Comments on: The plea of a military family http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/ Calling on the House Oversight Committee to investigate the death of a young soldier in Iraq Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:54:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Deborah M Demello http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-790 Deborah M Demello Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:54:45 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-790 January 12, 2012 has come and gone but on this date our sons case is still on hold for 12 years. I keep praying that our president for the PEOPLE will give both the Johnsons and I an oppertunity to sit down with him and address our full concers. John case ended at the pentagon with LT COL Annita Chapman telling us case closed and that she was asked to leave this case. Annita spoke to my husband and I and told us we had a solid case. And yes our sons remains was to miss placed and miss handled but we needed to let it go. Is this the AMERICA our children and loved one are fighting for. I pay our taxes and yet no one can answer us. Jill Biden and Michell put out a act of we will help you all. Yet the letters that go out every friday for the 12 years has never been ANSWERED. So do we have to team up like Cindy Shehand and due a Lavenna and John camp. Well if this is what it takes for america to open their eyes, then maybe we need to start putting a date to meet at the White house and because we own it as the president says we will camp outside until he invites us in. My beautiful son all he wanted was to protect his county, and jump out of airplains and this is what the Army has done to him. Please start passing these stories around and let get the ball rolling for a summer at the white house. I will be their and I am sure my friend Cindy will help. But if we can fill the yards to except a President then we can fill the yards to speek to him. Please from the bottom of my heart please continue to pray for both Lavenna and John and our families that have to carry this heavy cross for the rest of our lives. mother of John Borero Debbie Demello January 12, 2012 has come and gone but on this date our sons case is still on hold for 12 years. I keep praying that our president for the PEOPLE will give both the Johnsons and I an oppertunity to sit down with him and address our full concers. John case ended at the pentagon with LT COL Annita Chapman telling us case closed and that she was asked to leave this case. Annita spoke to my husband and I and told us we had a solid case. And yes our sons remains was to miss placed and miss handled but we needed to let it go.
Is this the AMERICA our children and loved one are fighting for. I pay our taxes and yet no one can answer us. Jill Biden and Michell put out a act of we will help you all. Yet the letters that go out every friday for the 12 years has never been ANSWERED. So do we have to team up like Cindy Shehand and due a Lavenna and John camp. Well if this is what it takes for america to open their eyes, then maybe we need to start putting a date to meet at the White house and because we own it as the president says we will camp outside until he invites us in. My beautiful son all he wanted was to protect his county, and jump out of airplains and this is what the Army has done to him. Please start passing these stories around and let get the ball rolling for a summer at the white house. I will be their and I am sure my friend Cindy will help. But if we can fill the yards to except a President then we can fill the yards to speek to him. Please from the bottom of my heart please continue to pray for both Lavenna and John and our families that have to carry this heavy cross for the rest of our lives. mother of John Borero Debbie Demello

]]> By: October Mist http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-776 October Mist Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:18:22 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-776 I think it is appalling that there is no major news interest in the Lavena case. I was not there but I am certain that this woman DID NOT commit suicide. No woman would put acid on her genitals. Where is that contractor? I cant believe that so many female soldiers are being raped by fellow soldiers and the public is vastly unaware of it. This is horrible and totally unacceptable. Something needs to be done to protect female soldiers who are serving their country. I think it is appalling that there is no major news interest in the Lavena case. I was not there but I am certain that this woman DID NOT commit suicide. No woman would put acid on her genitals. Where is that contractor? I cant believe that so many female soldiers are being raped by fellow soldiers and the public is vastly unaware of it. This is horrible and totally unacceptable. Something needs to be done to protect female soldiers who are serving their country.

]]> By: MRS> JAM http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-771 MRS> JAM Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:30:32 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-771 I swear so much about the US and its ARMED forces Disguest me. There should be an outside group who is dedicated to finding all the LIVES that have died and the surroundings around them..I mean these are ppl who put there lives on the line for ppl like us. My heart truly goes out to all who have been affected. My heart truly cries for you guys. I pray that god eases your pain and just know GOD will avenge all of the lives that have been lost innocently. May godbless you and keep you. I swear so much about the US and its ARMED forces Disguest me. There should be an outside group who is dedicated to finding all the LIVES that have died and the surroundings around them..I mean these are ppl who put there lives on the line for ppl like us. My heart truly goes out to all who have been affected. My heart truly cries for you guys. I pray that god eases your pain and just know GOD will avenge all of the lives that have been lost innocently. May godbless you and keep you.

