Commentary: Remember `One of our Own' on POW/MIA Day

ARNEWS ^ | Sep 15, 2005 | Col. Randy Pullen

[SandRat]

To read more about the April 9, 2004, ambush that resulted in Sgt. Matt Maupin’s capture, see the ARNEWS article.

[Eagles6]

He is not forgotten.

[SandRat]

Remember!!!!

Tomorow is POW/MIA Day!

REMEMBER THEM!!!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

We won't forget Sandrat.

Please, let our silent voice’s be heard. For we are absent, and have no say.
American veterans who were left behind,
And we’re still so many miles away.
How long in captivity must we abide,
With memories of loved ones trapped deep inside.
While pictures of loved ones keep fading away,
We’re all growing older each passing day.
Are we forgotten, our voices cry out?
Why can’t you hear our silent shout?
Please join together and bring us all home,
Before it’s too late and our faith is gone.
Are we forgotten, it’s our greatest fear,
‘Cause we’re still missing after all these years.

©2004Kicklighter

Sand rat- thank you for the reminder. I have a relative who was MIA- he did return home after one year.

[Texas Termite]

We remember them all in our daily prayers, and their families.

God bless them one and all.......

"TT", Beth & Nana

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thanks Diva for the ping!

SandRat...we will NOT forget!!!

[Dante3]

Thanks for posting this.

[Chode]

Capt. Morgan J. Donahue - USAF - MIA 12-13-68 Laos. Gone but NOT forgotten!!!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks for the reminder, Betsy.

May God protect them all and bring them home.

[Issaquahking]

Because of Them, We are Free!


Remember them everyday!

[Alamo-Girl]

Never forget. Thanks for the ping!

[Just A Nobody]

Thank you for the ping/reminder Diva.

Prayers up for the POW/MIA's and their families.

[StarCMC]

From email tonight:



First casualties Truth,Capt. Michael Speicher and Sgt. Matt Maupin:

With the latest tragedy concerning the hurricane and it's victims, other important issues get pushed further and further back on that very full "front burner".

Yesterday, Capt. Michael Scott Speicher (shot down the first day of Desert Storm..1991) had his status change to "Missing-Captured". If he had been known from the start as POW/MIA then you may have remembered but the terminology was changed years ago.."For whatever reason". It was stated that "The Iraq government(of Saddam) knows where Capt. Speicher is and WE will intensify our effort to find him"..after 13 years WE are going to intensify OUR effort ? We have been told for the past 13 years that everything that could be done was being done..apparenty that's not the case...surprise !!

Capt. Speicher was declared KIA(killed in action) with in 8 hours after his plane went down. There was no proof of death or life at that time but TRUTH couldn't get in the way of action. Later all evidence showed that he "survived" the downing and was captured.."POW/MIA"!!

Today we ALSO have Sgt. Keith Matt Maupin being held POW/MIA in Iraq(Captured 4/2004) but known as "Missing-Captured". Speaking with his father yesterday he asked,"considering all of this, do you think anybody cares about Matt"?? I answered that,"those who know about Matt care very much as we do about ALL the troops but how many Americans KNOW that we have a POW being held in Iraq"??

We can wave the flag and place a yellow ribbon on every vehicle we see,which I guess means something. We can also DEMAND that the status of captured of American servicemen/women be changed to "POW/MIA' from "Missing-Captured" so at least WE are aware of these Americans and their families.

These well meaning people who "wish to Bring the boys home" ?? I'm all for it !! Lets start with Capt. Michael Scott Speicher and Sgt. Keith Matt Maupin. As a Vietnam Veteran I remember "you folks" from years ago yelling the same thing..Hey,YOU left many behind..but then it was all about YOU wasn't it??

Semper Fi
Bob Jones
Meredith,NH
Northeast POW/MIA Network

[TAdams8591]

"One Soldier, then-Spc. Maupin, was captured. He remains a captive to this day."

What a horrible, horrible nightmare. How hard it must be for his family to withstand. He and they will be remembered in my prayers.

[snippy_about_it]

Thank you.

[carlo3b]

Black OPS Zapata.. PLUTO.. 24 brave souls left, and only 11 returned.. MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL.. Special thanks to those in uniform that paid the full price for their country.. A special thanks to the family of Ralph Fuentes, Cuba's bravest farmer, a true hero, may he rest in The Lords peace.. I would do it again, but what good would it do now, and who in the hell would even care anymore..

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[speedy]

Thank you DBR and Sand rat. Definitely not forgotten.

[StarCMC]

I would do it again, but what good would it do now, and who in the hell would even care anymore..

I would. And I thank you.