Posted on 09/20/2004 7:34:36 PM PDT by flutters
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A local soldier back from the war in Iraq said he was beaten at an area concert because of what was printed on his T-shirt, NBC 4's Nancy Burton reported.
Foster Barton, 19, of Grove City, received a Purple Heart for his military service in Iraq. He almost lost his leg last month after a Humvee he was riding in ran over a landmine.
Barton said he was injured again Friday night in a crowded parking lot as he was leaving the Toby Keith concert at Germain Amphitheatre. The solider was injured so badly that he can't go back to Iraq as scheduled.
"I don't remember getting hit at all, really," said Barton, a member of the 1st Calvary Division. "He hit me in the back of the head. I fell and hit the ground. I was knocked unconscious and he continued to punch and kick me on the ground."
Barton and his family said he was beat up because he was wearing an Iraqi freedom T-shirt.
"It's not our fault," Barton said. "I'm just doing a job."
According to a Columbus police report, six witnesses who didn't know Barton said the person who beat him up was screaming profanities and making crude remarks about U.S. soldiers, Burton reported.
One witness, a friend of the alleged attacker, said Barton hit first. Police said they do not think that witness is credible since the six other witnesses said Barton was hit from behind.
Barton's mother said she has a message for her son's alleged attacker, who police said ran into the crowd after the incident and was not arrested.
"He needs our prayers, just like the insurgents, because he's a coward," Cindy Barton said.
After a two-week leave, Barton was supposed to return to Iraq Tuesday. But his broken nose will delay his return.
Barton is waiting for doctors to tell him when he can return to active duty. He said wants to go back as soon as possible because his unit was just attacked. Eleven soldiers were wounded and two were killed, he said.
Bump bump bump....
What a bunch of idiots! These losers are leftists who hate America. Why are these low lifes even attending a Toby Keith concert? Whoever did this should be caught and beaten lifeless. As for the soldier, he volunteered to fight. He was not drafted. I am very sorry to hear this. God bless him and his family.
John Kerry Supporters........ They have to hide this time.... last time they just came at you....
these Cowards will catch the wrong person and spend the rest of their life as an invalid.
Barton's mother said she has a message for her son's alleged attacker, who police said ran into the crowd after the incident and was not arrested.
The suspect was NOT arrested.
Probably someone who didn't attend the concert. If they have the friend they should be able to identify the attacker. I probably should be but I don't have as much understanding as his mother does though. Surprising . I would have thought these type of fans would have intervened. Maybe they did. I hope so.
BTTT
He is working on the irrational emotions of his kool-ade followers. History repeating itself.
Also throw in Ted 'Hiccup' (MaryJo murderer) Kennedy, Terry McAss@#@#@, Howard Dean, Dan Blather and so many others.
Checkin' the phone book now.
If Toby had seen it happen, I'll bet HE would have kicked the attacker's gluteous maximous!
"We'll put a boot in your............"
Is anyone cataloging all the political violence of the left?
The Kerry camp can be proud of this one. Freaking commie scum.
Outrageous!
Anyone know if the punk coward who did it was caught?
I'm sure CBS would believe the friend of the attacker.
Hope Mr. Barton has a speedy recovery. Sounds like he comes from good stock.
I may have found it but it's not a Grove City number. 272-XXXX is the West side but this is last year's phone book :o) He may have moved. I'm tempted to call it though, just to confirm.
bigtime!
Fly the 'friend' to Gitmo and stack him on a pile of naked Arabs for a few hours until he squeals. Then bring the attacker down there for a little bit of 'questioning'.
Whenever I read about stories of this sort, I just remember that payback will be sweet in November.
Roaches multiply rapidly.
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