]]> By: Lisa Stevenson http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-752 Lisa Stevenson Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:46:41 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-752 I am so sorry for your losts! In 1986, my friend named Robert King was a private serving in the army's basic training when he reportedly died from a heart attack. Before his death, he brought home a young lady (also serving) that he was dating to meet his family and friends. They were engaged to get married. She had recently broken up with another officer, of a higher ranking, who she said was bitter about their break-up. It was only a few months later that his family received the news of his passing and shortly after, his remains. On the day of his funeral we all noticed the HOLE IN HIS FOREHEAD that was filled in. His mother Janice was distraught because she knew that her son who was only 19, didn't have any type of heart trouble. He had recently passed the army's physical fitness test. She tried to get answers but without luck. We all believe that the army covered up his death!! Oh, and the fiance' was never heard from again! I am so sorry for your losts! In 1986, my friend named Robert King was a private serving in the army’s basic training when he reportedly died from a heart attack. Before his death, he brought home a young lady (also serving) that he was dating to meet his family and friends. They were engaged to get married. She had recently broken up with another officer, of a higher ranking, who she said was bitter about their break-up. It was only a few months later that his family received the news of his passing and shortly after, his remains. On the day of his funeral we all noticed the HOLE IN HIS FOREHEAD that was filled in. His mother Janice was distraught because she knew that her son who was only 19, didn’t have any type of heart trouble. He had recently passed the army’s physical fitness test.
She tried to get answers but without luck. We all believe that the army covered up his death!! Oh, and the fiance’ was never heard from again!

]]> By: Nicole Demello http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-751 Nicole Demello Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:51:56 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-751 To those who have responded to this plea, First, I would like to say that I am Nicole Demello and John Borero was my step-brother. He would be the same age as me today with myself being only a few months older than him. The last time I saw him we were in the 9th grade. Today I am in my 30's. I wish to address a few things that have been said and answer some questions. First to Annabell and Moonlightowl, in response to the possibility that my step-brother could have been chosen for a mission and his death was faked, believe me the thought has crossed my mind many times. The question someone asked about identifying my brother through his blood, the military has a lot of excuses for this and they do not even know exactly how he was identified, if it was through fingerprints or just by his license. There are pictures of the accident and of my brother and you can see that it is him. I am not saying that pictures can't be faked but I just don't honestly believe that my brother would put my family through this, he was the type that called his mom all the time, emailed her almost everyday and this is just totally out of character for him. As for him being cremated and my parents request to see him, they did everything possible, my brother Daniel even attempted to get the body bag open to see his brother but was interrupted and not to mention there was a lock on it. The care that was given to his remains was so bad and the chemicals they used on his remains made it impossible for my family to see his remains without serious injury due to the fact that these chemicals were so strong. My parents felt that they had no other alternative than to have him cremated, the funeral home pushed for this, they preyed on the fact that my family was grieving and counted on the fact that they were not thinking clearly at the time. Also the funeral home that was hired by my parents could have at any time stood up and said something about the condition my brothers remains were in when they received him from the military. They chose not to. There are so many questions that have not been answered and we as a family will not stop until we get those answers. I have dedicated myself to assisting my step-mother in any way that I can to get the answers that we deserve. I hope this has helped answer some of the questions that some of you have asked, and it is with greater hope that you continue to support us in this fight and maybe even pass the word along to family and friends. The more people that know about this situation, the better and we can all stand up for soldiers like John and Ms. Johnson. We need to look at the big picture, that if they did this to us and the Johnson family, how many more families have they done this to? With Great Appreciation, Nicole A. Demello To those who have responded to this plea,
First, I would like to say that I am Nicole Demello and John Borero was my step-brother. He would be the same age as me today with myself being only a few months older than him. The last time I saw him we were in the 9th grade. Today I am in my 30′s. I wish to address a few things that have been said and answer some questions. First to Annabell and Moonlightowl, in response to the possibility that my step-brother could have been chosen for a mission and his death was faked, believe me the thought has crossed my mind many times. The question someone asked about identifying my brother through his blood, the military has a lot of excuses for this and they do not even know exactly how he was identified, if it was through fingerprints or just by his license. There are pictures of the accident and of my brother and you can see that it is him. I am not saying that pictures can’t be faked but I just don’t honestly believe that my brother would put my family through this, he was the type that called his mom all the time, emailed her almost everyday and this is just totally out of character for him. As for him being cremated and my parents request to see him, they did everything possible, my brother Daniel even attempted to get the body bag open to see his brother but was interrupted and not to mention there was a lock on it. The care that was given to his remains was so bad and the chemicals they used on his remains made it impossible for my family to see his remains without serious injury due to the fact that these chemicals were so strong. My parents felt that they had no other alternative than to have him cremated, the funeral home pushed for this, they preyed on the fact that my family was grieving and counted on the fact that they were not thinking clearly at the time. Also the funeral home that was hired by my parents could have at any time stood up and said something about the condition my brothers remains were in when they received him from the military. They chose not to. There are so many questions that have not been answered and we as a family will not stop until we get those answers. I have dedicated myself to assisting my step-mother in any way that I can to get the answers that we deserve. I hope this has helped answer some of the questions that some of you have asked, and it is with greater hope that you continue to support us in this fight and maybe even pass the word along to family and friends. The more people that know about this situation, the better and we can all stand up for soldiers like John and Ms. Johnson. We need to look at the big picture, that if they did this to us and the Johnson family, how many more families have they done this to?

