AWOL Marine with Maui ties flees to Canada

[Dharma_Bum]

From: Maui News, May 1st ...
A former Maui man, saying he took exception to military instructions he received as he trained for deployment to Iraq, has deserted from the U.S. Marines and is in Canada seeking refugee status.

Lance Cpl. Christopher Scott Magaoay, formerly of Pukalani, said he knows he may never be able to return to U.S. soil or even see his 4-year-old son living on Maui, but he’s willing to make the sacrifice because of his opposition to the war in Iraq.

“I left my unit and came to Canada because of my beliefs,” he wrote in an e-mail to The Maui News. “Now my family has all but disowned me.”

Family members on Maui confirmed they do not support Magaoay’s decision, with his father saying he is disappointed in his son....

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[yorkiemommie1]

1. i remember seeing someone burn his draft card

in Hemenway Hall and his saying he was going to Canada. I can still see his face, but don't remember his name. I wonder what ever became of him.

[The Sushi Bandit]

2. Christopher is a HERO

And Maui supports him!!!

[Cha]

3. I hope he gets to

see his son again. I thought Canada wasn't taking any awolers from the War on Iraq?

Glad they are.