Iraq War Veteran Returns His Medals in Protest

[HonzoHasegawa]

what a biahh..hes not only disrespecting the military but also himself..remember when men where men?

[TheSkinnyTwig]

you serve in the military and then you disown your own service... that makes alot of sense..

[MrLivePositive8]

@TheSkinnyTwig He most likely had a different mindset back then.

[TheSkinnyTwig]

@MrLivePositive8 yeah but my grandfather hated war, still was damn proud to serve and was willing to fight in Korea after WWII. Yeah they are both two different people but still you signed up so you obviously wanted to serve your country and to potentially see combat/war.

[shadowofears]

He returned his Medals but instead retained his Humanity

[georgecruey]

If he did not have the stomach, to do what is country asked. He should not have joined the military. Plain and simple

[Jeff74FL]

@georgecruey You know, being in the military isn't easy, when you leave, many people don't want to have anything that remember them of the past or you just see things more clearly or are in a very different mindset.

And more people should question our government instead of doing everything they tell us to do, if we don't, we're on a very dangerous path, we've been on it for a very long time.

Personally I'm glad that I've never been deployed to Iraq.

[BenZeneProject]

Now THAT is a war hero!

Sanger for Senate 2012

[imwatchuvideo]

notice the medal is an inverted pentagram. satanic medals for a satanic cause and ocupation. Good Job my brother you are a true American but most of all a true Human being

[georgecruey]

Bad man he turned his back on his country

[imwatchuvideo]

@georgecruey anyone who blindly follows the whims of the elite and doesnt realize whats at stake has already turned their back on our country. Since 911 we have lost alot of rights and it will only get worse. a true patriot does what this man did and speaks truth to power. the biggest crock of shit ive ever heard is "they hate us for our freedoms" no they will hate anyone who kills grandma dad and their baby cousin with a fucking predator drone...coward ass shit ...

[ATENakaATON]

@georgecruey actually he just stood up for his country, all he did was turn his back on the direction fuck heads like you have allowed this shit hole to move towards

[SuperAcab666]

Respect from Denmark to Mike Sanger

[TheRhinehart86]

I feel bad for these guys. I dont understand why the US has such a hard time treating its veterans better, is it because you hate to be reminded of the fact that innocent people are being fucked up and fucked over in your names? Mistreating veterans is an American institution, look all the way back to the Shay Rebellion of 1785, revolutionary veterans were arrested, thrown into debtor prisons or executed, they don't teach that in school. Your country wouldn't exist without these guys, despicable

[shogunmental]

You are a true American hero.

[Troforso]

now thats a hero

[GLICKTON]

rabbitch10 ive obviously learned more than you and im not even american, Ron Paul is a libeterian, he wants to bring all the troops home, he has always followed the constitution which you all should be doing.

[SpaceMarine2007]

And lo, as angels themselves can fall, so too can the bravest of us.

This man has lost his way and turned his back on his brothers.

May he live forever, so that he never know the peace of a hero.

[ATENakaATON]

@SpaceMarine2007 You sound like a real coward, your more worried about yourself, how your perceived, and the group your apart of rather than doing what is right. If you just follow the person in front of you like a sheep and don't care about actually do what is right, you have no concept of what a hero is.

[BabyJesus607]

@SpaceMarine2007 there is no god and no angels life's a bitch and then you die

[Jionunez7]

@malaxua true that

[Acceptable76]

The afghan war is ridiculous.

[0985mdn]

the guy is a fraud

[totoynani143]

A combat medal? i have 2aam,2 arcom,cab,1 Ph, the rest r a given and im keeping it. my question is, is he giving up the benefit? people like him should not apply for compensation.cz of them that VA is taking too long.shit!

[Tugksethfinley]

i guess the guy shouldn't have ever signed up for the military...

[AmericanBadass44]

I'm not going to talk shit about a veteran. But the idea that the war was to make corporations rich is a load of shit. What corporations? Where's the proof? It's quite tragic when our veterans don't treat their psychological trauma and cover it up with nonsencial left-wing beliefs.

