August 8, 2024

Veteran Family Urges Accountability for Murder on U.S. Military Installation on U.S. Soil

The Gold Star family of Richard Halliday urgently calls for the return of their son’s remains. Richard was a brave whistleblower who was murdered for standing up against criminal activities in the borderlands of El Paso, Texas—a community that stands alongside our sister city, Juárez, Mexico. He was killed on Fort Bliss, a U.S. military base that represents safety and security for all who serve.

Unlike many missing-in-action cases, where remains may be lost over vast oceans, jungles, or deserts, Richard was murdered on a U.S. military installation. It is inconceivable that, given the extensive resources and security measures in place at Fort Bliss, a soldier could be killed, and yet, four years later, his family has not received his remains. This egregious injustice cannot be ignored.

As veterans and family members, we understand the cost of duty and honor. We are deeply offended by the current state of our leadership. Our country is not even aware of who is making decisions as the President of the United States, Commander in Chief, in this administration. Meanwhile, the Vice President seems more focused on their campaign than on the serious chaos affecting our military. The choice of a running mate accused of Stolen Valor only adds to the offenses; the values we fought for and supported are clearly being compromised.

This individual, often referred to as “Tampon Tim,” exemplifies the concerning trend of absurd decisions that waste taxpayer resources. The recent push to install tampon dispensers in men’s restrooms is just one glaring example of how disconnected our leaders are from the realities of service members and veterans.

We deserve leadership that fully honors and defends the Constitution of the United States, upholding the principles for which we serve. The Gold Star Halliday family demands the return of their son’s remains. Richard was murdered on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas—American soil—and his family deserves justice and closure, not absurd costly policies and stolen valor.

Let’s stand together to ensure that the courageous acts of soldiers and whistleblowers like Richard Halliday are recognized and honored, and that his family receives their son’s remains.