Posted on 11/27/2005 12:29:48 PM PST by kristinn
Over the course of the eight months of the D.C. Chapter's Friday night demonstrations in support of our troops recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, we've been fortunate to be able to able to speak with many soldiers and hear their thoughts about the war and those who protest against it.
Recently, one soldier shared his stories with us of his experiences with those opposed to the war. To preserve his privacy from vindictive leftists, I'm leaving out details that might help them identify him.
The soldier told us of returning to a stateside civilian airport last year in uniform. Most of the time, he said, he and his fellow soldiers are greeted warmly, regardless of politics.
However, this time he was approached by a man who berated his service. The soldier responded with what is a standard statement, that he was fighting for the man's right to make such comments.
The man replied by spitting on the soldier.
A police officer witnessed the exchange and promptly intervened. He arrested the man for assault and took him away.
This month, while the soldier was staying at Walter Reed, he ventured out with four of his buddies for a relaxing evening at a local establishment.
A man approached the obviously wounded soldier and called him a "baby killer." The soldier responded by telling the man that he was fighting for his right to say things like that.
The man replied by shoving the soldier hard in the chest with both hands.
The soldier instinctively defended himself and decked the man with one punch.
As the man lay on the floor, five of his friends approached the wounded soldier to take him and his four buddies on.
Foolishly, they failed to recognize the group of eight Marines and Air Force personnel also hanging out in the joint who had been watching the wounded soldier's back.
It was all over very quickly. The manager asked everyone to leave, but he made a point of thanking the military men for their service to our country.
Can I bring my baseball bat?
Yeah I got that and I trust your judgement in believing the story. There was mention of police involvement. That police report, with a statement from the soldier would put the concrete in the shoes, so to speak.
Okay, your emotions are understandable, but please set aside mentions of violence, even in jest. Thanks.
Okay, I see what you're saying. I'd say pursuing this further is a decision this particular soldier would need to make. And right now his biggest concern (IMHO) is recovering from his wounds.
Was in jest. Sorry, no problem.
Yeah, I'm sure he'd just like to shrug this off and move on, but that gives the left the ability to deny it happened. I realize it'll be tough to ask this kid to carry water for freedom yet again.
Boy we wish we'd been there too!! What a scum sucking sleeze!!!
And to think this vet fought for the freedom to allow this idiot to have "rights"!!!
Thanks for the ping......
Nana (for our ENTIRE proud of our troops family)
These types of stories will soon be labeled as urban legends - made up by people who "probably never served".
"This month, while the soldier was staying at Walter Reed, he ventured out with four of his buddies for a relaxing evening at a local establishment. A man approached the obviously wounded soldier and called him a "baby killer." The soldier responded by telling the man that he was fighting for his right to say things like that. The man replied by shoving the soldier hard in the chest with both hands. The soldier instinctively defended himself and decked the man with one punch."
So has that establishment changed its menu to reflect the current cuisine? Entree De Jure: Knuckle Sandwich - served anytime to big mouthed, liberal punks assaulting Servicemen
Thank you for this report.
This is not the first instance. It has been happening.
However, thank God, there is no silent majority this time around.
I'd like to see some proof beyond rumor
like a police report?
what happens is people start spreading rumors and it gets tossed right back in their face,,,
Sounds good to me. Meet us at Walter Reed this Friday evening and we'll provide some evidence for you.
Its a shame that he was not carrying his bayonet.
No, give 'em 1 month in a Marine Corps brig!
TOTALLY disgusted ping.
You have Freepmail...
Bingo!
you have photos or police reports of Iraqi War Vets being spat upon?,, let's see it,, I'm not doubing it has happened but those rumors were spread around during Vietnam to where every soldier walking in an airport was spat upon,,
but if you want to make a fence sitter(I'm not one)stand up and say enough you better produce evidence not just someone said so or heard it happened
the original post said the cops were called and the guy hauled off,, well where's the police report?
Ditto.
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