'War Hero' Accused of Stolen Valor Bought Medals Online: Feds

[@twiztedlettesl]

Absolutely disgusting that someone could take that honor away from our veterans. That is absolutely no way to pay them back for their service.

[@lancevangen6485]

Nobody cares though. Someone could do this everyday, nothing changes in my life or yours!

[@bali-b292]

@@lancevangen6485 still lame pretending you served in the Military when you didn’t

[@demarcusfaulkner7411]

@@lancevangen6485 I can't say nobody cares because I care. There's people that care

[@rradiohead]

@@lancevangen6485 you can’t just say “nobody cares though” 🤣 i think that’s just you

[@Deerwiener]

@@lancevangen6485🤣 fastest way to get found by Don Shipley, Just say your a seal.

[@bradykim8438]

It’s honestly just shameful that this woman thinks she can claim to have been injured and gotten cancer from a “heroic sacrifice” she never made, and still get away with it. Some people’s kids.

[@justaloc.846]

@Chief Wildhorse You on drugs?

[@jasonaldana1470]

@Chief Wildhorse do you have no brain?

[@frichoko1985]

@Chief Wildhorse so weed

[@spilledmilk4801]

@Chief Wildhorse, get off your high horse bud.

[@Real_ATF]

@Chief Wildhorse just cause your moms a junkie doesn’t mean it’s the white mans fault.

[@T3vearris]

Stolen Valor is terrible but this is also incredibly fascinating. That a person is capable of just full on putting on an act like this is psychologically bizarre.

[@DrLuke49]

She could be a politician in the current White House administration

[@pianonian7314]

@@DrLuke49 or just a politician in general

[@ponygirlusa]

It's truly terrifying. Is it that easy for a civilian to fake all this??? What if a foreign spy was able to pull it off?!

[@Ethan-kt9fn]

@@ponygirlusa In literally either they both suck beyond belief.

[@Cats.Got.My.Tongue]

I felt the same way watching Amber Turd!

[@slothmarathonpromotions2470]

How someone has the gall to even attempt something like this is beyond belief.

[@Thisguy1984]

I think she is mentally ill

[@prettybabyelephant6161]

This is terrible that she would do this! All the people that actually have served and died for our country!!!!

[@bradykim8438]

Some people just don’t understand how much our veterans go through.

[@demarcusfaulkner7411]

People just don't get it

[@bradykim8438]

@@zazasnruntz7505 That can be taken in a couple ways, I hope you’re agreeing with me.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

She's a fraud and anyone who says otherwise is a simp!

[@bradykim8438]

@@zazasnruntz7505 Because they would put your life before theirs, as well as your freedom in general. I’d like to see you go through boot camp and battle and watch you bend and break as your weak self would.

[@snakeshadows6993]

Not only did this woman commit stolen valor, she committed fraud for her own personal gain. She lied about having cancer, which in itself is a slap in the face of people who actually have cancer. She crafted a story and basically manufactured a military background so that she could reap the benefits. She definitely deserves a lengthy sentence for her actions.

[@MrBeauGator]

How much you wanna bet she’ll never serve 5 minutes in lockdown?

[@eirugsiongriffiths8563]

Lying about having cancer is disgusting. I lost a medic friend to cancer.

[@snakeshadows6993]

@@eirugsiongriffiths8563 I've known people who have had cancer. Their's went into remission. But like your friend, some aren't so lucky. That's what this woman doesn't seem to understand

[@mike.47]

My wife died from cancer, I now have cancer. For her to claim she has cancer is beyond insulting.

[@rodneymartin6154]

How cool would it be if her sentence was serving as forward infantry with no protective gear and no rifle?

[@edgleason8918]

It's okay to be an ordinary person. It certainly beats being called out as a liar, especially from the heights from which this imposter fell.

[@egyphon]

Well said, sir

[@kachow2818]

Amogus

[@ivansepulveda854]

That's the trued nothing wrong with been average living a good life along the road.

[@peace-now]

What is an "ordinary person"? Someone who has not been in the Marines? Really guys in the Marines. Get over yourselves.

[@edgleason8918]

@@peace-now I'm formerly Army National Guard, not a Marine. I simply meant that an honest life is a good life whether you were a SEAL and a CMH winner or an auto mechanic who did good work and charged a reasonable price. It's sad that some people have to invent alternate lives to get attention for things they never did.

[@jeepcj3b932]

As a Vet. There should be held accountable. Actions have consequences, this is a very serious issues. She should pay back every dollar.

[@CremeSoda-l2m]

“You don’t know what it means to get a purple heart”. No offense, respect to military, but purple heart isn’t a big deal any other country. Period. Everywhere else, we fight actual wars. Not just some sand enemies with only ak47s and Toyota trucks. Try fighting someone who also has tanks, air strikes, artillery, missiles. Exactly. To even think that the American military get awarded for “being wounded” when everyone else in other countries EVERYONE gets wounded bc they’re fighting actual wars. Just shows how unprepared Americans are. And this is probably why there’s a saying “every first wave always gets annihilated. Then we learn from them”. Poor boys. Ukrainian and Russian men would all be getting a purple heart lmao

[@Sanguinius_lives_forever]

@CremeSoda-l2m What are you on about😭😭

[@Awesomifier]

As veteran,I am truly disgusted that a person like this actually survived all of these allegations.

[@soldez3129]

And Idgaf

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

@@soldez3129 about the comment or ppl serving friend

[@nicke9910]

@Lord Master you dont have to

[@jimmydavis6714]

agree. Give a female Drill Instructor five minutes with her...

[@tbooth7201]

​@Lord Master Aww, does your mommy not give you enough attention, so you troll people? Get help!

[@zingwilder9989]

The most surprising thing of all is that she was performing this "Combat Veteran" charade in her own backyard, where she grew up. She was even the local VFW commander? Someone in that community had to know that she never spent one day in the military! Beyond that, this woman has a family. I simply can't believe that no one was aware that she was pulling this despicable stunt.

[@choreomaniac]

No parents? No siblings? No classmates? Seems weird but maybe she was a loner/loser and this was her life.

[@treebeardtheent2200]

This highlights the need for Americans to become more engaged with true veterans, family members, old friends, new friends as was once part of American culture. One thing that's not American is social distancing which merely encourages more con artists to ply their dispicable trade.

[@Dodgers-sw2uk]

Why do you hate women sooooo much?

[@cloakedsquid]

@@choreomaniac well anyone that would do this is definitely desperate for attention, so shes definitely a loser

[@zingwilder9989]

@@choreomaniac Actually, she received a MSW degree and was employed by the VA, in Providence, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She was working as a professional? That is how she was able to obtain a real Marine's DD214 information.

[@horizon1099]

She clearly has no respect for those who put their lives on the line if she only feels bad about getting caught out

[@matthewm9261]

As bad as this is, she still isn't as worthless as the uvalde police

[@mariejuana8246]

she is such a pro, what a legend

[@sfxanno2311]

@@mariejuana8246 ur profile name tells us about you sm

[@tedbundy6909]

😂😂😂

[@sfxanno2311]

@@scottgilliam8185 huh?i think u responded to the wrong person,cuz the last person deleted their comment Edit:nvm,but as u can see..well calling her a pro?and a legend?thats disrespectful(i mean the fake vet)

[@denisewood1528]

My Brother seen action in Vietnam, he handled the radio, seen his best friend killed. He came home and wasn't the same. I cannot imagine what he seen or others have seen during wars. Some came home some didn't. I'm proud of him and so many others who actually served and serving. This was definitely stolen Valor. My Brother is so much better,loving, kind,generous, a good provider and volunteers at the only VA hospital for several states, Albuquerque NM. He is the youngest vet,75. Thank you again

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Tks for his service.

