Soldier previously covered by CNN dies from cancer from burn pits

CNN's Brianna Keilar pays tribute to former Staff Sergeant Wesley Black, who died after a battle with cancer which his oncologist said was linked to burn pits used by the military to burn trash in Iraq and Afghanistan. Black's story was previously covered by CNN. #CNN #News

[judychandler]

This is so sad. Sending prayers of love and comfort to family and friends..May he RIP ..🙏

[BarbaraC]

I’m in tears, heartsick and proud of this wonderful young man. Thanks for reporting his story.

[milesduggan]

This veteran is the epitome of bravery. Honesty and selflessness at its best.

[ruipereirabras]

Thank you Brianna. My respect to the family.

[jamifitz]

So sorry to hear that things went this way for him.. And still thankful he got to get the word out to prevent others from going through the same pain & loss.

[alexagm]

Sorry to hear about his death.Brianna is the wife of a military man so I am sure she can really empathize with this man's death as her husband serves as well.

[ricardoperez]

It's not just the burn pits, it's the toxic water they had us drinking too. RIP to all those we lost!

[johntrevors]

So sad when someone dies way too young; especially such a stand up guy with a young family. RIP

[karihefner]

Rip. Thank you for your service, courage, and concern for fellow veterans. Prayers to his family. May you find comfort in the memories you shared.

[jdnb]

The department of veterans affairs and the pentagon need to fix this. Condolences to his family

[OJsBFF]

RIP Wesley your a true hero and warrior on whatever soil you fought on.

[TeamWickedOpinion]

01:49 The news anchor getting emotional made me start tearing up. R.I.P Brother. See you at Fiddler’s Green.

[BirdieIsAwake]

I only recently learned about vets suffering from illnesses caused by burn pits on Jon Stewart's podcast. Exposure to the fumes from the jet fluid used to burn waste. And the V.A. refusing the appropriate care telling vets they Can't draw a connection between the cancers and other respiratory problems to the burn pit Exposure. It's a damn shame.

[danielkruger]

I understand that this hits close to home for you Brianna. Thank you for covering this this with the caring heart of a soldier's wife.😥

[krisfrederick]

Casualties of War don't end with Wars. We're taught not to burn plastic when camping as children. The DOD burns everything they can throw in.

[IamwhoIam]

My condolences to all his family and loved ones.

[kathe.o.]

GOD BLESS this family. He is still a warrior for fellow soldiers & others.

[loriann]

This Veterans Day remember:
The VA doesn’t acknowledge their wounds as active duty injuries. The military denied that the burn pits caused cancer. The military decided that they weren’t paying for the veterans health care. Soldiers have to prove it? The VA hospitals are in disgraceful condition…

This is what happens when you have corruption and ineffective leadership.

On Veterans Day:
Give the soldiers support when they go home.
We owe them that. We owe their families that.

When do they get a pay raise???

[garyprinz]

I can barely watch Brianna crying without getting choked up myself. Mind you, the subject matter warrants the emotionality.

[gcboy]

Conservatives and republicans have forgotten these great men and woman thank you cnn for telling us about our hero’s