[running2finish]

@AmericanBadass44 Ever heard of KBR? Its funny cause Dick Chaney used to be the CEO...think about it. All you have to say to veterans is "KBR" and they'll know what the F&*^ your talking about.It costs 250 dollars to wash a bag of laundry in Iraq for one troop and it had to be convoyed out (risking american lives), and they made it illegal to wash our clothes in sinks and/or showers...funny...they could have easily installed washers f*&^ driers. another life lost for dirty clothes..

[wildbill23c]

@running2finish

Not to mention the huge wages that the civilian contractors make while soldiers are paid horribly, live in horrible conditions, have outdated equipment and are far under protected (reference the recalls of SAPI personal armor plates a few years ago).

[mdlovin1]

His AFEM (Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal) which is his second highest medal is upside down... If he's gonna call CNN to film him turning them in, he should at least get the presentation right. I guess that's why he's a SPC instead of an NCO; and NCO would have gotten it right... Furthermore, these medals are in some crazy order.?.?.? he apparently has some Navy or Marine medals mixed in with Army medals which are in the wrong order. If this guy was an MP, he was worthless.

[mdlovin1]

His AFEM (Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal) which is his second highest medal is upside down... If he's gonna call CNN to film him turning them in, he should at least get the presentation right. I guess that's why he's a SPC instead of an NCO; and NCO would have gotten it right.

[raspberrybaggio]

Now that soldier is a true hero. God bless him.

[platinumpaycheck1]

Those medals are meaningless and don't put food on the table. They even look old and tacky. It gave him great pride and satisfaction to do what is right. Not what some of you might think about him. I thought that we suppose to support out troops. Exactly, you can't have it both ways. Its great that because of his courage, we are now discussing his gesture and his view points. This soldier risked his life, for some rusty medals. Why is there so many unsatisfied soldiers. Where is there GLORY!

[AsILayDyingOWNS77]

Returning medals aren't going to do anything, shit. Disagree on the war but save your medals, give em' to your sons or something ha

[spastic505]

@AsILayDyingOWNS77

You're an idiot. His medals were for things like his success on "fighting terrorism"...so if he does not believe he fought terrorism, which he indeed did not, what the fuck is the point of keeping a medal that says he did? If anything, he probably felt ashamed whenever he looked at it. It's the meaning you attach to those medals that matter. Otherwise, they are worthless iron pieces.

[Sporkmater]

@AsILayDyingOWNS77 It does not mean anything considering that you can buy those medals online or at any surplus stores. Also I would like to know were he got his CAB when the GWOT expeditionary medal (third row middle ribbion) when this medal was replaced for Afghanistan and Iraq in 2004. The Cab was made in 2005. So how can he claim both without the new medals. Unless he actively sought out the CAB making this all a act.

[billslover90]

the iraq war will be over by the end of this year

[raspberrybaggio]

@billslover90  Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha­hahahahahahahaha!!!

[NJburbsSeeker]

Now I respect Mr. Sanger and his right to protest and I thank him for his service, but what exactly did that accomplish? If this man had received the benefits he deserves would he even be protesting? Corporations are making a profit, which is a good thing despite what Moore thinks, but the military has to start taking those jobs back for a host of reasons. Also why didn't Sanger speak up while he was in the military, if he saw people being killed it was his duty to speak up.

[GLICKTON]

good man, another soldier has awakened to the truth, ron paul 2012!!

[rabbitch10]

@GLICKTON ron paul? fuck him... he's a fucking republican havent u learned anything by wathing this videos? republican attack other country so the price of exemple: oil goes down... if you want more fucked up war, vote repoblican...

[PDXBikes]

Hmm, the picture leading to the story shows a CMH, the medals he is returning are pretty standard deployment stuff.

