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Soldier killed after re-enlisting to ensure his family had health care

Filed by: Michael Crawford

September 8, 2009 3:30 PM

If this story doesn't convince you of the need for health care reform that provides universal care to all Americans, nothing will.

Army SPC Greg Missman re-enlisted in the military after he lost his civilian job in order to ensure that his family had health care. After being on the ground in Afghanistan for a month, he was killed when his convoy was ambushed. He's survived by his wife and young son.

h/t: Daily Kos

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