Posted on 08/23/2004 5:26:39 PM PDT by kristinn
Several FReepers have posted that Major Garrett of Fox News reported tonight that the Kerry campaign has taken a tiny step back from John Kerry's first Purple Heart earning wound.
He referred to Kerry's journal entry nine days after he was "wounded in combat" where he writes of patrolling the rivers with the cockiness of someone who hasn't faced enemy fire.
In response, the Kerry spokesman told him that it was possible the wound (from a sliver of shrapnel)was unintentionally self-inflicted.
Kingattax mentioned it here.
Cbolt confirmed it here.
Federal mentioned it here.
This is a major development in the story. Kerry had to back off his Christmas in Cambodia tales after the Swiftees challenged him, now it looks like Kerry's ready to concede his first Purple Heart wasn't earned like he said it was.
The panel on Special Report (Mort Kondracke?) discussed the third purple heart as being self-inflicted today.
Also, in the Rush transcript today with John O'Neill, he points out the paperwork re: the first PH is not on Kerry's website. I looked for it. I did find paperwork for his bronze star that claimed he was bleeding from his arm when he rescued Cleland, but other paperwork only identifies a "contusion" and butt shrapnel.
No, no, you have it all wrong.
Who wants to be the last member of the MSM to have
their credibility and career _die_ for this loser?
See my post #159. I forget the names of the hearings, but they lasted for several days and were covered by C-Span. They wouldn't even listen to witnesses who had seen Americans there in recent years, and reports of where they were kept. Kerry and McCain were both hostile and vicious and didn't have a good word to say about the POW/MIAs. It broke my heart to hear them talk against our poor brave men still left behind enemy lines, and the hope of our going in and finding them left in the hands of these two traitors. It was tragic to listen to, and I remember crying for our POW/MIAs and their families. Kerry and McCain sentenced them to stay there forever. Why aren't the POW/MIA families bringing this fact about Kerry up?
LIBERAL LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE! Yeah, John F*ckin's stories keep changing.
See my post #159. I forget the names of the hearings, but they lasted for several days and were covered by C-Span. They wouldn't even listen to witnesses who had seen Americans there in recent years, and reports of where they were kept. Kerry and McCain were both hostile and vicious and didn't have a good word to say about the POW/MIAs. It broke my heart to hear them talk against our poor brave men still left behind enemy lines, and the hope of our going in and finding them left in the hands of these two traitors. It was tragic to listen to, and I remember crying for our POW/MIAs and their families. Kerry and McCain sentenced them to stay there forever. Why aren't the POW/MIA families bringing this fact about Kerry up?
Stick a fork in him, boys and girls. John F*ckin "One Note" Kerry is a certified liar. He's no war hero and his service record is made-up BS.
Wait til Godot before the media reports the facts.
your "no WMD" actually applies to Kerry:
No
WOUNDS --worth the name
MEDALS --that he 'earned'
DIGNITY --turning on his fellow Vets in '71 via hearsay,
then demanding that only SOME of his crewmembers
be allowed to speak.
"I was in Cambodia before I decided I wasn't." John F*ckin' "seared in me" memory makeover.
Yup, three purple ouchies.
I bet his SF180 disclosure would reveal another award: the "lilly-liver" . . .
The Swift Vets have got Kerry fibbing on 2 Purple Hearts. They are just letting Kerry die a slow and painful death.
3rd Purple Heart - You can't get a Purple Heart from a "contusion" (a bruise). Wounds in the butt were from an incident earlier in the day, that even Rassmann acknowledges, where there was no hostile fire. Kerry's citation for this Purple Heart misleadingly mentions the butt wound.
1st Purple Heart - Small splinter due to a self-inflicted grenade firing wound. The Swift Vets have got an eyewitness, the 2nd top JAG guy, who just hasn't come forth yet.
Democrats know that it is all coming out now, so are trying to blame it on a smear campaign by Bush. That is all that they have left.
Do a Google search for "POW/MIA Hearings John Kerry", and you'll get a sad and vivid picture of the dear men Kerry left over there.
POW/MIA FAMILY MEMBERS AGAINST JOHN KERRY have this to say on their website:
"John Kerry abandoned our husbands, sons, fathers, and brothers in favor of trade and normalization of relations with Vietnam. His actions paved the way for the further abandonment of POWs and MIAs from World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War.
John Kerry, as chairman of the Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs, ordered the destruction of committee documents, blocked avenues of investigation, and misrepresented progress on the POW/MIA issue to justify lifting of the trade embargo against Vietnam.
This is every bit as important as Kerry's lies about the Swift Boat Vets. These families should also be on TV telling their stories. Read about their loved ones on their site. It will break your heart!
The media will ride the Kerry horse until it dies and then they will sell the meat. They are so rabid Kerry, if he sinks they will too!
GERALD J. DOYLE, M.D., P.C.