[@alter2142]

For those that aren’t aware. The paperwork she used and forged to legitimize her service were taken from various real veterans and active service members including DD-214s. Hence why she was charged with identity theft.

[@reallue]

Wait, so she was charged then?

[@alter2142]

@@reallue yes.

[@reallue]

@@alter2142 do u know the details? Was it just ID theft? I would have thought fraud too. Lying about having cancer to defraud everyone who donated to her under false pretenses. Along with every dollar, position & other benefits, all acquired, again, under false pretenses. Also, I would have thought stolen Valor would have been a crime in & of itself

[@user-lr9cw9bb3k]

@@reallue why wouldn’t she be?

[@joemama-qy4fb]

@@user-lr9cw9bb3k feminism

[@2011blueman]

Yeah, that "for actions in Afghanistan" immediately stood out to me. A purple heart isn't awarded for actions, and no one that legitimately received a purple heart would ever phrase it like that.

[@kazeryu17]

That one got me as well. All it takes to get a purple heart is to get hurt in combat. It's something that happens to many soldiers who experience combat. You don't see people going around bragging about how great they were at there fast food job, because they burned themselves on the grill. There's no shame in getting a purple heart, but its not something to brag about, and hype up like it's some kind of achievement. If I served in the military, and got a purple heart, I would probably be very bitter about it. I'm bitter about all work related injuries I received in my life.

[@berndmayer1765]

@@kazeryu17 Well spoken 👍

[@moaxblink]

@@kazeryu17 beautifully spoken👏🏼

[@dominicfrost8627]

Time for talking is over!! There's only one course of action & justice for people like her..... Get a rope!! And remember, it doesn't end till them legs stop kicking.

[@Rjsanfran]

“All it takes” really?

[@MrCruelsafix]

Shame!! My son in law was awarded the Purple heart in Afghanistan and lost some friends as well. He has PTSD and is struggling every day! This is a slap in the face for him!!

[@xaviergreen9347]

it's a slap in the face and a middle finger to all veterans and service members

[@FlecheNoire07]

And every cancer survivors too. I mean, what the hell ??? I do not wish to say: "I have cancer". It could backfires

[@Snowhite-tx4sm]

Ofc he has, he must have killed, watched his fellas kill millions of civilians. But i'm not mad at them, more mad at the govt for sending them there when their own country have so many issues.

[@Lily_049]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@wesleygaitan]

It's just a medal relax

[@nepabaddrivers6074]

she got 6 years finally a judge and prosecutor getting it done

[@ulysses51691]

Thank you, it's the update/comment I was looking for.

[@abfab2517]

she had to give me he money back ?

[@nottherock12]

It’s really frustrating that someone would do that, that’s disrespectful to marines who risked their lives in a daily basis and deserve those medals and achievements.

[@xdae]

Yeah…. my new roommate claims he served in the military. But he applied for a job and failed his background check. Apparently his high school has no record of him even graduating. He supposedly has a HS diploma though? Forged?? Now I don’t even know if he even served in the military…

[@imDavina1331]

her medals were wrong. the ira medal had no stars. 1 deployment to iraq/afghanistan = 1 medal and 1 star. 2 deployments is 2 stars. you get a star for each deployment/campaign

[@condorX2]

I'm not sure what a purple heart supposed to mean after seeing this quote. "So how many Western nations got punished for killing 1 million iraqi's, 250.000 Afghans and 500.000 Syrians.... These nations were all illegally invaded by the US and NATO buddies.. They people in these nations were even cheering about these invasions. NOt 1 tear shed, not one nation punished for their crimes. It shows the true face of people in the West. It's disgusting... Assange is in still jail for exposing the war crimes of the West.. The West don't punish the ones committing crimes against humanity, but they punish the one exposing them... Please tell me who got punished for lying about WMD's and killing 1 million Iraqi's?" --Kaiman Yu

[@angeladraingaribay4254]

There were marines that had so much ahead of them .. and for ignorant people like her to be acting as if she served is truly shameful… I would be truly disgusted with myself as a human and ask how STUPID can you be .

[@FingRTwins]

It's also disrespectful to bomb innocent kids and blame terrorist, but i guess since they're marines they're your angels of earth

[@shae9364]

My grandpa ACTUALLY got a Purple Heart from the Storm of Normandy... His story of that day is... heartbreaking and terrifying. It's a slap in the face to every soldier's sacrifice... Edit: a word

[@nathanknight2508]

I had a grandpa who served in Vietnam as a nurse, (he quickly had to serve on the front lines after recruitment) and he was injured from a shot to the foot. He didn’t get a Purple Heart and didn’t want to bring it up as he called it a sissy wound. Overall he was a good guy and I hate that anyone would steal valor.

[@tenacious_takakumi2680]

And to make his story more heroic, Purple Hearts weren’t handed out as easily during WW2 and the Vietnam/Korean war

[@zaithehedgewolf4587]

@@tenacious_takakumi2680 wasn’t the Vietnam war the darkest war ever

[@tenacious_takakumi2680]

@@zaithehedgewolf4587 there isn't a definitive answer to that but the most terrifying war is arguably WW1. Vietnam was a tough war but it's exaggerated to say it was the bloodiest. It was more terrifying being a Vietcong than an American/Allied troop.

[@massdistractions]

@@tenacious_takakumi2680 You spelled it out well, we may take some hits but we always dish out the pain and death. War just isn't pretty, no matter what's sprinkled on it.

[@robertparnell4619]

Yeah. She’s really showing that courage that “earned her that Bronze Star” by bravely hiding her face and speeding away from the dangerous reporter.

[@austindarrenor]

Yellow belly. 😃😆😁🤣

[@whatsup5914]

@@austindarrenor she gotta purple heart shoulda gave her a #1 yellow belly metal

[@buknekkit3084]

@@DrCarlBooze HUA, bro, hang tough, find other vets to talk with because the 81%ers have no clue nor truly care what we've gone through while on AD as long as they can get their $8 lattes and $2 gal gas. I've become quite jaded with this country's direction and focus since I got out in '86. Seek veteran's groups in your area/region or support from your closest VA. Other vets can offer guidance and a caring ear.

[@deoglemnaco7025]

It’s the fact that she is a female veteran and you while men just can’t stand it, can you?

[@robertparnell4619]

@@deoglemnaco7025 You forgot “lying” female veteran.

[@zmoore5555]

I could tell you immediately by her salute that she had never been in the military

[@sunnyscott4876]

This reminds me of the documentary "The Woman Who Wasn't There." About a woman who faked being a 9/11 survivor. Stolen Valor is awful..my husband is a decorated veteran, and he retired after 20 years of honorable service. This is shameful and sad.

[@TeddyLovesAxl]

Same. Navy 4yrs...🤨🇺🇸

[@gtfoh2448]

I thank your husband for his service and you for sticking by his side. 🥰

[@gtfoh2448]

@@TeddyLovesAxl Thank you for your service!👍

[@sunnyscott4876]

@@gtfoh2448 Your kindness is appreciated.

[@goji059]

Like A0C not at Jan. 6th.....

[@xlnuniex]

My boyfriend was a veteran. He served in the US Marine Corps. He came home with PTSD. I knew him almost his entire life, since kindergarten. He completely changed when he got back. He took over a handful of different prescriptions daily. Some that caused him to become addicted to like Xanax, due to his PTSD. Less than a decade after completing his service, he was found dead in his bathtub. That in itself is a long story. I think he was murdered. But because of all the prescriptions in his system, he was labeled a drug addict. Screw anyone who pretends to have served for our country

[@encycl07pedia-]

I'm sorry your boyfriend had to go through what he did and I'm sorry you had to go through the tragedy of his death.

