If Navy Capt. Brett Crozier Had Only Committed War Crimes, He Would Have Gotten A Medal

By Susie Madrak — April 3, 2020

A cheering and applauding crowd of sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt wished farewell to their captain, who the Navy relieved of command after he raised concerns about the spreading coronavirus on his ship in a letter that was leaked to the media.

Hundreds were pictured in the gathering in the ship’s hangar deck and many chanted Capt. Brett Crozier’s name in multiple videos posted to social media.

The send off for Captain Brett Crozier who was relieved from duty for TRYING TO SAVE THE LIVES OF HIS CREW pic.twitter.com/EEDG1U3rYE

— Danny Ocean (@The_UnSilent_) April 3, 2020

Watch this video of the send off of Captain Crozier, commander of the aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt who was fired yesterday for sounding the alarm to protect his sailors. Tells you everything you need to know about the type of #leader he is. pic.twitter.com/z9q3pTJpgZ

— Amber Smith (@AmberSmithUSA) April 3, 2020

You can't help but notice the treatment of Captain Brett Crozier as compared to that of a certain murderous war criminal who shall remain nameless, turned in by his own men and then honored by the White House.

The reporter's mic was cut off & Trump moved on to another question without denying that the captain was fired for asking for help for the sick sailors
Reporter Busts Trump For Firing USS Teddy Roosevelt Captain For Trying To Save Sailors https://t.co/OVVyBk3bwX via @politicususa

— 𝓢𝓶𝓪𝓵𝓵1𝓛𝓭𝔂 AKA "Smalls" (@small1ldy1) April 3, 2020

All hands aboard the TR Shows their support As Captin Brett “Hero” Crozier departs the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT @CNN @cnnbrk pic.twitter.com/zmyMBaYTAO

— Tatyana (@_Tatyv) April 3, 2020

In younger days, I saw a few Commanders relieved of their command. Never have I seen their troops cheer them as they depart. “Bravo Zulu” Captain Crozier. A reminder the price of moral leadership is self-interest. Fair Winds and Following Seas.#BravoZuluCaptCrozier https://t.co/8jl9n7hz11

— Glenn Keels (@Glennkeels66) April 3, 2020

#BravoZuluCaptCrozier
He did exactly what he was trained to do: PROTECT the lives of the men and women under his watch.
The #USNavy failed him and them!
💔🇺🇸💔 https://t.co/2jS652mbx9

— Crystina Wyler (@Dialogue_works) April 3, 2020

There is no ability to do social distancing on a ship. That was Capt Crozier's point. He asked that his men and women, who tested positive, be allowed to self-quarantine on shore. #BravoZuluCaptCrozier https://t.co/tNlPYAFWvt

— I-See-Clowns 🤡🤡🤡 (@jrterrier5) April 3, 2020

#Imwithcaptcrozier Thank you for doing the right thing even at the sacrifice of your career. Any Navy family would be happy with their sailor under your command. #istandwithcaptcrozier #captcrozier pic.twitter.com/hGwvmRYPx8

— USN Sweet Pea (@sweetpeafreas) April 2, 2020

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