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Line 9: − There are different versions of Tilman's last words. In one version a soldier being admonished by Tilman later told the armed forces chaplain what he remembered Tilman saying. That chaplain then later debriefed the unit after Tilman's death. Later on the recollection of this event was captured in a 2300 page report as follows: − − "The chaplain said that O'Neal told him he was hugging the ground at Tillman's side, "crying out to God, help us. And Tillman says to him, 'Would you shut your (expletive) mouth? God's not going to help you; you need to do something for yourself, you sniveling ..."" <ref>http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-07-26-tillman-friendly-fire_N.htm</ref>
Removed for relevance; not sure why it's important especially since it's a 3rd person account and the earlier words are not recorded
It is standard military policy to investigate friendly fire incidents thoroughly before revealing any details. <ref>"All the services do not prematurely disclose any investigation findings until the investigation is complete," said Lt. Col. Hans Bush, chief of public affairs for the Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37679-2004Dec5_2.html (Washington Post)] </ref>
It is standard military policy to investigate friendly fire incidents thoroughly before revealing any details. <ref>"All the services do not prematurely disclose any investigation findings until the investigation is complete," said Lt. Col. Hans Bush, chief of public affairs for the Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37679-2004Dec5_2.html (Washington Post)] </ref>
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