[ttranccoc123]

Mp? dame man

[blackbulltrance]

fuckin pog. your like 30 and still a spc?? gtfo man

[bluejeanss]

i don't understand that i think u need the army to protect your country

[tonywood25]

No disrespect to soliders, but It seems that most people that hate on the US military...just happen to be those who have not moved up the chain of command (Or earned higher rank).

[PDXBikes]

@tonywood25

Those people usually just get out and get bitter. The ones who do real damage like Maj. Hassan and some of the more infamous fratricide incidents were quite often given promotions and status under affirmative action or other favored criteria.

[poxflaza]

what a sissy little fuck im 17 and i fucked up one night by commiting a crime and how i wish i could join the army and pay back my depts to society...

[PDXBikes]

@poxflaza

It is guys like you who are really getting shortchanged in this whole thing. You can thank the FBI for lobbying to be in charge of screening even the lowest recruits wen they used to only be in charge of security clearance investigations.

[0985mdn]

Why does he claim to be an Army Specialist but has Navy decorations? Where's his AAM, ARCOM, Good Conduct Medal, Iraqi Campaign Service Medal, GWOT Service Medal or M device for his Reserve Medal? PHONIE!!!

[29tino]

yes i very much believe that was an unnecessary war in iraq and yes we shouldve focus more in afghanistan. To those future warriors look up history before signing the contract to serve this great nation look up vietnam, desert storm and ask urself did we really need get involved in those wars. cause once u signed please dont be like this idiot complaining or whining.

[SpreadingAwareness]

why dont all the soldiers do this.....i expect it from the armed forces of my country to stand up for what is right, no matter what their commanding officers say.

[mako2531]

@SpreadingAwareness because not all agree with him. some do, many don't. it's that simple

[ITRIEDEL]

An army specialist, but had navy medals???... Battle E??? thats a navy ribbon, Pistol Sharpshooter ribbon...thats a NAVY ribbon... the Army service ribbon....??? This guys a fucking phonie...just wants attention GTFO

[SgtPainter]

I know Mike. I spent many months riding around with him. He was my driver in Iraq. I was the turret gunner. Rather you agree with what he did here or not, this one thing is true...Mike was in Iraq, Mike did engage in combat (Al-Dujayl, Balad and Al-Fallujah just to name a few). MIKE WAS THERE! This alone EARNS this man the RIGHT to do what he wants and feel how he wants about HIS war. It has affected all of us differently. I feel completely opposite than Mike. That's my right and my feelings.

[aaronlif10]

@SgtPainter i agree. everyone has their opinions. the ones i believe are the most entitled to an opinion, good or bad, about the war in iraq, are the ones who have served over there. i personaly say god bless anyone who is willing to stand up for their nation. not everyone may agree with the war, but anyone who signs up and puts their life on the line, and spends months away from their loved ones, doing what they believe in, is a hero regardless of what people say. thank you for your service

[solisepsa]

why did he return them to the Congressman? Why didn't he look his Commander and SGM in their eyes and give it back to them. They were the ones that awarded those medals to him. Its better to make a mockery of things for publicity. Some of those "medals" you can get for never leaving good 'ol USA.

[sapperzulu]

Does he have a No Shaving profile?

[jnovack37]

He had a armed forces reserve medal which requires 10yrs in service and he was only a E-4? He is either a slacker or a fake

[Ron11B10]

@jnovack37 I got one for my time in Iraq. Its either ten years of reserve/national guard service or at least moblization for active duty orders, in which the receptent who is awarded the "M" for moblization device.

[Ron11B10]

@jnovack37 oh was his medals are all in the wrong order too...RED FLAG: he's a phony and he probably only served one day if not that in the military

[cbrusharmy]

@Ron11B10 yeah, he doesn't even have any awards

[Ron11B10]

This guy is a PHONY! He's a former Specialist right? And that would make him an Army Veteran right? But take a look at 0:40...why is he wearing, or had worn Navy and Marine Corps medals and ribbions? Also where is his CAB? Also all of his medals are in the wrong order according to regulation. This man is a FRAUD! Don't believe what he says!

