Posted on 07/28/2004 1:23:02 PM PDT by IPWGOP
John Kerry: Your Cheatin' (purple) Heart
"While in Cam Rahn Bay, he trained on several 24-hour indoctrination missions, and one special skimmer operation with my most senior and trusted Lieutenant. The briefing from some members of that crew the morning after revealed that they had not received any enemy fire, and yet Lt.(jg) Kerry informed me of a wound -- he showed me a scratch on his arm and a piece of shrapnel in his hand that appeared to be from one of our own M-79s. It was later reported to me that Lt.(jg) Kerry had fired an M-79, and it had exploded off the adjacent shoreline. I do not recall being advised of any medical treatment, and probably said something like 'Forget it.' He later received a Purple Heart for that scratch, and I have no information as to how or whom. Lt.(jg) Kerry was allowed to return to the good old USA after 4 months and a few days in-country, and then he proceeded to betray his former shipmates, calling them criminals who were committing atrocities. Today we are here to tell you that just the opposite is true. Our rules of engagement were quite strict, and the officers and men of Swift often did not even return fire when they were under fire if there was a possibility that innocent people -- fishermen, in a lot of cases -- might be hurt or injured. The rules and the good intentions of the men increased the possibility that we might take friendly casualties."
-- Commander Grant Hibbard, USN (retired) [to read more from those who commanded and served with John Kerry, click HERE] |
cartoon ping... and I'm sorry for the delay in posting a new cartoon. We buried my 44 year old sister-in-law today. She had battled cancer for 6 years. And she leaves behind a gem of a loving and heartbroken husband, a 7 year old daughter and an 18 year old daughter. If you are a praying person, please lift this family up in your prayers. Thanks very much, Linda.
No apology needed. Prayers lifted for this family.
May your sister-in-law rest in God's peace. Prayers and condolences for her family and friends.
Prayers, Linda. Sorry for the bad news.
I do however like the 'toon and think it fits nicely.
Del
Prayers to your brother and his family.
He's certainly blessed with a wonderful sister.
Prayers, Linda.
Beautiful job, Linda! I like the FREEDOM BIRD. Everyone of us GI's remember that!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Love the cartoons though.
My condolences to you family on their loss. We will keep her in our prayers.
It will take time,but you pain will lessen.Dwell on the good times and hold her memory close to your hearts.
Great artwork, and I'm sorry to hear about your Sister in Law. My prayers are with you and your family.
Oh Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers for you and your families.
No wonder he identifies so much with Max Cleland as a so called "Band of Brothers". They both manage to wound themselves in a non-hotile fire area.
Oh Linda...I'm so sorry. Of course your family has my prayers, and that of MANY Freepers.
Prayers sent, Linda...
OUCH!
Certainly on the prayers.
Praying for the peace that passes understanding and His wholeness and initmacy as well as The Father making Himself abundantly real to all concerned along with Son and Spirit.
His highest to you,
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