[Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC

Tom Hansen thansen@moscow.com
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 20:12:57 -0700


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http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Acceptance_of_Discharge_Naval_Reserve.pdf

LT John Kerry was discharged from the service (having fulfilled his active
and inactive reserve obligation) on 16 February 1978.

And not one hint of any dead public officials anywhere.

Take care,

Tom Hansen
SFC, US Army (Retired)

"Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil
and steady dedication of a lifetime." --Adlai E. Stevenson, Jr.
  -----Original Message-----
  From: vision2020-admin@moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com]On
Behalf Of Paul Duffau
  Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 6:44 PM
  To: vision2020@moscow.com
  Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC


  Joan,

  You are correct that it is a fact that Kerry was decorated for his
heroism.  You are also correct that on his return he protested that same
war.  It is also a fact that he did so a a member of the Reserves.  He also
met with North Vietnamese in Paris while in the Reserves.  And apparently
was at a meeting in which assassinations of  public officials was discussed,
while still in the Reserves.  (This last is in question - his separation
papers direct him to contact the Naval Reserves immediately upon discharge.
A separate document shows service from '72-'78 for the Reserves.  A question
for Tom, since he will be far more familiar than I am with discharge
procedures:  When discharged, do you serve for a period of time in the
active Reserves before reassignment to Inactive status?)

  In my mind, his behavior after his return is an issue.  His behavior in
the service was honorable and praiseworthy.  Much of the criticism that I've
seen recently deals with the period after his release from the Navy.

  Paul Duffau

  At 03:47 PM 4/27/04 -0700, you wrote:

    The facts of the case are simple: Kerry was decorated for heroism in
Vietnam.  Kerry, on his return, protested the Vietnam War.  That's it.  Sum
total.


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