[@normanred9212]

Sounds like a pussy

[@chrisvintage1399]

Sorry for your loss love. I wish I could have met him sounds like a man who is with out emotion poor or socially acceptable.

[@iwatcher69]

Sorry that happened to him and for your loss. i thank him for his service to this great country.

[@elliec7677]

My God how horrible. I’m so sad to hear this. My husband has CPTSD and it’s horrible. My heart breaks for the men and women who suffer with the mental struggles when coming home. It’s so unfair 😔

[@wajabi]

My son is a Purple Heart recipient for injuries sustained while on patrol in Mosul, Iraq and it sickens me to see someone do this you our beloved veterans who bear the scars of battle and make a living out of their lies. Shame on her and anyone who dares to do that to our veterans

[@rta9694]

Another murderer getting a medal? What did he lose in Irak? Sry, i forgot, freedom, democracy and OIL!

[@joshuajoaquin5099]

ignore the troll, they will look for attention

[@SuperRustamm]

@@joshuajoaquin5099 i didnt know by saying the truth you become a troll! Call me whatever u want but it will not change what American army did there!

[@infitada]

Your son is a hero ma’am…

[@David-rh4oo]

Bless you Fa! As for RTA, I just need a few moments with him...

[@martinoneal316]

My dad was drafted Dec 1 1941... Got honorably discharged on Oct 31 1045... with 3 purple hearts, 1 bronze star and a silver star...5 invasion stars ... I and my brother served,and didn't make a pimple on the service my dad gave..this person is beyond disgusting... stolen valor is unforgivable...

[@av8ionUSMC]

As a Marine myself, and as ANY Marine could, tell this was fake when they saw the nasty salute. And I’m not even kidding. Marines know what I’m taking about. Glad she was found out. This is so terrible for many reasons. Including those veterans who need raised funds won’t get it. Thank you veterans for your service! Oohrah! Happy Memorial Day! Sgt Brown

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

She said she served in the Marines for the better part of a decade and cant even render a proper salute? Seems pretty sketchy. I served two enlistments in the Army and haven't been in since 2004 but I could still salute properly.

[@thegreatdeception2563]

Exactly

[@swmann2]

bro I locked in on that bent wrist immediately and it made me sick.

[@markgerard5585]

I was Army. That salute wouldn't fly in any branch of the military. Her family, friends, co-workers didn't call her ass out?

[@RainbowMama143]

Navy vet here…I’m sure even our chAir Force brothers salute better

[@HowlingWo1f]

It is absolutely despicable, Our nation should not stand for People stealing the honor and valor of our nations veterans for their own personal selfish greed.

[@colt-ss3lw]

Richard Blumenthal, senator Connecticut stole valor and bragged about it to get elected. He's still in office.

[@actual_doge3221]

@Trevor Porter yes 👏 this is so wrong. I cant believe her blatant disregard for veterans sacrifices. 🤬 not the first time either

[@jamesbarrett3149]

I received a bad conduct discharge and always make sure to tell veterans. They always respect that and tell me it’s ok that they should have received one as well 😂

[@actual_doge3221]

@@jamesbarrett3149 Aww. That last part's kinda nice.

[@MarioMartinez-tt9ly]

Ounce her act crashed she hid behind her arms like a coward

[@simprincess04]

as a child of veterans im truly disgusted my father and mother could’ve died and never came home to me and my siblings and for her to lie it’s absolutely disgusting

[@alexissimpson9840]

I am a child of a veteran as well and extremely disgusted my father has a fake hip from deployment and suffered this is absolutely nasty

[@hellobruh4209]

thanks to y'alls parents for their service 🇺🇲 land of the free home of the brave , God bless America 🇺🇲

[@JC-dc9oz]

@@hellobruh4209 This is America, land where NOTHING is free, and land where NO ONE is brave.

[@zazatv6822]

She's a bozo . Respect to all who served !!!

[@condorX2]

I'm not sure what a purple heart supposed to mean after seeing this quote. "So how many Western nations got punished for killing 1 million iraqi's, 250.000 Afghans and 500.000 Syrians.... These nations were all illegally invaded by the US and NATO buddies.. They people in these nations were even cheering about these invasions. NOt 1 tear shed, not one nation punished for their crimes. It shows the true face of people in the West. It's disgusting... Assange is in still jail for exposing the war crimes of the West.. The West don't punish the ones committing crimes against humanity, but they punish the one exposing them... Please tell me who got punished for lying about WMD's and killing 1 million Iraqi's?" --Kaiman Yu

[@stevewesley8187]

Memorial Day honors those who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for their Country , Veteran's Day honors those who have served their Country .

[@patrickblack7301]

As an ACTUAL Purple Heart recipient, I can say firsthand that the day I received it did change my life forever. It is a constant reminder of loss. And of the guilt I feel daily that I lived and so many of the best friends I have ever had did not. There's not a thing grand or glorious about it. I don't put it on a shelf or in a display case.

[@jamesgabaldon1239]

Exactly

[@TheRetirednavy92]

God bless you brother. 20 years Navy Veteran.

[@pearlsr1880]

@@TheRetirednavy92 Thank you for your service. God bless you and keep you safe always 💗🙏❤

[@Assaultman0351]

SEMPER FIDELIS brother much thanks and respect for your sacrifice.

[@TexasHealthcareAdmin]

Heard or read a story a while back about a old vet that gave his son his purple heart the day he left to join with a message saying "now you have one, see that you don't get another." I don't know if that'll mean much to you, but I think it's fairly consistent with your feelings. Thank you all for your service.

[@onceuponatimeintoronto891]

She got 6 yrs in jail and has to pay back $300K. She's such a loser that her lawyer asked if she could see her psychiatrist before she was taken into custody, the Judge said no.

[@WalrusesAreTheOne]

I fail to see why needing a psychiatrist is the part that makes her a loser 🙄

[@KadeBenji]

​@@WalrusesAreTheOneShe didn't have any friends 😂

[@pinoy32123ify]

im glad that there is a punishment for this type of behavior. 300K$ and 6 yrs in jail sounds about right. think about all of the service members she had stolen from since the establishment of the marines.

[@paullee3996]

It's not illegal to have medals

[@paullee3996]

​@@pinoy32123ifyit's not illegal to have medals

[@vstarr624]

I’m a veteran and I hate going to the VA for anything but I can’t imagine having my identity stolen by a VA employee! 😡

[@SpaceRanger187]

Better then deleted,been there done that

[@jam4355]

@Vickie Starr, there’s no shame in asking for assistance. You’ve earned it.

[@TechGently]

As a Hospital Corpsman Navy Veteran, I think the VA has gotten a bad rap, my medical care is VA, and it's been good so far.

[@floridaboz1]

@@TechGently Agreed, i know there is people who fell through the cracks, and i feel bad for them. But i have always got what i needed, sometimes the VA does not do things in a very timely manner and it gets frustrating, but i got what i needed

[@gee6887]

I'm sorry you had a bad experience with the VA. My VA doctor saved my life. I couldn't have asked for better medical care. God bless the doctors, nurse and staff at the VA

[@juneclark3584]

Absolutely disgusting. My dad's uncle died in WW2,and actually was awarded medals. My dad served in Vietnam. Beyond shameful to lie about such a thing. True veterans deserve great respect for defending our country

[@jamelrosser]

Being someone who’s dealt closely with army veterans and having family that was injured back when they served… this is straight disrespectful. she deserves whatever is served to her!

[@dustintacohands1107]

Out on 50000 dollar bail

[@mass4552]

And more.

