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Monday, October 19, 2009

Roll Call of Vets & Friends Against Murtha!

Roll Call of Vets & Friends Against Murtha
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John Alden, HMC, USN (1976-2000), AZ
Lynn H. Allen, E-5, USN (1956-1960), CA
Mary K. Allen, Civilian, WI
Janet Sells Allkins, Pvt, WAAC WWII (1942-1943), MI
John M. Allison II, USMC (1965-1969), AR
John M. Allison III, CPL, USMC (1991-1995), AR
M. D. Amick, CWO, US Army (Ret.), (1983-2008) MO
Patricia M. Amtmann, TSGT, USAF (1977-1989), MD
William D. Anderso, USAF (Ret.) (1949-1971), FL
Mark G. Andren, SSgt, MNARNG (1997-Present), WI
Gregory Anderson, 1SG, US Army (Ret.), (1968-1980) SD
Carl Andrews, Plymouth, PA
Frank Ashby, US Army (1965-1970), SC
Ted Atmore, A1C, USAF (1955-1958), WA
Autorotate, WO1, Army National Guard, 2000-Present, PA
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Roy H. Baird, AEC, US Navy (Ret.), (1956- 1977) TN
Sonny Barber, Capt, USNR (Ret.), (1967-1995), FL
Juanita Y Bassett-Hansen, Civilian, Father, US Army Sgt/Maj (1940-1969), Husband, E-7, CO
Kevin Beacon, NY
Richard R. Beauregard, US Navy (1983-1991), PA
John W Bell, SSGT, USAF (1982-1990) MI
Michael J Bell, LTC, US Army (Ret.), (1965-1993), FL
Kieran J. Bergin, Cpl, USMC (1977-1981), NJ
Linda A. Bergin, Sgt, USAF (1982-1986, NJ
Ken M Binegar, SSgt, USAF (994-2007), OH
Joseph Blaettler, Sgt, USMC (1980-1984), NJ
Joshua D. Blankinship, SSgt, US Army (1999-Present) Overseas
William A Bloomer, BGen, USMC (Ret.) (1955-1986), KS
Pastor Ed Boston, Sgt, US Army, (1980-1984), IN
Bob Bowman, CW-3, USMCR (1961-1982), FL
Joseph J. Boyce, Capt, ARMY (1966-1969), PA
Fred C Breese, Cpl, USMC (1966-1970), SC
Thomas C Bridgen, US Army / AFR (1968-1971)(1985-2003),PA
Dave Brown, COMM2 USCG (Ret.), (1983-2004), WA
Franklin K. Brumfield, SSgt, USAF (1964-1968), CA
J Burkholder, SSgt, USAF (1971-1977), TX
Arthur H. Fesler-Butts Jr. Army/Navy (1972-2000), IL / AZ
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Chris Campbell, CWO, USMC (1994-2007), IN
Jason Castano, Civlian, TX
Jason G. Castillo, LCPL, USMC (1995-1999), WI
Gerald Chandler, SP5, US Army (1966-1970), PA
William, E. Cheek Jr., USAF (1992-1996), SC
James H. Christman, LCPL, USMC (1961-1965) PA
Glenn D. Clark, Father of a U.S soldier serving (2008-2009)in Iraq, PA
Travis H. Clark, SPC, ARNG SPC (2004-present), AL
Jerry D. Clapper, Sgt, USMC (1965-1969), OH
Ashley, L. Colburn, E-3, US Army (2005-2007), MD
Edward L. Coleman, Colonel, USMC (1986-Present), TX
Mike Conchewski, SP4, US Army, (1971-1973), PA
Michael C. Conklin, FCI (SW), US Navy (1979-1999), FL
Robert Conrow, Civilian, CA
Darren E. Cooley, Sgt, USMC (1984-1992), MI
Eric M. Cooper, SSgt, USMC (1984-1993), VA
David B. Cormier, E6, US Navy, (2001-Current), VA
Patrick S. Corning, CPL, US Army (1984-1991), IL
Albert, A, Coritz, TSgt, USAF (1984-1994), PA
Lowell (Rick) Cox, Sgt, US Army (Ret.) (1977-1999), FL
Beth Ann Coyle, Civilian, Daughter - WW II Vet, Cousin - USAF, Gulf War Vet, TX
Joseph R Crotty, E8, US Navy (1943-1973), CA
Monica Cullen, CPL, USMC (1987-1995), CA
Dan Curley, PFC, US Army, (1988-1991), WI
Michael D. Cummo, SPC4, US Army (1968-1969), NY
Darryl Currie, Navy (1979-1999), FL
Alan Curtis, Lt, USMC (1968-1971), PA
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Edward J. D'Alessandro, LT, USN (1987-1993), NY
Brian R. Daetwyler, HM2, US Navy (1999-2007), PA
Gary Davis, US Navy (1963-1969), AZ
Rob Davis, USNR (1983-1992), IL
Stephen H. Day, SGT, USMC (1969-1973; Vietnam 70-71), TN
Jeffrey W. Dean, Col., US Army (Ret.), (1967-1996), WI
Stephen M. DeVito, SFC, NJARNG, (1987-2007), NJ
Michael C. Diersen, USAF (Ret.), (1978-1995), TX
Coby Dillard, PO2, US Navy (2000-2006), VA
Jim Dillard, Commander, US Navy (1972-1995), NH
G.R. Dinius, US Navy (1962-1966), MI
John Ditmars, P02, US Navy (1981-1984), TX
Andy S Dlinn, LCDR, USNR(Ret.) (1974 - 1995), PA
Richard Disney, Capt, US ARMY (1989-1999), NV
Oliver P. Ditch, Col, USAF (1959-1983), VA
Stephen, M, DeVito, Spc, NJARNG, NJ
John R Dobson, Jr, CPL, USMC (1964-1968), WI
Dwight Doolan, Capt, USMC (1951-1959), NY
James Dowling, AG3 US Navy (1975-1980); QM3 USCGR (1985-1989); AG3 USNR (1991-1995), MI
Wayne C. Doyle, LtCol, USMC (Ret.), (1964-1988), KS
Carl D. Duda, CPL, US Army (1988-Current), PA
Frank E. Duffy, CPL, USMC, (1963-1967) FL
Philip L. Dunmire, CAPT, US Army Reserve, (1967-1978), FL
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David A. Easley, MSgt, USAF (Ret.), (1965-1986) OK
Napoleon J. Ebarle, Spec., US Army (1984-1987), CA
Philip B. Esper, SSG, U.S.Army (Ret.) (1975-1999), PA
Brad Fletcher, E5, USN, (1974-1979), TX
James K. Engstrand, Army NG (1987-Present) MN
Ryan Evans, AT2, US Navy (1999-1904), WI
Kristofer Evanoff, Civilian, IL
Mike "Iron Mike" Farquhar, LTC, USAR (Ret.), (1961-1998), MA
Donna M. Ferguson, Civilian, Father, Daniel Dickson, retired, USAF, CA
Arthur Fesler-Butts, SFC, US Army & US Navy (Ret.),(1972-2000) AZ
Barry L Fetzer, Sgt (E-5), USMC, (1966-1970), PA
Joshua R. Findney, AFROTC Cadet (2007-2011), MI
William C. Fisher, SGT, US Army (1988-1996), AZ
Brad Fletcher, . . .
Wayne A Fogel, LCDR, USN (1963-1968), FL
John Foresman, US Army (1942-1971), CA
Sarah J Foley, Civilian, MN
Linda J Fraioli, Father - Army WWII; Brother & Others - USAF NJ
Branden K Folger, USNA (2000), NH
Sheridan Folger, US Army (1990s), NH
Vincent Franco, Major, USAF (1981-2003) FL
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Randal W. Garfield, CW3, US Army (Ret.), (1970-1972 & 1981-1999), SD
Danny R Garner, SFC, US Army (Ret.), (1977-1999), GA
Ernest Gajdusek, SP5, US Army (1960-1968) FL
Glen J. Gasior, Sgt, USAF (1971-1973) IL
Douglas V. Gibbs, PO3, US Navy (1984-1988), CA
Douglas L. Gilbert, USAF, 1971, AL
John Gilham, Lance Cpl, USMC (1988-1992), CA
Wanda F. Gladwill, Daughter - USMC, WWII, CA
Lee S Gliddon Jr, E5, USN (1957-1963), NV
Patrick P. Grady, SGT, USMC (1965-1969), AZ
J. Scott Grass, CPL, USMC, (1089-1993), OK
Larry A. Granger Jr, E3, US Army (1985-1987 & 1994-1996) GA
Barry A. Goldsmith, Major, USAR (1962-1970), CO
Wayne H. Golwitzer, CW04, USMC (1981-2005), VA
James, W, Gonsalves, SSgt, USAF (1984-1993), FL
Doy D. Gorton, Capt, USMC (1994-1997 & (2000-2004), MO
Beryl Gosney, PO, US Navy (1971-1977), GS-12 Civ, (1077-1998), WA
Matthew Gottshalk, CPL, USMC (1985-1991), VA
John G. Gomila, Jr., E5 US Army (1969-1971), LA
