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"It's a hard decision, but we think the price ... is worth it."-- Secretary of State Madelaine Albright talking about Iraqi children starving and dying as a result of the US embargo of food and medicine

 

USS Liberty Veteran Receives Silver Star

The Navy vet was only 23-years old when his ship ... the USS Liberty was attacked by Israeli fighter jets. 34 crewmembers were killed, 170 others injured. During the two-hour attack Halbardier fixed an antenna that was shot down and sent out a signal for help.

The June 8th 1967 attack is widely controversial because Israel was the U.S.'s ally during the war. President Lyndon Johnson declared it an "accident" but those aboard are certain the attack was deliberate.

"There's a lot of theories but let's just say they didn't want us listening in to what they wanted to do," said Halbardier.

"The government has kept this quiet I think for too long and I felt as my constituent he needed to get recognized for the services he made to this country," said Nunes.

Comments

WOW! I'm stoked for you dude.

lvillas

Congratulations to Mr. Halbardier for his Silver Star. Thanks to him for his service and his courage. I am surprised he would want an award from the government that left him and his crew to be slaughtered but at least this is recognition of the attack and his role in saving so many. I do appreciate Congressman Nunes for his courage in bringing this to attention. He also needs a medal, that anti-Semite. :)

Take the star and throw it at

chillyphantom

Take the star and throw it at Obama.

Which star Chilly?

lvillas

The Silver Star or the Star of David?

Peace out. :)

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