[@MrGerdbrecht]

disrespect is not a crime, or is it? Non tolerance is a crime.

[@MrGerdbrecht]

Ppl in your country can call themselfs cosmetic surgeon and real operate on ppl. But wearing some metal is too much for u?

[@dustintacohands1107]

@@MrGerdbrecht I smell troll poop go change your diaper

[@robr6787]

I'm a US Navy veteran....and as far as I'm concerned is that she needs to be prosecuted... and as part of her punishment make her go to the VA and apologize to all wounded veterans and honorably discharged veterans...

[@jimmydavis6714]

As a Marine veteran, I agree that would be good punishment.

[@nuclear9977]

@@jimmydavis6714 same bruh I got 2 Purple Hearts 🥰

[@robr6787]

@@jimmydavis6714 thank you for your service grunt...

[@bambi.nisseni]

@@nuclear9977 Must've been bad if your ass hurt that much. Maybe try getting a girlfriend instead?

[@Gem-n-life]

It’s a federal crime. She will be prosecuted, especially since she financially benefited from her deception. She also violated HIPAA Laws at the VA Hospital, which is also a federal crime.

[@kevinwalsh9253]

I am a disabled veteran. I did not do a lot but I am proud of my few years in the Navy. This stealing valor and fraud behavior is beyond disgusting.

[@mcbrians.8508]

what did you do? i love to hear it :)

[@kuang01]

@@mcbrians.8508he has done many things includes but not limited to, DCPO, Cranking, Sweeper, strecherbears, GQ, Battle station, west pac, sentry, vehicle inspection, POOW, OOD, POIC, unrep, vertrep, mail call, hatzamatz, working party, ammo on load/unload, radar watch, man the rail, sea and anchors, that is just surface side, complete me for Air side and Bees side. 🎉

[@timprescott4634]

You did EVERYTHING, brother. You signed your name…

[@kevinwalsh9253]

@@mcbrians.8508 I was a navy chaplain. While serving with Marines I became seriously ill and was discharged as unfit for duty. I do no care to reply any further. Thank you for your interest.

[@cjsteele9594]

Air Force SP 82-86. Glad she went to prison.

[@FTTBALL]

So she saying that she was a Corprol and she wearing staff sergeant rank then she said she was a post commander which is a position that can only be held by an officer? How was anyone fooled by her?

[@bobbie4904]

I ran into someone whose face was covered in tattoos , stated he was in the marine corps. asked him if he was allowed in the corps with them ... said yes. I asked him what his rank was, stated " petty officer " .... i said that was not a marine corps rank ... he said yes . I then replied " no, i am a retired marine and you're not telling the truth . "

[@aaroncalderon5513]

They always have the craziest of stories.

[@adrianzilic5753]

Photos taken after her promotion.bahahahahaaaa

[@leo29hornsfan]

Bro i was thinking the same thing when i saw her in uniform. I was like wait a minute a corprol wearing a staff sergeant rank. What the hell.

[@ChrisHelms-xm4fm]

​@@bobbie4904hey Marine, Army here. Good for you bud. Lying scumbags abound.

[@skyehamm9629]

I can’t believe someone would do that to our vets! She literally took things that weren’t even hers to begin with & made it so much worse. I hope she gets what’s coming to her.

[@terrywallace4109]

She will and for ANYONE WHO HAS DONE THIS, GOD WILL MAKE SURE THAT YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU DID!

[@dominicfrost8627]

HERE, LET ME SHOUT TO SEEM MORE DRAMATIC AS WELL.. THE ONLY JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE LIKE HER IS "GET A ROPE", & IT ONLY ENDS WHEN THEIR LEGS STOP KICKING.

[@commanderkeen3787]

It's sad to think how she put all this immense effort into lying, deceiving and conning everyone around her. If she had put a mere 10% of this effort into trying to live an honest life, she probably could have still made something of herself

[@alexe.8224]

That's always the saddest part... the realization if they put their "skills" and intelligence for an actual future career, they would be successful instead of pretending.

[@fireboltaz]

Dude. People lie all the damn time about stuff. Relax

[@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307]

Okay. I'd like to see you try to do that and see if you got what you were looking for in life.

[@matthewtE]

Falsifying federal documents is a felony. She needs prison time.

[@HarleySLA]

Agreed. This type of behavior is not ok.

[@rolosky2851]

Long long prison time

[@whatyalldoing7012]

I never would’ve thought a deal would of do it

[@dustintacohands1107]

Sarah , 31, was charged with wire fraud, identity theft, using forged military documents and falsely using military medals to obtain money. She was arrested Monday and released on a $50,000 bond

[@therealgianee3361]

This should be the last thing your worried about

[@georgecamero7888]

Why did her family members never speak up about this?

[@FrankBailey-mg9uo]

Most likely they didn't know any better, just like everyone else.

[@donsteel4083]

She deceived her parents also, they believed her

[@billybudd6776]

Maybe they were gettin 10%?

[@mcvet57103]

As a Marine, and a Vietnam "ERA" veteran, I find this extremely offensive. I knew many Marines during my time who fought in Vietnam. This disgusting excuse for a human being dishonors all who served. She should be made to give back every cent she recieved. What a total low life.

[@Silfverr]

LOL

[@violet-os5id]

@@Silfverr wish the dislikes would show in your comment “LOL”

[@Silfverr]

@@violet-os5id Huh? LOL. Lots of Love. What's wrong with you?

[@sammywilliam8156]

@@Silfverr no no that's laugh out load

[@GuardianTiger]

@@sammywilliam8156 FYI it used to be "lots of love" because the internet changed it. But they way they said it in all caps was definitely was "laugh out loud."

[@flawlesslazyyy5099]

As an active service member in the navy with my brothers and sisters in the marines, to hear this is absolutely disgusting.

[@jockmackay9582]

It's fine, it's not a big deal

[@flawlesslazyyy5099]

@@jockmackay9582 just saw your comments on this vid so I’m not even gonna take yours seriously

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

Who cares? Stolen valor is dope. Quick and easy way to get discounts.

[@wiggy5209]

@@SophisticatedDogCat Dude, just because you failed to get in doesn't mean you should be bitter, with your mental acuity, i think we all agree you need the discounts more than us. Cant say we aint charitable.

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

@@wiggy5209 Nah, I’m not broke, I’m actually quite successful. I commit stolen valor because it’s hilarious. I have no reason to do it other than the troll points.

[@JM-gp2vh]

Unbelievable!! I am a veteran, and living with one kidney after a very rare cancer took my left one. Secondary infection almost did me in. I have a truly devoted and loving family that saw me through. The betrayal you feel and disgust for someone who can do this kind of thing. I hope she’s put in prison for this maybe she’ll learn not to tell lies after some real punishment. That and dumping some bed pans at the VA.

[@mang0donald874]

Thank you for your service, sir.

[@ismaelibrahim3603]

What goes around comes around.

[@PneumaticsAreCool]

@@ismaelibrahim3603 then your next

[@kystars]

Yes, my uncle has the purple heart, but he never talks about it. Not that he is ashamed of it, but I mean he just never really likes to say much about it. He did tell me once when some guy he was talking to telling him that he was a paratrooper. My uncle was a real one with the 101st in Vietnam. He asked him a few questions and knew he was fake. Things he should have known, he did not. I'm sorry to hear about your cancer. I had cancer twice, my back and my lungs. hang in there. I will pray for you

[@Punisher1830]

I might met someone that was stolen valor, they con gullible civilians about being dishonorable discharged for killing a toddler, they con landlords. They assume no one question their credibility because of "their PTSD" they claimed to be part of a special forces taskforce of the USMC in a top secret mission. Probably just googling up Afghanistan and Iraq stories.

