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Anybody know this guy? Joseph Nathaniel Harris
Got alot of generic SF/ranger stuff up on his FB page website.
Claims service w/ 7thSFGA 12th gp, ranger bn .. I guess this book is about his life and trying to bring attention to undeclared war in Central america. Claims 100% disabled PTSD from service during that time?
I haven't read it. was wondering if this guy is legite as several innocent inquiries have turned up some very concerning anomlies in his story.
I'm in the skeptical camp and i know there are guys on here who will set me straight if this guy turns out to be the real deal.
Chow line is Open!
Team Sergeant
01-17-2011, 13:13
I've no idea who this guy is but we're receiving request after request to find out who he is....
He's written a book, which opens him up to public scrutiny.
Let's find out who he is.....
Please feel free to post his "claims".
Team Sergeant
And yet another exciting episode of 'What's My Lie' begins...stay tuned...;)
Richard :munchin
mark46th
01-17-2011, 13:24
Does Neuro25 ring a bell???
Buffalobob
01-17-2011, 13:25
Well dam! If they had the internet 40 years ago I would have known that I didn't ever have to work for a living and just claimed full PTSD and laid in bed or gone hunting everyday. I feel like such an idiot to have spent so much of my life working. :D
Does Neuro25 ring a bell???
BINGO you win the prize......
Mr. Harris's resume, available here (http://www.market4free.com/classifieds/ads/jobs/resume/10184921), is interesting in that his career progression appears to go backwards. Also, his list of accomplishments seems to have grown between 4 September 2010 (the date he posted his resume) and January 2011 <<LINK (http://www.mivida2010.com/biography.htm)>>.
Did we vett this guy nuero25 or send him packing ?
Is this the same guy ?
SAN JOSE – LAWFUEL - The Law News Wire - United States Attorney Scott N. Schools announced that Joseph Nathaniel Harris, 44, now living in Riverside, California, pled guilty yesterday to stealing computer equipment in March 2005 from the San Jose Medical Group, including a DVD with sensitive medical and personal information for almost 200,000 patients in the San Jose area. FBI agents recovered the DVD from Harris’ car in April 2005.
According to a criminal complaint affidavit and indictment filed earlier with the court as well as Harris’ guilty plea today, Harris was branch manager at the San Jose Medical Group, a medical services organization that includes hundreds of affiliated physicians in the South Bay. Harris left the San Jose Medical Group in September 2004. On March 28, 2005, employees discovered computer equipment missing from the San Jose Medical Group administrative office, including a DVD with clinic visit entries for almost 200,000 patients. The DVD included patients’ names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, diagnoses, medical procedures, and other information. Harris kept the DVD but sold the computer equipment. FBI agents found the DVD in Harris’ car.
The indictment charges Mr. Harris with one count of theft in connection with health care, in violation of 18 U.S.C.§ 669. Today, before United States District Court Judge Jeremy Fogel, Harris pled guilty to this charge, admitting that he stole computer equipment from the San Jose Medical Group, including the DVD.
Judge Fogel has scheduled sentencing for Harris for September 5, 2007. The maximum statutory penalty for this count is 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine or twice the gain or loss resulting from the theft (whichever is greater), three years supervised release, and restitution. However, any sentence following conviction would be imposed by the court after consideration of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the federal statute governing the imposition of a sentence, 18 U.S.C. § 3553.
Assistant United States Attorney Matthew A. Lamberti is prosecuting the case, with the assistance of legal assistant Susan Kreider. The prosecution is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Posted by Nodrog at 7:59 AM 0 comments
I have his contact info, PM to TS inbound.
If I should post it here let me know.
http://articles.sfgate.com/2007-10-10/bay-area/17264214_1_medical-records-co
mputer-green-beret
On his FB post too friends he says we'll get tired and go away.
Not if the hole keeps getting deeper.
Maybe its not him some other harris with similair address and name and profession .
Medical group manager gets prison for stealing patients' records
October 10, 2007|By John Cote, Chronicle Staff Writer
(10-09) 12:42 PDT SAN JOSE - A former branch manager at the San Jose Medical Group has been sentenced to almost two years in prison for stealing medical records for about 187,000 patients, federal prosecutors said today.
Joseph Nathaniel Harris, 44, pleaded guilty in May to one count of health care-related theft after he stole computer equipment from his former employer, including a DVD that contained patients' names, Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses and other information, the U.S. attorney's office said.