Stephen J Goniea, US Navy (1987-1995), PA
James L. Goodwill, MSG, US Army (Ret.)(1975-1996), PA
William H. Graves, AMM 2/c. US Navy (1941-1945), CA
Ronald J Guest, Sgt, US Army (1965-1969), ID
Wayne F. Guraleczka, SK2, U.S. Navy (1969-1972), MD
Jose Guzman, AE3, USN (1959-1963), TX
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Cecil Hale, US Army (1984-2004), TN
Joshua A Hall, Cpl, USMC (2003-2008 Iraq), OH
David B. Hadley, Sgt, US Army (1983-1989), PA
Don L Hamblin, US Army (1969-1971) MO
Daniel G. Hanke, CPL, USMC (1974-1982), IL
Donald W Hanke, USMCR (1974-1982), IL
Jack H Hansen, Seaman, US Navy (1972-1976), MN
David Harger, 1Sgt, US Army (Ret.), (1986-1908), PA
Dave Harding, SSgt, USAF (Ret.), (1976-1996), PA
Dan Harnett, LCPL, USMC, (1982-1985), NY
Robert P. Harper, SSgt, USAF (1967-1970), MD
Dudney A. Harris, Maj, USAF (1954-1967), GA
Mark L Harvey, A1C, USAF (1980-1984), TX
Joseph D. Helsing, Col., USAF (1965-1996), IL
Matthew G. Helwer, SGT, US ARMY (2004-Present), WI
Rachele, M, Henderson, Sgt, USAF (1998-2005), VA
Kenneth V. Herndon, LTC, US Army (Ret.), (1966 -1988) VA
Buck J Herron, Capt, USMC (1965-1971), OK
Daniel A. Herrera, BTFA, US NAVY (1991-1993), CA
James S. Hessberger, CW3, US Army, (1985-2004), MD
Gary Hill, E-5, USMC (1967-1970), NC
Paul Hill, U.S. Army (1994-2004 Afghanistan & Iraq Veteran), PA
Barry Hillman, SSgt, US Army (Ret.), (1973-1998), PA
Brett, J, Hines, US Army (1986-1999), TX
Norman E. Hooben, USAF (Ret.)(1961-1982), AL
Richard F Hood, SK2, US Navy (1967-1971), FL
Dane B. Hone, CPL, (1997-Present), PA
Marlo L Hone (Allen), SPC, US Army, (1992-1994), PA
John J Hostetter Jr, SrA, USAF (1959-1963), MD
Rusty Howell, U.S. Army, (1966-1973), PA
Maurice E. Hudson, III, USMA - 1976, LTC, US Army (Ret.), (1970-2004), VA
Edward J. Hughes, LTC, USAF (Ret.), (1943-1975), TX
Leonard Hughes, SFC, US ARMY (1989-2003), PA
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Dean Ingalls, USAF, (1988-1997), PA
James . . ., E6 (SS & SD), USN, (1958-1965), ID
Larry H. Jennings Jr., EN3, USN (1979-1982), WA
Loren J. Jensen, Citizen, AK
Gordon J. Johnson, Col, USAF (1951-1973), CO
Johnny L. Johnson, CWO4, USN (1969-1990), TX
Roger A Johnson, US Navy (1957-1966), PA
William D. Johnston, US Army (1975-1978), PA
Marvin D Jolly, E-4, US Army (1957-1960), CA
Keith Jones, Civilian, PA
Michael A Jones, Capt, USAF (1964-1968), SC
Robert A Jones, MSgt, USAF (Ret.), (1985-2005), GA
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Gerald J. Keller, Col, USMC (1962-1986), VA
Gerald M. Keller, SFC, US Army Reserve & USARNG (1981-2001), NY
Benjamin E. Kelstrup, USMC & USN (1992-1996/2000-2009), MT
Norman D. Kemmerer, SSgt, USMC (1955-1064), MD
John Pat Kenny, Capt, USMC (1968-1974), WA
Dan Kessler, Civilian, WA
David J Kilby, GySgt, USMC (1983-2005), OR
Dennis S.Q. Kim, CAPT, US Army, (1964-1969), HI
Richard L. (Dick) Klein, USAF (1966-1989), CA
Andrew B. Kletzing, Capt, US Army (2003-2008), IL
Edward O. Klumpp Jr., PR2, US Navy (1959-1963), NJ
Ronald W. Kosh, Sgt, USAF (1962-1968), PA
Stan S Kulak, Sgt, USMC (1964-1971) CA
Larry Van Kuran, SSG E-6, US Army (1965-1969), CA
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Justin Landry, CPL, USMC (2000-2004), OH
James C Langtry, UT3, US Navy 1963-1969), NJ
Joseph H Lake, US Army/ VA ANG (1989-Present), VA
Andy Lauman, US Army, RLTW, (1991-1995), NC
Joseph Leblanc, LCDR, USN (1944-1950) USNR (1951-1960), AR
Ashley L. Lee, Proud Marine Wife (2005-Present), PA
Bill Lefevre, CPL, USMC (1966-1969 - Vietnam), OH
David A. Legier, US Army (1969-1971), AL
Deborah B Leonard, Proud Army Mom, VA
David Loberg, LT, US Navy, (1986- current), MN
Stuart M. Lockwood, LT, USN (1962-1966), GA
Jerry Lubeck, civilian, WA
Thomas J. Lukasik, US Navy. (1975-1979), SC
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Robert W. MacPherson, CWO, US Navy (Ret), (1972-1994), PA
Rhob MacRobyn, USMC, (1954-1962), NC
Robert A. Madayag III, PO3, US Navy (1990-1996), GA
Justin A. Madore, SSgt, US Army (2001-2007), NC
Michael A. Main, ST1, US Navy, (1968-1974), TX
Michael D. Malinowski, E-6, U.S. Navy (1992-2002) VA
Samuel l. Mallory, SP5, U.S. Army, (1966-1968), CA
Bruce C. Malone Jr, 1SG, US Army (Ret.) .(1982-2006), PA
Donald H. Malone, SP4, U.S. Army. (1963-1965), PA
John E. Maloney, RD3, U.S. NAVY, (1956-1959), NY
Dr. Stephen Maloney, PA
Eric M. Mantion, LT, US Navy, (1988-1999), AZ
Alan C Marble, E4, USAF (1961-1966), OR
Jack L Marshfield, USNR (1972-1993) NC
C. Ryan Martin, QM3, USCG (1989-1993), PA
Jay C Mastrud, E-5, US Navy (1987-1992), MN
Frank Maughan, LTC, Us Army (Ret.), (1965-1993), UT
Andrew McAllister, E-4, US Army (1996-1999), PA
Barb McCarthy, Civilian, PA
Chuck McCarthy, Civilian, PA
Jessica A. McClain, E4, US NAVY, (1991-1995), PA
Brian. D. McCluskey, SGT, US Army (1996-2005), TX
Glenn B. MacDonald, Maj, USAR (Ret.) (1966-1999, AZ
Pierre McGraw, Civilian, LA
Tommy O. Meeker, LTC, USAR (1965-1995) VA
Tom Meredith, USMCR (1960-1968), LA
Bobbi J. Miller, TSgt, USAF (1997-Present), KS
Phillip G. Miller, SPC3 US Army (1953-1955), PA
Marc G Miller, LTC, USA (1978-1998) IL
Rick Miller, Civilian, VA
Dwain T. Moentmann, LtCol, US Army (1958-1978), MO
John J. Molloy, Sgt. US Army (1966-1968), PA
Karl P Monger, Major, US Army (Ret.), (1983-1997), KS
John C. Moore, LtCol, US Army, (1986-1989) (1992 - Present), VA
Pat J. Moore, Corp, US Army (1958-1961) TX
Brad Monhaut, Capt, US Army (2002-2007), MI
Michael M. Mullen, RM2, USN (1974-1978), MA
Ted Murray, US Army (1958-1961), SC
Lisa Myers, Civilian, PA
Michael Myers, Civilian, PA
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Warren G. Nash, LCDR, USN (Ret.), (1973-1993), FL / NH
William L. Nash, Army, (1990) TX
David Nazarian, Capt,USMCR (1965-1973), VA
Reynier Negron II, SPC, USA FL
Robert S. Nelson, Sgt, US Army (1986-1994), TN
Ben Newton, Major USMCR(Ret.), (1953-1974) PA
Navid Nia, Civilian, DoD Intel, VA
Douglas F. Nichols, E-6 USN (1974-1994) VA
William C. Nobles, USN (1964-1969), VA
Gunner P.C. Nole, CW2, US Army (1987-1996), PA
George E. Norman, SGT, US Army (1984-1998), PA
Novis E. North, SFC (Korea & Vietnam) US Army (1948-1968), & SGM, USAR, NC
Sharon C. North, HM3, USN (Korean: 1952-1954) & SFC, USAR (1972-1981), NC
Wendy Nowak, Daughter of WWII Navy Vet, Aunt of Active Navy man, NY
Richard P Nowell, Family of many veterans, IL
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Jerry O'Halloran, Sgt, USMC (1951-1954), CO