[MikeSanger1]

I was in the NAVY for some time also

[fighting5thmarine]

fucking fag!

[combatdiver325]

Mr MP needs 2 get that ranger roll out of his boonie hat and stop trying to look like a soldier of fortune. Maybe he can turn in his shoulder holster when he hands over his NATIONAL DEFENSE ribbon.....what a dork!!

[MegaBenFranklin]

Lets all return our Commander's coins!!

[woot66]

What a fag. This short clip showed me the kind of people that don't belong in the military. I bet he joined because of the "college money" and never thought he would actually be called to defend his country. One single person that has forever disgraced the uniform.

[edstar83]

@woot66 He had he's reasons, for doing what he did. reasons you obviously can't comprehend. he risked his life to SERVE AND PROTECT YOU if don't appreciate that then who gives a crap what you have to say.

[woot66]

You might want to shut the fuck up and assume the person who made the comment has served as well. Can you protect yourself?

[edstar83]

@woot66 I can handle my own. Dont need you to protect me.

[woot66]

@edstar83 Then I need you to cluter the comments on video. Let his brothers in arms judge him please. You also just contradicted youself TYVMFYTITM.

[woot66]

I forgot a word in my first setence. "I DON'T need you to cluter the comment's on this video".  My bad, I left some stuff out.

[edstar83]

@woot66 type these two into youtube search.

Amazing Speech by Iraq War Veteran

Another Iraq War Veteran Speaks Out

[woot66]

@edstar83 I watched both videos and it's very real. I agree with most the things but some just aren't "real". I also feel those other 2 soldiers are more professional and conveyed a better point.

I feel your talking more about the large government that needs to put under a strict diet. I would also assume you are hitting on the points we need to address here at home?

[edstar83]

@woot66 Yeah I just think people are dying unnecessarily. I mean the war on terror has no head honcho. noone to go after to end the war. you know what I mean? it could go on forever. its been going on longer than world war 2 and that was one fucked up war. War is the The government playing chess with human beings. waste of human lives man. peace.

[tatethompson1234]

The man served his country so I think what ever he does is fine except if he speaks against the troops not the war.

[AZ855thMP]

This guy was in my unit. I know him VERY well. All I am going to say is that this stunt does not surprise me at all.

[edstar83]

@AZ855thMP yeah well after looking at your profile i call bullshit on your statement.

[Leatherneck84]

I agree reest, he probably went over felt the heat, got bored, got cheated on, saw no action but heard shit...and then came back and was like fuck the war..lol NO BALLS. Why is it always i hear that the army is protesting i seen maybe 3 marines but heard and see more army

[reest2002]

Oh no a National defense Medal. Anyone on active duty during wartime rates that one. Iraqi Service medal....spend 30 days in Iraq you get one of those. GWOT medal....anyone who serves in a deployable unit during a time of war rates that. This dude didn't do shit. Always the ones who didn't do shit speak out against the war. Fuck him.

[communistjesus]

GOOD FOR HIM.. F*CK THE UNNECESARY WAR IRAQ . WHERE ARE THE WMD's ???.. Afghanistan SHOULD HAD BEEN GIVEN TOP PRIORITY BY LAME A55 BUSH...

[reest2002]

Thanks for your expert annalysis on how we should fight the war on terrorism. I am sure we have only begun to see your strategical genious in all matters dealing with the military. I am sure it rivals those of the greatest of Generals in history.

[communistjesus]

Ohhh you are too kind.. Believe it or not, I am NOTTTTTTTTTTT a military expert.. You give WAYYYY too much credit :O)... " VOTE REPUBLICAN" if you loved the 8 years of REPUBLICAN CONTROL of congress and the Presidency.. SHOOT make  Sarah Palin PRESIDENT.... Mr. PATRIOT MAN.. :O) VOTE REPUBLICANNNNNN..

[NJburbsSeeker]

@communistjesus Michael Moore doesn't believe in the Afghan war either dump ass.