[@chrismcguffey4224]

This is absolutely disgusting, my great great grandfather served in world war II and recieved a purple heart. disgusting

[@jaredblanke2168]

She was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison, earlier this year. Good stuff.

[@joejohn7840]

That's all I wanted to know.

[@chianghighshrek]

Should be atleast ten years

[@joejohn7840]

@@chianghighshrek agreed.

[@WilliamBell-zu5ll]

She was also ordered to pay full restitution so let's see who she's going to pretend to be to come up with that money.

[@MoBaconLives]

Wish it was 10 years. She won't even do all 6

[@calicocritterscrafts886]

Absolutely disgusting. My husband served for 6 years while his former friend dropped out of boot camp after less than a week. His former friend had the nerve to claim he was a veteran and attempt to claim military discounts 😡🤬. Hence why he is a former friend now. None of his friend group speaks to this person anymore many of whom also served.

[@redhoodie4256]

Well i did my 11month of basic and belong to my nation national guard but i wouldnt compare my service to real war/deployed veterans..

[@puo2123]

No pride in commiting war crimes...

[@militaryin2d266]

@@puo2123 dont be stupid kid. Or bot.

[@johnd4408]

You need to report him to the authorities, preferably the military authorities ( CID or the nearest military base. He is breaking very serious federal laws by claiming to be a veteran/military personnel.

[@KevinGonzalez-en8fd]

@@puo2123 shut up bro

[@xlnuniex]

All the pain our vets went through- mentally and physically; on top of any permanent disabilities that occurred from their service. All their hard work and dedication. Putting their lives on the line for our country... I would be angry if someone pretended to be a veteran

[@tyomikshkolnik7988]

Not only "your" vets. But yes, it's disgusting someone can do that

[@xlnuniex]

@@tyomikshkolnik7988 ?? “Your”? I wrote “our”. Is that what you’re referring to?

[@tyomikshkolnik7988]

@@xlnuniex my bad, yeah.

[@ytr3488]

War is fought for money and the greed of man.....period

[@amandaruizrodriguez4537]

How does no one do background checks for these ceremonies? All you have to do is ask for a DD-214.

[@white6delta]

I served in Iraq in 2005 with B co. 3/7 Infantry 3rd ID. Six men from my company recieved purple hearts. And 5 of them were killed. This woman infuriates me.

[@BeneGesseritSaya]

Disgusting behavior on her behalf and should be punishable by law. Thank you for your service.

[@Bmex762]

3/7 India Company 13-2 Afghanistan. Thank you for your service brother

[@HappyHermitt]

Ft. Stewart

[@jibrilmohamed9422]

U served an illegal war

[@LouisMGiliberti]

Well said by that Iraq server that said " she infuriates me. So right sir

[@theghostreckon316]

Someone wants that veterans discount without earning that privilege, despicable.

[@vissern21]

What discount? You barely can find a place that offers any discounts to veterans.

[@jamalwilburn228]

She wasn't getting discounts. She was getting tens of thousands in compensation and currency

[@WhoTfIzKTManee]

Dey give them discounts?

[@plourde98]

I’m watching this as a cancer survivor and before they even said anything about cancer I was like “wow that’s more screwed up than pretending to have survived cancer or something” and then BAM 😂😂 what she did is so terrible but I love seeing justice served after the fact. Thank you to all our veterans btw ❤️

[@youngkillagaming6315]

Fellow survivor gang 15 years in remission 🎉hope life treats you well😊

[@GorillaCrewWarGaming]

Here's to a long and happy life with LOTS of grandkids!!!! Thank you!

[@LargeMarge8671]

@plourde98 God bless you and I'm happy you survived cancer, I hate cancer and what it's took from so many.

[@yobrostevo9115]

@@LargeMarge8671 Hey thank you for your kind words as both my grandma’s died from cancer

[@plourde98]

@@youngkillagaming6315 you too my dude 🙂

[@ibmgrunt]

Put her in JAIL!!

[@Bradley-k8j]

One look at her salute tells me she never served.

[@TorenMire27]

fr

[@joelglanton6531]

I see wooks do basic stuff wrong all the time though

[@aliasunknown7476]

Absolutely correct.

[@alexanderchapman2525]

I'm a civilian and that crooked wrist just looked off. Especially for someone claiming to be a Marine, and those folks always look pretty squared away.

[@foxtrot312]

Her dress uniform looked like it didn't fit properly

[@dangannon9970]

Read “They Fought For Eachother” about the war in Iraq. Just reading about the mental toll being wounded in combat takes on someone is heart breaking. It seems like a living hell/guilt for surviving when others didn’t. Also seemed like nobody wanted to be in Iraq and morale was low. I can see why this is a big deal to people who have lived thru that. Happy Memorial Day!

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Steal Jobs

[@LegioIII.]

Good book btw, also look up "one million steps" by Bing West and "The Outpost"

[@dangannon9970]

@@LegioIII. Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll add to my list.

[@braveinternetguy]

I Hey Thank you for your service Sarah Jane. What’s your cash app? Let me gift you my gratitude 🙏

[@everettestrada7882]

Dan Gannon I appreciate the words you wrote but I beg you and others like you that say happy memorial day sorry but this is not a happy day it's a day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the country I apologize but please refrain from saying that

[@sketchyskies8531]

My dad is a veteran. He has PTSD from his experience. Even though I wasn't born when he was a part of the Marines, I still respect the sacrifices he most likely made. The fact that this woman is faking being a veteran is sickening

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

She never even served? I dont understand how does her family not say anything. Like they had to know she never served

[@Steven-tl8fs]

Exactly!

[@jshepard152]

They likely didn't know.

[@galaxywolf4895]

As a Marine veteran who did two tours in Iraq, this is disgusting what she did and I hope she spends years in prison for her disgraceful actions. I do know that the military is not for everyone and that you may not have been able to serve for a variety of reasons, but if you still can serve your country in many other ways like volunteering at the VA, sending care packages to deployed service members, help rase funds for the USO, etc. You can serve your country in many ways but pretending to be something you're not is disgraceful and stealing money from the veteran's is criminal and I would be fine with her being held accountable as any other Marine would be, since she wants to be one. Semper Fi

[@1BeGe]

I'm not actually even sure she wanted to be one. Purely in it for the scam. She got hundreds of thousands.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

She got federally investigated and is going to be found guilty. She will be a felon now.

[@ForzaMonkey]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ mmm yes, tell OP, who is SHAMING the actual sinner (and criminal) that OP needs to repent for his sins. Not every US soldier in Iraq killed kids, moron. Tell the terrorist organizations of the middle east to repent for sticking bomb vests on kids in the first place.

[@dylanjohnson4624]

Yeah no one cares

[@1BeGe]

@@dylanjohnson4624 Apparently 112 people do so far.

[@AnayanationAutoDetailing]

Being a vet and deployed, there’s a lot that goes on with stress and other things we see. I didn’t receive a Purple Heart or other high ranking medals but for someone to do this is too much. On top of that she received donations for falsified claims. What a shame! Hope everyone has a good Memorial weekend.

[@1stltwife]

Yes most of us just did our jobs but the heroic thing is we were WILLING to lie down our lives for our country. My husband served 25 years USN and post 9/11, he was deployed constantly!! Sarah never knew what any of that life was about. Sarah also gave benefits to her wife, travel etc. She should be prosecuted too! God bless you and America 🇺🇸

[@AnayanationAutoDetailing]

@@1stltwife Amen and thank your service and husband. It’s not an easy task as you noted, have a great weekend.