Jeff O'Neal, Capt, US Army (1979-1984), WA
George A. Oldham, SP5, US Army & 2 yrs NHNG (1966-1970), NH
Cullen S. Olejniczak, E4, USAF ( 2002-2007), WI
James L. Olin, PFC, USMC (1967), IN
Ron Oliver, CPT, US Army (Ret.), (1977-2000) KY
Frederick R. Olsson, U.S. Navy (1961-1963), FL
John O'Malley, USMC (1966-1968), IL
Alan M Oprsal, MAJ, USAR (1984-Present), MI
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Donal L. Pace, LTC, US ARMY (Ret.) (1956-1982) VA
Chris Packard, Civilian, GA
Danna S. Palmer, Marin eMom of Cpl. Cory L. Palmer, USMC (2003 - 2006) DE
William B. Page, US Army (1971-1973 RVN), LA
Louis G. Papp, MI
Frederick B. Parsells, Sgt, US Army (1966-1969, NH
Ralph K. Park, USNC (1953-1983), FL
Shelly L. Parks, USAF (1989-1993 - Desert Shield/Storm), TN
Steve Lee Parsons, SP-4, USA (1964-1970), PA
Richard F. Pendleton, LTC, USA (Ret), (1963-1990), AL
Thomas J. Pentecost, USMC (1945-1971), FL
Bill Perkett, USAF (1977-1987), GA
Marshall A. Peterson, MSgt, USAF (Ret), (1985-2007), NE
Malcolm R. Powell, Col USAR (Ret), USN (1956-1964) USAR (1982-1993), CA
George E Pratchett, Sgt, USA (1952-1954), CO
Pat Propert, Mother - Iraq & Afghanistan US Army Vet (2001-2009), PA
Leo Pusateri, MN
Wayne A. Price, SP5, US Army (1967-1969) IL
Richard J. Polson, S1c, US Navy (1944-1946), VA
Austin M. D. Quick, RP3, US Navy (1999-2007), IL
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Timothy R Randle, IV, Capt, USA, (1993-2002) AL
Lloyd, A, Ray, 1Lt, PA ARNG (1988-1996), PA
Mark A Raymon, PFC, USMC (1992-1995), MN
Philip J. Rechnitzer, USAF, FL
Paul A Redburn, LCPL, USMC (1975-1976), WA
Christopher D. Renner, CPL, USMCR, (1999-2006) PA
RJ Rich, USAF (enlisted) & US Army (officer Ret.) (1973-2004) WI
Daniel C. Richert, MSgt, USAF (Ret.), (1984-2006), IL
Ted L. Ridings, US Navy (1955-1962), TN
Matthew, A Riordan, Capt, US Army (2004-Present), IN
Robert D Robertson, E-1, US Army (1976), NC
Kenneth L. Roeder Jr., SPC, U.S. Army (1987-1991), IL
James F Rogers, HM2, US Navy (1983-1993), MO
Yolanda Rogers, Major, USAF (1987-Present), CA
Thomas L. Rohosky, CPl, USMCR (1978-1984), PA
Lawrence D. Romack, USMC (2001-2007), TX
Carl W Rotunda, MT1, US Navy (1978-1988), PA
John W. Russell, A2C, USAF (1960-1964), FL
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Gabe Salazar, Major, ANG, (1998-Present), TX
Matt Salisbury, US Army (1991-1995) (2000-2005), ID
David C. Schlachter, Col, USAF (Ret.) (1965-1989), FL
John P. Scholl, USAF, (1969), PA
Darryl Schulte, US Army (1957-1960), KY
Carl F. Schwab, III, 1LT, US Army (1970-1971), TX
Willis M.(MEL) Scott, SSgt, ANG (1958-1964), AR
Donald R. Sessoms, CMSgt, USAF (Ret) 1963-1990, MT
Thomas M. Sexton, E5, USN (1975-1980), AL
Raymond D. Shelley, US Army (Ret.) (1971-1978; 1981-1996), IA
Melissa Sheperd, U.S. Army Spouse, (1990-Present), PA
James Edward Sistrunk, E-4, US Army (1996-2002), TN
Charles D. Shauger, LCDR, USNR (1963-1971), OR
Jenn Sierra, Daughter of a Korean War Vet (1951-1953), OK
Edward L Silverthorn, SSgt, US Army (2002-Present), MI
Richard L Silverthorn, Sgt, USAF (1951-1954) MI
Christopher Semler, LTC, USAR 1982-2008), NY
Brad Smith, HM3 USN (1976-1982, CAJeff Smith, Nescopeck, PA
James O. Smith, Civilian, 30 yr employee in defese industry, AFROTC/OSU, Columbus, OH
Scott J. Smith, SSGT, USAF (1978-1988), TX
John A. Smith, Jr., HTC, US Navy (1955-1975), NC
John S. Smith, US Navy (1960-1966), IL
Steven M. Smith, MSgt, USAF (1979-2005), WA
Dr. William (Bill) Smith, Major, USAF (Ret.)(1966-1988); 2 Fathers WWII; Son Capt, USAF AR
Sidney E. Snook, LT, US Navy (1967-1974), FL
Dave Souders, A1C, USAF (1959-1962), IL
Patricia A. Sowers, Civilian, VA
James R. Sowers, CDR, US Navy, (1970-1990), VA
Roberta (Bobbi) Spillane, Captain, US Navy (Ret.), (1978-2001), NH & FL
Rick J Spina, Father of Ex Navy (2001-2007), NY
Charles O. Stapleton III, Lt, US Navy (1966-1970), USAR-R (1987-1990), CSMR (1990-2008), CA
Dan E. Starkey, Msgt, USAF (Ret)(1973-1993), OH
Ursula Stein, Civilian, FL
Mark Louis Steele, Civilian, TX
Ronald D. Stevens, SFC US Army (Ret.), (1951-1973), MD
Tim Sumner, SFC US Army (Ret.), (1974-1994), PA
Josh Sutton, E7, US Army, PA
Karen T. Swanson, Daughter of WWII Marine PFC James Elmer (1942-1945), AZ
William H. Szych, LtCol, USAF (Ret.) (1975-1995 & 2002-2005), VA
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T.R. Thompson, US Navy (1967-1969), PA
Dennis M. Thun, LCPL, USMC (1966-1969), GA
Nancy Tilton, Daughter of infantryman, ETO, (1942-1943),GA
James L Tippins, Major, USAF (1971-1991), FL
Joseph E. Tout, USMC (1959-1963), PA
Michael Tran, SSGT, USAF (1994-2007), TX
Rudy S Turnsek, SSgt, USMC (1987-1995), PA
Godfredo "Doy" Valero, HM2 US Navy (1973-1979), CA
Eric R Vandehey, SSgt, US Army (2002-Present), WI
Micahel Eugene Vandt, PFC, USMC (1996-1997), KY
Nathan J. Verkade, CPL, USMCR (2004-Present), NJ
Gerald Vincent, Us Army (1983-2005), NY
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Dennis J Waldinger, SAr, USAF (1994-1998), NJ
Brad Walker, SPC, USAR (2002-Present), MN
Jere T Wallace, Col (Ret.), (1964-1987), VA
Tom Wannamaker, EM2(SS), US Navy (1966-1971), CO
David A. Ward, HM3, US Navy HM3 (1990-1994), UT
Russell Ward, E-5, US Army (1965-1969), MD
Lewis A. Waters, E-5, US Army (1969-1977), WA
Thomas D. Watkins, II, Major, US Army (Ret.) (1958-1979), NC
Roderick H Watson, ETC, US Navy (1978 - 2004), ID
David A. Weary, Civilian, AZ
Richard Webb, E5, US Army (1967-1969), PA
Phillip R Weigandt, HM1, USN (Ret.), (1979-2000), PA
Jon O. Weiss, 1SG, U.S. Army (Ret.), (1976-1998), KY
Doug Welch, Father Army & Grandfather Army, WWII & Vietnam, IL
Raymond P. Weldon, SFC, US Army (Ret.), (1983-2004), VA
Daniel Wells, NC
David P Wetter, SFC, US Army (Ret.), (1982-2006) MI
Nelson Whipple, SK2, US Navy Seabees, (1951-1955), NC
David Keith Whipple, Ph-3, US Navy (1964-1967), NM
John Whitcomb, 1st Sgt, USMC (Ret.), (1980-2002), CO
David L. White, CPL, USMC, (1983-1987), PA
Nils L. Wirstrom, GMG2, US Navy (1968-1972), TX
Michael J Witsell, USMC (Ret.), (1954-1974) WA
Patricia Witten, 1LT, US Army (1967-1970), VA
David M. Wyatt, SSgt, USAF (1968-1971) WI; Proud Father of:
Daniel R. Wyatt, LCPL, USMC, KIA Oct 12, 2004, Iraq, WI
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Daniel M. Yaciuk, CPT, U.S. Army (1998-2003), CO
Donald Yannacci, US Army, (1953-1956), PA
John, F, Yeager, US Army (1991-Present), MT
Thomas A Yost, Civilian, PA