[Jionunez7]

@communistjesus Obama hasn't done much better. Guess what, Obama didn't kill Osama, the SEALs did. He didn't do shit. At least Bush supported the sacrifices of the troops.

[communistjesus]

@Jionunez7 Obama didn't kill Osama <<== REALLY?? I DID NOT KNOW THIS.. I mean here in "Amish Colony where I live we DONT have : Newspapers, TV,RAdio nor the INTERNET".. At least Bush supported the sacrifices of the troops. <<=== Oh yeah by LYING to congress about the threat Iraq pose.. HAHAHA with friends like that you do not need enemies.. They should have Impeached his sorry lying ASS. JAck a 55 just wanted to show his daddy he was a big boy.. Stupid Braindead Ex Junkie scum

[Mesina2]

I respect that vet.

[reest2002]

And gaining your respect has definately been a life goal of mine. As I am sure the rest of the military also hopes to gain your respect. We talk about it often.

[Mesina2]

Douchbag.

[A02army]

it is not common that a soldier hands in his medals, it is a slap in the face too his comrads. when a soldier hands in his medals he is saying that he does not believe that he did the right thing and that those other ppl who got the medal are doing wrong. i am sure his battle buddies are not happy with his disicion. i dont agree with what he did but he could have gone in a different direction and i am glad that he didnt.

[A02army]

by the sounds of it he only got three from the iraqi war. this vid doesnt specify how he got the other ones or for how long he has served. the only "easy medal to get is the marksman metal as you are issued one when u graduate from B.T

[cppdsarge03]

I don't agree totally with this man's view, but at least he ain't some douche bag hippie spouting off about the military without ever serving. He has EARNED his right to bitch.

[TimmyHaag]

You know what ? I agree with you 100%.

I kind of like my medals in my little case on my wall but if giving them up to get a fair VA rating than I would probably give them up.

After all, I could just buy a new rack and stimulate the economy a little bit.

[Janth]

@cppdsarge03 his service gives him more credibility and qualifications but everyone has their right to free speech and people who advocate pacifism and who haven't served in war shouldn't be called hypocrites.

[cppdsarge03]

@Janth Everyone has the Right to use their free speech, some people just don't know How to use it.

[dergee91]

stand up guy

[LookAgain0]

Democritus "chosen of the people", one of the most studied philosophers by our founding fathers, his very thoughts and ideas used to lay the very foundation our great nation stated in his writings The hope of evil gain is the beginning of ruin. This is evident by the failing governmental infrastructure, our loosing wars and failing economy our nation faces today. So for those of you who want to continue to live in your ignorant realms I say good luck maybe no one will take advantage of you.

[LookAgain0]

. I decided to do what I did because I believe in something. From my experience the military award system is a complete hoax, and the only medal I believe to have any trust in at all is the Medal of Honor. Besides my disbelief in the medal system I dont believe in war. If one makes an assertive effort to research history Thorley they will find that all the wars America have been involved in had some underlining agenda that started and ended with the dollar.

[profharp]

Pro-war fools didn't learn from Vietnam.

[tradingsouls]

You're right, we played the "politically correct" card versus turning the sandpit into a fishbowl.

[sabotUP]

I'm glad he gave his medals back. Now we can save some tax dollars by giving them to back to Soldiers who actually did something to deserve them. Thank you.

[chuytheme]

fag

[sabotUP]

Mike Sanger is such a fag. Nice example you are setting for your children you pussy. Your sons will grow up knowing that daddy is a "protester" and a "whiner". Do us all a huge favor and return all those VA Benefits the Government is giving you. I'm confident you are pocketing all that money aren't you, you ignorent faggot son of a bitch. You are a scare on the face of America.

[chuytheme]

If he fought that idiotic war then he deserves those benefits you brainwashed son of a whore with pig titties!

