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July 6, 2009 I was reading through the page of "Apologies and Clarifications" when I noticed something very strange. There are 2 almost identical apologies, given by 2 different people. It was easy for me to spot because I read the entire page from bottom to top, and when I got to Mr. David's letter, I knew I had read those same words not too long before. I am almost positive that Mr. David's apology was simply copied and "adjusted" by Mr. Klein. However, I would rather you read it for yourself. I have copied and pasted the listings in question below, simply for ease of reading. The first listing was near the top of the page, and the second was closer to the middle. SEE the first (original) apology letter: David, David L.C. - CA/AZ (claiming ALL of the above) - VFW -- EXPOSED And, SEE the second, ... : KLEIN, JOHN 06/2008 Long Island Amityville.
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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:45:50 -0800
(PST) From: Roger Haas <santacruzsgt@yahoo.com> Subject: Apology To: info@pownetwork.org
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HAMELIN, TODD JUDE AKA JESTER JYMES aka T J Hamelin |
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Please accept this letter of apology which is duly
noted to all have served and are serving in the military
service. I wasn't commissioned on
the USS Constitution, but I was sworn into the service
on the ship. Did I serve in Vietnam, no. I was a
washout. I was embarrassed. So the lies came
easily. Apparently to easy. I wasn't out to
hurt anyone but myself. But I will set the record
straight here. I lied about everything but being
sworn into the Navy on the USS Constitution. I have
newclippings about that. EVERYTHING ELSE WAS A BIG FAT
LIE. But I beg of you, its not for
me, but my parents are elderly and very sick and that is not a
lie, and they just could handle what comes. Please
accept this apology and I will
make this right to everyone.
Please I begging you, please don't investigate.
Thank you for this opportunity to set the record straight,
Rosemary Elizabeth Donovan Hanney |
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From: John Hill <degaje98@hotmail.com> To: <info@pownetwork.org> Subject: I was not a POW Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 13:14:55 -0400
To
whom this may concern,
I am sending you this message to admit to you (and others) that I was not a POW as I have previously claimed. You may have already have checked my military records and found out that I served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from Dec., ’69 to Aug., ’73. I did serve in Southeast Asia ( I realize that this has brought dishonor to myself to those who have served and were POW’s. Furthermore, today I have publicly admitted and apologized for this falsehood to those who received this information, and THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. Should you wish to reach me I can be contacted at (440) 858-7669. Most respectfully yours, John Everett Hill, Jr. |
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Ranger: no.
Purple Heart: no.
Pentagon assignment: no.
Retired LTC: no.
His records say he left the Army as a Captain with 15 years of service. That is the timeframe a lot of guys were given the
option of an early retirement...I lost a lot of E-6's then.
Operation Just Cause veteran: Yes, but with 2nd Brigade, 7th
Infantry
Division, not the Ranger force. CIB: Yes, however, there is no
campaign medal or Army Expeditionary Force medal to go with it.
OJC Timeline for 2nd Bde, 7th ID:
D-Day -1 19th Dec 89-
2d Bde, 7th Inf Div (L), Alerted for deployment. DRF 1 (3-27th
Inf) and DRF 2 Initial Reaction Company (C/2-27th INF) Deploys.
D-Day 20 Dec 89 -
2d Bde, 7th Inf Div (L) (4-17 Inf) Begin operations in Colon
City, the Canal Zone and Panama City.
Remainder of the 2d Bde, 7th Inf Div (L)(3-17th Inf) Deploys and
closes in Panama.
D-Day + 2, 22 Dec 89 - 2d Bde, 7th Inf Div (L), deploys to Rio
Hato.
D-Day + 3, 23 Dec 89 - International airport reopened. 2d Bde, 7th Inf Div (L) and SF elements begin ops in west. D-Day + 4, 24 Dec 89 - Noriega enters Papal Nunciatura. Combined U.S./FPP patrols begin.
D-Day + 14, 3 Jan 90 - Noriega surrenders to U.S. forces.
D-Day + 23, 12 Jan 90 - Operation JUST CAUSE ends
Too bad, looks like he had a career of which to be proud.
Enlisted time with Good Conduct Medal, completion of PLDC and
BNCOC, commissioned
through OCS, first class diver, IOBC & IOAC, outstanding
marksman, leader time in good units (9th ID in Lewis, 2nd ID in
Korea, 7th ID in Ord).
