Vietnam Memorial Wall (DC) Defaced Sept 7-8, 2007: PART 2

To: trooprally; tgslTakoma; kristinn; Doctor Raoul

tgslTakoma also noticed on East Wall Panel 15E that it had multiple deep, long, vertical scratches/gouges. That will also be in Part 3

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?!? You mean they let Mitch/Midge out of his/her cage?!?

81 posted on 09/12/2007 3:16:12 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Naomi Hunter Petrie: 1913 - 2007. Rest in peace, Grandma.)

What the heck? It’s like pulling hens teeth to get facts from the government and media, isn’t it?

82 posted on 09/12/2007 3:24:59 PM PDT by AuntB (" It takes more than walking across the border to be an American." Duncan Hunter)

Thanks for the ping, I appreciate it. I’m just at a loss of words on this disgraceful act of hate.

83 posted on 09/12/2007 4:35:40 PM PDT by FReepapalooza

Thanks for the ping! Please keep me posted with any updates.

85 posted on 09/12/2007 4:59:30 PM PDT by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)

Will Do.

When tgslTakoma posts Part 3 Thursday, I’ll be sure to ping my list.

86 posted on 09/12/2007 5:02:11 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)

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Trooprally ping: update from MOPH on Vietnam Wall situation

87 posted on 09/12/2007 5:03:02 PM PDT by freema

I don’t understand why some seem so intent on excusing away something like this.

I’m the first preson who would prefer to believe that it was some sort of accident or mistake rather than have to face the fact that there is someone this nasty loose in society. But it’s hard to ignore the facts or explain them away in any sensible manner.

I wonder if the people who make excuses have just not read about it and/or looked at the pictures and videos, or do they have guilty consciences for some reason.

88 posted on 09/12/2007 5:07:46 PM PDT by generally (Ask me about FReepers Folding@Home)

I am convinced that the so-called citizens of this country just no longer give a damn.

Sadly, you are correct. My children and their children will be taught about freedom, honor, country and those that fought for it.

89 posted on 09/12/2007 5:15:01 PM PDT by afnamvet ( Duncan Hunter for President in '08)

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90 posted on 09/12/2007 5:18:33 PM PDT by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)

Thankfully, we have the pictures and videos.

91 posted on 09/12/2007 5:21:11 PM PDT by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)

Note that the story on channel 7 comes three days after the first post on FR about it.

92 posted on 09/12/2007 5:21:31 PM PDT by Christopher Lincoln

To: Calpernia; freema

Thanks for the additional pings.

[Mr] T

93 posted on 09/12/2007 5:24:14 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)

94 posted on 09/12/2007 5:33:02 PM PDT by neverdem (Call talk radio. We need a Constitutional Amendment for Congressional term limits. Let's Roll!)

95 posted on 09/12/2007 5:49:31 PM PDT by Christopher Lincoln

96 posted on 09/12/2007 6:00:42 PM PDT by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)

Thanx for the update!

97 posted on 09/12/2007 6:47:23 PM PDT by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals Crazy!)

Email from Post #84

Bold is my emphasis

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From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 3:42 PM
Subject: Retraction of All Statements on Incident
Retraction of All Statements on Incident

To All:

Since it is now clear that SGT Steven Booker is not an Official spokesman for the National Park Service (NPS), it is necessary to retract any and all statements citing him as a source on any “cleaning accident” at the Vietnam Wall earlier this week. His phone numbers have been given to all Patriots and Eagles who asked for such information for their independent verification of what happened. This retraction also includes any earlier statements from the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), and other sources, on what actually happened at the Vietnam Wall. Instead, I will rely on the results of ongoing investigations of the National Park Police (NPP), plus the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and independent investigations by autonomous news media sources such as the Washington Times and FOX News. Their reports will be conclusive for me on what actually happened.

I will also rely on the statement of Lisa Gough, Director of Communications for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, who stated in her press release of Sept. 11, 2007: “The United States Park Police has begun an investigation into the matter, and that investigation is ongoing. Until this investigation is completed, it is premature to speculate whether any intentional act was committed.” An additional source of reliance will be the Washington Times, with any follow up stories from their news article of Sep 11 on “Vandals feared at memorial,” as cited in previous E-mail messages.

Like many of you, I have my suspicions on what actually happened at the Vietnam Wall, but I prefer not to comment further on any statements from any party of interest on this issue. There was also a similar incident reported to have happened to a Vietnam Wall in Andover, MA, published on Sep 5, 2007, which has been reported in a previous message with the full source included. This was confusing to me, and was shared in an attempt to learn what actually happened, when, and where.

This statement is also sent to Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) members who are not on the national level as blind copies, in order to protect their privacy after several asked not to be included openly in this issue. Thank you for your consideration of my comments and observations.

Yours in Patriotism,

Steve Cobb

Commander

Region I, MOPH

98 posted on 09/12/2007 7:23:34 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)

To: Old Sarge; trooprally; tgslTakoma

I do care about this issue.

I believe the person doing this had No Blood for Oil as to why they used an oily substance.

Maybe making too much of this might encourage other War Protesting Nuts and other fruitcakes the idea that descrating these monuments will further the Anti-war cause.

We need to keep watch and be vigilant.

Too much attention will encourage COPY CAT descrations of other memorials besides the Vietnam Memorial.

It would interesting if the FBI chose to analyze the substance. It might be possible to get DNA from it -- since it was done over a long section of the wall. Things like hairs from clothing might have stuck to the oil substance.

I believe too much MEDIA attention is bad because of all the nuts we have in this country. And it might give some Islamic students ideas about things they might do to our National Monuments.

If I am wrong, let me know. I will escalate this issue with the media...

But I don't want to give REWARD these nuts for this activity with the publicity...

99 posted on 09/12/2007 7:24:59 PM PDT by topher (Let us return to old-fashioned morality - morality that has stood the test of time...)

To: topher; trooprally; tgslTakoma

Topher, those are all very good reasons why there should be little media coverage.

The perps did this seeking attention, that’s obvious, in addition to their insane hate of our country. Cutting off the oxygen would be a good thing.

Whiel I agree that spiking the story woudl deny them desired attention, concealing the event would also mean that the sheep would not be made aware of the depths to which the Leftists are willing to dip.

Even if they gave a damn anymore.

100 posted on 09/12/2007 7:28:36 PM PDT by Old Sarge (This tagline in memory of FReeper 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub)

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