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Vietnam hero cures an old Rutgers wound (Most Decorated Officer in Vietnam War)
Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | 05/20/2011 | Michael Smerconish

Posted on 05/20/2011 9:09:00 AM PDT by Kid Shelleen

This time it was different for David Christian.

Forty years ago, he attempted to pursue a law degree upon his return from Vietnam and rehabilitation in veterans' hospitals. He'd been through hell, and the last place he expected to face more of it was in academia.

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Christian said certain of the deans had disputed the existence and severity of his war injuries, many of which are not obvious. "I was asked by the administration to disrobe in front of the student body because they didn't think I was a disabled veteran," Christian said.

(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...


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To: Peter from Rutland

Bob Howard was the most decorated Vietnam Veteran, but certainly Hackworth was more decorated than Christian. Christian’s awards are the real deal, though.


21 posted on 05/20/2011 11:11:58 AM PDT by centurion316
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To: Kid Shelleen

Liberals have always been evil hateful people no matter what they like to pretend to be.


22 posted on 05/20/2011 11:48:17 AM PDT by chris_bdba
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To: chris_bdba

It was because of the treatment of our Vietnam veterans that we started countering the peacenik demonstrations. At least the veterans from this war will see some support, and maybe the Vietnam veterans can walk away with a little better feeling. Our heroes should never have to go through the crap peacefreaks and leftists dish out.


23 posted on 05/20/2011 12:19:45 PM PDT by CH3CN
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To: Zakeet

Salute!


24 posted on 05/20/2011 12:34:22 PM PDT by Amberdawn
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To: Kid Shelleen

It’s about time Michael Smerconish wrote something positive about our team.


25 posted on 05/20/2011 7:56:29 PM PDT by Temple Owl (Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
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