189 comments:

Lew Waters said...

Finishing the job in Iraq and elsewhere is not to save the US
embarrassment, it is to prevent the wholesale genocide of a struggling people again, as we let happen to the Vietnamese.

Never Again!

Deb aka yankeemom said...

I fervently hope William Russell will unseat Murtha! He (Murtha) is a disgrace, not only to his uniform, but to this country. I would be happy to join your efforts here.

I will post about Vets For Russell on my blog and put up a link on my sidebar to your site.

If you speak to William Russell, please thank him for me for stepping up again to serve his country ~

All my best
Deb aka yankeemom

Doug Gibbs said...

William Russell is the most intelligent, straight forward
Conservative on the ballot. Please, Conservatives, be active and contribute to his campaign!

Snooper said...

Looking forward to having you on our show American Truth Warriors.

Murtha MUST go.

Linda said...

Yes, Murtha MUST GO! Thank You for this Roll Call.

Although I no longer live in that voting district in PA (we lived in PA for 13 years from 1989 to 2002), I am encouraging all of my family members and friends who reside in Murtha's District to write in William T Russellname on Primary Day. From what I’ve read on various websites if he gets 1,000 write in votes he is eligible to run against Murtha in November. I hope this is correct!

Franklin Brumfield said...

Found the Roll Call via the Terry Anderson Show

Anybody that can get rid of that defeatist Murtha, is OK in my
book.

John R Dobson, Jr said...

I found you via Google.

Rep. Murtha is an embarassment to all who are serving or have
served. I sincerely hope he is defeated

Novis E. North said...

I saw about your Roll Call on a TV broadcast and then the Internet.

God bless LTC Russell for challenging Murtha! Way to go! He has my support and best wishes. Murtha is a discredit to the USMC, all American fighting forces and the U.S. Congress. Keep up the good work!

Sharon C. North said...

I saw about Murtha and your Roll Call on Fox cable news network and found it via an internet search.

If anyone deserves to be ousted from the US Congress it is John
Murtha. He has served John Murtha and big business far too long. He is a national disgrace to the US Marine Corps and US Congress.

I wish you Godspeed and Victory HUAAAAH!!!!!

Sharon North
Retired US Civ Svc
XVIIIAbnCorps
OAG, Casualty Br
USN (Korean Vet: 1952-1954) & USAR (1972-1981)

Dwight Doolan said...

How do I make a contribution to his election against Murtha?

Bill Smith said...

We appreciate both those who join the Roll Call Against Murtha and also those who provide comments when they join.

As for the last comment concerning contributing to Bill Russell's campaign, there is a link to both his campaign and his campaign donation page on our site: Vets4Russell http://vets4russell.blogspot.com/

Our site does not accept money for the Russell campaign.

James L. Olin said...

Semper FI; Murtha must GO.

David Cormier said...

Lets get Murtha out and get a real patriot to take his seat!

T.R. Thompson said...

Looking to defeat Murthat

J Burkholder said...

Let's get this Murtha fragger out of Congress.

Danny Garner said...

Best of luck and I hope we can send Murtha to the trash heap of
history.

Carl Duda said...

BEAT THAT BACKSTABBER MURTHA

Karen T. Swanson said...

I have already been a supporter of Bill Russell for congress,
even though I am not in his state. Murtha MUST go. For most Marines, once a Marine, always a Marine, but I beg to differ with Murtha. He is a traitor! My dad would never have prejudged Marines in this horrifying
manner.

Daniel Wells said...

Born in Erie, Pa. It is time to retire Murtha my Pennsylvania
friends. He does not represent our values.

Johnny Johnson said...

Mr. Murtha needs to go

Reynier Negron II said...

I served in the US Army for 12 years as an MP and I am an Iraq
War Veteran. I am happy to proclaim my support to you in your run for
Congress under the Republican ticket.

I wish you success on your endeavour and I am proud to call you, a fellow veteran, a brother.

Richard Disney said...

Go get 'em!

LCDR Andy S Dlinn said...

Bill Russell's strong belief in Constitutional limited
government and his desire to rid his district of a corrupt politician
who's rush to judgement has negatively impacted our armed forces during
times of war, is to be commended. He is sacrificing his own successful
career to continue to serve his country as a civilian representative. He
deserves and has earned our unwavering support.

Barry A. Goldsmith said...

I am very pleased to support Bill Russell for Congress. I hope, pray and believe that he will be successful.

Rick Miller said...

Murtha is a disgrace and has got to go!

John S. Smith said...

Murtha must be gone!The country will be a better place when
Murtha is voted out of office and Russell is the new congressman.

George E Pratchett said...

Murtha has needed replacement for years. Glad to help!

John G. Gomila, Jr said...

John Murtha is a disgrace to the Congress and deserves a
stinging defeat.

Gary Hill said...

I am disabled for 40 years and devotedly never give to these 12%
Politicians. Yet, I gave the little I could afford, to Murtha's last Opponent, a Mrs. Riley, I believe, in the last election cycle.

I will stand against Murtha, who is NO MARINE, till the day I die.

It motivates me to stand against a Putsch Marine who would unfairly and so publicly, without all the facts, seek to dishonor our fighting Corp members, merely for Political expediency, and personal advancement, within
the schema of the Pelosi / Obama Democratic Putsch.

David P Wetter said...

I know Trower from Germany
A decent and honest man!

Frederick R. Olsson said...

Let's take our country back!!

Donald R. Sessoms said...

I've been remiss in not finding your site earlier, or starting
one myself. Murtha has disgraced his office repeatedly since the 1980s.

I knew many patriotic Pennsylvanians on active duty who can certainly be relied on to join the effort to unseat this man. Go Russell. I'm going
to his site to donate right now.

Darryl Currie said...

Was searching for William Russell for Congress and donated. This needs to happen in a few more Congressional Districts.

James L Tippins said...

ANYTHING to see Murtha go!

William, E., Cheek Jr. said...

GO RUSSELL!!
Defeat Murtha and lay his political career to rest for once and for all!

We need good men in the Senate. Once you get in there hook up with my own Sen. Jim DeMint, one of the best. You can't go wrong with that combo!

Douglas Nichols said...

I saw your name on Michelle Malkin's Website and decided to write you. Thanks for your service by the way and pray all is well with you and your
crew (pardon the Navy jargon). I am not in your District or your state, and I do not plan on moving north of the Mason-Dixie Line,but I sure would love to see you knock Big John out of his seat.

Please - no disrespect intended in the following statement, but I kind of hope you are CONSERVATIVE and not another up-and-coming RINO. Jumping across the aisle is not becoming and it is weak. Congress and the Senate do not need to hold kangaroo-courts on sports figures, nor do they need to punish CEO's - they need to run the government. I am sickened
at the thought that a combat and decorated veteran, with 37 years in the US Marines would equate US Service Members to NAZI's
(National-Socialists (please see Note)), Khmer Rouge or bloody communists and hold a Congressional Seat.

