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ray murphy <raymurphy@email.com>
Hayward, CA USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 23:31:28 (EDT)

I read your John Kerry posts, very well put, Thanks for speaking up for guys like my dad. Thanks also for all you did for this country during your time of service. Be well.
David Haggard <davidh_001@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 08:46:21 (EDT)

Don, Having served my country in ways that cannot be made public, I want you to know how very much I appreciate what you are doing for our fellow Americans. I just wish I knew of a way to get your editorials into every household in America between now and November. We are an intelligent society, and an overwhelming majority of us would be on the same side of "right" if we all knew the facts ... the REAL truth about how intelligence is gathered and how difficult it is to make intelligent decisions from puzzles with thousands of pieces and how wars are really fought. Keep up the good work, and God bless you and keep you and your wife. With deepest respect and appreciation .... John
John Burge <jburge@cox.net>
Pensacola, FL USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 17:14:32 (EDT)

Thanks for your articles, Don. From a fellow vet...
Cliff Ashbridge <CliffAshbridge@direcway.com>
Pembroke Park, FL USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 12:51:52 (EDT)

I, too, am a long serving veteran (32 Years and 21 days) and am a retired Civil Servant and I am proud of every minute of the time that I spent with the soldiers and airmen that have kept our country free. We do not need the veteran bashing of John Kerry. I only wish that the true story of his tour in Viet Nam could be displayed to all voters. No, I did not make 'Nam but I spent enough time in the Korean Police Action with memories to last me a lifetime. Count on this vote for Bush and with no 'hanging chads'.
Henry Cole <colsdhed2@juno.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 11:54:20 (EDT)

I agree with your stance on Hanoi John Kerry 1000%. He is a total fraud and is the only man I have ever seen who brags about his 'heroism' as if he just single handedly won the world series. What a colossal joke!! My only fear is that voter apathy and the pro-Kerry media will manage to elect this pompous, rich kid jerk. Keep up the fight, my vote is with the American people and George W. Bush. HOOAHH!!
mike davis <mike.davis-kei@ngc.com>
huntsville, al USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 11:29:35 (EDT)

How so many can be so blind to Kerry's agenda just blows me away. Why in the world would anyone want to put another (can you say Jimmy Carter) pacifistic, "peace activist", screamming liberal in the White House is beyond me!! It shows just how un-informed and neive people can be. Might as well put Mr. Rodney King in as Kerry's running mate. Then their campaign slogan can be "Can't we all just get along". And, Jane Fonda can be National Security Advisor!...Etc.,etc.... And, we will all live happily ever after!
Wayne Petty <wkpetty@comcast.net>
Portland, Or USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 03:17:49 (EDT)

Great Job. Thank You.
George Williams <gdwphx@aol.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 18:53:45 (EDT)

Hello Don First I have read all the paper backs you have wrote that I can get my hands on. Hope you will cont. to put out more of the same. I retired fm the navy in 72 after 22yrs of serv. In during the Korean and Nam bit however no in country time served. However Im proud to be a reader of yours and also my time serverd in the Navy, I was pissed when I read about Hanoi Jane and what she pulled! Now we got Kerry following along and with her, even talking about haveing Hillary on his ticket. Dont understand at all the reasoning on so many of the feedbacks you are getting about Kerry being so good???? Rest assurred that he will not get my vote nor any from any of the vets I know. Keep up your attack Im sure it will win the war for us all. Sincerey A.E. Fleming USN Ret.
Arnold Fleming USN Ret. <aflem@iland.net>
Warsaw, MO USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 18:53:42 (EDT)

Hello Don First I have read all the paper backs you have wrote that I can get my hands on. Hope you will cont. to put out more of the same. I retired fm the navy in 72 after 22yrs of serv. In during the Korean and Nam bit however no in country time served. However Im proud to be a reader of yours and also my time serverd in the Navy, I was pissed when I read about Hanoi Jane and what she pulled! Now we got Kerry following along and with her, even talking about haveing Hillary on his ticket. Dont understand at all the reasoning on so many of the feedbacks you are getting about Kerry being so good???? Rest assurred that he will not get my vote nor any from any of the vets I know. Keep up your attack Im sure it will win the war for us all. Sincerey A.E. Fleming USN Ret.
Arnold Fleming USN Ret. <aflem>
Warsaw, MO USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 18:53:21 (EDT)

I AM IN THESE CHAT ROOMS AND YOU WOULD NOT BELEIVE WHAT I AM HEARING!YOU WOULD THINK OUR PRESIDENT IS A COWARD AND AWOL.I NEED TO KNOW IF KERRY TRIED TO GET OUT OF GOING TO VIETNAM. BUSH 2004!
TERRY WILSON <GINGMERC@AOL.COM>
RIPLEY, MS USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 17:43:19 (EDT)

Active AF for over 11 years...full time NG for 6. I have deployed to SW Asia in support of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and likely will again within a year.
Vincent Miller <Anti-Federalist@keepandbeararms.com>
Centerville, GA USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 17:02:19 (EDT)

I am a Viet Nam Vet and I am a supporter of John Kerry. George W. Bush has led this country into the worst defecit in history. This has nothing to do with the war that we shouldn't be in it has to do with givving tax cuts to the rich and making our children and yes our grand children pay for it. I won't continue but there are numorous reasons he isn't good for the USA.
David Brown
Elk River, Mn USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 15:24:20 (EDT)

