Doug sterner is a vietnam veteran and twotime bronze star recipient. Latest headlines world news books horoscopes work with us. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history. Burketts book stolen valor, for whom the act is named. Armed oregon supporters make latenight raid to take children from family member after cps called. These fake veterans give a true vet a case of heartburn that can only be remedied by locking the jerks up and losing or throwing away the key. Apr 20, 2017 stolen valor is a serious issue that requires tactful investigation, and equally serious action. Kelsie hoover uses fake michael cipriani persona, poses as. Armed forces was when he enlisted to join the usmcs delayed entry program. Military lies are harmful to actual veterans the denver post. This subreddit was established as a community to discuss matters related to stolen valor. The 2005 stolen valor act, which doug sterners wife, pam, helped draft, made it a crime to falsely claim military decorations, but the supreme court overturned the law in 2012. The folks at military phony was suspicious of this harry janes fellow when they saw a number of pictures of him with alan james merkleine, that goofylooking shit who wore a third award of the combat infantryman badge, claimed to be a vietnam war veteran, but hed spent the war in germany as a body. Growing up i had a friend with a severe case of autism.
Men in oregon militia caught redhanded falsely posing as marine veterans by antiphon freeman on january 7, 2016 8. Yes, falsely claiming you are a decorated combat vet is pathetic, but then the exposure itself should be humiliating. They wear false medals and march in parades and attend veterans events, promoting themselves as heroes. Stolen valor us message board political discussion forum. Bodyguard of militiamen cliven and ammon bundy poses as u. Stolen valor, militia at or refuge, and divided patriots. Mar 23, 2017 stolen valor fake military veterans retired navy. According to the books, the closest cooper got to being a member of the u. Clark, then 36 years old, looked as though hed had a. Youre surrounded by informants a former compatriotturnedopponent claims one of the most prominent militants, blaine cooper, sucker. Real veterans dont advertise their deeds and claim unbelievable acts of heroism. Signed up for the marines under the delayed entry program, never reported to usmc boot camp.
A man dons on a marine corps uniform at the graduation of his new girlfriend. Burketts book stolen valor, for whom the act is named, dennehy was a marine from 1959 to 1963 but claimed he was in. Stolen valor ammon bundys bodyguard is a poser posted in veterans and military. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history 1998 is a selfpublished book by b. The stolen valor act of 20 was introduced into the house by rep. Please dont post videos of homeless people or the mentally ill, this subreddit will not tolerate bullying. There are a surprising number of men who lie about having been in battle. Not everyone who says they are a patriot is a patriot. It is a backhand to the service and sacrifice of the veteran community and is deserving of its anger. Convicted valour thief sentenced to 50 hours of community service and 12 months probation. Burkett, who has over the years exposed more than 1,000 phony vets, writes in his book, stolen valor, that in 1932, the federal government began offering pensions to civil war veterans. Pete santilli no show on stolen valor blaine hicks or cooper whichever you decide gestapo chat room on pete santilli channel the moderators are dicks scott is. Outting people who falsely claim military service andor claim unauthorized medals or tabs.
Stolen valor is the act of pretending to be a service member or veteran with the intended effect of personal benefit. Feb 27, 2015 updatedon 21 february 2015, kelsie hoover, used a fake persona by the name of michael cipriani and posed as commissioned officer of the united states army. For some fakers, its a matter of money the price of a drink, a handful of change, or a government check. May 01, 2006 i love all blayne cooper s books, she has quite the sense of humour. The aforementioned stolen valor page even has an edited picture, submitted by a commenter. This bill would provide that the above provisions shall be known as the california stolen valor act.
Stolen valor is a term applied to those who falsely claim military service, either to gain recognition or, in some cases. Military lies are harmful to actual veterans share this. His 199page service record, obtained by the american spectator, contains no mention of the marine. Oct 28, 2015 stolen valor, its illegal, and yes they are making arrests. Admittedly, we dont know a lot about stolen valor but were sure cavalier does. Drunken binges with donations and stolen valor anonymous if you are a drunken asshole, or say, crap on a police car during occupy wall street, does the irs get to put a leon on your land, flood you out, or froze your bank accounts. Derek mylan alldred, 47, was sentenced by a federal court to 24 years in prison after he pled guilty to mail fraud and aggravated identify fraud, kare 11 news reported wednesday. Armed oregon supporters make latenight raid to take. The bill would require that the elected officers described above additionally forfeit their office upon conviction of any of the crimes specified in the california stolen valor act. Blaine cooper, a recruiter who encouraged people to bring their guns to the malheur national wildlife refuge during the occupation, pleaded guilty thursday to a federal conspiracy charge and is poised to accept a plea deal in his federal indictment in nevada. For many, based on my experience, its anyone who is claiming to be something he or she is not, whether its pretending to be a veteran, wearing awards and decorations that werent earned, or creating some kind of scam. The gentlemans guide to calling out stolen valor task.
Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree spotted him at a graduation ceremony. Unbreakable is a great book and the characters are so believable and in most cases likeable. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Usmc stolen valor points out fraudulent citizens that claim they have earned the title of marine. Heavily armed oregon patriots lied about actual military. While the department of the navy reported that cooper signed up for the marines, he never even reported for training, and did not serve.
