Update: http://friendsofjerry.blogspot.com/   ) 

 

I have my own reservations and questions about the case against them, keeping in mind the previous case of  Ilario Pantano

 

The military justice system will determine the matter, but for what it is worth right now, I am passing these sites on for all of you to check out.

 

As for me, these men and their families will be in my prayers.

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UPDATE:   Via Bear Creek Ledger ,found a site for

 

LCPL Jerry Shumate  http://friendsofjerry.blogspot.com/

 

She also has some other posts about the Camp Pendleton 8 

Click here: Bear Creek Ledger » Support the Camp Pendleton Eight

 

Click here: Bear Creek Ledger » Support the Camp Pendleton Eight Petition

 

As does  Daily Life of a Marine Mom (Look for Thursday,June 29 post)

 

and Riehl World View

 

and  Days Gone By

 

and  The Captains Journal

 

and a lot of these posts lead to other links, but I wish I was seeing more about this out there in the blogosphere.

 

If you know of any other posts, or of a website for Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins, please feel free to post them in the comments or email them!