An Indian American doctor freed from the Taliban by special forces in Afghanistan expressed gratitude for his rescuers and condolences for the family of the special op killed in the rescue effort.
Dilip Joseph oversaw the medical clinic in Afghanistan for the non-profit Morning Star Development which is based in Colorado.
In a statement released by Morning Star Development and published in an article in NDTV, Joseph said “I can appreciate the difficulty of this particular operation and deeply value the sacrifice of one of their own servicemen for the success of this mission. My heart goes out to the family of the fallen hero for his service, commitment and courage. He will remain a legacy for me and my family for generations to come,”