[@knoahbody69]

High ranking badges? WTF?

[@AnayanationAutoDetailing]

@@knoahbody69 Lol

[@CG-ud6my]

Nobody asked man

[@frenzybeast2463]

Being a marine myself , her claiming to be a staff sergeant is ridiculous not that it’s not possible , but her salute is sloppy and the anchors on her dress blue collar should be pointed inward not outward

[@therealWilliWalker]

Oorah real Marine! Me too. That's also the first thing I noticed. A SSgt with outboard anchors? Come on. Lazy POS doesn't even do the homework. Thanks for your service.

[@GMDOCNICE]

If you look at that pic of her in her dress blue alphas, she is wearing the men's cover and not the cover for W.M.'s

[@jeffwolfrey]

I was going to say, the salute for a Marine is a dead give away, it was trash.

[@ttboosted7634]

No she was claiming to be a Corperal which is even worse considering she is wearing a SSgt patch

[@jkillgrove]

First thing I noticed too. We used to call it, "dragging anchors."

[@jd5393]

The Purple Heart without a car was a dead giveaway to me. Idk how she got as far as she did honestly

[@Reborn_Enthusist]

Why didn't she use all that energy and brain power for something "real". How do you keep up with all those lies?

[@circesoul2218]

Joining the military probably would've been easier than all this

[@4seeableTV]

@@circesoul2218 Boot camp would've certainly been easier than the prison sentence she's going to get.

[@rolandm9750]

I think a lot of times it's a kind of sickness/illness--illusions of grandeur and fame and all that, they get so obsessed with it they start portraying it in real life and fool people into joining them in the fantasy. However when they start taking/making money out of it, that's just straight up fraud. Love how she drove off in a pricey lookin', fairly new Volvo...and allegedly paid off her mortgage like this.

[@ukaszwalczak1154]

It's America, everything can happen here-

[@deanbacon8245]

The salute says it all !! No Marine salutes with such an abhorrent salute !!!! My goodness that turns my stomach. !!!

[@Muffy-b1g]

Her uniform is messed up, too.

[@aok43]

SENTENCED: 70 months prison (nearly 6yrs) + repayment of the $250 000 she got in VA checks and donations.

[@ruizhernandeztrustfi]

Good to know.

[@asianconnection7701]

i thought lying about how fast i could run a mile was crazy. lol

[@woogieboogie9140]

She got va checks and I can't even get a meeting with the va😂

[@gamesmovienation3516]

I don’t know anything about the va but wouldn’t they have to verify you to get those checks like proof of service or a contact to a military employment office for verification

[@peterdebrie]

@@woogieboogie9140you don’t miss much.

[@richardgreen1383]

As a former VFW Quartermaster, how did she join the VFW without presenting a valid DD214?

[@joepall323]

She provided a Fake DD214

[@mjarboesdf]

She should be absolutely ashamed and extremely embarrassed! There is nothing more disrespectful then taking from our Veterans! Everything veterans go through, and continue to go through for the rest of their lives, all for HER freedom! She's repulsive! Nothing disgusts me more, then people who take advantage of our Veterans! I hope she gets prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!

[@cryptfire3158]

What bothers me the most is that she's trying to take advantage of the kindness of people. When people start to see when their manipulated, they trust people a lot less afterward, and that means less kindness in the world.

[@codyslayer6715]

This is ABSOLUTELY disgusting. I'm glad she plead not guilty, she'll get a harsher sentence this way. Hopefully the judge is an actual combat vet... I've never hit a woman but she makes me reconsider things

[@amyfu2047]

As a woman I can say nobody would blame you for hitting this imposter.

[@donotneed2250]

🤣🤣

[@keithmayhew2161]

Crazy..For ,the real men & woman who did serve in the military..Thank you for your service.I,hand salute you all..

[@ricoriquelme1792]

9 years in the Corps and still a Corporal isn’t right. She’s supposed be a Sergeant or Staff Sergeant

[@ctilson176]

I am a Marine veteran, born in raised in RI. I served in Iraq from February 2005 to February 2006. I had the absolute honor of deploying with a fellow Marine, also from RI who received the Purple Heart for making the ultimate sacrifice. Hearing this brings complete and utter disrespect to my friend Holly.

[@Partyton]

Thank you for your service.

[@KosherFinance]

Ure a looser, bro lol

[@peterlizarda2047]

I attended her funeral. She's from Cranston.

[@ctilson176]

Yes Sir. She attended Cranston East High School which is not far from my parents house.

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@ctilson176 I have a best friend who's from Cranston...Army Ranger. 2 tours Afghanistan. He had a twin brother who also went.

[@ihuman7253]

Her closest family knew what she was up to they had to know their daughter never served in the military so sad no one spoke up sooner!😢

[@purplesnowqueen12396]

Sometimes family isn't that close. It took my friend years, during her relationship to put the pieces together that her boyfriend had stolen valor. He didn't let my friend really interact with his family, she's a veteran, And he claimed to be but could never produce any documents. She couldn't find anything publicly informative for her. I think a very sick person has to impersonate.

[@videogameplayer0552]

*She’s not lying. I served with her, under the leadership of General Mills and Captain Crunch, in the great cereal wars.*

[@PurposeandFlow2891]

😂

[@BrianLG100]

😄

[@chadnewfield8866]

In the words of ALF,....."HA!"

[@b.b.s7545]

Did anyone allied with the Colonel? Gotta Supply The Soldiers With KFC

[@videogameplayer0552]

@@b.b.s7545 😂

[@CripticK1ng]

what a disgrace to the ones who actually serve shame on her!!!!!!

[@tomlamb3885]

look at her beautiful car how can she keep that...

[@MrTokusatsuFan]

I was in service for almost 2 decades and got medical discharged due to my mental condition related to service connection and still aggrevating untiI present. Never had any highest awards before I got out. It's awful that this individual has no history of serving with most compensations she got without any health issues related to service while I'm suffering from my condition and I'm still fighting VA to get adequate compensation.

[@caylaclanton6074]

awards or not still an enormous accomplishment! thank you for your service 🙏

[@dragonskulls_4813]

Thank you for your service! May I ask, what branch of service you were in?

[@MrTokusatsuFan]

@@dragonskulls_4813 Air Force.

[@Monica0978]

I am an older veteran - non combat - and I have immense respect for my brother and sister veterans who served, especially those who served and sacrificed in combat. This fraud absolutely sickens and disgusts me. She must be held accountable for this.

[@TurkeyJerkey-d4n]

Staff or Pog?

[@dianaprince3176]

She won’t be.

[@Mike-di3mo]

@@TurkeyJerkey-d4n Pog? Very disrespectful.

[@rea8755]

You're a Veteran. Respected just as much as those who have served. Blessings.

[@Monica0978]

@@rea8755 Thank you.

[@grocperez6012]

Someone please tell me how she is a member of the VFW? When I applied to join there some strict requirements to fulfill. Did anyone even think of checking her DD214, or even do a background check? This flagrant violation of protocol only serves to devalue my VFW membership. Shame on VFW Post 152.

[@SHOTSQUADLIFE]

This is complete infuriating to watch. Trying to be someone you’re not. I just retired from the Marine Corps May 31st, 2022 and watching this angers me deeply. Very disturbed by her actions and I hope that indeed she is held responsible to the fullest extent of the law as well!

[@ncooty]

No point letting it get to you. As I'm sure you know, we don't serve for the kudos. We do it for the pay and the free MREs. Congratulations on your retirement, Devil Dog, and S/F.

[@SHOTSQUADLIFE]

@@ncooty You're right brother amen. WISE advise and I am humbled by such!

