"Marine Iraq War vet receives death threat on car while out shopping"

2015-08-03T14:49:04-04:00

From: News 10 ABC

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A simple trip to the store ended with a veteran getting a hateful letter left on his car.

When a local Iraq War veteran went shopping Thursday morning, he did not expect to find an anonymous note with ugly language left on his car.

The letter blasted the Marine for having a Purple Heart and serving overseas. It stated, “All of you Islamaphobe vets deserve to die.”

The note has people shaking their heads. Some call the author pathetic.

“It’s just shocking,” Ann Lanoir said. “It’s just ignorant. That’s the way I feel. I feel like some punk wrote it.”

“Makes me sick to my stomach,” Navy veteran Robert LaPrairie said. “To me, it’s an act of terrorism really.”

“I just think it’s awful,” John Mohring said. “It’s very terrible. Veterans are our heroes.”

NEWS10 ABC showed the note to Lt. Steven Stockdale from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office to determine if the person who wrote it could face charges.

“That’s the first thing I look for Rachel [Yonkunas],” he said. “When we see something like that – is there any potential criminality?”

Stockdale said it is illegal to leave a note on a windshield, but he said the biggest disappointment is that the author thought writing the letter was okay.

“Communication these days has gotten very easy for people who want to stay anonymous,” he said. “And it takes a lot more courage to strap on an 80 pound pack and go to the Middle East and fight for your country than it does to scribble on a note and leave it cowardly behind on somebody’s windshield.”

http://news10.com/2015/07/30/vet-finds-hateful-note-on-car-at-local-shopping-center/

Vet finds hateful note on car at local shopping center

A simple trip to the store ended with a veteran getting a hateful letter left on his car.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Aug 3 at 2015 3:02 PM

2015-08-03T15:02:30-04:00

This is a terrible thing am I surprised, NO. In today's society we have to be aware that although people have freedom of speech some speak too much.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Aug 3 at 2015 3:10 PM

2015-08-03T15:10:33-04:00

Remember, this is happening right here in our own back yard. Everyone, please stay vigilant and always be aware of your surroundings. If you see anything out of place or anyone suspicious at all, please report it immediately! We are all in this together and together we have to fight these arrogant and cowardly bastards. SEMPER FI my brothers and sisters!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2015 3:16 PM

2015-08-03T15:16:50-04:00

I am two fold on this note. I am saddened that someone would write this. But another part of me would stick it too them by proudly framing this bad boy and hanging it on my office wall.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Aug 3 at 2015 3:20 PM

2015-08-03T15:20:34-04:00

We are seeing more and more of this type activity. People need to remain vigilant. People who do this sort of thing deserve to have their butts kicked. The disdain for the military and police in this country is a result of the moral decay that is permeating our society. I will leave it at that and not turn this into a political statement.

Unfortunately, with the news media reaction to such stories, there have been instances of people "faking" these notes for the attention it brings them. Not saying this is one of them, but, anybody caught doing that should also be scorned for it.

Response by CN Terri S. made Aug 3 at 2015 3:36 PM

2015-08-03T15:36:01-04:00

I am saddened that someone could be so callous and tactless to leave a note as distasteful as this on someone's car that they don't even know. It is said that ignorance is bliss; evidently this individual doesn't realize what this "Hero" gave in fighting for him and others to have this shitty opinion, It's his and he can keep it!! We can all agree to disagree, but at least have the courage to say it to them instead of acting cowardly and just leaving a note.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2015 3:58 PM

2015-08-03T15:58:53-04:00

I have a Marine Corps plates on my car. I should lie in wait for the tools that post something like that on my windshield.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Aug 3 at 2015 4:12 PM

2015-08-03T16:12:09-04:00

I have this little beauty on the windshield of my vehicle. It's portable, easy to use and it has a date and time stamp. It's a Car Cam and you can get them pretty much anywhere. It's a great little video camera. Check it out! It definitely would put a stop to a lot of this type of bull-shit type of cowardly behavior!

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 3 at 2015 4:12 PM

2015-08-03T16:12:41-04:00

This threat is an insulting, ignorant and disgusting act directed against a Veteran that actually fought to give the sorry piece of sh** the right to write it.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2015 4:22 PM

2015-08-03T16:22:08-04:00

We have a Resilience for Law Enforcement class at the academy that translates well for service members. As COL Jean (John) F. B. & Sgt David G Duchesneau have mentioned here, vigilance has become our watchword in the society that we now live in. The threat is real and it is in our own neighborhoods. It's a fairly easy transition for us to make given our training, the more difficult task is getting our friends and family to realize it. We have a responsibility to them to ensure they are cognizant of the risks they share because of their closeness to us.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Aug 3 at 2015 4:54 PM

2015-08-03T16:54:00-04:00

Another absolute idiot for whom we protect their First Amendment right to protest our existence.

What would these pinheads have done if the USSR won the Cold War? Or if China takes us over (Not likely since they are now selling stuff in China with Made in the USA stickers... it's cheaper here now...)

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2015 5:08 PM

2015-08-03T17:08:10-04:00

This is beyond stupid.

But, folks I want to say something that may be unpopular.

If you are one who cries "_____ phobic" when people disagree with you, you are part of the problem.

I don't think anyone has to agree with my views. But my views as well as yours should be respected. If I disagree with homosexuality I am not homophobic, nor am I evil.