Harris was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in San Jose to 21 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Judge Jeremy Fogel also ordered him to pay $145,154 in restitution.
Harris, now an Anaheim resident, was directed to begin his sentence Jan. 4.
Harris worked as the branch manager of the San Jose Medical Group's McKee clinic at 227 Jackson Ave. in August and September 2004, court records said.
During that time, "there were several incidents of reported theft of money and medications," according to an affidavit by FBI Agent Deborah Amrhein. "Because of these suspicions, (CEO Ernie) Wallerstein asked Harris to resign. ... Harris complied."
On March 28, 2005, employees discovered computer equipment was missing from the medical group's administrative office, including a DVD with clinic visit entries and detailed information for 187,000 patients in the South Bay, prosecutors said.
Harris kept the DVD but sold the stolen computer equipment, prosecutors said. FBI agents later found the DVD in Harris' car. He was charged in January 2006 with the theft.
During his employment at the medical group, Harris "bragged to fellow employees of his experience as a Green Beret, in military security and about his side business selling used computers," Amrhein wrote in the affidavit.
After Harris resigned, there were six burglaries at three San Jose Medical Group offices. Amrhein also reported that Harris had been fired from a 2003 job at the Silicon Valley Children's Fund for conducting personal business, including selling computers on Craigslist, on company time.
After he was fired from that job, there was a burglary at the Children's Fund offices and two computers were stolen, according to court documents.
http://articles.sfgate.com/2007-10-10/bay-area/17264214_1_medical-records-computer-green-beret
pm me if you need any pics he is posting ..or well ,what little I know which isn't a lot but ...
I was reading his book located here:
http://books.google.com/books?id=lBjge99jwa4C&lpg=PA433&ots=AEpdRpfkOg&dq=Joseph%20Nathaniel%20Harris%20special%20forces&pg=PA433#v=snippet&q=chapter%2018&f=false
I read Chapter 18 De Oppresso Liber (p 124) about SFTG and Chapter 19 David (Was A goliath) (p 129) about his being in confinement at Fort Irwin after being busted to PV2, and then being rescued by a "sergeant major Franklin" of the 7th SFG and whisked off in a C-141 to "Central America - home of the Sandanistas, FNLM, and Shining Path guerrillas."
I'll try to read some more as soon as I can stop laughing.
Richard :munchin
http://twitter.com/#!/neuro25
29 Apr 09:
Interviewed at the State Dept of Rehabilitation for a senior vocational counselor position. IT WENT SUPER WELL!
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The article regarding the sentencing stated 21 months in prison, starting OCT 2007. That 29 Apr tweet was within that 21 months. Interviewing for a state job from prison? I guess it is CA... :rolleyes:
Note: Age on article matches the age on his bio.
Something's screwy either way.
-out
[URL="http://articles.sfgate.com/2007-10-10/bay-area/17264214_1_medical-records-computer-green-beret"]
"During his employment at the medical group, Harris "bragged to fellow employees of his experience as a Green Beret, in military security and about his side business selling used computers," Amrhein wrote in the affidavit."
Wow. Am sure hopeful that there is a real GB Harris, and that there is some kind of stolen identity here....:(
If Not? This is a poseur scumbag manuer eating POS, who can save everyone in his little twisted world a dime or two, and just off his sorry assed self, for claiming the title and heroism of Real SF MEN, In My Very Humble Opinion!:mad:
Damn all posers to Hell!
Holly:munchin
I "liked" his Facebook fan page and it says this in one "status".
NEW REVIEW OF MI VIDA by A FELLOW PARATROOPER:This
is a bad-assed book. It's got everything. Sex, drugs & rock and
roll. There is some really heart breaking stuff in this book. It is an
emotional roller coaster ride. If you are looking for stories about
SF operations and killing Narco terrorist-don't buy this book, go ...get a copy of Soldier of Fortune.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347#!/profile.php?id=1423357103
Habu-MFFI 175
01-17-2011, 15:43
Pages 301-305 tell part of the story of his convictions on stealing computers and such, from his side of course. This is from the website that was posted earlier.
My Life sounds like a load of bull and it's stinking.
ussfdocnpi
01-17-2011, 16:04
This all started when an SF brother called him on his 7th Grp Flash in his book. He claims to have been in 7th Grp. Then he said he was only attached to 7th Grp.l When asked for a name, he gave him mine. I never served with him. I messaged him on facebook and he said he was on ODA 771 in C Co 3/7 from 84 to 86. Well, ODA 771 was my team. I was on it from 83 to 88. Also, ODA 771 is in A Co, not C Co. When I told him that, he said he can't remember anything because he has PTSD.