[@inkedmomblu1510]

My ex husband is a true marine corps veteran. Disabled because of what’s he’s been through both physically and mentally. This is an absolute disgrace. How dare she take away from what true veterans have sacrificed. How dare she!! I hope she is held accountable for her actions.

[@lux2132]

How unfortunate... Have you kept in touch with him? I'm a psychology student and have been made aware of the isolation these veterans go through, fighting in a war against themselves all alone for years.

[@u.s.a.198]

Thank you and your husband for the sacrifices and service to our country! In my job i tell atlesst 5 to 10 veterans this everyday. Thank you!

[@inkedmomblu1510]

@@u.s.a.198 I appreciate your kindness! Thank you for being a good person and lifting others up!

[@liltorro4466]

Disgusting, I don’t understand why anyone would want to pretend to be a Purple Heart recipient, let alone pretend to be in the military. These recipients have gone through hell and back and continue to struggle from their traumas and injuries. I hope they throw her in the brig instead of prison.

[@PZantanKilla]

Donation.

[@rakijr9176]

Money and recognition.

[@krashd]

@@rakijr9176 Attention.

[@osso7891]

No kidding. PTSD, pain and unforgiving terrible memories. She has no idea.

[@johncadden202]

20+ years ago a friend of mine started telling girls he was a marine and he'd seen action in Bosnia. I pulled him aside and set him straight. We were teenagers back then but I knew some things you just don't do.

[@DeadManSitting]

His mustache received its own purple heart and also saved this man's life.

[@kp5496]

My jaw just dropped when they said there is no record she even served in the Marines. I thought she lied about the medals, but she made up the whole thing? Omg she is nuts.

[@MrTruckerf]

They should put her in the Marines, send her to a combat zone, and let her earn those awards she loves to flaunt so much.

[@kp5496]

@@MrTruckerf Damn Dale 😂 tell me how you really feel

[@bookitteh435]

How so? A real, honorable veteran would never lie about his service or awards. A real, honorable veteran would never buy medals online and flaunt them as legit. If a person is busted for fake medals, you can guarantee she or he is also lying about ever serving.

[@mariehelena2364]

@@kp5496 ooh I think Dale was generous in his suggestion :-) and I agree!

[@kp5496]

@@bookitteh435 how what?

[@Dondingdingding]

crazy that she sees the medal as a life changing achievement like it is some kind of an Olympic medal while some vets who truly earned it had PTSD

[@lazydayhobbies1540]

yes and many who earned it wont wear it and even more wont talk about it. My father only recently started talking about some of his time in Vietnam.

[@MetalDetroit]

@@lazydayhobbies1540 My great uncle told everyone he was a cook in the army during WW2. He opened a bakery after the war. He said he always wanted a bakery. He was a hard core alcoholic. His wife thought he was just a drunk. My brothers and I went through his things after he died. We found he had a bronze star for bravery. He was infantry and never a cook. His own wife of 53 years never knew he saw combat.

[@nunceccemortiferiscultu7826]

I didn't even know my father had medals from Vietnam. We found them in a dusty old box under his bed after he passed.

[@javierrosario5340]

I can't sleep normal anymore

[@lowkey771]

@@MetalDetroit this just makes me think if my dad is serving the army without telling us lol.

[@TheNerfherder1000]

Memorial Day isn't about veterans, its about those that died in service or those that died fighting the invisible battle.

[@calife9622]

So veterans that died

[@iWasHim_]

@@calife9622 Veterans that died in service, yes.

[@TheNerfherder1000]

@@calife9622 specifically the dead ones tho. We celebrate veterans on veterans day.

[@calife9622]

@@TheNerfherder1000 So it is about veterans just Dead ones

[@yukisanscorner3582]

Yes indeed. It’s as I say “Just as Jesus died on the cross for our sins, our brothers and sisters did just like He did, paying the ultimate sacrifice so that way we can live the way we do and we can be protected”

[@TwstedTV]

The White House themselves said they have a government website that specifically indicates who has and has not received any medals, including the Purple Heart. The department of Defense also has a list that is made public for anyone to have upon request, which shows every single person that received a Purple Heart.

[@eddiehennig7835]

Both of my grandparents received purple hearts in WWII. One fought in the Aleutian Islands and the other in Okinawa. They were only in their teens and went through literal hell. This is disgusting.

[@livableincome]

My grandfather fought in Okinawa. He said the people there were wonderful and interesting. When the worst terrorist attack in history happened my grandmother had no idea where in Japan my grandfather was and didn't know if he survived. My poor young mom was worried sick too. It took many weeks before they found out he survived. The pain they must have suffered worrying must have been terrible. I know how it feels to wait 8 days and that was torture enough. My heart goes out to everyone who suffered in war. On all sides. We must find more civilized solutions. No one should be a pawn.

[@walterarrit5511]

I appreciate the service your family has provided this country.

[@eddiehennig7835]

@trekker75 - Both grandparents as in my mom's dad and my dad's dad. God, everyone is dumb.

[@eddiehennig7835]

@Walter Arrit - Thank you, I do as well. A hell of a generation to sacrifice so much.

[@stargazer4625]

My father is a deceased war veteran. This lady shouldn't be doing this.

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

Mine as well. She should serve jail time for fraud.

[@caylaclanton6074]

I watch my dad suffer everyday from literally being blown up while serving in vietnam.. he was just feet away from a building that was bombed by the enemy and he suffered broken bones, glass and shrapnel which is Still lodged in his back and shoulders, and other severe injuries he experienced.. I think im more proud of his purple heart than he is and to see the daily struggles he goes through as a purple heart recipient is really a slap in the face to know this woman will never truly understand what it means to recieve that medal of honor and will never experience the rest of her life in pain daily from the injuries sustained in receiving this medal.. I truly hope she has the book thrown at her and even after being prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law she'll still never know the same level of pain and suffering my dad experiences everyday.

[@jenniferbreaux7385]

My husband served in the Navy for 24 years and I can't tell you how disgusted i am.

[@76f350]

Thank you for your service to all the veterans commenting on here. My grandfather served in the pacific from 43-45 and was injured and the Marine Corps tried to give him a purple heart. He declined it since he lived.

[@cameronkedas3375]

@76f350 Do you know what unit he was in? I thank him for his service the Pacific was hell in the war. I have a cousin who was in a cavalry unit in the army in the pacific who was awarded the silver star for something he did there. I think he was in the 7th infantry division.

[@76f350]

@@cameronkedas3375 I don't recall what unit he was in. Would his campaign bars help us figure out?

[@dennisplatte7506]

Never heard of a WWII Veteran turn down a Purple Heart. My dad in WWII sure didn't.

[@bestreviews9666]

Thank you for your story.

[@gonesville6873]

You don't get a purple heart for dying. Your story doesn't sound super convincing.

[@flowersforthedead5182]

I cannot describe the depths in which I hate the people who do this. My grandfather fought 2 wars and worked in intelligence for desert storm. He died at 56 from a dissecting aortic aneurysm. Probably from holding in all the trauma he went through. He no doubt killed people he didn't want to and saw his friends slaughtered along the way. This should be a federal crime. As much as impersonating a police officer.

[@diane9496]

As a 5 star General who fought in all the wars ever I thank you

[@caylaclanton6074]

​@@diane9496 I'm sorry you fought in all the wars ever? and you're a 5 star general?

[@diane9496]

@@caylaclanton6074 6 stars now...it's been 20 minutes

[@cbass3896]

Thanks for the background information that nobody asked for

[@saltedpork6929]

She's being charged as a felon, don't worry.

