Daily Herald
http://www.dailyherald.com/community/zone_story.asp?intID=38198101&zone=elg
Former Elgin resident part of Kerry's crew at the convention
Posted Friday, July 30, 2004
BOSTON - Former Elgin resident Del Sandusky got to share the stage during the final night of the convention, coming out with 13 other swift boat crewmates who were led in Vietnam by Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry.
The evening capped a busy week for Navy veteran Sandusky, who has had his share of the limelight since appearing in a TV commercial for Kerry during the primary campaign. The ad, which focused on Kerry's experience leading a river patrol boat through enemy ambushes during the war, was credited with helping turn Kerry's campaign around.
Since then, Sandusky has traveled around the country, speaking on behalf of Kerry to veterans groups. Kerry's campaign has reimbursed Sandusky for his travels, according to campaign finance records. Sandusky told the Daily Herald last week that Kerry was an inspirational leader during the tough times of Vietnam. Sandusky also has said he and Kerry have kept in touch over the years, with Kerry praying with him during difficult times during the 1990s. Sandusky went through a divorce and a home foreclosure. He's now remarried and living in Dunedin, Fla.
Oh, please!
The Swiftees need to track his schedule & make follow-up appearances before all the same groups.
Let's hope they're doing so.
Better yet, they should debate Sandusky one-on-one.