Don- My father served his country from the outbreak of the Second World War thru Korea, the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam as a US Navy UDT/SEAL, for 30 years. Like you, he saw all the horrors war holds, and like you, he saw little or none of the atrocities John Kerry spoke of. Although I'm sure those things did in fact happen at the hands of US service men, they were rare and nothing compared to the Killing Fields of Cambodia after the US pulled out of Vietnam. How convieniant for Mr Kerry to have developed selective memory. One needs only to look at history to realize that the Western world knows only one way to wage war...completly, to crush our enemy and care for our friends, Kerry would do well to support our efforts to do so without qualification. He wraps himself in the closk of the Second Amendment while aligning himself with Feinstein, Schumer and the rest of the anti-gunners who would strip us of the right to bear arms, a fundimental cornerstone of the American way of life. How true, when you call him a lair...thru the years, I have seen many in politics use lies and deception to gain what is not truthfully theirs, but to do so at the expense of those who serve, and the rights of all americans, is an unpardonable sin. In the words of the US Navy SEAL Teams, "HOO-YAH!!!"
William T Cannon Jr <rcannon@lightwave.com>
Dunedin , Fla USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 07:38:13 (EDT)

“Veterans are condemning House Republicans' failure to deliver a $3.2 billion boost for the Veterans Affairs Department that would have shrunk the agency's waiting list for medical care. "‘A shameless betrayal’ is how AMVETS sums it up. "‘A moral outrage,’ the American Legion said. "‘Abominable’ is the word from the Non Commissioned Officers Association. "‘Veterans have been pushed to the limits,’ said Joe Violante, national legislative director for Disabled American Veterans. ‘They're being lied to, and they're not tolerating it.’ "The broken promise -- the second time in a year Congress has reneged on a pledge to veterans -- has veterans vowing to remember at the ballot box.” . . . " American Legion national commander Ronald F. Conley said the discouraging part is that the House GOP leadership warned Republicans that pet projects in the bill would be in jeopardy if they didn't vote yes. "‘We have the money to pay for a statue of the Roman god Vulcan in Birmingham, Ala. We have money to pay for a bike trail in North Dakota. We have money to fund a Nevada helicopter company that performs Elvis impersonator weddings,’ Conley said. ‘And yet we have neither the heart nor the will to ensure that all United States veterans receive the medical care they earned and we owe them.’" Where's Don and his AWOL Hero on this??
Jack Burgress
Jackson, Mi USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 20:10:32 (EDT)

Thank you Don for your courage to stand up for the truth about Senator Kerry's dishonorable behavour toward Vietnam veterans. I hope Senator Kerry will ask for forgiveness to all those whoever wore a military uniform. God bless you Don.
Anthony DiMaggio
Tempe, AZ USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 18:38:09 (EDT)

Mr. Bendell, I would like to thank you for defending our military, past and present. I am an 100% Disabled Veteran, service connected from the Desert Storm theater. I get sick and tired of all of the "War" stories i hear all the time from the rear eschilon soldiers. I can and do give an accurate depiction of what happened there, I was with the 54th. Engineer Batallion, out of Wildflacken Germany. We were attached to 1st A.D., and was present for the all of the Armored Combat. We done our job proudly, and never asked for anything in return, well most of us. I am proud of our military and its forefathers for giving of themselves, but when will this country stop policing the world, and try to clean up our own back yard. There are many veterans living in the streets that need food and shelter that everyone is aware of but want nothing to do with them. And on a personal note, the 2.1% pay increase that is given to veterans every year for "cost of living" is a joke. Thank you for letting me voice my oppinion, and Thank You for Americans like yourself. God Bless America!!!!!!
Ben McCallister <Harley883ryder@Bellsouth.net>
Phenix City, AL USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 10:40:46 (EDT)

DON BENDELL, America's troop in Iraq are saying; "If any question why we died,Tell them because our President lied".
Rhonda Hancock <voutzuymlinmm@artlover.com>
Ga USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 08:36:14 (EDT)

HAVING SPENT TWO TOURS IN COUNTRY 66-67 BONG SONG A-227 5TH S.F. AND 68-69 1099 BOAT CO. I KNOW THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION IN MY LIFE TIME. IT MAKES ME ILL TO THINK OF JOHN KERRY AS THE OME IN CHARGE OF OUR TROOPS AND THIS COUNTRY. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. C.W. HUDSON RETIRED S.F.C. E-7
C.W. Hudson <cwmag@lcc.net>
HUNTINGTON, TX USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 02:59:11 (EDT)

