Posted on Mar 25, 2015
How would you react to seeing people dishonoring a veterans memorial?
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To me, this is more sad than stolen valor. Apparently this couple in Wichita, KS thought it would be funny or cute to post pictures of themselves dishonoring the statues at a memorial to Vietnam Vets on their Facebook page. According to the news article, there have been death threats made against them. Had I witnessed this act in person I probably would have said something to them to show my displeasure, and they would have probably just shrugged it off. But I derive much more pleasure in knowing they have so hap-hazardly set themselves up for serious ridicule on such a grand scale. I do not really wish for anyone to bring serious harm to them, let alone death, but I DO believe they need to realize the seriousness of their actions. I cannot help but wonder if there isn't some law or statute on the books by which they could be prosecuted. I would think that as a minimum they could be facing a fine. Many of us have lost friends and loved ones who were serving, and these kinds of actions only add to further insult our great Vietnam Vets who received such a wonderfully warm welcome home when they returned from their duty in Vietnam. God Bless our Vietnam Vets! If it weren't for them, my personal skill set would have been lacking a lot as I came up in the ranks. I am proud and feel honored to have served with so many magnificent guys who sacrificed a portion of their own souls in Southeast Asia. Thank YOU for YOUR service from the bottom of my heart.
And, of course, I am deeply and profoundly proud of our Vets who have come after the Vietnam era folks as well. I am very sad when I see any level of disrespect toward our young warriors and I cannot help but to take it personally. I love our kids who are laying it on the line for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/pictures-from-veterans-memorial-park-getting-backlash/31830370
And, of course, I am deeply and profoundly proud of our Vets who have come after the Vietnam era folks as well. I am very sad when I see any level of disrespect toward our young warriors and I cannot help but to take it personally. I love our kids who are laying it on the line for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/pictures-from-veterans-memorial-park-getting-backlash/31830370
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Obvious failure to discipline when these two were younger. Whether you agree with something or not, you should be expected to respect memorials for those who are dead and gone.
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PV2 Violet Case
CPT Zachary B, I was thinking the same thing but not sure how to put it this picture is close to it tho. Thanks for the humor to lighten my pizzed of feelings in the subject.
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PV2 Violet Case
I probably would have called a few veteran friends and stood there together proudly and asked them if they would have had the nerve to try that when those veterans were alive. Are you so stupid that you don't understand why those statues are there to represent what happened to keep your azz free and by the way look who else I called the police we just wanted to detain you with conversation till they got here and we will follow threw to be sure you are fined for this rude disrespectful stuff you just did. And then I would have gave the soldiers statue a salute and smiled as I walked away. Because if would have given azz beaten its normally one hit and your down. I had to defend my daughters a couple of times and broke the bridge of a guys nose in one hit that was something he deserved for doing what he was doing to my daughter and to me what these guys are doing is just as disrespectful.
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CW4 Larry Curtis
I certainly would not stand by and watch it and do nothing.
I would, initially, simply ask them to stop and, if they did not, would demand that they stop. I may (or may not) stop short of getting into an altercation with them if they refused to stop, but, I would not simply walk away. At the very least, I would call the Police and lodge a complaint. I believe most police departments/police personnel would make them stop, if not charge them with disorderly conduct, trespassing or something.
I certainly would not stand by and watch it and do nothing.
I would, initially, simply ask them to stop and, if they did not, would demand that they stop. I may (or may not) stop short of getting into an altercation with them if they refused to stop, but, I would not simply walk away. At the very least, I would call the Police and lodge a complaint. I believe most police departments/police personnel would make them stop, if not charge them with disorderly conduct, trespassing or something.
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CW4 Larry Curtis
I concur, despite the great pleasure I would derive from pimp-slapping the snot right out of them myself. I believe it is safe to say they are getting their due now, and knowing they are probably squirming somehow seems more gratifying than actually pimp-slapping them. They were obviously quite clueless about the reactions they would receive over this, weren't they? Now they know and I hope they will never forget. Thank you for your comment, COL Burleson, and thank you for your service and leadership. HOOAAHH!
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