Sgt. Evan Vela Carnahan joined the Army at the young age of 21. Evan showed his dedication and commitment to succeed in the Army by completing Airborne, Expert Infantry, and Ranger training. Evan along with his squad operated behind enemy lines in the Triangle of Death. On a particular mission, the squads hide site was compromised. The Staff Sgt. in charge decided at that time that this Iraqi needed to be eliminated as he believed his squad was in danger. Evan was ordered to eliminate the Iraqi.
The Staff Sergeants trial along with Evans trial was held in Baghdad. The Staff Sgt. whom gave the order was exonerated. Evan was charged in Baghdad for murder among other charges and was sentenced to 10 years. High-ranking members of the Iraqi Government attended the trial and we believe that their presence influenced the panel in reaching the final verdict.
Sgt. Evan Vela Carnahans parents are proud Americans, with four children, two who serve our country in the Armed Forces; Evan in the Army and Cory who is an eight year veteran in the Navy. They fly our Countrys flag with pride at their home and are a hard working, blue-collar family.
These soldiers represent the very best of America, they have volunteered to fight the war on terror for our Country, they have put their bodies and lives on the line for us. They deserve to be recognized as the heroes they are, and not be imprisoned by their own Country.
Sgt. Evan Vela Carnahan is not a murderer, he is a brave American Soldier who has served his Country and deserves to be immediately pardoned and released from the U.S.D.B at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Evan deserves to have his all of his rights as a soldier and a citizen restored. Please help us to obtain justice for Evan as he has a wife and two children who need him desperately. Your signature will help set him free.