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Mom says killed son mistaken for Lynch in Iraq (Sgt. Walters was the true hero)
The Herald-Dispatch ^ | Saturday, July 12, 2003 | BOB WITHERS

Posted on 07/22/2003 4:06:57 PM PDT by Destro

Edited on 05/07/2004 9:36:15 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

HUNTINGTON -- A Salem, Ore., mother believes her slain 33-year-old son, a U.S. Army sergeant serving in Iraq, was mistaken for Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch during the ambush in which she was injured.

The Washington Post initially reported Lynch, a Palestine, W.Va. native, emptied two pistols during a fierce gun battle with Iraqi fighters on March 23 and was shot and stabbed before she was captured.


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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 507th; donaldwalters; iraq
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To: Prodigal Son
I'm glad you posted this. The article clearly says it is the fault of the Washington Post.

As much as I hate the Washington Post, this is an understandable mistake. If there was a blond from another vehicle fighting hard next to Jessica's Humvee in the fog of battle as relayed by radio chatter, it's easy to see why he as Jessica were mixed up.

21 posted on 07/22/2003 4:38:06 PM PDT by #3Fan
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To: joesnuffy
Well said.
22 posted on 07/22/2003 4:38:17 PM PDT by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorisim by visiting www.johnathangaltfilms.com)
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To: Destro
How do you account for the other Bronze Stars given to the 507th in the ambush?Did not this man get one ,too?There are different medals given for levels of service.
23 posted on 07/22/2003 4:38:46 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: Destro
I saw this on the CBS Evening News one night.

These parents are despicable.
24 posted on 07/22/2003 4:39:17 PM PDT by rwfromkansas ( "There is dust enough on some of your Bibles to write 'damnation' with your fingers." C. Spurgeon)
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To: the outsider
Yeah, whatever.
25 posted on 07/22/2003 4:40:12 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (© 2003, Ravin' Lunatic since 4/98)
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To: #3Fan
As much as I hate the Washington Post, this is an understandable mistake.

Still their fault. They have a 100% liability to verify all facts they represent as truth.

26 posted on 07/22/2003 4:40:15 PM PDT by Prodigal Son
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To: Hazzardgate
I don't think so. Not this time.
27 posted on 07/22/2003 4:41:19 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (© 2003, Ravin' Lunatic since 4/98)
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To: joesnuffy
And thats all I have to say about that.

lol

Glad to finally see someone that's been der, done dat to shed some light on the situation. Good post.

28 posted on 07/22/2003 4:42:31 PM PDT by #3Fan
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To: Destro
The "myth" is only being caused by some greedy parents who want to steal her glory.

They are scum.
29 posted on 07/22/2003 4:42:44 PM PDT by rwfromkansas ( "There is dust enough on some of your Bibles to write 'damnation' with your fingers." C. Spurgeon)
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To: Cyber Liberty
Outsider signed up today ..... the DUmmies are having a very bad day. I could be wrong.
30 posted on 07/22/2003 4:42:57 PM PDT by Hazzardgate (RIP Buddy)
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To: rwfromkansas
The Walters are "despicable"??? If that is what you meant...you mean wanting to see their son's heoric death hinored is "despicable"?????
31 posted on 07/22/2003 4:43:34 PM PDT by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorisim by visiting www.johnathangaltfilms.com)
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To: Hazzardgate
Click his name and look at the other two posts. Not DUmmy material. I could be wrong, too.
32 posted on 07/22/2003 4:43:44 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (© 2003, Ravin' Lunatic since 4/98)
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To: VOA
Of all the posts I have seen on the Award/Lynch subject, I like your the best.
33 posted on 07/22/2003 4:44:43 PM PDT by My back yard
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To: Prodigal Son
Still their fault. They have a 100% liability to verify all facts they represent as truth.

The ambush was a big story. I don't fault them for reporting what they thought they knew. The alternative was to remain silent. Maybe some would prefer them to remain silent, but I prefer to know what they think they know.

34 posted on 07/22/2003 4:45:33 PM PDT by #3Fan
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To: Destro
Honoring their son is not despicable.

Dishonoring Lynch IS.
35 posted on 07/22/2003 4:45:34 PM PDT by rwfromkansas ( "There is dust enough on some of your Bibles to write 'damnation' with your fingers." C. Spurgeon)
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To: rwfromkansas; Prodigal Son
The Walter's want to steal Lynch's glory??? What is her glory! She did nothing glorious! Sgt. Walters fought to the death and his parents are "despicable" for wanting the world to know that???

Do you see now why such things matter, Prodigal Son???

36 posted on 07/22/2003 4:46:28 PM PDT by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorisim by visiting www.johnathangaltfilms.com)
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To: rwfromkansas
This whole thread is despicable.
37 posted on 07/22/2003 4:46:41 PM PDT by My2Cents ("Well....there you go again.")
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To: VOA
Yours
38 posted on 07/22/2003 4:47:02 PM PDT by My back yard
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To: rwfromkansas
And what prat tell was Lynch's honorific?
39 posted on 07/22/2003 4:50:51 PM PDT by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorisim by visiting www.johnathangaltfilms.com)
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To: the outsider
How many book/movie/chat show/interview deals has she signed up for and has she got an agent?

Here is where speculating puts the cart before the horse. Chief Moose (DC) did this and it the facts are laid out. We have not heard of such a deal. Does the media want to make such a deal with Pvt.Lynch? Of course. I wouldn't put it past the vultures to be bugging her and her family while she has been recovering from her wounds and trauma.

I don't see why some people on these threads need to act like vultures, too.

40 posted on 07/22/2003 4:50:51 PM PDT by Ruth A.
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