[sabotUP]

I don't think so. I fought in Iraq too and I don't go around bad mouthing my Government and cursing the Armed Forces. If I did, then my ultimate form of protest would be to deny ALL charities the Gov gives veterans. He volunteered to fight, he needs to live with and stop whining and blaming others for the choices he made.

[evilEKegg]

thats because he was an MP, no one likes those guys anyhow...wanna B infantry imo.

[iraqvet4peace]

The government does not give charities to veterans. The VA attempts to repair the damage done by military service. Further, Mike has a right to feel however he does about his service or the war he fought. We may not all agree, but he certainly has the right to say what he wants.

[jstegall78277]

this dude is a shit bag

[KhmerD0g]

he return those medals because they were made in China. he is a true patriot and demands medals to be made in the USA.

[mink31]

He took an oath to protect and serve and then was mad that he had to go. His medals are the type that everyone gets - there was no medal there for his valor or honor as demonstrated by this treasonous act.

The funny thing is he was an MP that is like being on the JV team and he couldnt hack it - he knew what he signed up for - don't piss and moan after because you didn't like your duty assignment.

[SLEEPy2k16]

I rarely support soldiers, but this is one soldier i support and respect.

All of you assholes calling him a coward are brainwashed killers

[chuytheme]

Your'e right!

[kiwiphil67]

he chose to be a soldier...you cant change your mind cause you get active duty.. live with it!!!

WANKER !!!

[1973slimshady1973]

Well if jlsjeff says he is wrong i have to go with him sry

[gmarine22]

coward  leave to the army to piss and moan Those mother fuckers we out to kill us i would kill every insurgent again if i could

[j1hadj1m]

You know that not every fighter there is an "insurgent" as you put it. Some of those people fight because they lost a family member due to the war. You would probably do the same if your family member died. You have to think if it differently. Until you serve in Iraq you will never really know what its like.

[KhmerD0g]

iraq has nothing to do with 9-11. we should be in afghanistan. u are a confused soldier thinks all sand nigger, diaper wearing muslims must be al qaeda. u need to learn to see the difference between sunni and shiite too. u should use your g.i. money to go back to school. u are over trained military propaganda soldier.

[jlsjeff]

iam a retired Lt Col. USMC this guy is wrong

[j1hadj1m]

There is nothing wrong with what this man is doing. What he has seen and maybe done could not be justifiable by any means. You need to re-evaluate yourself. This man is doing a noble thing, he served his country with great courage until he realized the war in Iraq is a fake war. Like Vietnam.

[SnuffGunnion]

Way to go Soldier. You've got my support. Nothing but Respect. Our numbers are growing.

Darnell Stephen Summers

Viet Nam Vet

"Stop the WAR Brigade"

VVAW-AI

Supporter of IVAW

[KiwiBro26]

True Patriot,standing up 4 what right!

[rugger8541]

turn in your medals you probably got for shoveling shit you worthless MP.

[cupera1]

Next this guy is going to get infront of congress and say that he and all the people he surved with are guilty of war crimes

[mscng2007]

Good for the soldier! Stand up for what is right. We support you and your decision.

[dmharvey79]

The Army has a "combat medal"? That's funny, I've been serving for the last 8 years and I've never heard of that. I love how the media ignores thousands of service members in order to focus on people like the guy in this report.

[x11115]

I don't know you seem to know everything or at least you think you do. I guess it's the power thing and gun that makes you morons think your the rule makers. Well eat shit bastard.

[smalls469]

Is my comment going to post this time? They don't want us on their land because our practices as Christians are unholy to them. So we choose to go to their country, blow their shit up, and then ask "why do they hate us." The only way to solve the problems that you have with an enemy is to negotiate with them. Remember, in their country they are considered freedom fighters, much like we look at our troops!

[x11115]

Speak for yourself.

[200percentlebanese]

thank you for seeing what has to be seen. I respect people like you! we need more of you and I know people will wake up and see the truth. thanks again.

[staphinfection]

PUBLICITY STUNT.

Yeah, the war is stupid.

