Dear lying and libeling Kenneth E. Phillipps, a first person account of hanoi kerry's service.
One of many who give testimony that indeed hanoi kerry is where the ass meets the hole.
My name is Richard O’Meara. I’m from the Bronx. I served as a petty officer, 3rd class on a Swift Boat from September ’68 to September ’69. This was tough, frustrating and sometimes very deadly duty that we took very seriously. During my tour, I participated in over 100 combat patrols, from the very mundane Coastal patrols to the serious and deadly river operations. As crewmen, we were young volunteers and committed to our mission. After my year of duty, I left Vietnam, proud of my service to my country, proud of my crew members and proud of the work that we did.
In 1971, when John Kerry spoke out to America, labeling all Vietnam veterans as thugs and murderers, I was shocked and almost brought to my knees, because even though I had served at the same time and same unit, I had never witnessed or participated in any of the events that the senator had accused us of. I strongly believe that the statements made by the Senator were not only false and inaccurate, but extremely harmful to the United States’ efforts in Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. Tragically, some veterans, scorned by the anti war movement and their Allies retreated to a life of despair and suicide. Two of my crewmates were among them. For that there is no forgiveness.
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