With Great Appreciation,
Nicole A. Demello

]]> By: Moonlightowl http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-750 Moonlightowl Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:29:50 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-750 I am saddened by the story this family has endured. I would also like to point out that if what I wanted to do is see my sons remains. There is not a person on this planet that would prevent me. Secondly, if they had questions about this persons identity, why was he cremated and did the family agree to this. I agree with Annabell on this. My cousin who shall of course remain nameless worked in "black ops", their job was North Korean Radio Traffic. As far as our family knew, they were in the IT department of the military. Given the fact that his personal effects were not returned. That he was reported "deceased" in a non military accident solves a lot of problems and requirements by the military. I do not want to create false hope. I do not wish to miss lead. According to what I have read in this article, there are some basic protocols I have not seen this family mention. The Army's response is less than they would give for a soldier killed in combat. Has the family sought out the help of the American Legion or the VA in locating his personal effects? Again, I am inclined to agree with Annabelle. Your son has the precursors to move him into a "black ops" unit with his jump training and so forth. If he had good grades in school, played sports, never had any legal trouble and showed above average mental stability. It is more likely that he was recruited into a secretive program than he was killed in an "off base" auto accident where the military then completely failed to do their due diligence through graves registration. That his commanding officer did not see to his " troops" personal effects or that there was no personal contact from them to you is more telling. Did any of his unit communicate with you? If they have, did they say that they saw his remains? Saw who cleared his personal items off base? Did he live on base in barracks housing? All these seemingly small things are tell tale to the bigger picture. To you I wish to express my sorrow at this ordeal you have been put through. My thoughts are with you and my prayers for peace in your hearts and mind as you try and figure out what became of your son. I am saddened by the story this family has endured. I would also like to point out that if what I wanted to do is see my sons remains. There is not a person on this planet that would prevent me. Secondly, if they had questions about this persons identity, why was he cremated and did the family agree to this.

I agree with Annabell on this. My cousin who shall of course remain nameless worked in “black ops”, their job was North Korean Radio Traffic. As far as our family knew, they were in the IT department of the military. Given the fact that his personal effects were not returned. That he was reported “deceased” in a non military accident solves a lot of problems and requirements by the military.

