PatekPhilippe
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That is a mighty huge and mighty false claim to make - considering there are a couple thousand of these phonies (see my earlier post); most times the affiliation is not noted. From the shorter list compiled by Stolen Valor project, it's hard to tell.
But lets start with this:
Former Army Specialist Michael Heit, a former chairman of the Constitution Party of Montana who ran for a seat in the state legislature, pleaded guilty to two counts of filing false DD-214s to VA and the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 2005. The forged discharge documents claimed Heit was a decorated Vietnam veteran who earned a Bronze Star with combat “V” and three Purple Hearts. He also claimed he was held prisoner by North Vietnam from 1969 to 1972. Loss Amount: $3,500
Now, beyond that - I look at some lists, and darned if I can tell what the political affiliation is.
Randall Moneymaker, it might be argued, was appropriately named. Moneymaker served about two years in the Army as a private in the 1980s but was never sent overseas. But in paperwork he filed for veteran disability and retirement payments, Moneymaker claimed to have served in the Army from 1985 to 2002 and to have suffered injuries as a result of "combat operations." His scam netted $18,000 in benefits that could have been otherwise spent on a REAL wounded warrior.
Is this a guy a " liberal Democrat anti war ass clown?"
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Hmm. Hard to say. I guess.
How about this guy?
Raymond John Gauthier
Yup. Sure looks like an anti-war liberal democrat ass clown to me.
"In a dozen cases under investigation in the northwest, the fraud totals more than $1.4 million. Eight of the cases have been publicly filed and are in various stages of being adjudicated:Now, maybe you can help us out here and show us where you deduce "the "FACT" ALL of them are liberal Democrat anti-war ass clowns.
*Jesse Macbeth, 23, Tacoma, Washington, sentenced today in connection with his fraudulent claims of military service. Macbeth sought medical benefits claiming to suffer from PTSD related to service in Iraq and Afghanistan, in fact, Macbeth was discharged from the Army about a month after he joined. Macbeth never traveled outside the U.S. with the Army. Macbeth duped reporters, claiming to be a decorated Army Ranger who had witnessed war crimes.
*Reggie Buddle, 60, Puyallup, Washington, sentenced July 30, 2007, for Unlawful Wearing of United States Military Medals and Decorations. Buddle posed as a decorated Marine Corps Chaplin presiding over weddings, funerals and baptisms. Buddle was sentenced to 500 hours of community service and two years of probation.
*Larry Lewis Porter, 52, Seattle, Washington, sentenced April 19, 2007, for Mail Fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain disability benefits from Veterans Affairs. Porter was sentenced to 37 months in prison. Porter claimed he suffered PTSD from experiences in the Navy, however investigation revealed the events were fabricated. Loss Amount: $134,000
*Roy J. Scott, 71, of Port Angeles, Washington pleaded guilty August 31, 2007, to Use of an Altered Military Discharge Certificate to obtain VA Compensation and Medical Benefits, and Unlawful Wearing of United States Military Medals and Decorations. Scott claimed he had served in the Marine Corps in Korea, that he was wounded in combat in Korea, and that he had been awarded the Korea Defense Medal, Korea Star Medal, and a Purple Heart (due to alleged gun shot wounds sustained during combat in Korea). Scott claimed to be honorably discharged, when in fact, he never earned those medals, never served in Korea or any foreign country and was Court-Martialed out of the Marine Corps. Loss Amount: $21,960.
*Merrick K. Hersey, 64, of Vancouver, Washington, Hersey was indicted August 1, 2007, for Use and Possession of Forged or Altered Military Discharge Certificate and False Statements. Hersey is a fugitive and is being sought by law enforcement. Hersey applied for benefits claiming he served in 1967-68, was awarded two Purple Hearts (for wounds sustained in active combat) and the Bronze Star (awarded for heroism). Hersey claimed he suffered from PTSD and sought benefits. In fact, Hersey never served in the Marine Corps at all. Loss Amount: $2,688.
*Michael D. Heit, 58, of Harrington, Washington, pleaded guilty yesterday (September 20, 2007) in U.S. District Court in Spokane, Washington to Use and Possession of a Forged or Altered Military Discharge Certificate and False Claims of Military Medals. Heit claimed he was a Vietnam vet who was held as a prisoner of war. He claimed to have been awarded three Purple Heart medals and the Silver Star. None of that is true. Loss Amount: $3,500
*Elvin J. Swisher, 70, of Idaho, is charged with Wearing Unauthorized Military Medals, False Statements, and Theft of Government Funds. Swisher falsely claimed he was wounded in Korea and that he had been awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart and other medals for valor. Loss Amount: $95,000.
*Carlos Riosvalle, 83, of Portland, Oregon, was sentenced April 9, 2007, in Multnomah County for multiple counts of Theft by Deception. Riosvalle collected benefits claiming to have been “shot down while a pilot in World War II.” In fact Riosvalle never served in the armed forces. Loss Amount: $22,818.
These cases were all investigated by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General VA-OIG. The VA Office of the Inspector General operates a HOTLINE for the public to confidentially and safely report crimes like “Stolen Valor” involving VA or its programs. Call 800-488-8244, or fax to 202-565-7936, or e-mail to [email protected], or write to VA OIG HOTLINE, PO Box 50410, Washington, DC 20091-0410.
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Must be some powerful extra-sensory juice they got flowing in your neck fo the woods.
Yes...everyone of them an ass clown liberal cut from the same cloth as the subject of this thread.
and please put away your phony support for those of us who are still serving our country. It's really insulting.
I served my country for 21 years in uniform, never faked a thing about it and am a liberal. Speaking of phonies...I think you come awfully close with your supposedly belief that all who fake military service are liberals. I submit that anyone who believes that is too "simple" to make it thru bootcamp.
Who is accusing you of being a fake vet? Who is accusing you of faking anything?
Now you accuse me of being a phony vet. FUCK YOU!
Name one conservative fake vet that's made their "war record" public and then come out to support a political candidate or voiced an opinion on the Iraq War. NAME ONE!!!
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