Members of Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt's platoon who recently returned from Afghanistan pose at Camp Pendleton, Calif. with a cross they made as a memorial tribute. Placement of religious symbols at the base has been prohibited while the Marine commandant considers the issue in light of a complaint last year by an atheist group. COURTESY PHOTO
/ SAThe Military Association of Atheists and Free Thinkers has complained again about the erecting of a cross to honor a fallen Marine. The decision by Marine Commandant James Amos on the two crosses already in place at Camp Pendleton is pending at this writing, and, until that decision is made, the ten foot cross made by the buddies of L/Cpl Benjamin Schmidt will not be planted as planned on "Old Smokey," a mountain overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Here's a link to the story from today's San Antonio paper:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/military/article/Dispute-grounds-10-foot-cross-3517059.php
If you're unaware of the controversy over the Camp Pendleton crosses, go HERE.