Thank You, I thought I would start this entry as such because everyone else seems to write that. Its amazing that you can find so many people that agree with you on this subject. I do not know enough on John Kerry and I was not in Vietnam so I cannot comment on what was done there but what I can express is how ridiculous your ideas are that Bush is a good president... The United States Of America is the only super power in the world and since Bush Jr. took over in the white house it has come closest to being overtaken by other countrys. Granted the creation of the Europeon Union, there is no excuse for this lack of leadership by Bush. He has focused only on war and nothing else. He has made the USA the most disliked country in the world by FAR!! This does not help the USA because it relies on importing and the "brain drain" for what it is. Bush has destroyed old friendships and is bringing the world to the brink. I think he did handle 9/11 incredibly well for the first two months but he didn't evolve with what was happening around him and made the economy worse. He never delivered on his presidential promises and he is now faking to be interested in what Kerry's campaign is about. Bush is a classic example of someone making it because he has lots of money and his father was a good president. If he knew anything about the world, and it's politics he might make a good president but the fact is he doesn't. The USA has a HUGE part to play in the world and Bush is not the one who should be in charge of it. PS: Not to mention that you blame Senator Kerry of lieing when Bush knew there would be a terrorist attack by plane and he didn't do anything about it. So please next time you vote for the president of the USA and pretty much the world, don't vote for the one who lies and has the money to cover it up or the one who has a better campaign commercial....
Andre <sk8ermtl@hotmail.com>
Montreal, Qc Canada - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 20:42:43 (EDT)

Thanks for bringing out the truth!!!
Redeye Dog <redeyedog@kc.rr.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 14:57:36 (EDT)

Spent my time in Laos,Cambodia,Thailand, and Vietnam and know that as you say he has a long way to go to get my respect and I also went thru the spitting and laughing of young immature kids who thought Jane was a hero. Thanks J.R. served on the ground and as a pilot
James R Thomas <thomasjamesr@earthlink.net>
Troy, Al USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 13:19:57 (EDT)

My sister sent me the email regarding John Kerry and his comments regarding vietnam. I am truly scared if this man were to be elected. I believe that President Bush is doing the right thing and I continue to stand behind all of his decisions. Thank you for your service and standing up for the American People. We need more of you out there. Thanks again
Sherri Peterson
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 01:00:00 (EDT)

Thanks Don -- I'm one of the x-soldiers that you mention in your article. Fought in the battle of Normandy/Brest/the Battle of the Bulge and was about to enter Berlin when we were told to break off the attack. I was in the 644th Tank Destroyers as a platoon leader (since most of our officers were killed) and staff sargent. The only atrocities I saw was the in the nazi concentration camps -- which by the way,we liberated at a cost of American lives. John Kerry is a liar -- in every sense of the word -- if he isn't why has he refused to release his war records??? Where did he get hit 3 times for three purple hearts -- what did he do to get a bronze star -- what heroic act gave him a silver star? These are questions that need to be answered. These are the questions that any honest man whould be glad to answer -- these are questions who's answers whould make his/her a hero or a traitor. What is John Kerry???
William D. Read <wdrihr@yahoo.com>
Boca Raton, FL USA - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 12:47:39 (EDT)

I gave 30 years of my life to my country in the US Army and there is no way that John kerry could ever be my Commander in Chief, He doesn't deserve to be mentioned in the same breath with real fighting men that served in Vietnam. Wayne L Spell USA (RET) CW4
Wayne L Spell <vetts2jets@intrstar.net>
Autryville, nc USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 20:09:48 (EDT)

I served in the Navy from Decemeber 1965 - October 1969. I spent 2 years in Cuba, and 2 years in Patuxent River Md. I remember the "Kerry/Fonda" gang very well. Their lies gave aid and comfort to our enemies in time of war. Certainly those of us returning from overseas duty ran into the results of their efforts to "bork" American servicemen. I've met many Navy officers, but none were traitors like John Kerry when he returned to the States after his 4 WHOLE MONTHS in Vietnam. People need to know Kerry received his FINAL discharge in 1978. That means that he should be HELD ACCOUNTABLE for his Active duty time as well as reserve time...especially as it relates to Anti-American activities and speeches. I beleive the first Gulf War (1991) was also the first true acceptance of Korean War, Vietnam and Vietnam Era veterans. I feel for the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas of the world. I smell the Kerry/Clinton Democrat machine gearing up for them, the way it geared up for us. These creeps hate the military! They have made no bones about it over the years. Lets keep sites like yours going. Letters to the editor are also good. Lets put OUR army back to work and really send John Kerry a strong message in November: WE DON'T WANT YOUR KIND IN WASHINGTON! WE DON'T WANT A TRAITOR FOR PRESIDENT! Thanks and spread the word...I know I will to anyone who will listen.
Rick Plank <lmp@epix.net>
Pipersville, PA USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 13:52:27 (EDT)

Welcome Home and thanks for your continued service to our country! May God continue to raise up real men like Pat Tillman and less in the mold of John Kerry. From a retired Infantry First Sergeant and Vietnam Vet, who has more Silver Stars and other awards for gallantry than John Kerry ever dreamed of, but doesn't consider himself anything other than a soldier and a survivor.
Fritz C. (Fab) Prater <fcprater@adelphia.net>
Fountain, CO USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 11:49:58 (EDT)

I believe you're articles are very good. I don't believe a word Mr. Kerry says, all he can do is try to sling mud at one of the greatest Presidents we have ever had in George W. Bush. We all need to support President Bush and make sure the attemmpt by Mr. Kerry to become president FAILS.
Gerald F. Bourquin CW3(Ret) <goldenknight_falcon@yahoo.com>
Murrieta, CA 92562 - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 10:19:13 (EDT)

