UNC community should mourn the loss of its own

TO THE EDITOR:

August has been a very tragic month for the UNC community. Two good Americans lost their lives.

It seems, however, that very few students know about Pfc. Morris Walker — the first UNC alum to die in the war in Afghanistan. Pfc. Walker gave his life for our country. He was a great American. He lived and died a hero.

The Daily Tar Heel has failed to pay adequate tribute to the memory of this fallen soldier and his contributions and service to UNC and to our beloved country; there has been only a brief mention of Pfc. Walker in its pages.

I write in hopes that your readers will not forget: The students, faculty and staff of this University owe a great debt of gratitude to our hero and his family. Pfc. Walker laid down his life in the defense of the very freedoms that allow us such a fine institution.

Don’t let us take these freedoms — and this young man’s life — for granted.


John Petrone
Senior
Peace, War & Defense