I find it strange that you can go to jail for impersonating a police officer, soldier, or government official, but you dont get squat if. Stolen valor names names and backs up the uncovering of these honor thieves with facts. Stolen valor fake eod outed by veteran and cop in fresno airport duration. Proving stolen valor claims is becoming increasingly difficult. Stolen valor is illegal, this is how you get an arrest. Stolen valor marines soldiers caught in the act on video top 5 fake veterans that were exposed. Fake soldiers pretend to be war heroes for popularity and profit. People who would use what so many have fought and died for to meet their ends is despicable, but there is a fine line between criminal and just being a terrible person. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree spotted him at a graduation ceremony.
Nonetheless, in regards to rountrees claims that the photos of him in uniform were photoshopped, on november 5, 2011, rountree posted his photo the same photo that was published in the expose in the group s. This subreddit was established as a community to discuss matters related to stolen valor. Stolen valor is no big fking deal chrishernandezauthor. Fake marine outed at indiana high school graduation. The 75yearold wore his marine dress uniform and played a bugle, according to the patriotnews. How to spot stolen valor now before i start i just want to give a big salute and thank you to anyone who is in the military or who have served. Stolen valor archives page 2 of 4 the sitrep military blog. I just immediately knew, it didnt take long to know he was a fake and it wouldnt take any marine longer than five seconds to know that was a fake, skaggs told abc. Stolen valor is one book that every vietnam veteran should read. They always told us not to waste eods time with false ied reports, dave said. Chris parmer, a former army spc, saw the guy and went and got a police officer before the confrontation. Makers for veterans helped charles zollicoffer ride a motorcycle for the first time in eight years. Working with ten plus years in this field, with several notable prosecutions.
Son proudly follows family tradition of stolen valor, fakes. Of course, its not at all, its just a guy talking out of his rear end about how. Ill bet even the name tag is fake and doesnt match the id he flashed. Arizona rotc student nabs fake soldier chasing isis through arizona if this stolen valor video was a poem, itd be an epic. The penalties for trading in fake military decorations are tougher, since the 2006 stolen valor act, and falsely claiming to have been decorated is now a crime in itself. Please dont post videos of homeless people or the mentally ill, this subreddit will not tolerate bullying. Jul 16, 2016 as if stolen valor, the act of claiming unearned military service and accomplishments, wasnt bad enough, we now have suburbanite posers pretending to be goatraping isis fighters. Today, i currently verify 2030 fraudulent seal claims each and every single day and often more. Met a lad on holiday last year claiming he was a bootneck and that he was a firearms teacher and that on prmc his sgt told him he was the fittest lad he had ever seen. 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 due to any of the following reasons. Military phonies was informed that jonathan claims to be an explosive ordnance disposal eod specialist. Navy diver, eod, po2 e5, combat action ribbon, bronze star, blog of shame 15.
So for now i guess its up to all of us to police these people up. We are not on facebook, we are not on twitter, we do not have a blog nor do we confer with any authorities other than military personnel center and the veterans. Chris was on a facebook page with military veterans letting them know he was a seal which quickly turned to a buds drop out in class 419 then morphed to becoming a member of the navy eod. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree. I figured i better make sure it really was one before i called it in. Branden dale, fake, fake marine, kenneth branden sherley, military phonies, military phony, phony, special forces, stolen valor. As if stolen valor, the act of claiming unearned military service and accomplishments, wasnt bad enough, we now have suburbanite posers pretending to be goatraping isis fighters. These people who were faking being marines, soldiers, navy seals etc. Real veterans dont advertise their deeds and claim unbelievable acts of heroism.
When navy seals execute another daring raid like the somalia pirates or the bin laden raid, the requests to verify go through the roof and i struggle to get through the email, facebook. Stolen valor archives page 4 of 4 the sitrep military. If you syphoned the drama out of this featured stolen valor incident which took place recently at the end of an indiana high school graduation it would go something 5 years ago 6. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history 1998 is a selfpublished book by b. If shit doesnt add up for you just dont talk to that person. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history burkett, b. Feb 01, 2015 update 1 feb 2015 the stolen valor act is passed, and effective december 2006 it is a federal offense to wear of claim to have earned us medals. The combat action ribbon is covered by the stolen valor act of 20. Navy diver, eod, po2 e5, combat action ribbon, bronze star, blog of shame.
Stolen valor is the act of pretending to be a service member or veteran with the intended effect of personal benefit. Perelman, who claimed to have received a purple heart medal, is the first known prosecution in nevada under the stolen valor act of 2005, which outlawed false claims of military honor. Burkett, a vietnam veteran, and glenna whitley, an investigative journalist. We sometimes forget, i think, that you can manufacture weapons, and you can purchase ammunition, but you cant buy. The soldier youre about to see was spotted at fresnoyosemite airport in fresno, california. Christopher eric norwood hails from polk city, fl with the claims of being a navy eod. Meet the countrys most prominent stolen valor detective. Dod will unveil website to combat stolen valor this week. If theres no consequences for this behavior it will keep running rampant.