========================== This guy stretches every single thing he's ever done or seen
done into a hero scenario, and I don't think he will stop. I
want the P.O.W Network Sent: Fri 5/22/2009 9:37 PM |
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From: Nato Hinojosa <natonator2000@yahoo.com Subject: Apology from Fortunato Hinojosa III
Sirs,
I submit this apology to your site and to all Rangers and
combat veterans I have surely offended by my actions and
claims. On various site on the internet and to several
people I met I claimed to have been assigned to 3rd Ranger
Battalion and to have fought in Panama and the Battle of
Mogadishu.
These were nothing less than lies. While I did serve in
the US Army (1988-1991), I was a 31K (Combat Signaler) and was
not even Airborne Qualified, let alone a Ranger. I
served during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, but was not in the
theater, I was in Korea assigned to Charlie Company, 1st
Signal Battalion at Camp Colbern. Before being shipped
to Korea I served 11th ADA Brigade at Ft. Bliss, Texas.
I cannot apologize profusely enough to the men who did live
through the deeds I lied to have been a part of. Because
of my job (I own a business) I interact with many veterans
passing through, usually make it a point of conversation.
After being exposed as a fraud, I had an encounter with a vet.
It was somehow liberating to state what my service consisted
of and not claiming any heroics. In the long run, being
busted is a good thing. I only hope that the men I
have offended, can find it in their hearts to forgive my
transgressions.
Thank you,
Fortunato Hinojosa III
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From: Oyen Hoffman <psych_daddy@ymail.com> Subject: Oyen hoffman apology
To whom it may concern,
My name is Oyen Shawn Hoffman and during an
undergraduate college course, I made the claim that I
was a former Navy SEAL both in class and in a creative
writing assignment. That claim was false and misleading;
I am not a former Navy SEAL and have never been
associated with any military special forces of any kind.
I am a patriotic American and have all due respect for
military
personnel and their families. Please accept my
sincere
apologies and promise that claim will never be
made again.
Oyen Hoffman
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Jansen, Kellard Earl Date: Thu,
5 Jul 2007 14:24:59 -0700 (PDT)
Re:Jansen, Kellard Earl
01/2006
Claims retired Navy SEAL and served in Grenada, Lebanon,
Desert Shield/Storm. Claims to have been a member of
SEAL Team 2 Also claims that for some administrative
reason he does not actually wear the
"Budweiser," but is nonetheless a genuine SEAL.
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I wanted to sincerely apologize for my actions that were
misinterpreted. As I thought that I had apologized to all
concerned for what I had said while I was in a very
depressed and reaching state of my life. But judging from
your web site it had not happened completely. I
never intended to insult the Men who earned the right to
be called SEALS. I state to all that I was never a
SEAL, and for any confusion that I have caused I am
extremely sorry.
To those I give honor and ask you each for forgiveness, in
the Name of God in Whom I Trust.
Again, please accept this extended apology for any
confusion that this may have caused.
R/ K Jansen |
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To: "info@pownetwork.org" <info@pownetwork.org>
Subject: Kampfl Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:19:32 +0000
Dear Veterans,
My name is Jeff Kampfl. I served in the U.S. Navy as a Sonar Tech, SSDF, etc. I write this letter in order to apologize to anyone and everyone I have mislead into believing I was actually a Navy SEAL. Writing this apology is extremely difficult for me. Not because I do not wish to apologize, but because I am an idiot. I do apologize. What I also want to share with everyone who reads this web-site is that I am scared. Any attempt to apologize must be sincere, but it is difficult for me to believe that my apology is anything but a way for me to 'get out of trouble.' I am trying to come to grips with this in more ways than one.
Learn from this. What is ironic is that recently a man was caught posing as a military officer; unauthorized medals, ribbons, rank...doing news stories, etc. I and a number of veterans, friends, etc were berating this guy all over the place. How dare he!! I said to myself I would never sink that low! I never once considered I was doing anything wrong. I know many people know my true record of service, but what about those who do not? Whether you mislead someone or yes, lie, intentionally or unintentionally, is not the point. The point is that if someone believes you to be something you are not...you are to blame, you are not being truthful with them or yourself. Do not just let it go. You must make every attempt to let the truth be known.
I have tried to do as much research on this problem as I could. I was floored at what some people would do to advance themselves in anyway. Bilking the government for thousands by claiming a fake disability!?! Again, I would never dream of doing something like that, but a sin is a sin is a sin........ I have always supported the attempts to root out these evil bastards. Am I now one of those?
Learn from this! If you even think you have been misleading in anyway, you must make every attempt to clarify yourself. Never let a false assumption about you go un answered. Stories like that grow like cancers. Some people even begin to get caught up in their own lies, whether they perpetrated them or not. I know that it brings on a warm, fuzzy feeling when a person sees you in uniform and says "wow, were you a SEAL, a Green Beret, Ranger....." Stick that 'feeling' in your nose and get down to telling that person[s] what is really up.
