Science makes fallen soldier a father

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An interesting topic for debate...what are everyone's thoughts?

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Science makes fallen soldier a father
By Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY

AUSTIN — Seven-month-old Benton Drew Smith is the spitting image of his father, with the same blue eyes, fair hair and infectious grin.

Bouncing on his mother's lap in olive-green overalls and slippers festooned with lizards, he also holds a special place in history: He is one of the first children to have been conceived from sperm left behind by a soldier who was killed in battle. Benton's dad, Army 2nd Lt. Brian Smith, was shot by a sniper in Iraq on July 2, 2004.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-02-11-soldier-child-cover_x.htm

 

[beach_bum]

Congratulations to the mother on a healthy baby.

 

[Mike Baker]

Congratulations to the mother on a healthy baby.

Same from me.

 

[proudnurse]

Congratulations to the mother on a healthy baby.

Ditto for me too! What a beautiful little guy!

~Rebecca

 

[mckee19]

glad to see his name will live on

 

[simysmom99]

This brings to light all those ethical questions that are around, regarding stem cells and all that.  Personally, if my husband was killed and I had a chance to have a baby with him even after that, I would!  Congrats to her on a beautiful baby that I'm sure is being watched over by a very special angel.

 

[Yrys]

Congratulations to the family.

At least, the mother will be able to answer questions about ''who is my father''
better then the persons using banks sperms...