Veterans Group Slams Marines In Shocking Viral Video For 'Deplorable Behavior'
Jan. 13 2012, Published 11:30 a.m. ET
By Debbie Emery - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter
As the Marines identified in the viral video urinating on three dead bodies in Afghanistan face criminal charges, a veteran's group has expressed their condemnation of their inhuman acts.
"Like people worldwide, our entire military and veterans community is outraged by the vile acts portrayed in this video," said Paul Rieckhoff, Founder and Executive Director of Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America in a statement sent to Breaking Celebrity News.
"The behavior is deplorable and inexcusable."
As Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, a U.S. defense official told ABC News that two of the four Marines involved have been interviewed by officials about the clip, in which the men are gathered around the dead bodies, with one saying, "Golden F***ing showers!" while another one says, "Have a great day, buddy" in the direction of one of the bodies.
In their statement, the IAVA adamantly stressed that the actions of the soldiers should be considered an isolated incident.
"This was an act perpetuated by a small few. It in no way reflects the behavior of the almost 2.4 million Americans who have served honorably in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11."
The shocking incident might lead to jail time, as it might have violated the first Geneva Convention, and the IAVA says it supports a full investigation of this incident from officials at the Department of Defense and within the Marine Corps.