taken some knocks over the years for not being transparent.” He stopped and

looked at Shorr.

 

Shorr said, “An investigation file has been opened, Chief Puller, so it has to

be followed through. But if no new evidence is turned up, I don’t see this going

anywhere. The Army is not looking to destroy your father’s reputation based on a

single letter from a dying woman.” “What sort of new evidence?” asked Puller.

 

Shorr said firmly, “This was a courtesy meeting, Chief Puller.

 

That’s all. CID will carry on now, but we wanted you to know how things stood

and certainly about the letter. Your father being what he is, we thought it only

proper to let you know of the status of things.” Puller didn’t know what to say

to this.

 

Hull said, “We will want to formally interview you later, Chief. And your

brother. And your father, of course.” “My father has dementia.” “We understand

that. And we also understand that he sometimes is coherent.” “And who do you

understand that from?” Shorr rose and so did Hull. Shorr said, “Thank you for

your time, Chief. Agent Hull will be in touch.” “Have you spoken to Lynda

Demirjian?” asked Puller. “And her husband?” “Again, CID will be in touch,” Hull

said. “Thanks for your time. And I’m sorry to have been the one to communicate

something this upsetting.” The two men left, while Puller sat there staring at

the floor.