[usmma11guy]

The ribbon to the left of the red/black ribbon is the Navy Pistol Qualification Ribbon with Sharpshooter device. I wonder how an army MP got that. Hazim82, I don't think that the upper right ribbon is the purple heart. I think it is the Battle "E" ribbon (Navy). The ribbon next to the center is the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, one above the pistol qual is armed force expeditionary medal. This guy is a fake. supposedly army with navy awards. bring him to justice with the "stolen valor act."

[jessejax]

hey may have served in the navy and been enlisted into the army for the war in iraq. OR he may have just decided he wanted to 'support his country' and join the army when the war started.

[usmma11guy]

even if that is true (which i doubt) the order of the awards is all out of order (the pistol qual is the lowest awarded, both the E ribbon and sea service deployment ribbon are higher in the order of precedence). If he was in the navy then there would be no way for him not to know how to properly wear what he earned... thats why i don't believe he earned some of those ribbons on that rack.

[SkySoldierOEF8]

Forgiveness is up to GOD my job is to arrange the meeting.

[nsenger]

before people judge other people for their beliefs and thoughts make sure you know where they are coming from, no one except this veteran knows why he feels this way, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and I have my own too!!!! I support our troops but not the war!!!! Does this me I am some left wing nut because I think we are there for the wrong reasons now??????? I don't think so, but I sure others do.....OH WELL!!!

[CinciMike]

Everyone deserves to have thier opinion. I am a registered replublican and agree that we should not be in Iraq. There was no reason to go their at the time. We had NO concrete evidence to invade Iraq.

Most of the Iraqi citizens want the USA out of thier country. They state they can take care of their own matters now.

[QuasiEvilScott]

Did you believe the same 5 years ago?

What facinates me is that the support for the war is in the high 20's or low 30's. Nearly 70% of America is against the war. But 5 years ago it was almost the opposite, with near 65% of Americans being for the war.

This means that only about 30% of people havnt changed their minds and were against the war from the start. Yet few admit they were for it to begin with.

-Qes

[Hazim82]

BTW, I checked the Kansas state awards, none of them match.

[Hazim82]

I recognize his top three medals when they show them (the ribbon rack is shown upside down) plus the Armed Forces Reserve Medal that is loose below the rack. Other than that I don't recognize the other medals, save the one in the upper right hand corner which looks like a purple heart, but if that was the case it would be out of order. Any vets recognize the other awards?

[usmcdevildog83]

Haha I love it, you libs pick out one pussy soldier and you milk it for all it's worth. Just because one guy couldn't take the heat, he thinks he has the nerve to think he can speak for the rest of us, what a joke.

[nsenger]

before saying that he his speaking out for others maybe you should reevaluate what you said, because you said the "rest of us" but you don't know who agrees with this soldier, for all you know everyone around you agrees with him.......food for thought......make sure what you say speaks for yourself before you say something for the "rest of us"

[mclev]

He's what the right-wing calls a "phony" soldier.

[granvillimus]

We as Americans are bullied into agreeing with the war and are called unpatriotic or unsupportive of our troops if we don't support their bloodbath. The sad thing that the Bush administration and its supporters don't get is that by pushing war and more troops, they are the ones who are unpatriotic. Those against war are against it BECAUSE we love our troops, BECAUSE we value being American, BECAUSE we value life. Bush has betrayed the 3,829 (as of Oct 11) of our brave soldiers.

[wblower]

You're not a biased extreme left wing nut case now are you? You probably pissed yourself when Al Gore was awarded the nobel peace prize too...

Bush Bush, everything is his fault... that's all we ever hear from you wacko's. Liberals don't love our troops, in fact to dismantle them everytime you get a chance. Truth is if the Clinton's didn't do such a good job on chopping on Military, FBI, CIA , etc... 911 would have been avoided.

[ryannewyork]

What a cool guy.

[edisonoside]

I real human individual.

[elgeneralsv]

only 39 views??? This is only one of many examples of people returning medals