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Medal of Honor winner Clint Romesha declines State of the Union invite from Michelle Obama
The Washington Times ^
| February 12, 2013
| Jessica Chasmar
Posted on 02/12/2013 5:36:57 PM PST by jazusamo
Just a day after receiving the Medal of Honor by the president of the United States, former Army staff sergeant Clinton Romesha has declined an invite by the first lady to be her guest at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
He said that after some soul searching he decided he’d rather spend the evening with friends from his former unit, his wife Tammy — with whom he celebrates a wedding anniversary Tuesday — and their families, CNN reports.
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: anamericansoldier; bhosoth; bhosotu; cincobama; clintonromesha; moh; nothanks; oefveterans; romesha; sotu
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Outstanding choice, SSgt. Romesha. Priorities mean a lot to a man of your caliber and you made the right choice.
Thank you for your service!
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ARMY SSGT CLINTON ROMESHA
MEDAL OF HONOR Recipient
Afghanistan War
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:37:07 PM PST
by
jazusamo
To: jazusamo
Wise move, Sergeant.
Wookie hairs are tough to get out of a uniform...
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:38:52 PM PST
by
Old Sarge
(We are officially over the precipice, we just havent struck the ground yet...)
To: Old Sarge
IRS audit crappy duty station heading his way?
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:45:11 PM PST
by
al baby
(Hi Mom)
To: jazusamo
GOOD FOR YOU, CLINT! Besides, Moochelle’s butt would push you out of your seat anyway.
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:45:47 PM PST
by
beethovenfan
(If Islam is the solution, the "problem" must be freedom.)
To: Old Sarge
Here's a quote from him, “I’ve had buddies that have lost eyesight and lost limbs,” Sgt. Romesha said. “I would rather give them all the credit they deserve for sacrificing so much. For me it was nothing, really. I got a little peppered, that was it.”
Spoken like an American warrior. (Intentional non-use of the word hero.)
HUA
To: Old Sarge; jazusamo
Wookie hairs are tough to get out of a uniform...but you can weave them into a nice doormat.
How do you “win” a MOH?
And, IMO, with “declines Michelle Obama” he just earned his second.
To: jazusamo
Mr. Romesha knows how to stay out of places he'd be politicized and rather stay with his family and those that have experienced service in Afghanistan and Iraq with him. He's showing IMO that he not only is brave but wise.
To: bigheadfred
Yep, I cringe every time someone in the media writes “win” the MOH, they know not of what they speak.
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:53:56 PM PST
by
jazusamo
("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
To: jazusamo
Big points for an honorable soldier! (Who doesn’t want to let himself be exploited by a dishonorable politician.)
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:54:00 PM PST
by
livius
To: vetvetdoug
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:56:20 PM PST
by
jazusamo
("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
To: jazusamo
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:57:40 PM PST
by
TADSLOS
(The Event Horizon has come and gone. Buckle up and hang on.)
Please bump the Freepathon or click above and donate or become a monthly donor!
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:58:06 PM PST
by
jazusamo
("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
To: jazusamo
SSGT Romesha.
Standing at full attention, this USAF vet (and Dad of 2 in uniform, and descendent of vets dating back to the nation's beginning, although none of us ever re-upped)...
...salutes you for your sense of honor and your valor and your putting firstmost, the true State of your Country.
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posted on
02/12/2013 5:59:55 PM PST
by
Seaplaner
(Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
To: bigheadfred
Should have been “recipient”. Not “winner”.
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posted on
02/12/2013 6:03:11 PM PST
by
4Runner
To: beethovenfan
GOOD FOR YOU, CLINT! Besides, Wookie Farts require a MOP 4 in a Brutal Rubber Suit to protect you.
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posted on
02/12/2013 6:07:26 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: jazusamo
Yet another good reason to not miss anniversary with the missus. A very convenient excuse not to sit next to the Wookie!
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posted on
02/12/2013 6:07:42 PM PST
by
Fred Hayek
(The Democratic Party is the operational wing of CPUSA.)
To: jazusamo
Honor, you can't replace it... good on him
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posted on
02/12/2013 6:08:12 PM PST
by
Chode
(Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
To: 4Runner
(I know, I was hoping Jessica Chasmar was reading this thread)
To: jazusamo
Great move. I would avoid that whole bitter family at all costs.
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posted on
02/12/2013 6:10:32 PM PST
by
matt04
To: jazusamo
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posted on
02/12/2013 6:17:19 PM PST
by
2ndDivisionVet
(I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's presidential run. What'll you do?)
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