Blayne cooper is amazing writer and i have enjoyed all her work so far. Although the other charges were dismissed as part of the plea deal. The law amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a person to claim they have served in the military, embellish their rank or fraudulently claim having received a valor award specified in the act, with the intention of obtaining money. Another stolen valor arrest the american legions burnpit.
Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. She was caught pretending to be a male soldier who had been. Blayne cooper has 14 books on goodreads with 9572 ratings. Cooper is known for dressing headtotoe in military gear, even being referred to as a marine and in a 2014 interview.
The curious cases of william james clark anchorage daily. It counters the view that vietnam war veterans were broken people and psychopaths, and provides details of people said to have lied about serving in. In a subsequent video that has now been removed from the internet, the interviewer calls hicks cooper. Blaine cooper, another leader in the group, also has a madeup military record. The militiaman bodyguard of ranchers cliven and ammon bundy is falsely posing as a us marine who served in afghanistan and iraq. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree spotted. We read or hear much about the false heroes and veterans claiming honors that they never earned. I was in san jose, california, watching it in horror on tv with a few other people, strandlof told cnns anderson cooper.
Blaine cooper pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge. Blayne coopers most popular book is madam president. After accusations of stolen valor, a rival group and a. Stolen valor is one book that every vietnam veteran should read. Meet the countrys most prominent stolen valor detective. Stolen valor, militia at or refuge, and divided patriots we have repeatedly told our patriot friends that they need to watch out who they are hanging around with. Stolen valor is illegal, this is how you get an arrest.
In an extensive case of stolen valor and fraud, a man in minnesota now faces a heavy prison sentence. Armed oregon supporters make latenight raid to take children from family member after cps called blaine and melissa cooper have been with ammon bundy from the start of his campaign to. See more ideas about veterans discounts, military benefits and women figure. In 2012, the supreme court struck down the stolen valor act, which made lying about military honors a crime. The fake history from a real historian that fooled presidents and publishers. True stories of liars in violation of the stolen valor act. Watch as he accuses blaine cooper of being a government plant, accuses ryan payne and brian booda cavalier of stolen valor confirmed accusation against cavalier and promises retribution. Stolen valor names names and backs up the uncovering of these honor thieves with facts. Burkett, a vietnam veteran, and glenna whitley, an investigative journalist. Blaine cooper of arizona, brian buddha cavalier of arizona, joseph rice of oregon, and jeffrey edward prosen of texas. They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, and im cool with that. The militiaman bodyguard of ranchers cliven and ammon bundy is falsely posing as a us marine who served in afghanistan and iraqbrian cavalier, 44, the personal bodyguard of cliven and ammon bundy, openly boasted that he is. Blaine cooper, a recruiter who encouraged people to bring their guns to the malheur national wildlife refuge during the occupation, pleaded guilty thursday to a federal conspiracy charge and is.
Meet some of the crazies fighting the government in oregon. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history is a book by b. Blaine cooper, one of the homegrown warlords is getting. In a subsequent video that has now been removed from the internet, the interviewer calls hickscooper a marine. Jun 05, 2015 these incidents keep happening for a few reasons, sterner said. The militiaman bodyguard of ranchers cliven and ammon bundy is falsely posing as a us marine who served in afghanistan. Pretenders, liars and frauds claiming military honors they didnt earn.
Stolen valor is a sensitive issue do we need to adjust fire. Had the honor and privilege to sail and serve with the marines several times back in the 70 and 80s and would do it again if i could. Blaine cooper pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge in. The gentlemans guide to calling out stolen valor halen allison. Stolen valor 1 when a civilian who was never military, therefore never earned the rights and privileges associated with the honor of wearing the uniform, wear one. This community is dedicated to exposing the stolen valor of the beloved blaine cooper and his other stooges. Schantag runs an organization of military veterans devoted to exposing frauds and perpetrators of stolen valor. Jun 14, 2017 anderson may be the countrys most prominent stolen valor detective. Blaine cooper, a member of the arizona state militia, falsely identified as a marine in an interview in 2014. Stolen valor act of 2005 amends the federal criminal code to expand the prohibition against wearing, manufacturing, or selling military decorations or medals without legal authorization to prohibit purchasing, soliciting, mailing, shipping, importing, exporting, producing blank certificates of receipt for, advertising, trading, bartering, or. Oregon militants brawl as friends beg them to go home. Jun 16, 2010 stolen valor is a term applied to the phenomenon of people falsely claiming military awards or badges they did not earn, service they did not perform, prisoner of war experiences that never.
How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history burkett, b. Hes been labeled lately, by the media, as an army vet. I would say that the people who died to defend the bill of rights might be sickened by the abuse the stolen valor law heaps on that bill. Mr robert copper of wetaskiwin, alberta is now a convicted valour thief. Oscar, every night on this program, erica and i do something called the shot, which is a funny piece of video or something which people would enjoy. William james clark showed up at a gun show in alaskas rainsoaked capital of juneau on aug. The above picture of stanley blaine hicks, they call him blaine cooper because thats what he goes by these days, is from a video where he calls for the arrest of john mccain for treason. Jul 22, 2016 what does stolen valors definition really mean in the veterans community, though. But were sure theyre doing it for freedom just like they said wink wink. Hildinger said cooper, whose real name is stanley blaine hicks, had amassed 16 felonies under his birth name and another felony under his chosen name. Calling out the guy in gym shorts and a multicam blouse isnt serious action, its crying wolf.
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