When the monster storm, Sandy, was about to hit our shores, the president gave a speech and included something to the effect that we want to be prepared and leave no one unattended, forgotten, or behind. I couldn't help thinking back on the Benghazi Embassy burning where American citizens died because they were basically 'left behind' to fend for themselves. It is interesting to note that Benghazi, one of the places with great unrest, was the least protected of all our embassies in the world. It is sad to reflect that 'boots on the ground' were ready to roll and called off. It is sad to think that the two Marines that died trying to defend the place were turned down three times when they requested backup and help. According to many reports, the closest help was about 45 minutes away and the battle went on for over six hours. Then, to make things seem in order, the president actually stated that the two Marines were part of the security staff guarding the ambassador. This was not true. They happened to be there on other business and like all brave military, stepped into the fray to protect United States interests. It made them seem a bit inept as security when in fact they were heroes for all they tried to do without the help of our country at the moment they needed it.
It was very sad to see the presidential photo of the president and staff observing and discussing the progress of the storm. Where was this when our embassy and soldiers asked for and did not get help?
Both situations are awful and the storm's results are beyond our control. When we give and pray for the people suffering the effects and losses brought on by the power of nature, we need to remember the few, brave people who acted in our best interests in Benghazi and received no help when it was needed the most.
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