Bunny In The Foxhole
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Lt. Col. Nathan Blood, brigade effects coordinator for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light), Multi-National Division - Baghdad, says "Hello" to his 16-month-old daughter, Mackenzie, during a web camera communication.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Have Every Right To Dream Heroic Dreams. Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
This comes from one of my MS friends,and I am sorry to have to repost it,but its important for people to know this is unacceptable.The guy in question has set his prof to private,but hopefully he will delete said prof soon! I'll add updates as I receive them.
FAKE MARINE HERO - HELP GET THE WORD OUT!!!
Current mood: pissed off
Category: News and Politics
With the war on terror going on for 5+ years and veterans from all conflicts from WWII to the present still alive, we are in no shortage of heroes in this country!
So, I need everyones help. There is a man claiming to be a Marine hero with a Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts and 29 other medals. And there are many who support him blindly. I received a message from a Marine who did some research on this guy (because of the awards he claims to have) and he found that the guy is lying. Also, I saw his DD214. Most all of you on my page are either military, family of someone in the military, or support our soldiers whole-heartedly. Therefore, this should piss you off as much as it does me!
Here is the bulletin he posted not too long ago - Also you will find a message I received from the Marine who asked me to help get the word out. Also, some have done their own research and posted comments about him on his profile - please go look (if he hasn't deleted them). As a group of 19,000+ we should be able to make sure people like him do not take credit for what our real hero's have done.
Thanks for the support - as you can see, this really pisses me off!!!
His bulletin:
This is the msg that he sent to me and everyone else:
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Hello,
Let me start by telling you I am a Gunny from the US Marine Corp. I have served in every conflict since 1983 and Have earned a Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts and 29 other medals.
I have a bet with a Navy Captain about who can get 5000 friends on my space first. The LOSER has to get the others service tattoo on his butt.
I am a very proud MARINE and don't want anything Navy on this butt.
Second thing about a week into bet he up the anti for a second tattoo on the other cheek for most signed pictures from frinds on myspace.
If i would pay the shipping would you send me a signed picture of yourself and send all your friends to my myspace. If you have any other friends please pass me on and I will take them as friends and hang their picture also.
I Thank you for aLL YOUR SUPPORT FROMTHE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND MY BUTT TOOO.
Gunny USMC
Save GUNNY ASS!
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This is the message I received from the Marine Recruiter asking for my help:
From: THE MARINES
Date: Aug 8, 2008 6:12 AM
I know many of you support the troops in any way you can, and you show your support here on MySpace. For those of us in the military - we appreciate it very much!!! Please keep it up!
However, as I have recently pointed out, there are a lot of people on MySpace who claim to be Marines, when they definitely are NOT! Many of you who support the troops show these FAKE Marines support because you don't know any better and think they are legit, when in actuality, they are making fools out of everyone.
Here is the latest example:
http://www.myspace.com/gunnyusmc7
He is on a mission to get as many friends as possible on MySpace.
Not only does this person claim to be a Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps, but he also claims that he has a Bronze Star and 3 Purple Hearts! This is a Federal Offense punishable by 1 year in prison and/or a fine under the Stolen Valor Act of 2005.
Get the word out and have everyone delete this guy from your friends list!
-Gunny Kuss
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As he pointed out above, this is a Federal Offense punishable by 1 year in prison and/or a fine under the Stolen Valor Act of 2005.
Like I said, I've seen his DD214: It says he has 2 Sea Service Ribbons and he was a LCPL. I sent him a message asking him to verify what he wrote in his bulletin and that I was posting this blog and sending out a bulletin - he read it, but no reply.
We would appreciate you helping us get the word out - thousands of men and women have fought & died and were decorated with those medals for their sacrafice and bravery.
Thanks for reading and thanks for getting the word out!
Jerry
FAKE MARINE HERO - HELP GET THE WORD OUT!!!
Current mood: pissed off
Category: News and Politics
With the war on terror going on for 5+ years and veterans from all conflicts from WWII to the present still alive, we are in no shortage of heroes in this country!
So, I need everyones help. There is a man claiming to be a Marine hero with a Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts and 29 other medals. And there are many who support him blindly. I received a message from a Marine who did some research on this guy (because of the awards he claims to have) and he found that the guy is lying. Also, I saw his DD214. Most all of you on my page are either military, family of someone in the military, or support our soldiers whole-heartedly. Therefore, this should piss you off as much as it does me!
Here is the bulletin he posted not too long ago - Also you will find a message I received from the Marine who asked me to help get the word out. Also, some have done their own research and posted comments about him on his profile - please go look (if he hasn't deleted them). As a group of 19,000+ we should be able to make sure people like him do not take credit for what our real hero's have done.
Thanks for the support - as you can see, this really pisses me off!!!
His bulletin:
This is the msg that he sent to me and everyone else:
============
Hello,
Let me start by telling you I am a Gunny from the US Marine Corp. I have served in every conflict since 1983 and Have earned a Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts and 29 other medals.
I have a bet with a Navy Captain about who can get 5000 friends on my space first. The LOSER has to get the others service tattoo on his butt.
I am a very proud MARINE and don't want anything Navy on this butt.
Second thing about a week into bet he up the anti for a second tattoo on the other cheek for most signed pictures from frinds on myspace.
If i would pay the shipping would you send me a signed picture of yourself and send all your friends to my myspace. If you have any other friends please pass me on and I will take them as friends and hang their picture also.
I Thank you for aLL YOUR SUPPORT FROMTHE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND MY BUTT TOOO.
Gunny USMC
Save GUNNY ASS!
===============
This is the message I received from the Marine Recruiter asking for my help:
From: THE MARINES
Date: Aug 8, 2008 6:12 AM
I know many of you support the troops in any way you can, and you show your support here on MySpace. For those of us in the military - we appreciate it very much!!! Please keep it up!
However, as I have recently pointed out, there are a lot of people on MySpace who claim to be Marines, when they definitely are NOT! Many of you who support the troops show these FAKE Marines support because you don't know any better and think they are legit, when in actuality, they are making fools out of everyone.
Here is the latest example:
http://www.myspace.com/gunnyusmc7
He is on a mission to get as many friends as possible on MySpace.
Not only does this person claim to be a Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps, but he also claims that he has a Bronze Star and 3 Purple Hearts! This is a Federal Offense punishable by 1 year in prison and/or a fine under the Stolen Valor Act of 2005.
Get the word out and have everyone delete this guy from your friends list!
-Gunny Kuss
--------------
As he pointed out above, this is a Federal Offense punishable by 1 year in prison and/or a fine under the Stolen Valor Act of 2005.
Like I said, I've seen his DD214: It says he has 2 Sea Service Ribbons and he was a LCPL. I sent him a message asking him to verify what he wrote in his bulletin and that I was posting this blog and sending out a bulletin - he read it, but no reply.
We would appreciate you helping us get the word out - thousands of men and women have fought & died and were decorated with those medals for their sacrafice and bravery.
Thanks for reading and thanks for getting the word out!
Jerry