This damned "you are evil" if your view differs with mine HAS got to stop!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 3 at 2015 5:57 PM

2015-08-03T17:57:19-04:00

If I remember correctly there were a few Islamic funded and operated tactical "military" training camps in NY state that attracted the attention of the Federal authorities a few years ago. It is not surprising that Muslim-terroristphiles [people who love Muslim terrorists] are running around in NY as well as other people who just want to incite trouble. I don't know which group the "author" of the note above is; but, whoever it was and whatever their motivation was the whole act is reprehensible.
SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4", COL Jean (John) F. B.,

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Aug 3 at 2015 5:57 PM

2015-08-03T17:57:51-04:00

I'm not exactly sure how to respond to this, so I will say this:
If its legit, then I hope the person who did such a cowardly act is detained and suffers the consequences for it... but... if it's NOT legit (and I'm not insinuating anything), that individual should have to suffer the same consequences as well, regardless who he or she is...
And I, for one, am going to be very pissed off retiree if this turns out to be a fake in one form or another... It's not like wouldn't be the first time...

Response by PO3 David Davis made Aug 3 at 2015 6:14 PM

2015-08-03T18:14:06-04:00

We know who the Enemy is in the US when will we have the balls to act.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 3 at 2015 6:15 PM

2015-08-03T18:15:28-04:00

Disgusting. Perhaps the writer should spend time in a country where the right to free speech isn't valued

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2015 6:36 PM

2015-08-03T18:36:18-04:00

Maybe go back to the same spot and write a counter proposal to whom ever wrote the note? Here is my address if you wish to further discuss?

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Aug 3 at 2015 6:39 PM

2015-08-03T18:39:58-04:00

Oh My GOSH!! Stupid sick people....who don't have a backbone or a leg to stand on.

Response by CW3 Richard Mann made Aug 3 at 2015 7:27 PM

2015-08-03T19:27:58-04:00

Cowards exist everywhere. They will never say it to a vets face! The dog turd on my boot sole would bother me more!

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2015 8:15 PM

2015-08-03T20:15:48-04:00

As my dear aunt (who was like a second mother to me) used to say: They're just jealous. Jealous of the attention and respect that vets get.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Aug 3 at 2015 9:55 PM

2015-08-03T21:55:30-04:00

LOL idiots.

Response by SPC Robert Dembro made Aug 4 at 2015 7:27 AM

2015-08-04T07:27:29-04:00

Nobody can ever take away from you what you did for your country... No matter how many letters they leave on you car... Bravery is in the heart and not in the mouth.... Nuff said!

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Aug 4 at 2015 8:53 AM

2015-08-04T08:53:25-04:00

I'm sure his/her momma (likely didn't have a dadda) would be SO proud of them for having such good grammar and penmanship - and such wonderful thoughts! WOW.

Response by SCPO Lee Pradia made Aug 4 at 2015 12:24 PM

2015-08-04T12:24:19-04:00

Evidently this person is sympathetic to the Islamic jihad. Too bad they didn't have the courage to voice their opinion in a face to face, instead, they chose the path of their bothers, blindside and ran away into the darkness to hide. It's probably better in the long run, this keeps us out of jail. Just be vigilant and don't let this stop anyone from being free to come and go as we choose.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Aug 4 at 2015 1:03 PM

2015-08-04T13:03:40-04:00

Idiots have the universal characteristic of being idiots and it's almost impossible to remove that characteristic.

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Aug 4 at 2015 6:45 PM

2015-08-04T18:45:20-04:00

I use to rarely carry a weapon, now with local and infiltrated terrorists, I carry one most of the time. When I go to gatherings like the theatre, I carry. I would rather have it and not need it then wish I had it. I would rather be facing possible charges then my loved ones funeral. (2 to the head.)

Response by SSgt Khanh Pham made Aug 4 at 2015 8:36 PM

2015-08-04T20:36:51-04:00

Early 2000s a Captain mentioned that I should probably not hang my uniform in my car. No need to self identify myself.

Opsec aside, the situation of civilian turning on military is a very very sensitive situation. I hope that active duty members are mature enough to not react but appologize and deescalate well. Good luck if you find yourself in a tough situation vs the citizen of the US being disrespectful.

Other people's action does not excuse you from your actions. You have to do what you have to though :)

Response by GySgt Moses Lozano made Aug 4 at 2015 10:21 PM

2015-08-04T22:21:31-04:00

Funny, these turds have the balls to put this on a veteran's car but not to say it in person?

Response by SSgt Nassim Rizvi made Aug 5 at 2015 7:52 AM

2015-08-05T07:52:16-04:00

Too bad the coward didn't say something to the Marine's face. Nothing worse than a chicken sh*t coward.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 5 at 2015 8:56 AM

2015-08-05T08:56:42-04:00

As others have said, this is the act of an uneducated, ignorant, idiot. We have seen this before, several of the members from the Vietnam era can probably share some awful stories of what they went through. All we can do is maintain situational awareness and support each other. Do not let these idiots pull you down to their level. Do not do something to be that "crazy vet" the media likes to show us as.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 3:12 AM

2015-08-06T03:12:14-04:00

Its clear to me that a child must have wrote this based on the hand writing. This letter is a great way to prove how much of a bad a** you are with out having to put your self in any real danger of being a man.
If you cant say it to his face keep it to your self.
This type of person is the same type of person who goes to Westboro Baptist Church, believes that we should strip all citizens of there 2nd amendment rights, and downsize our military to fund people who choose not to work because they make enough money from the gov to sit at home.
IF YOU DONT STAND BEHIND OUR MILITARY FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM.