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GPSevison

Is this true or is this a mistake that Kerry has made to try and sell his side of the story to a group of VFW folks?

Just curious because it would seem that if all of his purple heart wounds were relatively insignificant, it would be difficult to retain a piece of shrapnel after all these years.

It seems to me that if Kerry does not have shrapnel in his leg, he attempted to pass on an easily verifiable lie to try to convince people he's telling the truth.

Anyone have any facts regarding this statement by Kerry?

Thanks.
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G Sevison

GPSevison · Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:58 pm Post subject:

sorry, but here's the link where I read his quoted statement...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,129387,00.html
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G Sevison

ord33 · Rear Admiral Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 670 Location: Ohio

Kerry did get wounded in the leg for his 2nd Purple Heart on Feb. 20th, and from the casualty report, it seems it in fact may still remain. The SPIN Kerry puts on it, is within his context of his new ad airing on TV, in which he describes the events of March 13th (Rassmann, 3rd PH & Bronze Star), THEN mentions directly afterward, I still have schrapnel in my leg from Vietnam....Which obviously in its context would make one believe he still has schrapnel in his leg from the incident he just described, but thats not so. Once again, its to dupe all those who arent well informed, and its misleading by him, but thats no surprise!

GPSevison · Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your input.

I wasn't sure that he would be foolish enough to make a claim like that if it weren't true, however, Kerry has been reaching new lows on a daily basis so I guess anything is possible.
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G Sevison

kmudd · Master Chief Petty Officer Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 825

He may have rice in his butt?

brotherofvietvet · Lt.Jg. Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 105

Wouldn't he set off an alarm in an airport if he still has the shrapnel in his leg?

Doesn't Theresa have the money to get it out after 35 years???
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Philip H. Sanchez

Hueygunner · Lt.Jg. Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 127 Location: Kentucky

I worked alongside a Vietnam Vet who had suffered shrapnel wounds. His back was pitted with deep wounds, deep enough to put one little finger into, up to the first knuckle. I was shocked by the sight of it when he took off his shirt one day in the hot Texas sun.

Tom Poole · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 12:57 am Post subject: Shrapnel...

I heard a medic on a radio talk show today who stated for certain that it is very, very rare to leave shrapnel. He served two tours with the Marines and gave several convincing medical reasons that make it possible that Kerry is lying about this issue too. Anyone know SOP for shrapnel in a leg?
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Dimsdale · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 1:32 am Post subject:

Maybe they left it because it is so miniscule that they couldn't find it. It sure hasn't interfered with his kite boarding and running over SS agents, oops!, I mean snowboarding.

Maybe he will reveal his x-rays along with the rest of his medical records!!! (pardon me while I stop laughing!!)

LewWaters · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 1:34 am Post subject:

Since Kerry makes the claim, maybe an xray from an independent doctor would put the matter to rest? I wouldn't trust a Kerry selected doctor for this.
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kmudd · Master Chief Petty Officer Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 825

How many days of duty did Kerry miss because he was wounded? If there was a big piece of metal in his leg he would have missed at least a week or so.

brotherofvietvet · Lt.Jg. Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 105

Wouldn't he have some sort of metal poisoning after 35 years? What medications is he taking besides botox? If it is in his thigh it could be easily removed since the only bone is his femur. I have never seen him walk with a limp?
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Philip H. Sanchez