U$ Military Medals meaningless junk ...!

Subject: U$ Military Medals meaningless junk ...!
From: "= Vox Populi ©" Vox Populi ©"
Date: 8/31/03 2:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time
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On Sat, 30 Aug 2003 21:47:26 -0700, "Jeremy Olson"
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The above would warrant more than a Bronze Star. The Bronze

After you get out, that and fifty cents will get you a cup of coffee.


The coffee will cost 50 cents no matter what. Better with the medal than
without.
Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

(ArtKramr) wrote:

As I said, medals mean nothing only to those who don't have any.

Try telling that to the Cowardly Lion...

"Do you think Oz could give me courage?" asked the Cowardly Lion.

"Just as easily as he could give me brains," said the Scarecrow.

"Or give me a heart," said the Tin Woodman.

"Or send me back to Kansas," said Dorothy.

"Then, if you don't mind, I'll go with you," said the Lion, "for my
life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage."


-Mike Marron

ubject: U$ Military Medals meaningless junk ...!
From: Mike Marron OSPAM
Date: 8/31/03 3:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time
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(ArtKramr) wrote:

As I said, medals mean nothing only to those who don't have any.

Try telling that to the Cowardly Lion...

"Do you think Oz could give me courage?" asked the Cowardly Lion.

"Just as easily as he could give me brains," said the Scarecrow.

"Or give me a heart," said the Tin Woodman.

"Or send me back to Kansas," said Dorothy.

"Then, if you don't mind, I'll go with you," said the Lion, "for my
life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage."


-Mike Marron


You should know.

Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

On Sat, 30 Aug 2003 16:45:46 GMT, "Joey Bishop"
wrote:

"Big Dave" david wrote
Considering what bravery and sacrifice is require to be awarded most medals
that is a pretty thoughtless and ignorant statement to make I agree with
Art.

Medals are pretty much purely something out of the past. Today, most soldiers
compare them to the gold and silver stars they got in grade school. The Armies
penchant for giving out unit awards, or block allocations, pretty much dilutes
any benefit. I.e., "we can't decide who to give the medal to, so, heck, we are
going to give the whole unit a medal! You've all done an outstanding job, and
oh! the Commander would like a higher body count, thank you."

Are you trolling or are you really that ignorant?

Al Minyard

On Sat, 30 Aug 2003 21:47:26 -0700, "Jeremy Olson"
wrote:


"= Vox Populi ©" wrote in message
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"Replacement_Tommel"
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© 2003 David H. Hackworth


Jessica Lynch recently was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple
Heart and the POW Medal. The BSM citation reads: "For exemplary
courage under fire during combat operations to liberate Iraq, in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Private First Class Lynch's
bravery and heart persevered while surviving in the ambush and
captivity in An Nasiriya."

The above would warrant more than a Bronze Star. The Bronze Star is
probably the most common medal.

Jeremy Olson

The Bronze Star is not even close to being the most "common" medal.
You obviously have no knowledge in this area.

Al Minyard

Subject: U$ Military Medals meaningless junk ...!
From: Mike Marron OSPAM
Date: 8/31/03 3:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time
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(ArtKramr) wrote:
Mike Marron OSPAM

Try telling that to the Cowardly Lion...

"Do you think Oz could give me courage?" asked the Cowardly Lion.

"Just as easily as he could give me brains," said the Scarecrow.

"Or give me a heart," said the Tin Woodman.

"Or send me back to Kansas," said Dorothy.

"Then, if you don't mind, I'll go with you," said the Lion, "for my
life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage."


-Mike Marron

You should know.

I should know what? That you aren't a Cowardly Lion?

-Mike Marron


Unlke you I have nothing to apologise for and nothing to explain.

Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

"David Lentz" wrote in message
...


Joey Bishop wrote:

"Tarver Engineering" wrote

What would it take to get you to jump out of an airplane with people
on the
ground shooting at you?

A Lt at the back of the platoon with a pistol, who was told to shoot
those
who refused to jump. That'd be my standard :-)

Wrong role.

The Lieutenant is the first of out of the airplane. The top
sergeant is the guy at the end of the line with the big boot.


Much smarter to use the boot than the pistol. The trooper you kicked in the
ass may prove useful once he lands.



David

Subject: U$ Military Medals meaningless junk ...!
From: Alan Minyard
Date: 8/31/03 3:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time
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On Sat, 30 Aug 2003 16:45:46 GMT, "Joey Bishop"
wrote:

"Big Dave" david wrote
Considering what bravery and sacrifice is require to be awarded most
medals
that is a pretty thoughtless and ignorant statement to make I agree with
Art.

Medals are pretty much purely something out of the past. Today, most
soldiers
compare them to the gold and silver stars they got in grade school. The
Armies
penchant for giving out unit awards, or block allocations, pretty much
dilutes
any benefit. I.e., "we can't decide who to give the medal to, so, heck, we
are
going to give the whole unit a medal! You've all done an outstanding job,
and
oh! the Commander would like a higher body count, thank you."

Are you trolling or are you really that ignorant?

Al Minyard


He is really that ignorant. Sounds like a jealous wanabee who never was and
never will be. We have a few of them around here never to be confused with
dedicated soldiers.


Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

(ArtKramr) wrote:
Mike Marron wrote:

I should know what? That you aren't a Cowardly Lion?

Unlke you I have nothing to apologise for and nothing to explain.

The only thing I have to explain to you is that courage is kinda' like
humility -- if you say you got it, ya' DON'T.

-Mike (continue telling us about your courage, if you wish...) Marron

Subject: U$ Military Medals meaningless junk ...!
From: Mike Marron OSPAM
Date: 8/31/03 4:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time
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(ArtKramr) wrote:
Mike Marron wrote:

I should know what? That you aren't a Cowardly Lion?

Unlke you I have nothing to apologise for and nothing to explain.

The only thing I have to explain to you is that courage is kinda' like
humility -- if you say you got it, ya' DON'T.



How do you know?

Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer