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SWFL parents of fallen soldiers have mixed emotions about return of troops in Afghanistan
Published: July 9, 2021 6:00 PM EDT
Updated: July 9, 2021 6:37 PM EDT
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Many loved ones are returning home from the 20-year war in Afghanistan. But for two Southwest Florida families, their children are not among those troops.
We spoke to Gold Star Families Friday that told us why leaving Afghanistan is not all good news.
“People are saying right now … ‘Your son died for nothing,’” said Bill Eggers, who respectfully disagrees.
Eggers’ son is U.S. Army Captain Daniel Eggers. He died when his Humvee hit a landmine in Afghanistan.