THREE HAWTHORNE PLACE, SUITE 106
CHARLES RIVER PARK
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02114
---- 23 April 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: John Kerry's Military Medical File
My name is Gerald J. Doyle and I am a physician licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I have served as the Senator's medical physician since 1986. I am on the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital where I have practiced medicine since 1973 after completing my medical training in internal medicine and cardiology. On March 29, 2004, I released a general letter regarding the Senator's health during the last 18 years that I have served as his internist. John Kerry has enjoyed excellent overall health though out his life. I have reviewed his military medical record, I am providing a summary of all medical activity during the time he was in the Navy.
18 February 1966. Mr. Kerry underwent a complete physical examination at the US Navy recruiting station in New York City and was found to be healthy and fit for duty. The routine studies of serology, x-ray, and a urinalysis were negative.
28 September 1966. Mr. Kerry was diagnosed with right upper lobe pneumonia and was treated at the US naval station, Newport, Rhode Island and was referred for admission to the USNH, Newport, Rhode Island. A chest x-ray was done that confirmed his pneumonia. He was successfully treated with tetracycline antibiotics and was discharged to full duty 14 October 1966.
In January 1967, Mr. Kerry developed the chest skin rash that was diagnosed and treated with topical steroids with complete resolution. In addition, his medical record confirmed the fact that he was treated for the left lower lobe pneumococcal pneumonia in April 1967, confirmed by x-ray and culture and associated with a low grade fever. He was hospitalized at San Diego Naval Hospital, experienced an uncomplicated recovery and was discharged fit for duty following treatment. He underwent a routine physical examination at the Naval amphibious base at Coronado California, 28 August 1968 and was found physically qualified and fit for duty. His routine studies included a normal chest x-ray, urinalysis, a non-reactive VDRL, a normal EKG and a normal dental examination.
“3 December 1968, U.S. Naval Support Facility Cam Rahn Bay RVN FPO. Shrapnel in left arm above elbow. Shrapnel removed and appl bacitracin dressing. Ret To Duty.”
Mr. Kerry sustained a shrapnel injury in his left arm above his elbow. He was treated at the Cam Ranh Bay US naval support facility where the shrapnel was removed and the wound was treated with a topical Bacitracin antibiotic dressing. He was returned to duty following his treatment.
20 February 1969, “Wounded by piece of B-40 shrapnel today while on operation, in portion of left thigh.”
Mr. Kerry sustained an injury when he was wounded by a piece of B- 40 shrapnel while on operation. He was noted to have a wound of entry on the back of his left thigh and the wound was debrided and treated with the application of a topical dressing. An x-ray confirmed the shrapnel location but a decision was made to leave the shrapnel in place, as successful removal would have necessitated an extensive wider exposure and block excision of the wound. The course of conservative treatment was successful and a wound infection did not develop. The wound was ultimately closed with sutures following debridement of necrotic tissue.
13 March 1969, 1900 hours, United States Coast Guard Cutter Spencer. “John Kerry, LTJG, USNR- In firefight approx 3 hours ago, pt was a) thrown against bulkhead sustaining injury (contusion) to R forearm. b) sustained small piece of shrapnel in L upper buttock.”
Mr. Kerry was treated for injuries sustained when he was thrown against a bulkhead resulting in a contusion to his right forearm, as well as a shrapnel injury in his left upper buttock. His exam at that time revealed localized bruising of his right medial forearm and of his buttock from the shrapnel with some localized bruising. An x-ray of his forearm did not reveal evidence of fracture. He was treated with a tetanus shot, topical dressing and an ace bandage and advised to apply warm soaks to his right forearm.
During his service in the military, he experienced an episode of an upper respiratory infection and bronchitis, as well as a minor non-specific urinary tract infection and both responded to tetracycline successfully. John Kerry was also treated for the flu on 13 April 67 and made a complete recovery. His medical record shows relatively few entries requiring treatment during his service in the military other than for his combat injuries, and pneumonia.
On 11 December 1969, John Kerry was examined and found physically qualified for release from active duty and able to perform all the duties of his rank at sea and/or on foreign service. As part of his complete exam, a chest x-ray was done that was normal and routine blood tests including a VDRL test for serology was negative. Mr. Kerry was released from active duty on 2 January 1970 and his military medical health record was closed at that time.
The review of Senator John Kerry's medical record confirms his overall excellent health during his time in the military service. His generally robust health has continued during the last 18 years to the present time.
Sincerely,
SIGNED
Gerald J. Doyle, M.D.
_________________
I don't see the parallel. I wouldn't put him in charge of anyone or anything, beyond his nifty boat.
"Maybe they feel safe now since Bob Dole supposedly self-inflicted one of his PHs."
I do not think Bod Dole self inflicted one of his wounds, but rather they came from friendly fire.
Bookmarking kristinn....AGAIN
Yeah... and the DT says its all a pack of lies. Their Golden Boy TM, begs to differ with them.
Thank you, sir! :^)
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