Jeez. I don't have PTSD. I just have CRS.
This guy is a fraud. Nuff said from me.
Be well - Rick
More to go around - the pics prove interesting as a 91B2V...NOT an 18D...and nothing indicating any time other than possibly being attached to SF during some training or range or some other sort of medical coverage.
http://www.mivida2010.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=10221177
The unworn beret w/o sewn-on 7th SFG flash is interesting. :rolleyes:
SP5 and not Sergeant as claimed. :confused:
No diplomas or such, either. :confused:
And so it goes...
Richard :munchin
From his online bio:
"Dr. Harris currently resides in Anaheim, California with his imaginary dog, Jackie."
zuluzerosix
01-17-2011, 16:23
I "liked" his Facebook fan page and it says this in one "status".
NEW REVIEW OF MI VIDA by A FELLOW PARATROOPER:This
is a bad-assed book. It's got everything. Sex, drugs & rock and
roll. There is some really heart breaking stuff in this book. It is an
emotional roller coaster ride. If you are looking for stories about
SF operations and killing Narco terrorist-don't buy this book, go ...get a copy of Soldier of Fortune.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347#!/profile.php?id=1423357103
I wrote that quote in an e-mail after reading the book. I stand by it. There is really no detail in the book about any particular operations he went on. It does mention a year of classified work. I asked him about it and he will not discuss it.
I stand by my quote:
If you are looking for stories about
SF operations and killing Narco terrorist-don't buy this book, go ...get a copy of Soldier of Fortune.
It's a good story. His vetting is not my responsibility, as I am not a Green Beret.
Saying I may have JUST BEEN A MEDIC ,But I was SF ...is what made me go WTF ..
Don't make sense to say anything like that ,and I shouldn't know more about how a ODA works than him ...NO ? :confused:
Surgicalcric
01-17-2011, 17:43
And yet another exciting episode of 'What's My Lie' begins...stay tuned...;)
Richard :munchin
Indeed Brother.
Where do these guys come from?
Team Sergeant
01-17-2011, 18:27
Leave this thread "open" to the public.
Allow them to comment as they like.
Team Sergeant
Snaquebite
01-17-2011, 18:42
Leave this thread "open" to the public.
Allow them to comment as they like.
Team Sergeant
Don't get off track, keep it relevant and on subject, If you are a non QP and have any second thoughts about your post, then it's probably better not to post.
Trip_Wire (RIP)
01-17-2011, 18:57
He's on my FB page because I thought and he has told me he is a qualified SF soldier. As many of you know there is an active discussion on the 'Secret' FB page on him and his qualifications, etc.
He told me he has asked to be vetted here as a QP and has applied for membership in an SFA Chapter in California as a Member ('M' Status)
He claims to have graduated from SFAS while a member of the 12th SFG(A) (Also the SF Medical MOS course as well.)
He now makes no claim as to being SF qualified while serving in Panama or Latin America, nor being a member of any active duty SF Group.
He does readily admit to the criminal record for Computer theft in California. (FBI Case.)
If indeed he is lying about being a qualified SF soldier, I'd like to de-friend him and perhaps ban him from my FB page. (As far as I know he isn't on the 'Secret' Group FB page.)
So if he hasn't been vetted here or asked to be vetted as a QP here I'd like to know. :munchin
PS: Since he now admits he never served in any active SF group, why is he wearing a GB with an active duty flash on it instead of the 12th SFG (A)
PS: Since he now admits he never served in any active SF group, why is he wearing a GB with an active duty flash on it instead of the 12th SFG (A)
Uhhh.....'cause he's a dirtbag?
PS: Since he now admits he never served in any active SF group, why is he wearing a GB with an active duty flash on it instead of the 12th SFG (A)
He wants to look cool to his fans so that they will buy his book.
PS: Since he now admits he never served in any active SF group, why is he wearing a GB with an active duty flash on it instead of the 12th SFG (A)
Just one of the $64k questions this guy has brought upon himself that require HONEST answers.
Here's the intro he posted in armyparatrooper.org on 09-15-2010 at 09:49 AM under neuro25 as a 3 tabber:
Hi, I'm Joseph and I am a medic Paratrooper, Ranger and SF'er and stumbled upon this place.