We love our country, and we all need to step up and fight the left who want to destroy our way of life.
Jeffery A Manning <nilareem@otelco.net>
Oneonta, Al USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 01:04:54 (EDT)

You are right with everything you have said about Kerry. I'm a SGM retired from the Army Reserve, joining May 11 1955 retiring May 12 1990, some 35 years. Kerry is nothing but a bag of wind. One lie after another, only to get power.
David R. Alford <sgm2727@strato.net>
Okeechobee, FL USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 22:19:25 (EDT)

Don, Can't thank you enough for your time and efforts to educate the masses during this campaign. I'm the daughter of a Vietnam First Cav pilot (KIA), the widow of a Force Recon marine (he attended Special Forces School in '81) and former military journalist. You're right on about the bias in the press. I've seen it first hand. Also, re the VA Hospital situation: you had posted a reader's comments about how bad it was under the Reagan Administration...don't forget, we had a Democratic Congress then. Democrats, including our buddy Kerry, have as a rule NEVER put veterans as a priority, cutting everywhere they could. And Kerry's buddy Max Cleland, while Administrator of the VA system, never did seem to do much to cut the bureaucratic red tape for the average vet. My husband suffered from a brain tumor, so I know first hand the problems with the system. We cannot, however, vote for someone like Kerry who betrayed soldiers and trashed their reputations when he returned from Vietnam. If he truly regretted what he did, he would have apologized or at the least, did something for them as a representative-- but did NOTHING. The man cannot be trusted. If he did it once, I'm afraid he would do it again to our brave warriors, including your son and my fiance, an active duty Marine. We're with you Don!
Laura <lbarmstrong61@aol.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 21:28:19 (EDT)

Just found your website and read the articles. I knew that I did not want to vote for this man, but did not know how really bad it was until reading and checking all the info you have put together. My husband served from the end of WW2 until 1971. Occupation of Japan, 46 to 49. Korea,1951, Infantry. Vietnam, 69/70. Thank you for continuing to serve. Mildred
mildred kaping <kaping@mo-net.com>
Shell Knob, MO USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 19:32:29 (EDT)

Keep up your great works getting the word out about kerry.
norma j. collins <madamqueen1937@epix.net>
tremont, pa USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 08:26:32 (EDT)

I am a vet Don and thanks for not only your service but the eloquence in which you and many others like us are doing all we can to make the American public wake up and be very aware of John Kerry and so many others like him who are attempting to destroy the very roots of our great country and our forefathers. Personally, I served in the DIA 63 thru 67 on assignment from the U.S. Navy primarily engaged in counter intelligence. God bless you and I salute you. Keep up the good work!!
Jimmy McIver <jimmy@meadowbrookclub.com>
Palestine, TX USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 02:29:05 (EDT)

Am I glad a friend sent me the e-mail with your opinion. I am a retired 28 year vet who now has a daughter in the Army. I was in country 66-67 at Phu Cat when it was being built and worked as a military working dog handler. I am proud of my service and get so pissed whenever I see Kerry I want spit. Thankfully there are people like you who have a voice and inspire others to take up the standard. I have nothing but the utmost pride in our president, he is someone who makes you proud your an American. I did several years in the National Guard (Army and Air Force) and several years in the Reserve, and your right, Kerry does himself shame when he continues to bad mouth the Guard. Kerry forgets what the best and brightest of our youth are doing every day and they are doing it for the lowest possible wage. Kerry is looking out for Kerry, GB is looking out for our country. Thank you for your voice and inspiring us to lift up ours. If you reprint any of this, you do not have to deleat my name. Scotty Baker
E. R. Scott Baker <sjbaker44@sbcglobal.net>
Clovis, Ca USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 00:21:34 (EDT)

Served as FAC at Hon Quan (An Loc), Bihn Long Province during Apr. 68/69. That overlaps Kerry. I didn't murder anybody, and I was not a war criminal. A large part of my job was to see to it that that kind of stuff didn't happen.
William Mitcheltree <whmitcheltree@charter.net>
Winterville, GA USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 20:10:04 (EDT)

Great site... I was in Somilia during the fire fight of 3-4 Oct. I wish Clinton would have given us the equipment we asked for... Lives would have been saved.... Thanks and keep putting the word out.... I look foward to you going to a Kerry Rally and asking him to address your emails..
Gary Blanton <garyb0007@aol.com>
Lebanon, Oh USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 20:09:07 (EDT)

Considering all that Senator Kerry has done *AGAINST* the military, I don't see how any veteran or active duty soldier could possibly vote for him. (Pres G. W. Bush supporter!)
Daniel J. Barton <daniel.j.barton@us.army.mil>
Fayetteville, NC USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 17:47:51 (EDT)

Thank you for all your efforts. I have sent the link to your site to several friends, especially the liberals. They probably won't check it out but I thought it worth a try.
James Hage <j2hage3@comcast.net>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 16:45:13 (EDT)

My dad was in Vietnam and served there 15 months. He had numerous (more than three) opportunities to get Purple Hearts on the cheap. He refused because, in his mind, he didn't earn them the right way. John Kerry got the magic three Purple Hearts and left after 4 1/2 months. They cost him two days off duty. My dad had three sons under the age of 5, but he served the whole nine yards. What does this tell me? That what I first thought of my dad and what I first thought of Kerry were both right on: my dad is a hero. Kerry is a first-rate coward.
Steven
Stockton, ca USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 16:00:23 (EDT)

