Theamazingpandathateatsnuetella
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This 15 year old died trying to save his classmates and there is a petition right here https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-cadet-peter-wang-receive-full-honors-military-burial for him to have full military honors at his burial. Just thought I should share this since his actions spoke loudly and clearly. Thank you for reading this and good day
FP Edit: Yes I know this is a late fp edit and I'm happy this reached the front page and spread awareness to the petition. Also I'm glad some people over at Reddit were able to give this kid and the 3 other JROTC students a proper send off. Also I'd like to thank the imgur community and other outlets that found this petition to thank you for finally getting the goal. Also I do not know the family i made this of my own accord to spread awareness towards this petition and thought this kid deserved it since he has done more than more people I have met and know that are currently in the armed forces or was. Last but not least I cannot thank you enough for the support. Anyways again thank you all and I hope you have a great rest of your day.
DumberBlonde
Signed! Over 600 signatures so far but we need 100k.
MarinShatterhand
I don't see the harm in it, let him be buried in the same way he passed, as a hero.
DownvoteIsTheNewUpvote
til Valhalla
blitzskrieg
He showed all the qualities of a soldier and then some more. He deserves to be honoured in absence.
knockonformica
Former Army, this kid did more than I ever did while I was in. Signed.
Hoparistic
Rest in peace cadet, you were a soldier and a brave one at that.
SpikedDoggos
SpikedDoggos
Signed and shared.
Pappy55
This is truly selfless saving others with no thought to own life. Give him the Medal of Honor!
TroyW1984
Three cheers for this fine young man
Texasgal126
Don’t forget to confirm your signature, they email you after you sign! Rest In Peace little hero...
upvoteforwhat
I shared this with a couple of military and vet groups. Hopefully we can get this done.
Nova5269
Military, so signing. He had the courage we all aspire to, at 15. Petition signed.
MorrighanWolf
Signed.
FirecrackerTNT
Petition signed! Please, sign- this poor kid deserves it. Don't just upvote + keep going, it takes 2 seconds.
TheRealDavo
As a former JROTC and College ROTC cadet, that is absolutely outstanding! Signed!
ninetenduh
Is that Petition restricted to US ?
thedeadknight
Damn. Looks like the site is having issues.
vendorsplendor
same
ibespacejockey
Try again, I tried first and it said it failed, Tried again and it worked..
pretengineer
same
Theamazingpandathateatsnuetella
I think the imgur horde murdered their servers
Asdafax
Question: do I have to be in the us or a us citizen to sign thus, are there any requirements?
Renagade476
Yea, unfortunately if too many non US citizens sign they usually dismiss it.
Asdafax
Then I'll leave it to you guys
IRPAZ
Ilovepoopinglikealot
He did his duty and by God he did it damn well. Never forget.
Nafets6
The smallest of things make the biggest of differences
IHateYouMyselfAndEveryone
Me too, man. Like, so much.
theamazingtommy
Singed and shared.
CerealKillerr
Same here! Get 'em in guys!
unfortunatebrownbear
No he went above his duty. His job was to get home safe that day, he made sure others could do that instead.
ILIKEYOUSIR
You're right. NEVER FORGET
VectorCross
As a parent and a prior service member(marine) this is the sacrifice we expect when we say we fight enemies both foreign and domestic. 1/2
VectorCross
And to give your sacrifice to defend this great nation against assholes is a honor no one could can fathom Valhalla little man taken to soon
bluelightbridge
The definition of a true selfless hero
atmidnightsir
As awful as it is, it’s times like these that remind me that there’s good in the world. This hero acted in pure, unadulterated selflessness.
JustSomeGuyNamedScott
I signed as well. The heros that come from these tragedies deserve to be honored for the heroes they are
G1ngerBoy
They are the ones the news should talk about about rather then the shooter. It would give more people the idea that is they want attention1/
G1ngerBoy
Do the right thing instead of wanna be in the news? Go shoot up a place and you will be all over the news 2/2
JustSomeGuyNamedScott
No I mean real recognition. Like a wall with their names or something. I'd like to visit said wall and place flowers or something.
AlexxStratten
I have tried to sign, keeps saying signature failed. I will try again tomorrow.
AlexxStratten
867 signatures when I last checked.
Swiggy1957
Still have a way to go. It won't make a difference to Peter, but it will help his family with the grief.
MistressLyda
Maybe? I can see how they might have a time of bitterness/sadness over that he died due his actions, and if so? It is their right.
Swiggy1957
I believe it would be more pride.We always try to raise our children to do the right thing. Bitterness would be towards Cruz.
MistressLyda
Yeah, hopefully. I am not sure how I'd react if someone I cared deeply about died in a manner like this though. Grief is a strange beast.
Yechii
Holy shit...icant eve imagine the pain
Swiggy1957
I've shared it on Facebook, but there still less that 500 signatures. Hope the post makes it to Front Page with a larger audience.
flipisfail
signed, my brothers recieved honors for doing the same actions, no reason why this hero should not. wether it was here,
flipisfail
or after this kid was destined to save lives. he died a warriors death, and im sure he had a moment of happiness knowing he saved lives
flipisfail
on his way out. Till Valhalla, rest peacefully soldier.
ThatsMrPoopyTimeToYouGodDammitYouGodDamnSonOfABitch
648 upvotes, 272 signed. Upvotes ain't going to make it happen folks.
lilywhitenight
Currently at 1950 upvotes and 409 signatures. C’mon folks!
GreenYawgmoth
upvotes are all I got until the site stops kicking back errors.
afrogoespro
Error
MerToo
Add Likes and Prayers!!!