On friday, the fbi arrested him on the rare charge of stolen valor. Son proudly follows in fathers, grandfathers footsteps in faking military service by ghad 8 years ago 2 years ago cleveland, ohio john jakeman always knew he wanted to be a fake veteran, ever since he grew up following his father sullivan sully jakeman around to various veterans reunions. You can see the medals are misplaced right there, misplaced all over the place, first of all he has two of the same medal right there. There exists out there in the digital ether scores of youtube videos taken in a.
Apr 06, 2015 footage recorded back in december of a fake eod guy in the fresno airport. 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. Oct 28, 2015 your funker530 guide on stolen valor accusations and the stolen valor act h. Ford took part in a wreathlaying ceremony in pennsylvania. Jul 22, 2016 stolen valor, like posttraumatic stress, is one of the most misunderstood issues in the u. Stolen valor fake eod outed by veteran and cop in fresno airport. 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. Strandlof, 32, was held for false claims about receipt of military decorations or.
Mike came to us by way of a popular military page on facebook. In 2012, the supreme court struck down the stolen valor act, which made lying about military honors a crime. Sadly, the result is that many veterans like me have been targeted online by others claiming to be veterans with the intent of destroying our credibility, silencing us during a debate or some other malicious intent unknown to me. A veterans affairs employee from las vegas was indicted this week in a case of stolen valor and stolen benefits. Outting people who falsely claim military service andor claim unauthorized medals or tabs. Michael reagan us navy eod, shot twice, lone survivor, blog. Kelsie hoover uses fake michael cipriani persona, poses as. The defense department will unveil a stopgap stolen valor website this wednesday designed to help citizens see if someone is lying about military medals. Bush, that was retooled and passed again by congress in 20.
Mark kirk throughout his successful 2010 senate campaign. Footage recorded back in december of a fake eod guy in the fresno airport. It reveals that numerous people claiming to have been mentally injured by serving in the vietnam war never served there. You can see the medals are misplaced right there, misplaced all over the. It makes me wonder who else is hiding behind a smokescreen of fake claims. He made a claim that most took to be a threat to the va. It took very little time before two actual navy seals that write for military phonies noticed the post and started asking questions. In addition, it reveals persons who were mistakenly given. February 10, 2014 famous quote by sgt john ellery, an infantryman with the 1st id who participated in dday. This dissertation concerns stolen valor, better known as military impersonation. 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.
Wtf since the supreme court shot down the stolen valor act, is there any real recourse to punish the sleazebag through our judicial system. We provide expertise in all forms of stolen valor investigations that take place inside and outside the veteran community. As word spread i began checking 23 phony navy seals a day. Stolen valor is a term applied to those who falsely claim military service, either to gain recognition or, in some cases. Bob neener sentenced for fake selling fake eod, sf, ranger, seal, and other mil smithville man sentenced to three years in prison for the internet sale of phony military documents i did a search to see if any of this was already posted but i only found the term neener neener. Buds1 youtube,stolen valor, busting phony navy seals. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree spotted. Alleged female infantry colonel walks into recruiting office looking for a loan may 17, 2016 january 31, 2018 a woman posing as a colonel in the 28th infantry regiment attempted to scam recruiters for a loan at an army recruiting station, claiming she had to. Don shipley is a retired united states navy seal, who has gained recognition for his activism investigating and publicizing individuals who have made false claims of military service. I could call out a fake marine real quick but any other branch ill be assed out.
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. 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. Thanks to the stolen valor act, it is now a federal crime to pose as a soldier or claim to have earned medals. We read or hear much about the false heroes and veterans claiming honors that they never earned. See photos, profile pictures and albums from stolen valor. Nov 14, 2011 its a shame the courts overturned the stolen valor act. 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. Web sites like guardian of valor and this aint hell continually expose egregious stolen valor cases, and arent likely to run out of story subjects within my lifetime. The fake history from a real historian that fooled presidents and publishers by r. These incidents keep happening for a few reasons, sterner said. Senator accused of 10 different instances of stolen valor september 16, 2016 september 16, 2016 congresswoman tammy duckworth is injecting new life into charges that hounded sen. Alleged female infantry colonel walks into recruiting. The stolen valor act of 2005, signed into law by president george w.
Stolen valor can also be a problem among activeduty troops. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history. Then i searched stolen valor on youtube one of my favorites here, not sure if its real but love the video. 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. Stolen valor, like posttraumatic stress, is one of the most misunderstood issues in the u. See more ideas about women figure, veterans discounts and military benefits. Robert allen martin aka bobby martin us navy seal, vietnam veteran, blog of shame 38. Jun 14, 2017 anderson may be the countrys most prominent stolen valor detective. It is good to be reminded that there are such men, that there always have been and always will be. Its difficult to decide whether to pity or despise the pathetic ranks of fake military heroes with their tall tales of martial glory and unearned medals for valor. Stolen valor fake eod outed by veteran and cop in fresno. Stolen valor, for veterans and active duty alike, is a very serious issue.
Update 1 feb 2015 the stolen valor act is passed, and effective december 2006 it is a federal offense to wear of claim to have earned us medals. Son proudly follows family tradition of stolen valor. Michael reagan was found within several cruise books for the uss abraham. Bloody fight after stolen valor accusation youtube. Stolen valor, fake navy seal at liberty university youtube. Mike yared i compiled this list a list of books that are fakes and waste of money.
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