As a 32 year veteran, I served my country in the Air Force, proudly became a Vietnam veteran, and finished my career in the Alaska Air National Guard. I guess John Kerry is trying to revive the folks that spit on us coming home from Southeast Asia. I thank you for your words and commentment. Retired CMS James B Walker
James B Walker <andyjim@mtaonline.net>
Palmer, AK USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 15:03:00 (EDT)

Don, I just read your article in the Spectator and with each article I read I get angrier as I know many of the people who stand for truth in this country do. Sometimes it seems like there are no honest people who care out there, but I can say for me and mine, CHARACTER DOES MATTER in a president.This Kerry snake has no integrity or morals and needs to go slide back under the rock he slithered out from. Keep up the good work Don. We are behind you 100% and praying for you and Shirley and are deeply sorry for the sudden loss of your brother. Anne Vinnola
A. Vinnola
CO USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 14:56:39 (EDT)

I can't believe any military personnel could even think about voting for Kerry. It appears that it is going to be a close race, so everyone needs to get out and vote. God bless this country, our president and our military.
DEE GATCH
TX USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 14:01:06 (EDT)

Praise and gratitude to all the former and present fighting men and women!
Elizabeth Howard <copsmom_99@yahoo.com/ehoward@sib.state.ok.us>
Del City, OK USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 10:38:39 (EDT)

Just another Vietnam vet who endured the anti-war era of the late 60s and early 70s, and admire your efforts and those like you towards preventing Kerry from becoming viable.
Thom Taylor <thadeushtoad@yahoo.com>
Arlington, VA USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 10:10:31 (EDT)

SEMPER FI! MY TRUE BROTHER'S LEST WE FORGET THOSE WHO GAVE ALL. 1ST MARINE BRIGADE FMFPAC
WILLIAM J. WILSON <MARINEWJW@MSN.COM>
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 10:02:21 (EDT)

God job! There are some that say Kerry's a Hero, well so was Benedict Arnold.
Barney Oglesby <o2824@msn.com>
Medford, OR USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 09:21:25 (EDT)

Don, Thanks for helping keep the pressure on Kerry. The truth must be told and you seem to have the ears of those that need to hear it. I flew in and out of your old stompin' grounds in 67 and 68 with the call sign of Gladiator 058 so know from whence you come. Thanks again, Tom Vietnam Vet Against Kerry
Tom Carrell <paintwizard@suscom.net>
LAWRENCEBURG, IN USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 06:54:45 (EDT)

As a Viet vet, 1/50th Inf, 173rd Abn Bde, I too am digusted with John Kerry and the Democratic party's opportunistic approach to his Viet service. First they trash us and now because he is "thiers", Viet Vets and war heroes are OK all for their political gain. A few weeks ago Andy Rooney, a self proclaimed liberal, trashed the current military and the awarding of medals. What does that say about Kerry's medals? Those of us who were there know that there WAS a lot of ticket punching and granting of medals to career types. It cheapened the medals that were really earned. In fact, I recently met an armour officer who severed in Nam and got a CIB for being an advisor to a Vietnamese unit and came under fire. Being infantry and having read an article in American Heritage on the birth of the CIB (special recognition to the grunts who routinely get screwed), I was appalled and curious. A web seach turned up the military directive for awarding CIB's. Sure enough, over the years it has been bastardized and cheapened, just about everybody can earn a CIB. If any of their favorite protected groups, minorities, gays, women, etc., were stereotyped as unfavorably we were, the Democrats, their friends on the left and media would have had a fit.
richard Szczepaniec
Kenmore, NY USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 22:15:14 (EDT)

My prayers are with President Bush and all our troops fighting for us. I am confident that the majority of Americans will support him in November. Mr. Kerry is always changing his stand on every issue. It would be a sad day for America if by some accident Mr. Kerry would be elected President.
Loraine Kayal <Lorrikay@bellsouth.net>
Miami, Fl. USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 21:58:28 (EDT)

A friend emailed me your Kerry comments. I totally agree with you and totally support President Bush. My husband and his brother are both Vietnam vets and we proudly display a Vietnam Veterans tag on both of our cars. Our country will be in a sad state if Kerry is elected.
Cynthia Adams <Cindya1120@aol.com>
Sheffield, AL USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 21:16:54 (EDT)