YutteHermsgervordenbrotborda
Is there a way to find out if it gets passed? I signed the petition, but opted for the website to not contact me
buttswor
The Trump Administration hasn't recognized or even replied to any White House petitions. If it happens it won't be through there, sadly.
RebaAndFerrets
Whilst I know this doesn't account for all, some - like me - don't live in the USA, so can't sign. Upvoting so others have the chance.
ThatsMrPoopyTimeToYouGodDammitYouGodDamnSonOfABitch
Thanks for the dose of humanity. I hope that you have a great day or night wherever you are.
ThatsMrPoopyTimeToYouGodDammitYouGodDamnSonOfABitch
Yup, I didn't think about that. Mind blown. This is one of few ways that upvotes can can actually make a difference.
RaynWisp
Keeps returning an error whenever I try to sign it... so the upvote is all I've got...
CookiGiraffeDancer
I kept getting an error until I opened it in browser instead of in the Imgur app.
mdcrmn
I hope you left out the "for now"
RaynWisp
I will sign tomorrow if it doesn't have issues - but if it does, then I'd likely forget... I know myself.
mdcrmn
It took me 20mins to get through, but i eventually did
iHumanity
Read that his parents didn't speak English well so it was harder for them to understand. Shits so sad dude
AsianDad
No parents should bury their kids. *hug my own kids*
TippiGordon
A lot of us speak perfect English and can't understand this.
mteainside
His family made plans to celebrate today (Chinese New Year) at a restaurant owned by their family...and now that will never happen....
Skaitavia
This really hits home for me.. my family owns a restaurant (27 years counting now) and every year we celebrate there. Man this is so sad..
TheLastMinister
My wife's family does too, this kid reminds me so much of my brother-in-law. Sadface.
TheLastMinister
(he was ROTC too)
vigothecruel
Today is Chinese New Year; traditionally a time to celebrate with your family
LordPyra
Lesbiansass
This is the saddest new year thing I have read all day. Gong xi fa cai little man. Heaven is richer for your welcome.
lcplspanky
I’ve never heard it put that way, I like it
GCanMeow
Gong Xie fat choi brave soldier, Your ancestors will welcome a hero home
lurkingupvotetroll
God... :(
LlornDeIcamole
TheDeanofLean
My heart might have exploded from sadness for sec
RichyCigars
I honor this boy. I wish we didn’t need so many fucking heroes.
DarkSock
A 15-year-old boy should not have to exhibit such bravery - forfeit his LIFE - in order to counteract absolute cowardice in Washington.
BoooBerry
Sadly, heroes will always be needed.
BoooBerry
Just be thankful that God provided them.
CptRedBeerd
No, heroes make themselves. Attributing the condition of the world to a God fundamentally separates one from evidence based reasoning.
SlightlyFabricated
Jesus that's heavy. I might steal that line someday.
CRTBOTF2
Maybe if you banned the guns....?
ModernOhioan
But what about the sign on the door? Is it bulletproof? We need to protect our schools. There are powerless adults in the buildings, now.
CptRedBeerd
Our ancestors were paranoid about government. The south pushed the bill of rights bc they might want to leave. Guns are part of that persona
CptRedBeerd
So unfortunately the answer to the gun problem is getting enough people to outvote the faithful uneducated voting base that is gun owners.
CRTBOTF2
Yep, it worked perfectly under Obama. No guns after his terms finished.
DarkSock
Britain’s Druid ancestors painted their faces blue & sacrificed virgins on rock slabs, but they managed to grow up & leave that shit behind.
CptRedBeerd
Amen
Tak231
Maybe if we had competent mental health care, a government that gave a fuck about its people, and media that didn't glorify violence...?
Tak231
Maybe if the topic went further than bitching about guns like literally every other time something like this happens...?
stiner282
Ok hate me if you will but I don't know if they can "order" a full military honors for a member who has not signed a contract *BUT* 1/2
stiner282
It is well within a commanders power to ask for members to volunteer to set up a military funeral following precise military burial standard
RobertDeal
That is what will happen. There is no authority for a military burial of a civilian, but this can be done by a the American Legion as well.
stiner282
Reached out to the honor guard at homestead. They said they would reach out to the family.
stiner282
That's what I would do at least. But again I do not know the regulation dictating burial procedures. I am technically stationed in macdill
stiner282
But not home for a bit. I'm going to look into it and see what I can find out. Because this petition probably won't get much done...
karm42yn
And they were trying to spin the shooter being in JROTC as something bad...
Lumpybiscuitz
Tbh a lot of people I know that did jrotc are a lil nutty. Usually the kinds of kids that have no life direction. At least in the nyc area
billybobthorton1
Eh true i would say. But then again most military type people are a bit nutty(im a veteran). The key thing here is that they REALIZE they /1
billybobthorton1
need/want discipline in their life. They seek it out, often because they have none at home. Most kids in it are trying to better themselves.
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NotTodayNotYesterday
Yet another detail that'll magically get glossed over. Wonder why...
88wut
The ties to extremist group(s) can not be confirmed. But that information spread quickly so people already think its fact.
karm42yn
When MSM say guns and then something else in one sentence they want to make it look bad.
ThatWillBuffOut
Probably not https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/16/florida-shooting-white-nationalists-415672
IntolerableLegCramps
Could you explain what JROTC is please, i'm not sure what it is?
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Lumpybiscuitz
Lol!! Play.
notsohasty
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
mdcrmn
Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps. Its a program designed to "Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens”
IntolerableLegCramps
wow, that's depressingly ironic
gellynods
Troll is troll.
IntolerableLegCramps
I didn't say it with the intention of trolling, but it seems very obvious that what that program intended backfired horribly