Again sir ¦my prayers of safety are with you, your family and your troops. If you get the urge to run for the Senate in Virginia (hint -hint) ¦you should be able to oust Webb.

Thanks
V/R
Douglas Nichols

Dan Harnett said...

Eff Murtha, and the continually stupid people of PA who have
supported ths corrupt piece of crap

Frank E. Duffy said...

This disgrace to the US military image must be removed from the
Congress. It especially saddens me that he was a member of my beloved
USMC.

Robert Conrow said...

I am not a vet and I live in CA. I just want to support Bill in
his bid to rid us of J.M.

Christopher D Renner said...

I served with Truck Company based in Ebensburg, PA(Murtha's district). He was the guest of honor at our USMC b-day ball, 2005, and dishonored us en route to falsely accusing the Marines doing their jobs at Haditha of crimes they didn't commit.

Rob Davis said...

We need more people like the Col. I asked a Dem. co-worker who was old enough to understand what was going on in WWII "how would the public react if the Rep. then acted like the Dem. today doing
everything they can to undermine the War in Terror?" He didn't say
anything.

I'm including myself, Americans are ignorant in understanding politics & economics. I wasn't interested in taking those subjects in H.S. That was another mistake I've made in my life. I have, however, always been interested in U.S. history.

I've discovered a GREAT website that's helping me to understand how our founding father's thought,
especially now with us being in a constitutional crisis: patriotpost.com.

God bless our troops & have mercy on this nation
that is heading in the direction of the Devil!!!

Eric M. Cooper said...

This ol' Jarhead absolutely despises that despicable EX-Marine
Johnny Murtha. Seven of eight of the Haditha Marines that Murtha
purposely and repeatedly smeared have now been found not guilty or had their charges dismissed. The 8th has not yet had his day in court.

I fully support Bill Russell's courageous effort to dethrone the king of pork.

Lawrence D. Romack said...

I met Bill Russell during the Vets for Freedom rally in April
2008. We went with a group of veterans to John Murtha's office to ask if he wanted to apologize to the Marines I served in Haditha, Iraq in 2005-2006. Of course he had no time for us! Give em Hell Bill !!!!

richard webb said...

Wwe're with you!

Ted L. Ridings said...

Murtha MUST GO!

Marvin D Jolly said...

Finally, Murtha is GONE! This is better than him having to die
to get out of office!

Joseph H Lake said...

Get some Sir !! Please remove that used up anti- American POS
!!!

William H. Szych said...

I ran for Congress as a conservative,pro-mission candidate in 06 (MA District 1) and I know how tough it is to run against a well-funded liberal opponent. Money is everything. I am writing a check and senit to
Bill asap. Go get him! Let me know if I can help.

michael d. cummo said...

I would like to donate money to W. Russell's campaign to win
Pennsylvania in the 12th Congressional Dis. How can we send Senator Murtha to jail?

Phillip G. Miller said...

Go, Bill,go!!!

Jose Guzman said...

Anything to bring down fallen general that with anti-American
views and ANTI-Military heros.
The Arm forces need a law to better select officers for Miltary carreer, and a law that will prohibit retired personnel from lying about our military personnel. They (the murthas should be tried for treason)

Ted Murray said...

Keep Up the Good Work!

Wayne A Fogel said...

It is time to accept that Jack Murtha is a corrupt Congressman
who has used his office to enrich and promote himself at the expense of the US Armed Forces and the country in general. If Murtha's attacks on the people serving this country do not make him a traitor, then it is hard to
imagine anything that would make anyone fit the definition.

Anonymous said...

Jack Murtha represents the very worst of America, a blight on the name of the USMC and a stinking pile of corruption and spiritual rot, and this nation will be SO much better when he is shunted aside to stew in his own misery without public attention.

Robert W. MacPherson said...

As a citizen, I expect all lected representatives to be held to the highest standard. The action of murtha in making false allegations
against these brave Marines during a time of war is nothing short of treason. His disgusting lies cost the US many soldiers lives by emboldening an enemy who watched this drama carefully through the Arab press. The direct responsibility for every single car bomb and IED explosion should be laid at his feet. The people of his district who
reelect him are guilty of war crimes for choosing blood money over integrity. They make me ashamed of being a native born Pennsylvanian and that shame will not cease until the tub of lard is out of of a job. I would have said work, but based on the nothing burger we have just been
served by Nanny Pelosi and murtha, describing what they do as work would be a stretch. I have three nephews on active duty now (one heading to Iraq) all Pennsylvania boys. I pray every day that they will not be "murthad".

Branden K Folger said...

BILL RUSSELL ROCKS!

Sheridan Folger said...

End Murtha's Pervasive Ideological Hold !

GO RUSSELL!!

Wanda F Gladwill said...

God bless you Vets4Russell. We are praying you in while you do
the ground work. God is behind you! Murtha! out! You, Pelosi and Reid have disgraced our troops! You are a disgrace! Get out! A righteous man is taking over! God bless Vets4Congress! Sincerely! Wanda F Gladwill

Thomas J. Pentecost said...

Service Inf. WWII, Korea, Vietnam. SilStr, Bronz Str (V), Purp. Heart w/str. == I have a total dislike for people like Congressman M and
support Russell.

Nelson Whipple said...

We certainly need true conservatives and honest folks in the Congress. They are rare and it is a pleasure to do our bit to help you get elected.
Bless you and yours and your campaign.

Jerry O'Halloran said...

Let's get traitor Murtha this time and send him back to the boonies where he belongs.

James, W, Gonsalves said...

Col Russell:
I listened to you on Dr. Bennets show this morning. it has been
a long time since I have heard someone that made me want to vote for them.

If I could I would but wanted to post something anyway. Murtha needs to go and I can't imagine a better person to hand him his retirement. God Bless

Richard F. Pendleton said...

Bill Russell, Best of luck. Unseat Murtha.

Richard F. Pendleton, LTC, USA (Retired)

Bob MacPherson said...

Those boys deserved someone who would be there for them while they protected us and all they got was that big bag of foul wind. His name deserves to be held in shame forever.

Raymond P. Weldon said...

Murtha is a disgrace to the USMC. He clearly lost his way in thorny paths of politics. And when the chips were down for the Corps his men behind for the enemy to hunt down. He should have defended those men to the very end and at least waited for the verdict to come out before declaring they were guilty. Murtha only wanted to bring shame to the President but instead brought the greatest shame a fellow service member could upon himself; he turned his back on his brothers in arms. He's an absolute loser who doesn't deserve to claim his proud Corps past.

JOHN E MALONEY said...

IT'S ABOUT TIME A PATRIOT WHO LOVES AMERICA IS RUNNING FOR
CONGRESS, AND IF BILL RUSSELL STARTS A SIMILAR TREND ACROSS OUR GREAT LAND, MAYBE CONGRESS WILL START REPRESENTING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AGAIN INSTEAD OF RADICAL SPLINTER GROUPS AND LOBBYISTS.

Nelson Whipple said...

Dr. Bill: May God bless you and your efforts to bring true conservatives and solid citizens to the Congress. I pray that the Congressional turnover nears 90% this year and that the new members institute term limits.

World’s smallest violin: “I go on the floor of the House every day and deal with people who don’t want to give health care to poor little children in America.” —Nancy Pelosi

Ben Newton said...

Real veterans of all services need to hang together and stand against those who have no loyalty to their country or their brothers.

John W. Bell said...

Finally a candidate that truly believes and understands the idea of God and Country

Dan E. Starkey said...

I'm so glad that a man of honor is trying to unseat old ABSCAM Jack. I contributed to the campaign by credit card today. Murtha is an embarrassment to all veterans and to all true Americans. Send that washed up pork sucker packin' Bill!

Timothy R Randle, IV said...

Cold blooded killers, John? There has to have been a cover up?

Well done Senator Hearts-and-minds, we need more like you like we need to drill offshore...no, wait, I got that backwards--that's ok, you did too.

Phillip R Weigandt said...

I fully support William Russell. My opinon about Murtha changed when he made his "Murderd in cold blood" comments about his fellow Marines.

I Served for 21yrs in the Navy, as a Hospital Corpsman and of those 21yrs 16 of them were with the FMF, and if there is one thing I learned it's, you never disparage another Marine.

Bill Smith said...

Mr. Weigandt,

Thank you for your service and fro being there as a Hospital Corpsman when we need you the most.

I know that Bill Russell will appreciate your support!

Autorotate said...

Good luck Col Russell!

Kieran & Linda Bergin said...