Your article entitled "ABANDONED BROTHERS" appearing in The American Spectator Online @ http://www.Spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=6457 is right to the point when it comes to truth-telling about Senator John Kerry's track record on veteran's issues. This man is even embarrassing a lot of big name Democrats I've observed on the Fox News Channel. I just hope the Dems don't toss him aside at their national convention in favor of Hillary Clinton as a last minute act of desperation! When the American public begins to pay attention later in this election year, it will be outraged that Kerry is the best the Dems have to offer. What an insult to our intelligence this man embodies. Let's all pray he remains the candidate for the duration of the Presidential race!! Thanks for your service to our country, Mr. Bendell. And thanks for your willingness to speak out on this matter. Please be encouraged to continue your fine work. BROJAK. P.S. - I've read 12 of your books so far and loved every one of them.
Jack Muellerleile <sitepro1@comcast.net>
Cypress, CA USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 19:53:58 (EDT)

don: i read with interest your recent article depicting john kerry as a liar. i, like you and many others, am a veteran. (4th Infantry Pleiku 67-68). i came back to continue my education and ultimately with the assistance of the VA obtained my law degree. lo & behold i found myself working in the district attorneys office in cambridge, ma with john kerry. he sickened me then and continues to sicken me to this day. at the time in the da's office kerry was very busy organizing and feverishly attempting to parlay his veteran status in the formation of vietnam verterans against the war. to simply describe john kerry would be to say he is an incredible opportunist in virtually all aspects of his life. from his deceiptful acquisition of military medals to his marriage(s) and foremost, his political career. john kerry touts himself as pretending to know what the american people need and want. john kerry is representative of a fraction of a percent of the american people, that is, our very wealthiest. as far as i know, john kerry never really had a job, other than the relentless pursuit of his own political career. i watch the presidential race with the belief that the american public will eventually see john kerry for what he truly represents, himself and himself alone...good luck. neil f. colleran
neil f. colleran <neilcolleran@verizon.net>
lexington, ma USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 18:29:49 (EDT)

Thanks for exposing the lies. I will be glad when people wake up to the fact that the Democrat party has become the new socialist party in America. But of course, these buffoons think they can do the socialist bit better this time around. Ken Vining, MAJ (Ret), USA
Ken Vining <ken.vining@us.army.mil>
Redstone Arsenal, AL USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 16:22:54 (EDT)

IIIMAF,2ndCAG,7th CO.,Platoons 6&8 USMC,RVN,1971
l/cpl guy melton(ret) <gmelton3@cox.net>
norman, ok USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 15:09:56 (EDT)

Great effort! Drive On!
MAJ (Ret) Robert C. Pugh, PA <winnytpugh2@att.net>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 13:53:08 (EDT)

Don: Thanks for your work. I guess I'm the SOA member living closest to you. We must have seen each other at one of the SOARS in Vegas. I live off Hwy 115, right across Fort Carson Gate 5. Was assigned to FOB 2, 66-67, commanding the 5th Raider Company (Nungs). If you ever shoot up Hwy 115, please stop by. Now, drive on! Hartmut (Mecky)
Mecky Schuler <meckysch@aol.com>
Colo Springs, CO USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 13:45:16 (EDT)

I was too old for Vietnam, but my youngest brother served in Nam. I'm sure he would agree with all the other vets that Kerry is two-faced and doesn't deserve the support of true vets of Nam. He's interred at the Golden Gate National Cemetary now. Thanks for all your efforts to get the word out that Kerry's is dangerous to all veterans of all wars from yesterday to future wars.
Arnold Yee <unclearn038@comcast.net>
Pacifica, CA USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 12:55:22 (EDT)

I won't presume to say what motivated John Kerry to join the U.S. Navy and serve a truncated tour of duty in Vietnam. Perhaps he did it for the most honorable and selfless of reasons, perhaps not. But I do know that the word "honorable" doesn't spring to mind when reflecting on certain comments Sen. Kerry has made since the start of his current campaign. Suggesting that service in the National Guard during the Vietnam War was tantamount to fleeing to Canada was, of course, a despicable slur against each and every person who has ever served in the Guard. Not content with that outrage, he then goes on to falsely accuse certain named ndividuals of questioning his patriotism -- while underhandedly questioning theirs in the process. In my opinion, John Kerry's biggest liability is his mouth. The more he shoots it off, the less popular he's likely to become.
Paul Caliando
Mitchellville, MD USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 12:41:57 (EDT)

I HAD ONE OF YOU ARTICLES FORWARDED TO ME TODAY AND I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED TO SEE SOMONE WHO EXPRESSED THE TRUTHS ABOU THE VIETNAM CONFLICT AS I SAW IT. I WAS IN VIETNAM FROM 1967 TO 1968 AND I SAW NONE OF THE ATROCITIES AND MISTREATMENT REPORTED BY MR. KERRY.
JOHN F. EICHELBERGER <JEICHEL735@AOL.COM>
REISTERSTOWN, MD USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 12:30:17 (EDT)

Thanks for your service. Keep up the good and important work. You surely have Kerry's number. Best regards and God Bless you and your family. John
John Switzer <john_swrees@msn.com>
Piqua, OH USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 12:24:02 (EDT)

Mr Bendell, I served in Vietnam with the 1st Marine Division in 1966-67. Please add me to the list of veterans who despise John Kerry. He was a coward when he abandoned his command and an outright traitor when he slandered those who did serve honorably.
Mike McPhee <m_mcphee@msn.com>
Portland, OR USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 12:17:17 (EDT)

Thanks for your reports vis-a-vis John Kerry. I'm a retired Air Force LtCol and former commander of the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron @ Ubon Thailand in 1971,72. We were flying over the North at about the time Jane Fonda was photographed sitting on a NVA AA gun. Kerry's actions and comments in 1971 fall into the same catagory,TRAITOROUS1
Dan Schmarr <dannykay@earthlink.net>
Spokane, Wa USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 11:48:01 (EDT)

