EXCLUSIVE: Vets condemn Walsh for attacking double amputee’s military service, calls for resignation

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41. Not Attacking Service Records

I read the statements made by Mr. Walsh and do not see him attacking this woman's service record or claiming she is not a true or real hero.

Here were his comments:

[quote]WALSH: Understand something about John McCain. His political advisers, day after day, had to take him and almost throw him against a wall and hit him against the head and say, “Senator, you have to let people know you served! You have to talk about what you did!” He didn’t want to do it, wouldn’t do it. Day after day they had to convince him. Finally, he talked a little bit about it, but it was very uncomfortable for him. That’s what’s so noble about our heroes. Now I’m running against a woman who, my God, that’s all she talks about. Our true heroes, it’s the last thing in the world they talk about. That’s why we’re so indebted and in awe of what they’ve done.[/quote]

Certainly would not be the statement I would have made nor do I agree with his views. He is not the sole decider on what constitutes a true hero. Heroes come in all shapes, sizes and demeanors. One size does not fit all.

I thank this woman for her courageous service and wish them both the best of luck in this political race.