Murtha is a liar and a disgrace to all Americans. Russell, we have your back in New Jersey

Pastor Ed said...

Bill Russell is more than qualified to represent this country as a US Representative. It is time for Murtha to go!

Jeff O'Neal said...

Bill, Thanks for continuing to serve our country.

Brad Fletcher said...

For the first time in my life I contributed to a political race.
I sent $10 to Bill Russell's campaign and I challenge all US Veterans todo the same. Thousands of small contribution by Veterans could make the
difference in helping Bill kick the back-stabbing John Murtha out of
Congress.

Marlo L Hone (Allen) said...

I served with Bill Russell, 345 RAOC, we were deployed together
with IFOR. He was one of the best military officers I have ever had the
chance to work with. I will support him 100% and would be honored to help
him get elected. We need more hard working and honest men like him
working for Vets.

Ursula Stein said...

When will Murtha have to answer for his traitorous and vicious remarks? Can the Marines sue him in Civil court?

George A. Oldham said...

I just contributed $20.00 to Russell's election fund, although I have been out of work since May 2008, because Murtha has to be stopped and who better to do this then Bill Russell! Make him rue the day that he would besmirch our servicemen on the attlefields of Iraq and Afganistan with such a dasterdly attack on their honor without any proof. Too bad we
cannot tar and feather him and run him out of Washington on a rail.

Dennis M. Thun said...

Yes there are a few X Marines, this scum bag belongs in that
group.

BOB BOWMAN said...

John Murtha is a disgrace to the usmc, to our country and to the Congress. I refuse to mention the words colonel or Marine in connection with his name. No wonder congress has a 9% approval rating with scumbags like him in office.

There is no honor in being a turncoat to your own brothers. All that would be necessary for Murtha to make it right with the Marines and their families is simply to say i'm sorry, I was wrong to castigate these Marines, and I apologize for what I have put these marines and families through. I have sent him over 4 faxes to his office requesting he do this. It's not that hard to say i'm sorry ... Not nearly as hard to as telling a family member that your Marine is not coming home because he was killed in combat by an explosive device involving a combatant in civilian clothes that he hesitated to shoot.

It's just not that hard to apologize Murtha ... Unless you are a slime ball.

Beryl Gosney said...

Murtha is a disgrace - his ctions with the far liberal left and his beloved Speaker Pelosi this past 18 months, is one reason congress has a 8-9% approval rating.

Go get him Bill Russell - bring him down to size. The Marines will applaud you for it!

Wendy Nowak said...

As the daughter of a WWII vet, and the proud aunt of a currently-serving Navy man, nothing could be more important to me than to see Murtha handed his walking papers! While I can't vote for Bill Russell, I'll gladly contribute to his campaign. We must all do everything possible to keep American free, especially for those men and women in the service who have sacrificed so much throughout history for
our freedom!

Christopher Semler said...

Col Russell, Pulling for you, Check is in the mail for support, wish I got a chance to spend more time with you in the AOC. Best of luck, you are a good man and praying you win.

Larry A. Granger Jr. said...

I completely and utterly despise Jack Murtha. If he had been
around at the formation of this great experiment, he would have been, tarred,feathered,drawn and quatered and his entrails would have been burned. He is a traitor who must be stopped.

Wayne F. Guraleczka said...

A US Congressman is suppose to be a representative of the people. Murtha only represents himself. Bill Russell make U.S. proud.

Travis Clark said...

The only way to keep our country free is to support our
troops!!!

Chris Packard said...

Murtha should be ashamed of himself and should apologize publicly for the despicable things he has said about our fine troops! He should be removed from office immediately! Our troops don't deserve this kind of treatment from one of our very own congressmen! Support our troops, support victory in Iraq, and support LTCOL Bill Russell for Congress!!!

Arthur H. Fesler-Butts Jr. said...

My father was a retired GYSGT and he knew Murtha and McCain and
he never cared about either one of them.

Dane B. Hone said...

My wife served with Bill Russell - Go Russell!

Edward J. Hughes said...

Am having problems with the NRA for their support of John Murtha
by showing him as unapposed in the race. My repeated calls to their instutite fo legislative action produced no satisfactory action.

Bill Smith said...

Agree the NRA has been very frustrating. They often endorse incubents to help them sustain their previous lobbying activities. I have even considered cancelling my NRA membership. They seem to refuse to listen, investigate or to correct their errors.

Russell, not Murtha, should have received the NRA endorsement or at least they should not continue to support anyone in this race.

James R. Sowers said...

Mutha -- Benedict Arnold, Jr. -- has to go!!! He sold his country out for politics!

Patricia A. Sowers said...

Let us fight to get OUR country back from the politicos who want
socialism, marxism, and communism! Murtha and his cronies have GOT TO GO!

Thomas, J, Lukasik said...

How can I help Mr. Russell replace Murtha.

"Iron Mike" Farquhar said...

Whatever 'honor' Mullah Murtha ever garnered in his bunker-bound
tour of I Corps, he has since squandered in his long history of
anti-military statements, including his premature indictment of the Haditha Seven.

This should be a vacancy election, because Murtha should have had enough honor to have resigned.

But he doesn't, - it's all been squandered.

David Harger said...

John Murtha, its time for him to go, for him to say such things
goes against the warrior code of conduct, maybe he has just forgotten who he is, we can not stand by why he stamps good people with such labels.

The liberals have stolen his mind.

Nathan J. Verkade said...

Congressman Murtha slandered innocent Marines before looking at
the facts. I thought no one is guilty in this country until they've had their day in court. He does not deserve the position he holds or wishes to retain.

Nancy Tilton said...

I contributed to Mr. Russell's campaign last night as I am tired
of hearing about Murtha's gaffes. I am certain that a serviceman with such a stellar record is a better candidate. Even though I do not live in
the district, I feel it's time to vote out those who disdain their
constituents. Col. Russell, thank you for running and good luck.

Donald Yannacci said...

I am highly insulted by Murtha calling us elderly W. Pa citizens
racists. I will vote against him and Senator Obama.

Lee S Gliddon Jr said...

Best of luck to Bill and I pray he unseats Murtha NOW!

Bill Smith said...
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Jay C Mastrud said...

Just don't call your fellow Keystoners in Western Pennsylvania
racist.

LTC James K. Engstrand said...

I hope Russell beats that old racist bastard like a rug. He is an enemy within our country and a disgrace. He not only takes continual shots at our American service members but is on surveillance tapes indicating he
would be willing to consider taking payoffs for favorable legislation.

Murtha belongs in Jail.

Barry Hillman said...

Murtha did not support me when I asked him for his help in my
fight for service connected disability as I went up aginst the disability board and the VA!!!

Beth Ann Coyle said...

I have been absolutely appalled by Congressman Murtha's
comments. Not only does he routinely disrespect our military personnel, now he accuses his constituents of racism. I was born and raised in New Jersey and will stand by my PA neighbors against Murtha's outrageous attack on hard-working folks who don't wish to vote for Socialism in America courtesy of the Democratic Party.

William C. Fisher said...

Murtha just said his whole district was a bunch of racists. How long will the good people of Western PA put up with this piece of trash? He is a disgrace.

David A. Weary said...

I'm a conservative writer and political strategist, a Karl Rove
type. I've got fifty years experience. I see the Russell campaign as a microcosm of the Iraq vets running for office and McCain running for President. I have a plan to leverage the campaign with little or no cost.
I would be happy to talk to anyone with a hungry zeal to defeat Murtha and Obama, ASAP. My number is 480-730 5482 or daveweary@yahoo.com

Bruce C. Malone Jr. said...

I am a retired First Sergeant living in Germany and working for
our Army as a civilian now. I have been railing against John Murtha and his attitude toward our military. Now he's called my home area racists. Then, he gets to apologize by calling us rednecks. I wrote an email to his
Congressional office complaining about his dislike and disdain for the military and promising to vote against and actively campaign against him in any elections. It is time for him to go. I live overseas, but I want to
help. What can I do?

Bill Smith said...

Bruce,

Thanks for serving your country both in the military and now as a government civil servent.

Of course Vote by absentee. make a campaign contribution to the Russell campaign, Lins are on this site to his campaign and /or to contribute.

Share with your fellow PA votes (family and friends).

Michael C. Conklin said...

Bill Russell is a welcomed look at getting these old worn out
political hacks to go away and retire.

Brad Smith said...

