Barry Winchell and Barry Winchell have worked the 17 years to repeal `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' Their son , Barry Winchell . Pfc , was beaten to death with a bat as he slept . He went through constant , vicious harassment after rumors he was gay , they write . Only then can our sons and daughters feel safe in reporting harassment . They believe DADT prevented him from reporting harassment to superiors .
Barry Winchell and Barry Winchell have worked the 17 years to repeal `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' Their son , Barry Winchell . Pfc , was beaten to death with a bat as he slept . He went through constant , vicious harassment after rumors he was gay , they write . They believe DADT prevented him from reporting harassment to superiors .