I just finished reading your third editoral, and all I can say is "Right on Brother"..As a vietNam/combat wounded Vet myself, I see the need for our "Band of Brothers" to stick together and deter Mr. Kerrys bid to become commander-in-chief by doing as you are, getting the word out to all our fellow Vets everywhere. Welcome Home Brother and keep up the good work...DOL Ron Piper SOA 2316GL
Ron Piper <scuba.folk@verizon.net>
Grapevine, Tx USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 09:48:13 (EDT)

Thanks so much for speaking out. Dan Swogger USN 66-69 River Section 512, Bihn Thuy 67-69
Dan Swogger <dswogger@starband.net>
West Hills, CA USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 09:35:56 (EDT)

I have followed with amazement the career of Mr. Kerry since he left the Navy and started his political career in Massachusetts. I too am a Viet Nam veteran from the US Army receiving 2 Purple Hearts for wounds received on the ground and an Army Air Medal for more than 1,000 hours flying as a helicopter door gunner. I feel lucky to have served during this time, come back with only "scratches" and lived to go on with my life. One thing about Kerry I will never be able to understand, forgive or forget: Anybody who served in Viet Nam knows Americans went over to serve, do a job and come home, hopefully in the same condition we left. It really hurt to see some of our fellow citizens marching on campus saying we were murdering, raping and burning villages as part of everyday policy. We were there. We knew that wasn't true. When we went home to try to tell our story we were shouted down by the campus radicals of the left who said we were brainwashed and didn't even know it. But for Kerry to join these know nothings and lend his name and credence to the charge that war crimes were committed on a day to day basis when he knows that wasn't true.... That just strains his credibility beyond the breaking point! I remain convinced that if the news media will dig up and present his true war and anti-war record that more Viet Nam veterans will vote for Bush than Kerry. I hope more columnists such as you will keep up the investigation and the pressure to bring these facts to light. Sincerely, Chris Whitman
Christopher Whitman <chris@whitmannet.com>
Marlborough, MA USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 04:48:05 (EDT)

Keep up the good work I`am a veterean i was a medic I know a lot about the enjury you had i`am proud to be a veteran melvinj117@juno.com
John M. Totten <melvinj117@juno.com>
Fort Gratiot, Mi USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 00:38:30 (EDT)

Don, Thank you for all your service.Bless you and your wife.Your site is a contribution for keeping America strong.Keep up the good work.
Winston Wallace <WinstonWallyWallace@msn.com>
Lockeford, Ca USA - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 23:40:13 (EDT)

You said Kerry spent 4 months in Nam and that sounds like another politician that ran for President (Gore as a war coorespondant) Keep up the good work. PS. Did you know CSM Taswell Hawley a former SF CSM who also served in Nam.
Clement R. Clark <Bogieman2001@yahoo.com>
Petersburg, Va. USA - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 23:27:49 (EDT)

Dear Sir, Thank you for your service and thank you for your eloquent defense of our president and getting the truth out about Senator Kerry. I know of no one with deserved purple hearts that required essentially no treatment like Senator Kerry. He disgusts me! I was spat on by a person like him when I was in front of the Federal Building in Cleveland (right on my ribbons - I was in uniform). I was in uniform becasue my fiance asked me to be in uniform to escort her to get her citizenship papers. She was born in Germany and had lived in the USA since she was two years old. Her mother is a WWII war bride. If it had not been for her mother stepping between me and the protestor I probably would still be in jail. Her mother said - he is not worth it - think. I did think and soon after we were married I got orders back to Nam. May God Bless You Dan Smith Semper Fi PS Use this if you see fit. Retired USMC MSGT, VietNam Vet
Daniel Smith <dansmith1963@alltel.net>
Chardon, OH USA - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 21:23:04 (EDT)

Thanks for serving
Danny Crafton <papapyr@gndt.net>
Hansen , Id USA - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 19:24:11 (EDT)

Don: Thanks for the information on the Montagnards. Very impressive web page you and Shirley have. You sure kept the faith. Well done and thank you. Kip Rolland <Kip101@aol.com>
Dallas, Tx USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 23:32:57 (EDT)

Thank you for your courage in writing the truth. May God continue to bless you.
Greg and Nicky Herner <gnherner@comcast.net>
Hanover Pk, IL USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 23:25:18 (EDT)

My brother is a naval intelligence officer who wishes he was assigned in Iraq (though I cofess I don't). I know Vietnam veterans who echo your statements. Thank you for your defense of the honor of the military!!!!
Michael <Steam7700@aol.com>
new york, ny USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 22:38:41 (EDT)

Thank you my friend for your service and loyalty to our great nation. I was Navy back then and never was in country. John Kerry is a wuss. For too long we were turning the other cheek , and finally began to spin like a top. Our G W says enough is enough. God Bless George Bush and God Bless our Men and Women who stand watch over us. My prayers to you and yours.
Sam Ratliff <poppisam@aol.com>
Taylor, MI USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 21:21:10 (EDT)