I was Navy Corpsman who spent time assigned to the USMC 1st
Marine Division. I was disgusted by Murtha's statements following the incident in Haditha. Simply put, he was willing to forsake his brothers (former) in the Corp for some perceived gain in political stature bestowed upon him by the elitist who dominate the Democratic Party. I'm not
suggesting he should lend support to a convicted felon (UCMJ or
otherwise). But he made those public statements long before the details of the incident had been investigated. Consequently, he is either incredibly dim-witted, or he places the advancement of the Democratic Party above the welfare of our nation. So much so, that he is willing to destroy the prestige of our Armed Services, and any young Marine caught in his crosshairs.

Barb McCarthy said...

It's time for John Murtha to go! I am in his district and every time I see his name on the ballot I just get sick. I am hoping this time we will get him out of office

Sarah J Foley said...

I wish you well Bill Russell on defeating an incumbant who in his 30+ years
has lost touch with the direction common American's across the heartland are hoping for.

Its time for a fresh perspective and I hope you are the person that can provide it.

Chuck McCarthy said...

Another vote you can count on to get John Murtha out of office

Barb McCarthy said...

It's time for John Murtha to go! I am in his district and every
time I see his name on the ballot I just get sick. I am hoping this time we will get him out of office

Stephen H Day said...

I'm embarrassed that Murtha was also a Marine. My love of Corps and Country makes me wish to make him a true ex-Marine and banished forever. Did he learn nothing in Vietnam?

Joseph D. Helsing said...

Murtha is a disgrace to the military uniform and as a person in his comments disparaging the US Marines.

Glen J. Gasior said...

God Bless you Russell for seeking a senate seat.

John F. Yeager said...

Murtha should be ashamed to call himself a Marine. He needs to be voted out of office. I hope he looses the case against the Marines he wrongly accused.

Darryl Schulte said...

GO AHEAD AND RETIRE MURTHA NOVEMBER 4,2008

Raymond D. Shelley said...

I have told Leonard Boswell that Murtha was wrong in the past. I
also informed Boswell that I would vote against him if he supported Murtha. I have 2 sons who are in the Military and will still serve if needed.

Thank you for your site.

Stuart M. Lockwood said...

Bill Russell is a responsible voice for Congress whatever your
political persuasion. Jack Murtha is an embarrassment to Pennsylvania, the American citizen and the U. S. Marine Corps. How hard is that choice?

Philip L. Dunmire said...

In my opinion, Murtha has provided aid and comfort to the
enemies of this nation for personal political gain. Look at his words and conduct when not selected for a higher position by Pelosi. Code Pink supports this bird!

Rj Rich said...

Murtha is a despicable man whom belongs in a prison cell rather
than a congressional office. So glad to see an 'honorable' veteran
running for his seat! Best of luck Bill!

Hoooha!

David B. Hadley said...

The LT Col. has to do this for all that served, and are seeking to have our elected reps halt denigrating our service!

William H. Graves said...

Murtha is a disgrace to the CORP.

Go Bill Go !

Jack L Marshfield said...

Should a tragic accident befall the man, I wouldn't miss him as
much as say,.. nagging arthritis pain.

Jason Castano said...

I am not a veteran, but I support Lt. Col. Russell 100% and
contributed to his campaign all the way from Texas. Murtha has to go, he is a disgrace. I suppoer this webiste 100%. GO RUSSELL!!!!

Fred Parsells said...

I am embarrassed for Representative Murtha and the comments he made about a broad section of Pennsylvanians, because he is too arrogant to be embarrassed for himself. My guess is that he has forgotten who sent him to Washington and why he was sent. To use a variation of the word one more time, he is an embarrassment to his constituents and himself.

Fred Parsells

Brett. J. Hines said...

I respect John Murtha for his service during the Vietnam War.
However, his drastic change in support for Operation Iraqi Freedom and his well-publicized demand that all combat troops be immediately withdrawn in 2005 would have led to a collapse of the fledgling Iraqi governement and civil war in that country. I served as a contractor in Iraq and believe Murtha's desertion of the war effort could have led to the greatest crisis in the Middle East since the Yom Kippur War. Further, Murtha's eagerness
to condemn and indict his brother Marines before the outcome of a military investigation and trial after the Haditha incident revealed a willingness to serve the liberal anti-war movement rather than the honorable members
of the US military. John Murtha is a man who has, sadly, thrown his honor away in the hope for political rewards. LTC Bill Russell is a perfect replacement.

Russell Ward said...

Best wishes for a successful campaign

EDWARD O. KLUMPP JR said...

I saw Bill on Fox news and Iam glad to see a military man taking
on Murtha, who,in my opinion is a borderline traitor and has defamed his own constituents by calling them racists and rednecks. He doesn't desrve to
breathe the same air as the service men he wrongly accused. He's a real weasel and I believe he's going to get what he got coming,"THE BOOT"

Alan M. Oprsal said...

I saw Bill "Trower" Russell on Hannity & Colmes. Give'em Hell and win! I served with Bill in Bamberg, Germany and Kosovo.

Philip J. Rechnitzer said...

Jack Murtha is the lowest of the scum in Washington D.C.

Jim Dillard said...

Boot Murtha now!!!

Richard R. Beauregard said...

Looking forward to having Russell in office. Lets remove Murtha!

Richard R. Beauregard said...

Looking forward to having Russell in office. Lets remove Murtha!

Tommy O. Meeker said...

Bill, Thanks for your service. Airborne!

James Dowling said...

NOW is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their
country".

Michael Tran said...

I'm an immigrate and I'm proud that I got a chance to serve
for this great country and with great soldiers. It sickens me when I see Murtha and his lies. Itâ?Ts bad enough from the people who never served, but its coming from some who knows better. Please get rid of this piece
of crap.

God Bless America and the people who defend it.

Juanita Y Bassett-Hansen said...

I was born in Newport, Pa at the end of WWII. Mother was one of
the first dependents allowed over in Germany at the end of WWII, so they made it back to Newport in time for me to show up during a blizzard in Feb so when Murtha first opened that mouth, I about went through to ceiling and Dad said find out who might be running cause he knows that when he goes to where "old soldiers never die, they just fade away" that I'll be coming home! So I want a MILITARY MAN who cares about all us and has that
record of honor. And when Murtha sneared out about a "damned Marine" well, on Okinawa to go swimming, I had to walk past the marine barraks to get to the pool. I have as my hubby said, 'the balls to face down the guys hey I knew that this time I needed to back you for us all back home and wanted for you to represent us, sop with pride I back you Sir! go forth and KICK
ASS!

Murtha has brought shame to us Pennsylvainians! Sir, Bring us that pride back! I just wish I were there now but as elest and Dad 86 soon 87 my place is here caring for him with pride! I pray you win for us sir!

Cecil Hale said...

Russell, I hope you win!!!!

This country does not need someone like John Murtha making decisions that are vital to our national security at a time when the very fibric of our nation is challenged on a daily basis.

Gabe Salazar said...

I'm in the TXANG now, but I still consider myself a Pennsylvanian. Murtha has met his match. Good luck Lt Col Russell!

Dennis S. Q. Kim said...

Col. Russell,
Thank you for your service and willingness to seek public office. I applaud your fortitude to take on an entrenched congressman (whom I have no respect for) and wish you the best next Tuesday. Funds are on the way..... wait. To you and your supporters, a big ALOHA!

Dennis S. Q. Kim
Sr. Advisor, 34 Vietnamese Ranger Bn. 66-67
Sr. Advisor, Tactics Dept. Duc My Ranger Training Center 68-69

Marshall A. Peterson said...

Keep up the good fight Lt Col Russell

Joseph R Crotty said...

Murtha is a disgrace to our country. He should be in prison for all he has said and done. Best of luck to Bill Russell

Donald W Hanke said...

This slime bag Murtha has disgraced himself, the Corps, God and Country!
If I see him in person I'll knock his d--- in the dirt!! That's a promise!

Jenn Sierra said...

Ft. Hard Knox supports Bill Russell.

James O. Smith said...

Let Bill Russell talk to me about the d---~d EARMARKs for
worthless medical research at Johnstown. I can re-direct him to better and current program for injured VETS with AFIRM-project at Pittsburgh & McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Bill needs to meet Dr. Alan J. Russell at the Institute - use a SEARCH Engine - and be acquainted. I
would be delighted to sit down with these fellows and explain the remedies that are available but now wasted. Q.E.D. Contractor Jim~~ 330~418~6449

I really wish that I were able to convey this info' to Bill Russell a month ago for use in the political arena!

Rick J Spina said...

God bless America and good luck to you in LTC Russell!

Daniel G. Hanke said...