I served from 1980-1991
with:
HHC, 1st Bn (RGR), 75th Inf
A Co (ABN), 3rd Bn, 5th Inf
A Co (ABN), 2nd Bn, 187th Inf
C Co, 3rd Bn, 7th SFG (ABN)
C Co, 3rd Bn, 12th SFG (ABN)
and yes...I was on jump status.
take care!
http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropzone/showthread.php/25499-Hello?highlight=neuro25
Attchd is a pic of the beret he's wearing in post #26 which is on his web-site at the following link.
http://www.mivida2010.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=10221177
Anybody ever see an SF qualified soldier wear a beret with an unsewn flash attached to it by the SF DUI? I haven't.
Richard :munchin
Just one of the $64k questions this guy has brought upon himself that require HONEST answers.
Here's the intro he posted in armyparatrooper.org under neuro25 as a 3 tabber:
http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropzone/showthread.php/25499-Hello?highlight=neuro25
Attchd is a pic of the beret he's wearing in post #26 which is on his web-site at the following link.
http://www.mivida2010.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=10221177
Anybody ever see an SF qualified soldier wear a beret with an unsewn flash attached to it by the SF DUI? I haven't.
Richard :munchin
He is just being ready to change for those super secret missions that gave him PTSD
blue02hd
01-17-2011, 20:10
I wrote that quote in an e-mail after reading the book. I stand by it. There is really no detail in the book about any particular operations he went on. It does mention a year of classified work. I asked him about it and he will not discuss it.
I stand by my quote:
If you are looking for stories about
SF operations and killing Narco terrorist-don't buy this book, go ...get a copy of Soldier of Fortune.
It's a good story. His vetting is not my responsibility, as I am not a Green Beret.
Comment removed.
x SF med
01-17-2011, 20:13
The generic special Forces medic coin he's got in his photo gallery is friggin hilarious....
LINK (http://www.mivida2010.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=103546747)
Ever known a Team guy to not have the first coin (or replacement) he earned? Not some cheap knockoff wannabe poser generic piece of crap that has no wear and tear from being proudly carried t osave your wallet from major friggin damage around your brothers? just sayin, y'know?
Back to Troll-land for me...
I have the DD214 he submitted as part of his verification for ArmyParatrooper.org - if it holds any value for ya'll to review let me know where to send them.
Red Flag 1
01-17-2011, 20:26
Just one of the $64k questions this guy has brought upon himself that require HONEST answers.
Here's the intro he posted in armyparatrooper.org on 09-15-2010 at 09:49 AM under neuro25 as a 3 tabber:
http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropzone/showthread.php/25499-Hello?highlight=neuro25
Attchd is a pic of the beret he's wearing in post #26 which is on his web-site at the following link.
http://www.mivida2010.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=10221177
Anybody ever see an SF qualified soldier wear a beret with an unsewn flash attached to it by the SF DUI? I haven't.
Richard :munchin
armyparatrooper.org intro post # 38 was interesting.
RF 1
Trip_Wire (RIP)
01-17-2011, 21:00
I have the DD214 he submitted as part of his verification for ArmyParatrooper.org - if it holds any value for ya'll to review let me know where to send them.
Cal: I did visit the forum and checked (His Closed page) I see he list the 7th Group as one of his assignments there. Apparently he was never a member of the 7th SFGA by his own admission. Things are not looking good to me on this guy!~ :lifter
Hey Cal is that the DD-214 that had SF tab typed in on the top of where awards and decorations are listed. This looked wrong and garnered my attention when i first saw it. Maybe you could post it and see what others think
upon further review, the location of the "Special Forces Tab" does look out of place. I'd post it but it has his full SSN on it. For what it's worth, it looks to be the same one posted on his FB page with his other documents.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001355297202&sk=wall#!/album.php?aid=2107949&id=1423357103
Hello brothers, I was a 91B2V then 18D3VLA.
"Officially," I was assigned to the 1/75th Rangers, A Co (ABN) 3/5th Inf, A Co (ABN) 2/187th Inf and ODA 331 before Q course and ODA 332 after Q course in C/3/12. I served 80-92.
I am looking forward to being a part of this site.
RLTW!
Moatengators Raah!