I do not want to create false hope. I do not wish to miss lead. According to what I have read in this article, there are some basic protocols I have not seen this family mention. The Army’s response is less than they would give for a soldier killed in combat. Has the family sought out the help of the American Legion or the VA in locating his personal effects? Again, I am inclined to agree with Annabelle. Your son has the precursors to move him into a “black ops” unit with his jump training and so forth. If he had good grades in school, played sports, never had any legal trouble and showed above average mental stability. It is more likely that he was recruited into a secretive program than he was killed in an “off base” auto accident where the military then completely failed to do their due diligence through graves registration. That his commanding officer did not see to his ” troops” personal effects or that there was no personal contact from them to you is more telling. Did any of his unit communicate with you? If they have, did they say that they saw his remains? Saw who cleared his personal items off base? Did he live on base in barracks housing? All these seemingly small things are tell tale to the bigger picture.

To you I wish to express my sorrow at this ordeal you have been put through. My thoughts are with you and my prayers for peace in your hearts and mind as you try and figure out what became of your son.

]]> By: Deborah M DeMello http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-727 Deborah M DeMello Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:57:39 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-727 Hi Jay Debbie Demello here mother of John Borero. We have not heard anything back from President Obama or Col Annita Chapmen. She has informaed my daughter that she is leaving and will not be on our sons case. Easy cop out. We are still waitting for Seator Akaka to anser us. Please if you have the means keep the word going. Myself and the Johnson family need answers. God bless Mother of John Hi Jay

Debbie Demello here mother of John Borero. We have not heard anything back from President Obama or Col Annita Chapmen. She has informaed my daughter that she is leaving and will not be on our sons case. Easy cop out. We are still waitting for Seator Akaka to anser us. Please if you have the means keep the word going. Myself and the Johnson family need answers.
God bless
Mother of John

]]> By: S. Nelson http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-713 S. Nelson Wed, 05 May 2010 10:27:06 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-713 I don't understand why they didn't identify him with the blood they take from us when we enlist. We have enough DNA on file for Army to identify us even if our head, hands, and feet are missing. I don’t understand why they didn’t identify him with the blood they take from us when we enlist. We have enough DNA on file for Army to identify us even if our head, hands, and feet are missing.

]]> By: Deborah M DeMello http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-711 Deborah M DeMello Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:03:13 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-711 Nicole,Jay and Annabelle thank you for your responce. As of April 28,2010 we still do not know what happen. But the President can jump into this and call all families to the white house for a meeting. All I want to do is lay the correct person to rest. I want our son back and have the Army say they are sorry for what they have done. But keep praying for Lavina , John and all the rest that need to come home and I hope this President stands up to the Army, Navy,Marines and corrects the problem this year. Mother of John Debbie Demello Please call me with any information you may have. 425-413-9846 Nicole,Jay and Annabelle thank you for your responce. As of April 28,2010 we still do not know what happen. But the President can jump into this and call all families to the white house for a meeting. All I want to do is lay the correct person to rest. I want our son back and have the Army say they are sorry for what they have done. But keep praying for Lavina , John and all the rest that need to come home and I hope this President stands up to the Army, Navy,Marines and corrects the problem this year.

Mother of John Debbie Demello
Please call me with any information you may have.
425-413-9846

]]> By: Annabelle http://lavenajohnson.com/2009/12/the-plea-of-a-military-family/comment-page-1/#comment-704 Annabelle Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:55:26 +0000 http://lavenajohnson.com/?p=636#comment-704 for some reason this smells of a person entering the black ops world. you know the deal...they find someone willing to go deep cover, fake his death then leave the family to their grief while their son serves his country incognito. don't sneer at this. it happens, peeps. if it is just a case of incompetence...as a 20 year military veteran i just wanna rip someones head off and drop a deuce down their neck! either way i hope the family finds out what happened. for some reason this smells of a person entering the black ops world. you know the deal…they find someone willing to go deep cover, fake his death then leave the family to their grief while their son serves his country incognito. don’t sneer at this. it happens, peeps.

if it is just a case of incompetence…as a 20 year military veteran i just wanna rip someones head off and drop a deuce down their neck!

either way i hope the family finds out what happened.

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