Jun 10
Sworn Statements I heard that two of my friends from the medical platoon had been turned in by their Commander, Captain Tessler. One medic, Specialist Bell was known for how hard he partied. He had a major drug addiction. While he was in Panama, he stole some morphine from the Army medical clinic. Using a …
Jun 03
Arraignment On 5 DEC 89 I was taken to the Ft. Polk court house to have my arraignment hearing. Colonel Grainger was the Judge assigned to my trial. During the arraignment he went over my trial rights. He knew that I had gone AWOL the second time and that it caused my court-martial to be …
May 27
Back to Jail The next morning we all headed back to Leesville. Having fallen asleep in the car, I don’t remember the ride. Once we arrived, we drove to Jane’s house to drop her off. I changed back into my jail clothes and Thundercloud took me back to VPSO. Jane’s house was just two streets …
May 26
Today is Memorial Day. A day for remembering the men and women who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. This day is especially hard for me. As we recognize all those men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform. I walk around every day with all the freedom they provided …
May 20
Sting Operation The guard called me out of the cell with no explanation. This was to protect me from being labeled a snitch. I was going to be involved in a sting operation. Thundercloud had come to get me out and take me to Houston to set up my dealer. He told me …
May 13
Inmate Life The next day was 23 NOV, and I realized when that it was Thanksgiving Day. There was no celebration, no family, nothing. This was inmate life. Grits, slimy eggs and coffee were served for breakfast. Leaving the two man cell where I slept, I entered the common cell. I kept to myself and observed …
May 06
Civilian Custody On my way to be processed again, I told Thundercloud that there was a dealer who sold to me and a bunch of soldiers. We all had the intent of distribution. Not just one or two hits, we were buying in bulk. There had to be a connection between this civilian and U.S. …
Apr 29
Turn Myself In Thundercloud told me that when I got back the next morning he would meet me at Jane’s house. It would be better for me if I were to turn myself in to him. It was about a four and a half hour trip back to Ft. Polk and so I decided …
Apr 22
AWOL Again The drive to Dallas was going to take about four and a half hours; giving me plenty of time to think things over. Thoughts were battling each other in my mind, but self-preservation dominated. What was I doing? Had I seriously just run away again? I was so screwed! My life …
Apr 15
Having been AWOL for 6 months, I was considered a flight risk which meant likely to run. The Criminal Investigation Division Drug Suppression Team wanted me to work with them, but I was locked in a cell. If I were going to do things for them, I had to be released from the Installation Detention …
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