The Puck Drop mourns the tragic loss of 25-year-old U.S. Air Force member Aaron Bushnell, who tragically died after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy. The shocking incident was livestreamed on Twitch, where Bushnell declared that he could no longer be complicit in the ongoing genocide.
Bushnell, who served as a cyber defense operations specialist at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland in Texas, was an active duty member of the Air Force. The Air Force has extended its sympathies to Bushnell’s family and friends, requesting privacy during this difficult time.
Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing, with the Metropolitan Police Department collaborating with the Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. The tragic event comes amidst growing protests against the war in Gaza, with activists taking to the streets to shut down major roads, enter Congress, and interrupt speeches.
Self-immolation has a long history as a form of protest, with notable events during the Vietnam War era and more recently during the Arab Spring movement in the Middle East. The Puck Drop stands in solidarity with all those affected by these tragic events and calls for peace and justice during these tumultuous times.