If you have given good service to your country, be proud of and content with that. This is still far more than most people can say. I have got to get busy and make sure people understand me and everyone knows the truth about my service. What ever the consequences of your actions, stop what you are doing and get out! Get out and volunteer at your local VA clinic, etc. Do something to give back and never stop. Take pride in your service, but NEVER let your pride blind you to the truth.
Again, I ask that all of you please accept my humble apology,
Jeff Kampfl |
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From: "Fred L. Kelley" <starrcreek@centurytel.net>
Please accept my apology.
I am writing this apology to you, the service members, and to those that I have betrayed with my fabrications of truth. With deep regret I created something that I am not. I have dishonored my wife, children and most importantly the SpecOps service members. Although I did serve in the US Army, I am not, nor was I ever a US Army Special Forces Officer or any Special Ops. I have stopped the stories as I prepare this old body for another world with the truth. God is and will get me, I pray all for forgiveness.Fred L Kelley |
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Killenger, Fred E. You really believe you can get someone?s service record? You
are such a pathetic asshole and I will be visiting you real soon.
You and your idiot friends can bury that thread you Fred ======================================== To whomever:
The individual who apparently e-mailed you has been carrying out a
vicious vendetta against me for calling him out as the liar and
coward his is. His name is ====================================================== August 13, 2007 |
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To: <info@pownetwork.org Subject: Apology of Andrew S. Kubash Jr.-Exposed Fake Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:33:42 -0600
To All it May Concern:
I regret that I have taken the liberty to try to be someone, and something I never was. Your summary of my non-accomplishments is accurate.None of my listed claims are valid or truthful. It is most humiliating to be exposed as a fake and "wannabe", and at the suggestion of someone I betrayed, I submit this apology. I hope that you accept this total confession of my fraudulently claimed achievements. All my lies were of the nature of verbal barroom bragging and deception, and not for monetary or political gain. Yet a liar is a liar.
My truthful military history was entering the WI Army
National Guard as a PVT in 1965, discharge from the USAR
in 1976 and concurrent commissioning to 1LT, and My e-mail address is a play on the Texas Rangers, a nickname I had as a police officer many years ago; and not a reference to an unearned military award. Yours truly, Andrew S. Kubash Jr. |
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Kutz, Norman 05/02/01 READ HIS APOLOGY AND THE AFTERMATH !!!!! |
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Richard La Flame
Claimed paratrooper, (jumps damaged his knees) CIA, POW.... May 16, 2002 Mr. Chuck Schantag P.O.W. Network Box 68 Skidmore, MO 64487 Per your request: I thought that I had apologized to all concerned for what I had said while I was very heavily medicated and drinking. But judging from your letter I did not. I state to you that I was not a POW. I wish to apologize to any and all persons who I may have unjustly harmed by so stating. I will never again suggest to anyone that I am anything other than that which I am. My Sincerest Apologies [signed] Richard La Flame Box 1622 Sparks, Nevada p.s. As a footnote here and for your information: I have never and I do not now, wear any medals or ribbons, I do not draw or receive any kind of VA or disability benefits from or related to this and I do not have any kind of POW Plates on my vehicle. |
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| LOCKHART, PAUL
ALLEN - APOLOGY
02/2010
Claims Ranger / Army Airborne Special Forces. He even claims to have been one of the people on the team who rescued Jessica Lynch.
