Corps apologizes for wrong parcels sent to fallen Marines' families

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Families of fallen Marines received packages meant for injured veterans

The parcels offered information about athletic reconditioning

Wounded Warrior commander: "We accept full responsibility for this error"

1,150 packages went to families of Marines who had died

By Charley Keyes, CNN Senior National Security Producer
updated 10:57 PM EST, Tue December 13, 2011



The Purple Heart ornaments were intended for the families of those wounded in battle.



Washington (CNN) -- Some Marine Corps families, mourning a son or daughter killed in action, received an unexpected surprise for the holidays: an ornament of the Purple Heart, a letter addressed to their fallen hero and even information about athletic reconditioning.

The Marine Corps was apologizing Tuesday for sending the packages to families of the fallen instead of the Marines wounded in action but still alive.

"There are no words to express how very sorry we are for the hurt such a mistake has caused the families of our fallen warriors," said Col. John L. Mayer, commanding officer of the Marines Wounded Warrior Regiment. "We always strive to honor the sacrifices these Marines, sailors and their families gave to this country."

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