I am not a vet (bad back, threw me out right after boot)But I have family and friends that are and have lost both in war and two friends in the 911 tragedy. You are an inspiration sir. I have been deeply touched reading your words and the words writen by the other folks on your site. I am definetly of a similar mind on the political issues, and can not understand how so many others just aren't seeing Kerry for what he is. All I wanted to say I guess is, Thank you for what you are doing and thank you for what you have done. Keep up the good work. PS. I hope the two of you are doing well, I've had my knee scoped twice(martial arts injury by the by) and I've heard the rotator is far worse to recover from. Good luck and health to you both. JOnathan R Shank
Jonathan R Shank <j.shank@netzero.net>
Chattanooga, TN USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 21:12:58 (EDT)

Thank YOU,WELCOME HOME,From one Vet.to another. Alot of we veterans here in the northeast have NO use for the Backstabber Kerry. I called this afternoon to verify your info. Some of us here will NEVER FORGET,WE LIVE FREE, BECAUSE OF THOSE WHO SACRIFICED SOME OR ALL. P.O.W./M.I.A. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTON, WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
Lenny (Looney) Hall <lennycarolyn@tds.net>
Boscawen, NH USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 18:43:36 (EDT)

Stand tall and loud!
Bob Jackson <rlj1020@juno.com>
Irving, TX USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 15:57:30 (EDT)

Thanks
Hager Hollon <hhollon@earthlink.net>
Frankfort, KY USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 14:37:10 (EDT)

Just read your third editorial. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work. We cannot allow the John Kerry's of the country to do once again to our vetrans what they did to us when we came home from Veitnam. God Bless You. Carl Carter
Carl Carter <ckcart@dtnspeed.net>
Liberty Center, oh USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 10:34:43 (EDT)

I'm not too crazy about Kerry. I'm not that crazy about Bush either. He seems to be the lesser of two evils. Guess he has my half hearted support. I do however support all of the military in their various endevors around the world. It's a shame that politicians make policy that affect these brave young peopls.
Charles J. Vesely <CVesely129@aol.com>
Ewa Beach, HI USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 02:31:24 (EDT)

Don: Thanks for having the guts to tell it like it is,and; for also posting on the Vietnam Special Forces Against Kerry site. You are on the money. As a young 1LT in Omega and CCS,I never saw anyone get a silver star in 10 and 1/2 months before being medivaced flat on my back. Hell,I don't know exactly what size round hit my right upper thigh/groin, nor did I know I was hit in the lower leg, too. I guarantee you that had I been on the ground with a HF,instead of in a chopper, I could not have even said "don't shoot to an enemy or said anything to any enemy troops." You've been there and seen men hit that hard that he is flat on his back and can't do anything.I look back at the shape I was in after two rounds in the right lower extremity, and; "I can honestly state, that had I been on the ground that day, and: had any VC or NVA finished the job on me like Kerry did on the VC- it would have been murder- not heroism." There is no honor in blowing a man away, who is in shock. There is nothing heroic about killing any man totally unable to defend hinself. There is nothing even remotely meritorious about doing such a deed. It is nothing but murder even in in war." Had I been with the old 32 man HF platoon, and; they had to get out in a hurry under fire, I would have begged for a round through my head from any USSF or yard, as I had could not even find my weapon, much less fire it anymore. Hell, when one is not even oriented X one out of three in that condition, it is simply murder. John Kerry is a fake. JC Potter SOA 1634 GA
Jon C. Potter <alright4u@aol.com>
Hermitage, TN USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 02:26:28 (EDT)

God bless all you soldiers! and thank you, everyone of you. My brother served in Vietnam and i despise any ignorant lies told about the boys that were there. I'm proud of him , and all of you who took your duty serious and especially of those who gave all. I was so glad to find this guestbook and see all your names. made me cry... with much love and appreciation.... more then i can say. God bless our President and all our soldiers.
Laurie
SD USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 01:17:40 (EDT)

Thanks so much for what you're doing & geting me off my ass to help stop this phony "hero". I lost my sister for over 20 years & still have a strained relationship with my mother because of Kerry & the phony vets lies. They bought the whole story put out by these scum & it basically destroyed my family. I however, am a typical Viet Vet meaning I've had a fairly successful life & my wife of forty years & I enjoy the hell out of our grandkids. I plan to check out your links & get going to help put this parasite out of business. Mike B 1/9 Cav 67-68 13th Av. Bn. 70-71
Mike Covey
TX USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 00:04:22 (EDT)

Read your letter and agree with you 100%. I too served in Viet Nam in '66, '67, & '68 and saw none of the things that John Kerry said.
Joseph Kotarba <hevi2001@yahoo.com>
Honolulu, Hi USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 23:56:53 (EDT)

Thanks for presenting the facts regarding Kerry's agenda. I piloted B-29's over Japan, my brother was a radar techinician in Korea, my son was a gun ship Captain in Viet Nam and now I have a Nephew in the Seals. Either we kill the terorist in thier lair or they will kill us here. Kerry is a traitor. Please keep up your great work. Best regards, Win Ekeland
Win Ekeland <winjet@comcast.net>
Parker, Colorado USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 23:39:33 (EDT)

Thank you for having the courage to speak out. I only wait for others in your position to speak from their hearts & let the American public know the fraud Kerry is. The idea of him serving as "commander-in-chief" is both revolting & frightening - I pray to GOD that doesn't happen.
Jo Sicz
NC USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 21:41:42 (EDT)