Tom P. wrote:
"I want to say THANK YOU personally to any and all veterans on this list." I second that! All veterans deserve our support. I also want to apologize to all veterans on behalf of the State of Kansas for the actions of "Reverend" Fred Phelps. He is the jacka** from Westboro Baptist Church who organizes pickets at the funerals of the soldiers who died in Iraq. (He also protested at the funerals of those killed at Virginia Tech) Thank God, many states are now establishing funeral protection zones to prevent people like him from picketing at funerals. As far as I am concerned, there is a special place in hell for him. I hope he is wearing gasoline panties while he is there. If you have never heard of him, just google Fred Phelps and funeral protests. I always regretted not entering the military, my family has such a long history of service. My Grandfather served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. My Father served in Vietnam, Desert Storm and volunteered to be called up for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He recently retired after serving for over 35 years. My Uncle earned the Silver Star (and several other medals) in Vietnam. Most of his medals were awarded posthumously because he was killed by a sniper the day after saving his entire platoon. His documented heroics were part of the decision to award him the Silver Star. His name was Donald Pumphrey - I am named after him. Donald H. Snook
