New fight brews over Guadalcanal (change Henderson Field to "the chrysanthemum")

Washington Times ^ | 06/11/03 | Audrey Hudson

[bedolido]

A proposal to rename Henderson Field on Guadalcanal after Japan's national flower

[ErnBatavia]

There was a thread about this a few weeks ago...I printed out the article and got it to Mitchell Paige who just might have a little clout in this matter. He's a recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Guadalcanal campaign.

He's doing well in his mid-eighties here in the desert, by the way. If I recall correctly, he's now the second oldest surving MOH recipient from World War II.

[grapeape]

This is nothing more than a publicity stunt to get Americans attention. These people think that they will make money off of pissing on Marines and American History. I say we retake the Island and turn it into another Hawaii.

[Bigg Red]

Don't mess with the Marines!

[gunnyg]

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HERE!!!!!

[TheWillardHotel]

My father fought there in '42. It was a bloody mess, he went through hell.

So, much of what this country fought for is undone, this is just another example.

I am surprised the VERMIN AT THE ACLU isn't behind this.

[gunnyg]

Henderson Field Petition! Here!!!!!

[Ten Megaton Solution]

The consultants say a more contemporary and recognizable name is needed.

Naming it after a stupid flower will make it "more recognizable" or "contemporary"?

How about re-naming it "Semper Fi International"?