MURTHA IS THE ONE EXCEPTION TO THE OLD SAYING "ONCE A MARINE
ALWAYS A MARINE"

Kick that non-hacking homo loving, anit-american, ex-marine out of office!

GODS, GUNS, AND BABIES -- I VOTE AGAINST DEMOCRATS!

Melissa Sheperd said...

Having just returned to the PA and the US from five continuous
years overseas (nearly 11 total years OCONUS), let me assure you that John Murtha has proven himself not to have the best interests of the US and Pennsylvanians. It is time for him to be reitred to a life of quiet reflection outside of the
public view where he can do no more harm.

Andy L. said...

Kick some ASS bill!

DONALD L. PACE said...

Murtha has to go! He is a national embarrassment.

Jessica A. McClain said...

My ex-husband is a Naval vet and I would never vote for someone
who would condemn our boys overseas.

Thomas D. Watkins, II said...

like to see Murtha defeated

Dave Lovelace said...

Murtha does not belong in congress. He is knee deep in unethical activity, but far worse, he has literally betrayed fellow veterans. He needs to go NOW.

John C. Moore said...

How can we help Colonel Bill win decisively the next time?

Professor Charles O. Stapleton said...

It is unclear to me how an honorable man could become so corrupt. He (Murtha) is an embarassment to his family, the Eagle Scouts, the Marine Corps, and not only to the people of Pennsylvania, but every ethical person in America.

Jack, you should resign and call it a day. You know you are only as good as your last log entry at your end of watch.

Professor Charles O. Stapleton, III
Administration of Justice,
West Los Angeles College

Roy Baird said...

Let's get behind Russell in the future is he runs again.

Glenn D. Clark said...

I am a father of a soldier serving in Iraq and I can't believe
Murtha is constantly being re-elected. Do the people in his district watch the news. When they interview this guy as someone who comes from PA, I'm embarassed this guy is identified as a PA Congressman.
Thank you for this site.

Bill Smith said...

Mr. Clark,

Thank you for sharing your comment. As a 22 year veteran, I pray for the safe return of your son. And, I thank him for serving our country.

If you wish, you may alos post his name to the "roll call." Not cities are identified.

Michael C. Diersen said...

Murtha should be tried for treason and should be required to relinquish his full reirement benefits.

Gunner P.C. Nole said...

An Outrage!!!!

In one of his last moves before leaving office March 13, then-Navy
Secretary Donald Winter quietly awarded 19-term Democratic congressman John Murtha (Pa.) with the service's highest civilian honor.

David L. White said...

We Marines take care of our own. That includes those that do
not uphold our values and standards... Murtha must go!

Semper Fi.

James said...

Rep. John P. Murtha (D. Pa.) is a disgrace to the U.S.M.C.

I often wonder what gets him re-elected in Pa. This is truly beyond my mental grasp.

I spent 5 years+ in RVN imbedded with the U.S.M.C.(SEA 06/67 to 07/73). Entered RVN 06/67 and left RVN with the last ~1000 Marines.

During this period of time I provided technical support of various technial projects (contracted & 'in spare time') from Chu Li to above Da Nang.

I had the Honor to be with 1St. MAW, all of their units. I also was able to be involved with various Marine units in the field. At no time did I ever hear of any Murtha events. When out in country, I bunked with the
troops up to LCol.s and such activities I never heard of a hint of such activities.

The U.S.M.C. took great efforts to ensure the Vietnamese people were treated well. They provided medical support for anyone who needed it. One time a known V.C. area chief came in shot up. He was treated and released. The reason, if he was captured, the V.C. would use this as a propaganda tool. They got him later.

The U.S.S.C. uses their Brains first, their Might second.

I have been involved for 37 1/2 years in various defence activities as an engineer outside the office(32+ yr.s out of the U.S.A.) and have NOT witnessed anything that would bring shame on any of the U.S. Military branches. (other than the odd drunk)

This is my opinion and has no hidden agenda.

I am very proud to have been able to be with the U.S.M.C during this time. Iremain friends with many Marines today that I knew so many years ago, and still remember those who did not return home.

Michael M. Mullen said...

Time for this disgraceful/un-American to step down. Lets put an honest person in office. Best luck Bill, I'm sure thru you we finally have a way to rid "Murtha" of politics, especially seeing the terrible job he has done for this Country to date.

Danna Palmer said...

Thank you for beginning this process of realizing that until we
replace the reprobates that serve themselves in Congress, our national leadership will not be effective, and it will continue to undermine the values and character that make us first, Americans. Godspeed and Semper Fidelis. Danna Palmer, MarineMom

Bill Perkett said...

36 years, a truly corupt politician, shame on us. Please elect new leadership, Lt. Col. Bill Russell!

John M. Allison III said...

Murtha has dishonored the US and the USMC. I'm sending this blog to every Marine I know! Murtha must go.

Buck J Herron said...

Against John Murtha. Cannot believe anyone would ever vote for
this jerk?

Frank Maughan said...

I am interested in seeing more military folks in Congress, and
less pontiificators like Jack Murtha.

Please let me know where in Pennsylvania I can send donations. I don't
like sending money to a Washington post office box.

Bill Smith said...

Mr. Maughan asks how to make a contribution. I check the Russell Brigade website and found the following information:

To make a contribution to the Bill Russell for Congress go to the Russell Brigade (Bill Russell for Congress)Click on the Donate button. You will be taken to a secure donation site where you may contribute by credit card.

However, to mail a contribution, at the top of the page mentioned above, there is a box which says: "Contribute by U.S. Mail." Click on the box and a new page will open with a form which you may print and use to mail your contribution. In regard to the previous comment, the mailing address is in Johnstown, PA 15907

Stan S Kulak said...

Murtha should be behind bars along with Rep Visclusky.

Carl F. Schwab, III said...

God Bless Bill Russell and let's get him elected!!

Arthur Fesler-Butts said...

I am appalled at Murtha's behavior. My dad, who retired from the USMC the year I enlisted, has nothing but disgust for Murtha. I pray that Russell will win this time. Art

Jon O. Weiss said...

It will be very interesting to see the outcome of the current
Defense Bill, when the king of earmarks John Murtha, who has packed the
bill with earmarks for hsi district, comes up against the Obama promise to
veto bills that are filled with earmarks.

Sonny Barber said...

Murtha's performance as a Congressman is like a cancer that has
spread slowly but surely over the years. Time for "major" surgery to
remove the cancer -- or in this case, time for "Lt. Col." (Russell) surgery!

KVH said...

As a Virginian and at one time a conseratative Democrat, I am appalled at Murtha's actions for pork and his wild accusations against our servicmen. Although, he claims he has the support of the rednecks in his district, I hope that that LTC (ret) Russell can eliminate this boil from the national stage. I sent a contribution to help immediately upon receiving the request. KVH (LTC Ret)

Thomas C Bridgen said...

Murtha is my rep. I did not vote for him in the last election and I will not vote for him in this election. I have a total of 30 years with the military.

Richard P Nowell said...

Family of many who have served and know our veterans deserve
better than Murthra

Kenneth V. Herndon said...

Murtha is a big wasteful spender and an unpatroitic underminer of our troops and our country. Those who voted for him can only be considered
the red necks Murtha considers them to be.

Lynn Allen said...

Been watching Murtha for many months. He's a pompous ass living
off his Marine Corp Past.

I would not trust the man and believe he talks out of both sides of his mouth and has his hands too deep in our pockets. He needs to be caught and kicked to the curb.

Barry L Fetzer said...

Congressman Murtha, is not for veterans in the 12th Congressional District. He favors middle east immigrants over native born Johnstown disabled veterans, his staff is very ignorant and out of touch
with citizens on the street. He favors perpetrators or victims.

He sides with the V.A. rather than veterans who become victims of the cruel treatment veterans receive at the V.A. Murtha is not native born and needs ousted, and perhaps jailed for his treatment of veterans like myself who asked for his help, and he turned his back on my family and I and
sided with the perpetrators of justice, in lieu of the victim of
injustice.

Murtha voted against giving V.A. Benefits to my family and I
for my exposure to Agent Orange, he also sided with the trash in the federal government that violated my Civil Rights in the workplace. Murtha favors harassing disabled Veterans in the workplace, I was a VRA
Appointee. Help oust Murtha Now!

Robert D Robertson said...

I enlisted in 1976,was injured in basic training and subsequently was given a honorable medical discharge.I was unable to complete my goal of a military career and want to help preserve veterans
rights. Murtha must go!

Michael and Lisa Myers said...

We want Murtha OUT too! Let's get the king of pork off the farm!