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The VA ICU Nurses send Alex Pretti off right. (Original Post) Cattledog Jan 26 OP
No words democrank Jan 26 #1
;-{)....... Goonch Jan 26 #9
... UpInArms Jan 26 #2
I hate these fucking fascist bastards who murdered this veteran. Emile Jan 26 #3
That got to me... Silver Gaia Jan 26 #4
Trumps ICE goons did this. Never forget! riversedge Jan 26 #5
'Neither Alex Pretti nor Renee Good did anything to deserve being murdered.'... riversedge Jan 26 #6
Kick Emile Jan 26 #7
Trump's goons executed a VA ICU nurse malaise Jan 26 #8
Be at peace angrychair Jan 26 #10
Kick and recommend bronxiteforever Jan 26 #11
We Have the Watch maxrandb Jan 26 #12
Very moving. Joinfortmill Jan 26 #16
That was beautiful 😢. Emile Jan 26 #17
I can't take credit for it maxrandb Jan 26 #31
Rec'd Kaleva Jan 26 #13
Gut wrenching jmbar2 Jan 26 #14
The Worst Are Murdering Our Best. Joinfortmill Jan 26 #15
Hard to watch. orangecrush Jan 26 #18
Started crying on my way to work... liberalla Jan 26 #19
Same tavernier Jan 26 #34
He was murdered by Trump, Miller, Noem, and others in a fascist hit in broad daylight. Botany Jan 26 #20
I agree! brakester Jan 26 #30
That was very moving. n/t Liberal In Texas Jan 26 #21
Aw God MustLoveBeagles Jan 26 #22
chillbumps Lulu KC Jan 26 #23
And I thought this nightmare couldn't be any sadder . . . Vinca Jan 26 #24
DURec leftstreet Jan 26 #25
Not sure why but my browser LittleGirl Jan 26 #26
Dang Clouds Passing Jan 26 #27
Oh, man. That broke me down. My heart breaks for him, and for them, and for our country. Scrivener7 Jan 26 #28
A fitting tribute to a great man LetMyPeopleVote Jan 26 #29
Kick Emile Jan 26 #32
My heart is broken 😞 Deuxcents Jan 26 #33
What a touching tribute to a true hero. llmart Jan 26 #35
Heartbreaking peggysue2 Jan 26 #36
Amen to that! We are better than ICE. Initech Jan 27 #37
Ugh this is so sad. Initech Jan 27 #38
I've been seeing on other social media that is from 2020 and not Nixie Jan 27 #39
That is correct. Beautiful send off, but, not Alex Pretti. Oneironaut Jan 27 #40
The body is not Alex Pretti obamanut2012 Jan 27 #41

Silver Gaia

(5,342 posts)
4. That got to me...
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 09:37 AM
Jan 26

I've spent a lot of time at the local VA hospital with my disabled veteran hubby. VA nurses are kind, dedicated people. 😢😪😭 ❤️

riversedge

(80,561 posts)
6. 'Neither Alex Pretti nor Renee Good did anything to deserve being murdered.'...
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 09:45 AM
Jan 26

We know that Trump will NOT bring them Justice but I hope that the State of Minnesota is able to do bring the ones who killed these good folks to Justice.


This is heart-shattering. I keep thinking of his family & friends.

Neither Alex Pretti nor Renee Good did anything to deserve being murdered.

We demand JUSTICE for them and their loved ones.

#AbolishICE
#ProsecuteICE
#ProsecuteBondi
#ProsecuteBovino

This is heart-shattering. I keep thinking of his family & friends.

Neither Alex Pretti nor Renee Good did anything to deserve being murdered.

We demand JUSTICE for them and their loved ones.

#AbolishICE
#ProsecuteICE
#ProsecuteBondi
#ProsecuteBovino

Gina (@cissybgood67.bsky.social) 2026-01-26T05:45:03.847Z

malaise

(295,377 posts)
8. Trump's goons executed a VA ICU nurse
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:03 AM
Jan 26

and then called him a domestic terrorists.

Let that sink in.
Impeach them all and lock up,the murderers

bronxiteforever

(11,212 posts)
11. Kick and recommend
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:08 AM
Jan 26

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

My older brother died of cancer when I was 12. I saw what that did to my parents. My heart breaks for the Pretti family esp.,his parents. I hope the pride and love they feel for their son, a healer, will help in a small way to lessen their immense sorrow and anger.
To me he is a hero.

maxrandb

(17,399 posts)
12. We Have the Watch
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:08 AM
Jan 26

For many years, this man stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night this man stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade, this man stood the watch

Yes.. even before some of us were born into this world, this man stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history, this man stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there
Needing his guidance and help
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch so that we, our families and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, each and every night, knowing that this man stood the watch

Today we are here to say
'... the watch stands relieved
Relieved by those You have trained, Guided, and Led.

Patriot you stand relieved.. we have the watch..."

"Boatswain..Standby to pipe the side...Hero going Ashore.."

Fair Winds and Following Seas Alex


maxrandb

(17,399 posts)
31. I can't take credit for it
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 06:25 PM
Jan 26

It's a poem that you hear sometimes at military funerals, or retirements.

I served 28.5 years in the Navy, but Mr. Alex Pretti showed more dedication to our Constitution and the values of service, honor, courage and commitment to humanity in 48 seconds than I ever did.

liberalla

(11,036 posts)
19. Started crying on my way to work...
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:53 AM
Jan 26

RIP Alex
You gave so much to others...
You deserved so much BETTER than this!

Botany

(77,124 posts)
20. He was murdered by Trump, Miller, Noem, and others in a fascist hit in broad daylight.
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:57 AM
Jan 26




We need a general strike ASAP.

brakester

(586 posts)
30. I agree!
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 01:53 PM
Jan 26

A general strike is going to be hard on many of us, esp those with families and jobs and mortgages,

BUT, it is time!

Prepare yourself ahead of time so that you can pull yourself through with the least amount of disruption and pain.

It wouldn't have to last but a few days before we scare the Tar out of the Epstein/PrezPedo cabal.

LittleGirl

(8,999 posts)
26. Not sure why but my browser
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 11:49 AM
Jan 26

Won’t play the video from Blusky. That’s what the error says.

llmart

(17,557 posts)
35. What a touching tribute to a true hero.
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 11:20 PM
Jan 26

The grief we're feeling is gut wrenching, but fear not, Alex. We will continue the fight as long as we have to to rid our country of this scourge of an administration.

peggysue2

(12,510 posts)
36. Heartbreaking
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 11:32 PM
Jan 26

I've watched this video three times and choked up each time.

This appears to be a watershed moment breaking the back of these thugs posing as law enforcement. Protests all over the country, outcries even from Republicans. A step too far, an act too despicable.

This is an act of depravity even the lies cannot erase.

These bastards need to pay! Agent Orange's hands are bloodied and grotesque.

Minnesota leads the way with grit and grace and grief.

This is a moment the country stands in solidarity. This was an execution in broad daylight.

Nixie

(17,980 posts)
39. I've been seeing on other social media that is from 2020 and not
Tue Jan 27, 2026, 02:36 AM
Jan 27

his body. They are saying his body is not released yet, but how would they know that.

Apparently they found this video from around the Covid era. Not sure how reliable any of that is.

It is very moving how much respect and honor they show their patients. Such impressive people.

Oneironaut

(6,284 posts)
40. That is correct. Beautiful send off, but, not Alex Pretti.
Tue Jan 27, 2026, 04:34 PM
Jan 27

The video seems to be from when there was a mask mandate. Also, the music was added to the video.

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