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From: "Tim Luchon" <tsluchon@comcast.net> To: <info@pownetwork.org> Subject: Statement from Timothy Shawn Luchon Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:17:34 -0500 To all who faithfully served in the US Military,
and all others concerned,
Please except my unconditional apology for false statements and
fabricated claims I have made as to being a Navy Seal. My words were
for selfish reasons only and deeply rooted in selfish pride. I know
that by making this statement that many who have trusted me will be
hurt, and may not understand. But my hope is that those and others
will see how wicked and deceitful our own soul can be, even to the
deceiving of, and lying to self. I also hope that others would learn
from this, and seek the freedom that comes from the putting down of
self, not attempting to lift self above reality, not attempting to
justify self, and holding self totally accountable, and open enough to
come clean to God and to men. With this statement, I have asked forgiveness from God. I do not expect forgiveness from men. I have learned from this that a person can be right in many areas of life, and yet hold to other things, and try to convince themselves into thinking those hidden things will never come out. T.S. Luchon |
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From: Worthless Liar <compulsliar@hotmail.com> To: <info@pownetwork.org> Subject: Apology Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 05:16:29 -0700
Hello,
My name is Zechariah Marrs. I am writing to apologize for my horrible mistake. I lied about my military record. To be more specific, I exaggerated about my record. When I was a teen I attempted to join the military, but my plan was derailed by a family responsibility. As soon as this responsibility was taken care of, I joined the Army. My wishlist was to go into the SF family and become a sniper. It's all I've ever wanted to do. Within months of joining, however, I was informed I would be separated for a medical issue. I was crushed. All this does in no way excuse my actions. I presented myself as more than I was. I never claimed any medals, or physically wore any awards I never earned. I did however claim accomplishments I never got the chance to earn. I am completely and utterly sorry, and if anyone who has served was hurt by my statements I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me. Or at very minimum, forget that such a pathetic person exists. All of you, whom HAVE served with honor, I wanted nothing more than to be by your side. When I was told I never could be, I was broken. It should comfort you to know that I am homeless and alone, am seeking council for my lying and have never, nor will I ever, attempt to take food out of your mouths or again make any claims beyond the low person I am. I ask for no pity. Only hope for forgiveness. I hope this will suffice as my pennance. Forever, I am sorry. I will try to be better and honor you in doing so. Zechariah Marrs |
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Subject: Imposter Posting
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Sean Maxwell, and the reason for this
correspondence is to address the posting you have placed
of me on your website. I would first like to start off
by saying that I'm deeply saddened and completely
ashamed of the disrespect to all troops for my past
action's and portrayal as an armed service member. Words
can't express the disgust held within, for this event. I
personally apologize to every service member for it's
transgression. Please except my most sincere apology.
I've dedicated myself to make a change of my life....
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McCown, Shaun Michael (SEAL, Navy Cross, revoked Law License) Subject: Apology Mr. Anderson:
I admit that I have claimed honors that were not mine. I was never a
Seal nor was I connected with UDT or BUDS (nor have I ever claimed to have
been), but to the extent that anyone Sincerely, |
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Moats, Jim
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Edward Dean
09/2006 KYBogus DD214 previously posted on Moore's site. UPDATE 10/21/2006http://www.edmooreforclerk.com/ UPDATE 10/23/2006 http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20061022/NEWS0103/610220389/ http://www.jeffersonreview.com/articles/2006/102306/edward.htm ====================== June 27, 2007 Black eye for Boone County Republicans These are the type of
stories you wish would be swept away with the current. Ed Moore's wife, Terri,
serves as a Boone County Commissioner which adds a twist to the story. I worked the polls with Terri Moore and I immediately liked her very much . Now her husband Ed Moore was another story. I found him abrasive and aggressive leaving you with the impression that he was a real nut. One can expect this
investigation to have a negative impact on Terri Moore and her
position as an elected official. Last Updated: 5:44 am | Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Vietnam lies draw
probe Prosecutor Jim Crawford confirmed Tuesday that the Kentucky State Police are investigating whether Ed Moore broke federal laws by altering military records to make it appear he had served in the Vietnam War in the late 1960s. Moore, who did not return a phone message left at his Florence home, was in the military. But after questions were raised about his service record, he admitted he lied after initially berating his critics as rumor mongers. "I did not serve in Vietnam," Moore said in Oct. 22 statement in which he announced he was dropping out of the clerk's race. "There is no excuse for what I have done," he said. "I realize I have violated the trust of everyone I know, and I am deeply sorry and ask for your forgiveness." Crawford is the commonwealth's attorney for Grant, Owen and Carroll counties. He was asked by the office of Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo to take the case as a special prosecutor. Republican Linda Tally Smith is the commonwealth's attorney in Boone County and did not take the case because of potential conflicts. Moore is a former party official, and his wife, Terri, is a county commissioner. "The state police have opened an investigation, and once they get their review and report done, I'll take a look at it and see what we think needs to be done," Crawford said. Crawford declined to
discuss any further details, but he is scheduled to impanel a grand
jury in July. The form indicates that Moore served overseas for more than two years between 1967 and 1970. It also indicates he received commendations and medals for his Vietnam service. But in three instances "medal" is spelled "metal" and other parts of the form do not match a DD-214 Moore filed with the Boone County Clerk's office to receive a military veteran's license plate. The style of type on the forms is also different. And the form filed with the county clerk indicates that Moore only served a week overseas in Europe, and received an honorable discharge. |
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July 31, 2000 Morrison, James J. -- New York, inmate Admitted he was NEVER a POW, NOT a Vietnam Vet, but did serve some time in the Air Force. |
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