[@claygabhart8422]

In the lead in to the story, I just sat shaking my head. Memorial day is not about honoring those who served, or those who received medals for heroism. It's about remembering and honoring those who gave their life in the service of their nation. Veteran's Day is set aside to honor living veterans.

[@matthewmcclellan8407]

Everyday is for honoring our Veterans!!

[@brandspro]

Thank you! Why can’t these people get it right?!

[@josh3326]

Amen! Every day! I’m glad someone picked up on that. I could see running this story if the fake was deceased and the public just found out she was a fony. She deserves prison for life, or should have to fork over a good chunk every month to veterans charities for the rest of her life.

[@Captroop]

Story aside, this reporting is absolute tabloid-level garbage. I had to pause and see if I was watching "Patriot Eagle Blue Lives News" or something like that because I can't believe this airs on CBS. "Woman to Woman, how do you feel?" "It's Disgusting to think..." This is like the news segments from Robocop.

[@rickcorral9974]

​@@matthewmcclellan8407 you're right. But Memorial day is dedicated to remember and honor those who paid the ultimate price.

[@CCM1199]

ANY person who receives the purple heart, gets annotated in the halls of records in D.C. The same goes for anyone who receives the Combat Action Badge. All of that is trackable via award order number much like if someone gets orders from another unit. AN ALERACT message with the number goes out. If she only got 6 years, she got off lightly...

[@oddgenoo]

Watching her talk about her fake Purple Heart and then the real veteran talking about her Purple Heart, there is such a big difference between the two. Sickening how ppl just lie lie this to no extent smh 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@EverydayWithBobby]

You fine 👀

[@oddgenoo]

@@EverydayWithBobby how you know? 💀

[@tt8807]

I wasn’t allowed to join the Marine Corps bc I had stage 4 cancer as a child thus making me a liability. I would NEVER, NEVER say I took part in such an honorable group even though that was my dream. Glad she’s being charged to the fullest.

[@infi2723]

i was discharged from Navy bootcamp because of a medical issue, I feel accomplished for at least trying to be something. I don't go around wearing my uniform in public and pretending im a veteran.

[@neelonghunglow]

If you have been cancer free for five years, you could join the army!

[@legendaryfails7529]

Right?I wanted to join the military so bad, even as finding out that I had several herniated discs, that I wrote letters to recruiters asking if I can do anything to join and they said there's simply nothing that can be done. Im sure if there was a rule that allowed already injured or sick people to join, they'd drool at the mouth for every person that was a willing bullet sponge.

[@FlecheNoire07]

I know a lot of WW2 veterans. I respect them a lot because they gave up so much of their life to defend the world. And when they come back, some misses one of their legs or arms, others got PTSD, emotional and mental scars. That's why I see them as courageous, braves and fearless. I wanna be like them. BUT I don't pretend to be one of them because I know I don't have guts to join the military

[@tt8807]

@@legendaryfails7529 I’m sorry to hear that. It was crushing for me. My dad was a USMC Vietnam vet, so military was always taken seriously Wooten me. I was beyond healthy by the time I was 18, 8 years cancer free by then but it was their rule. I heard a young man who had beaten cancer fought to get in and won. So that was cool. I still wanted to help so I did volunteer work for the USO out of Midway airport. That helped fill in a little of the void.

[@ross.2003]

Being a person from a military family, it's terrible and sickening to see this occur . My grandpa, my dad's father, and my multiple family members served. And I was in AFJROTC. It really hurts me how brazen people can truly be.

[@Soundwave1204]

Very sad

[@justinshackleford1327]

Afjrotc 💀

[@deaf2819]

You don’t have a military background. Stop the confusion. If you didn’t serve you have no such background.

[@alex21390]

Jrotc 😂😂 I’m sorry. Don’t go around using that

[@AaronWorkman03]

@@justinshackleford1327 lmfaooo

[@jebstuart2704]

When I was in a Guard Unit we had enlistees attending weekend drills in uniform, for pay up to 6 months before Basic. One time we had a class A inspection. Everyone wears their medals, ribbons over seas and years in service stripes etc in a Class A uniform. The General in command showed up to our Company formation. The General walked down the line behind me and this kid who had not been to basic had more ribbons ,medals etc than hairs on his head. The General stopped a bit bemused and asked him how he got all the medals and other honors and the kid said, "I went to an Army Navy store and I thought these looked pretty cool." His future section Sergeant had a talk later with our Top Shirt.

[@johnmcdonald5998]

You notice how each legitimate veteran is emotional at this crime - that is how important it is to correct this wrong. The veterans earned their recognition, their medals, they paid with their bodies and souls, she is a disgrace for what she is putting them through and causing them any pain. Bless each and every one of the veterans!

[@ncooty]

I'm not particularly emotional about it. Mostly, I think it's pathetic. She should definitely be charged for the misuse of VA records, if that's accurate. But personally, I didn't serve for the recognition, and people like this woman couldn't tarnish the reputations of the Marines and Corpsmen with whom I served no matter how hard she tries. She's just a fake and a wannabe, nothing to lose sleep over.

[@MLGtroll365]

I don't care lmao that's her life. Of lies

[@icarusamerica3436]

The photo of her “saluting” is enough to tell anyone who served that she is phony. That attempt at a salute is “ate up”.

[@Flat_Earth_Sophia]

Maybe she was an officer? lol

[@muster3033]

@@Flat_Earth_Sophia Funny to see that this is a deal in other nations armed forces😂 Officers will always be officers

[@doctorsuave]

@@muster3033 that’s true here too, if people decide to continue to define themselves like that. My cousin, who served as an officer in Afghanistan, has severe PTSD and is not comfortable defining himself by his military self any more because of what he saw.

[@fredgervinm.p.3315]

Not only the salute, look at the uniform. Marines take pride in their appearance and that is clearly lacking. Sgt, USMC. 79-83 Red Patch

[@PatrickFDolan]

Looked like Clinton or Obama trying to salute. They both used the wrong hand a few times.

[@TheLyricsGuy]

How do people do this and live with themselves? Absolutely shameful.

[@snakeshadows6993]

That's how con artists work. They have no problem scamming people for their own personal gain. Even if the scam destroys the lives of those affected by it.

[@olg06]

A lot of them sleep just fine. There is a lot of innocent men in prison because of people like that.

[@dsnyder7872]

A side note... As someone who did NOT serve, but took care of displaced soldiers and Marines, and was subsequently educated, that was the most pathetic salute I've ever seen.

[@Alabaster_Jones]

Lookin like she on the crows nest of a ship searching for land 💀😭

[@SofiaDiasCrooks]

@@Alabaster_Jones🤣🤣

[@EtchNsketch]

I have my grandfathers Purple Heart and paperwork explaining he was in Normandy and took a flamethrower to the face protecting his fellow solider. We have it framed together and I walk by it everyday on my way downstairs. To see people fake it like this is so disgusting and sad...My grandfather never WANTED the purple heart, and that's the person who truly deserves it. Glad this girl is getting what's coming to her.

[@richardcline1337]

What they do, if anything, to her can NEVER be enough for the dishonor and shame she heaped on those that actually served and "earned" those medals. I can think of no one that has a purple heart that wanted it.

[@ammagnolia]

​@@richardcline1337 lol she didn't kill anyone. There is definitely punishments fit for this crimes. Lol blood thirsty much? Geez. You're not out volunteering for vets. You have no say lol gtf out of here boy lol

[@richardcline1337]

@@ammagnolia, obviously you don't understand why I would feel like I do about her and dozens of others that have NO right to wear those medals or fake their military service. Since you probably never served in the military yourself my trying to explain to you why I, as a Vietnam era vet, am offended by her would be like trying to put lipstick on a pig. It wastes my time and just annoys the pig!