Consider This from NPR Scenes From The Aftermath Of The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Sep 1, 2021
Mark Schmitz, father of Marine Jared Schmitz who was killed in the Kabul airport attack, shares his profound grief and the complexities of moving forward after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He reflects on the chaos of that day, the heartbreaking stories of families left behind, and emphasizes the urgent humanitarian crisis affecting millions. With raw emotion, Schmitz conveys the personal toll of loss and the deep sacrifice of service members, reminding us of the families impacted by war.
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Escape from Kabul
- Sayavash, an Afghan who worked with the U.S. and EU, tried three times to leave Kabul airport.
- He fears Taliban retribution and hopes for continued evacuation efforts.
Stranded in Afghanistan
- Nazo's grandmother, a U.S. passport holder, was beaten by the Taliban while trying to enter Kabul airport.
- Nazo expresses frustration with the State Department's handling of the situation.
A Father's Plea
- Mark Schmitz, father of fallen Marine Jared Schmitz, met with President Biden.
- He urged Biden to remember his son and the other 12 service members killed in Kabul.