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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 08:01AM An Abuse of Patriotism
Stolen Valor and the "Wall That Heals"
by Larry Stimeling, Staff Writer
James Richard Lyons is a hero. He joined the Navy in 1964 at age 17. James went through some of the military' most rigorous training schools, including;
SEAL Training.
Force Recon.
Jungle Warfare Training in Panama.
Special weapons in Quantico.
James served 4 tours in Vietnam and attained the rank of GySgt. He received a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. That is a lot for a four year enlistment.
But there is a problem, A BIG PROBLEM!!!
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