The grieving family of a fallen Marine has blasted President Biden and called his speech shallow and scripted.
20-year-old Marine Rylee McCollum was among the 13 US service members who lost their lives in Kabul, Afghanistan, after a suicide bomber triggered explosives just outside the international airport.
According to his family, Rylee was devoted to being a Marine, whereas he signed up for service shortly after turning 18. He leaves behind a devastated family and a pregnant wife who is expected to give birth in the following weeks.
The family has now also slammed President Biden who paid his respects to the fallen Marines and Navy medic on Sunday. Calling his speech shallow and scripted, Rylee’s sister, Roice, said she didn’t want to meet the man whom she blames for her brother’s death after the president offered to talk to all 13 families of the deceased service members.
Roice also told the Washington Post that Jiennah Crayton, Rylee’s wife, had a chat with Biden but felt disappointed after it was over.
According to the upset sister, Biden showed “total disregard to the loss of our Marine” while talking to Jiennah.
Though we cannot confirm what exactly was said during the chat, Roice claimed that Biden talked about his son Beau and his service during the conversation that allegedly only lasted for a few minutes.
“You can’t f*** up as bad as he did and say you’re sorry. This did not need to happen, and every life is on his hands,” Roice added, the Post reported.
Meanwhile, in a tribute to her beloved husband, Jiennah opened up about the grief that comes along with the loss of her best friend.
“I lost my best friend. And nothing will ever make that hurt less. He would’ve been the best dad. I wish he could see how much of an impact he made on this world. I’m so proud to call him my husband,” she expressed.
“Much love to the other families affected by this. They are all heroes forever.”
Our thoughts are with Rylee’s family and friends during these challenging times.