Kerry smeared a hero: my dad

Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^ | September 10, 2004 | CAROL CROWLEY

[buzzyboop]

Many of you believe dirty politics is the motivation of Vietnam veterans speaking out in opposition to John Kerry. Let me tell you the real motivation.

In the movie "We Were Soldiers," the story about the battle of the la Drang Valley in Vietnam in 1965, a young sergeant, Jack Gell, cried as he died, "Tell my wife I love her . . ." and my family relived the death of my dad. He told my mother in letters that he and those he served with believed they were doing the right thing, fighting to help a sovereign nation defend its freedom.Before the movie was filmed, I heard my father's dying words from retired Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and journalist Joe Galloway, who were with him in the Valley of Death. I met Mel Gibson, who played Col. Moore in the movie, showing him family pictures and letters to help him learn the essence of these young men serving their country in a difficult time. Gibson said my father was a true hero.

I remember when the movie was released witnessing the healing of men and family members who clung to this story with a new pride after decades of being vilified. Finally, they talked about it. Finally, many were proud to be Vietnam veterans.

And then Kerry was nominated as a presidential candidate.

I don't blame Kerry for my father's death, and I don't much care if he shamelessly chased after medals. But I do care that when he returned from Vietnam he gave aid and comfort to the enemy while our soldiers were still dying. I care that he smeared my father and a generation of our armed forces with false charges of war crimes while posing himself as a hero. I care that Kerry's false charges encouraged our enemy who was pressuring our POWs in inhumane ways to confess to imaginary war crimes. I care that he went to Paris to meet with the Viet Cong in 1970 while still an officer in the Navy Reserve, returning to publicly advocate for their position and against America's position.

This isn't about politics. It's about honor and betrayal and protecting our country. And for me it is deeply personal, as it is for countless vets. Thirty-nine years later, my mother still cries on Nov 14. Thirty-nine years later, we miss my father every day. Thirty-nine years later, Kerry poses as a hero. As children of Vietnam veterans, many of us feel an unwelcome emotional strain as the arguments about what really happened in Vietnam are tugged back and forth, often by people who were not there. We deeply resent the suggestion that our fathers were war criminals as that theme inevitably seeps into the argument.

We are educated and grown. We have children of our own, some in the service. We know in our heart and soul the scars of war that will never go away. But we are not weak, and we will not be silent. I will stand with the Vietnam veterans who speak out, and the voice of my father will be heard through me.

As long as I have breath and Kerry seeks the office of president, I will speak out against him. Others like me are too many to count.

While we are dismissed as dirty politics, the truth is we would be doing the very same things if Kerry were a Republican. President Bush has never had anything to do with our opposition to Kerry, and if the president makes a personal appeal to us to stop, we cannot and will not do so, because there are some things that can never be forgiven, can never be forgotten. John Kerry is one of those things.

[Real Cynic No More]

It's amazing that the fact that a US Senator could have helped the enemy while still IN UNIFORM as a Naval Officer. He should be investigated for what he admits to have done while in the military NOT what Bush did or didn't do while in the ANG. Persective, anyone? You can't brag about 4 months in Vietnam and then forget the trip to Paris as a traitorous Naval officer, 20 years in the Senate missing meetings, etc. He would have us believe that he went to Vietnam, snatched a guy from the water, went into a deep sleep and then woke up next to TeRaysa with a hint of ketchup on his cheek. Nov 2nd will be a fun night.

What Kerry did was criminal and treasonous, and he should have been prosecuted and imprisoned for it.

[jwalsh07]

Wow.

[Calpernia]

Passionate words from the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran.

This isn't about politics. It's about honor and betrayal and protecting our country. And for me it is deeply personal, as it is for countless vets. Thirty-nine years later, my mother still cries on Nov 14. Thirty-nine years later, we miss my father every day. Thirty-nine years later, Kerry poses as a hero. As children of Vietnam veterans, many of us feel an unwelcome emotional strain as the arguments about what really happened in Vietnam are tugged back and forth, often by people who were not there. We deeply resent the suggestion that our fathers were war criminals as that theme inevitably seeps into the argument.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"First I picked Edwards BUT now I pick Hanoi Jane!"

Edwards played football in 1971 when he turned 18
instead of serving in Vietnam.
Hanoi Jane at least was a Viet Cong!
Just like me!

Hanoi Jane and I know how to demoralize US Toops serving today!
We hate US Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
We hate all US Troops!
We lie about them in 2004 the same as we did in the 60's and 70's!
We vow to protect the UN and the Oil for Food Scandal
We vow to keep secret the ties between Saddam Hussein and Al Qaida
We vow to free Saddam Hussein with help from our old friend Ramsey Clark.


