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streetsweeper95B
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Thank you Theresa. I'd heard it was coming but figured that it wouldn't happen. Laters!
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Robersabel
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject: Cold War Veteran would like to join American Legion |
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Dear Sir,
I have been observing your organization the last year or so regarding the path taken by Kerry since returning from Vietnam.
My subject matter does not involve Kerry directly, but a person that responded recently to the statements made by Kerry. The following is a letter sent to Commander Morin:
| Quote: | The National Commander of The American Legion called on Sen. John Kerry to apologize for suggesting that American troops in Iraq are uneducated.
"As a constituent of Senator Kerry's I am disappointed. As leader of The American Legion, I am outraged," said National Commander Paul A. Morin.
No doubt the statements Kerry made were an insult. However, talk is cheap.
When I compare what was experienced at the American Legion National Convention several years ago, I believe National Commander Paul A. Morin should take note. He should apologize to those Cold War veterans, members of the American Legion turned their backs on.
I introduced a Resolution asking support for Cold War veterans that were casualties by special circumstances. My goal was to have a Public Law or an Executive Order initiated that would authorize award the Purple Heart to the majority of fatalities experienced during the period 9 May 1945 to 25 April 1962.
Members of The American Legion in my home state unanimously approved the Resolution. However, members of the Security Committee at Nashville rejected it. Upon return to Phoenix, I promptly resigned from the organization.
"What say you" Commander Morin? |
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Thee is no doubt your group has strength, and clout much more than one person. If you are interested in what I have attempted, and the background facts regarding Cold War casualties I will be happy to share.
Robert E. Johnson
Admin note: BBCode edited to reflect what I believe was the poster's intent/me#1 |
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streetsweeper95B
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:17 am Post subject: |
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Mr Johnson;
The resource you may be looking for is here: http://www.coldwarveterans.com/.
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Robersabel
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:28 pm Post subject: Cold War Veteran would like to join American Legion |
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Thank you for the reference. Been there...done that.
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