THERE are many things shocking and astounding about the aftermath of the Mamasapano tragedy. There are the multiple stories we continue to hear about what went down, what went wrong with Operation Wolverine, an unfolding that must be infinitely more difficult to hear for the families of those who have died in the name of capture.

There are the stories from the survivors of this operation who talk about having carried their fallen comrades, or fulfilled that last wish to view photos of family on a cellphone. There are the family members’ stories about being in touch with the fallen police commandos, at a time when we are being told they were beyond reach.

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