John F. Kerry
Timeline of a traitor.
Click Here
READ THIS INTERVIEW THAT KERRY GAVE in 1970
KERRY GAVE AID AND COMFORT TO THE VIET CONG

Harvard Crimson : Kerry refused order to destroy Viet Cong village

http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=352185

Published on Wednesday, February 18, 1970
John Kerry: A Navy Dove Runs for Congress

By SAMUEL Z. GOLDHABER

Crimson Staff Writer

"...One time Kerry was ordered to destroy a Viet Cong village
but disobeyed orders and suggested that the Navy Command
simply send in a Psychological Warfare team to be
friend the villagers with food, hospital supplies,
and better educational facilities."



Hanoi Kerry and Hanoi Jane sitting in a tree F-R-E-N-C-H-I-N-G



Jane Fonda tells the student audience at the Michigan State University in 1969:

"I would think that if you understood what communism was, you would hope,
you would pray on your knees, that we would someday become communist."


Joe Moore, Can Tho Airfield 550th Signal Company

[MEG33]

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[Doogle]

...hating him now is how I felt 34 years ago. Yes there are many of us who won't forget,the swifties are a small portion of servicemen with excellent memories. He could've been the Walter Mitty of the swifties, and could have been the Rodger Clemens of the medal throwers.
Testifying before congress and the rest of the United States with lies to promote yourself while people are being tortured and dying. Well......it goes some what further than hate.

Doogle

[Texas Termite]

This leaves little left to be said.

We thank all of the Vietnam Vets and their families. They served our country proud and well.

Kerry IS Unfit for Command.....

[kabar]

She spoke at the rally on Spt 12 in Wash DC. Her speech contained much of the same words and sentiment. It was well-delivered and well-received.

[laurenmarlowe]

Thank you for your past and present service for our Country.

[LisaMalia]

I jotted down Carol's name as I was watching the Vietnam Vets for the Truth rally, to read more about her.. She was a powerful speaker.

On a much smaller scale, I know where she is coming from. I have worked towards President Bush's re-election and the traitor Kerry's defeat, for many reasons.

One of them is my good friend, Billy.

[Magnolia]

After he completed his first 13 month tour in Vietnam, my dad's next assignment dealt with WIA & KIA calls on next of kin. On many 'visits' his official vehicle was used as target practice for rotten eggs & vegetables while he was met with choruses of "baby killer". After 18 months stateside & feeling the love & warmth of his fellow Americans, he returned to Vietnam. He was more fortunate than many of his friends & collegues, he returned home to us.

I'm glad he didn't live long enough to see the piece of filth who would be president. Carol Crowley writes for thousands of us. I will never forget Kerry nor forgive.

[counterpunch]

The Wall Street Journal, Townhall and papers all around the country need to run this piece.

[Calpernia]

>>>The Wall Street Journal, Townhall and papers all around the country need to run this piece.

In a way you are right, they should. In a another way I disagree. Think of the smear campaign the left would attack her with.

She went through a lot losing her father and Kerry and clan discrediting him. Imagine the attacks the left would hit her with?

[Soaring Feather]

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[ConservativeMan55]

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[counterpunch]

She wrote the op-ed because she had something to say, and it needs to be heard by as wide an audience as possible.
The Democrats couldn't get away with a smear campaign against her.

[sneakers]

AMEN to your post #39! My son is leaving for the Navy in January - and I DO NOT WANT HIM SERVING UNDER KERRY!!! He dispises Kerry as well, but he is already signed up and must go regardless. He says he will obey whoever his Commander in Chief is - however much he will dislike it. Thank God, I believe with my whole heart that President Bush will win re-election. My son, Nate, went to a Bush rally last week and he was so proud to say "That's the President I will serve under"!

And GunnyB - God Bless you and thank you for your service to our country. You are more appreciated than you know. Maybe the good Lord is using Kerry to make the truth come out!

[Calpernia]

>>>The Democrats couldn't get away with a smear campaign against her.

I would just hate to see the vile attempts. Look at the comments that little 3y.o. girl got. :( Nothing is sacred with them.

[afnamvet]

Thanks for the ping Tonk. A touching, moving article. We Vietnam veterans stand with you and comfort you all that lost someone in the war. Rest assured that we also will not rest until the traitor Kerry is defeated and exposed for what he is...a pathetic liar.