De Oppresso Liber
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=368673&postcount=55
Pat
blue02hd
01-18-2011, 06:10
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upon further review, the location of the "Special Forces Tab" does look out of place. I'd post it but it has his full SSN on it. For what it's worth, it looks to be the same one posted on his FB page with his other documents.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001355297202&sk=wall#!/album.php?aid=2107949&id=1423357103
If he posted his SSN on facebook, it is in the public domain and he put it there. You still can't do anything illegal with it, but it would be nice to have to run down his real DD 214. PM it to one of the admins.
alright4u
01-18-2011, 07:08
And yet another exciting episode of 'What's My Lie' begins...stay tuned...;)
Richard :munchin
Clever.
Oh, you might well have gone through the Q Course but to be a good liar you have to be consistent.
Your muddy pig tracks change with each electronic field you wander through.
Nobody goes anywhere alone and the SF circle is not that big. Teammates? We all got Teammates.
Barbarian
01-18-2011, 09:08
If Not? This is a poseur scumbag manuer eating POS, who can save everyone in his little twisted world a dime or two, and just off his sorry assed self, for claiming the title and heroism of Real SF MEN, In My Very Humble Opinion!
Damn all posers to Hell!
Well said, Ms. Echoes.
This honor-less fool has stolen from those who are brave enough to stand the gap between our peoples freedoms and chaos. His actions go against the very ideals our country was founded on and are far below the purpetrations of mere theives.
Stealing from our heros. I can't wait to see his a-- nailed to the wall. He should be exiled from the country.
Raine_n_Roses
01-18-2011, 09:50
i wanna help! what can i do? i love google and FB. :D
alright4u
01-18-2011, 09:59
Mr. Harris's resume, available here (http://www.market4free.com/classifieds/ads/jobs/resume/10184921), is interesting in that his career progression appears to go backwards. Also, his list of accomplishments seems to have grown between 4 September 2010 (the date he posted his resume) and January 2011 <<LINK (http://www.mivida2010.com/biography.htm)>>.
Perfect example of how not to write a resume. I wish the VA could check if he was a MS psych type, as he could possibly fool a shrink?
Guys to be clear i was trying to help this guy when he came to my attention back in SEP 10. My wife found his FB web page full of SF/ Ranger stuff i was curious.
So checked it out and saw he had posted his DD-214, i figured he was trying to defend himself from something. Thought i could help vet him so had my wife contact him. There were many fb chats back and forth from her to him as she stated her husband was SF and was in 7th GP at the time. I was but I was in signal company at the time so I probably wouldn't know many Team guys that could vouch for him. but i told him about PS.com and said lots of guys there that could help you get vetted. He gave her his phone number so i called him, again in my mind to help Vett him. His story and the house of cards he had built fell apart w/ a few simple questions. Like who was your team sergeant ?So i figured some stuff was true and other stuff embellished to sell his book. I would have to check him out thru some friends , SWCS and ranger BN.. those requests haven't turned up any info yet.
Here is some of his statements in chats w/my wife. If i did this right his words are in {orange}.
:)Author José Harris September 8, 2010 at 10:19pm Report
: ) I apoligize. Like I said its been a weird day. I was on 332 and 334 in 12th Group (88-91) and 771 and 773 in 7th Group (86-87). I was a med sgt based in Panama - Ft Sherman. He was probably at Ft. Bragg, Before okinawa. When he was in 7th Gp I was mainly in the 1st Ranger Battalion (80-82). I saw his pic (if thats him in the middle) Strangely- there is something familiar about him! And I have a bad memory! lol!
Author José Harris January 3 at 4:19pm Report
please call me. I understand your doubts. I do not need you to broadcast it. If YOU need to know I am real, that is enough for me.Author José Harris January 3 at 8:26pm Report
I just conferred with 8 "real" SFers that do know me and were in 7th group. They all suggested I ignore you. I will take down my DD214s. twoof them suggested for OPSEC reasons, but I hope you download a copy of them. I also asked military fakers to check me out thoroughly.
I WOULD like to hear back from you once you check out whether or not I GRADUATED the Q course. I may not be a "real" SF soldier in your book, but apparently to those who know me and served with me, I am. I asked them ALL if I offended them in anyway by using the 7th group flash, since I was only attached to them. They were unanimous- No.
I was going to stop using the 7th Gp Flash on FB because of you. I am not.
I do not need to be VETTED by you or anyone else. You made bold statements about me and that I am a fake. I hope you are decent enough, to not just go with your gut feelings but to find out the FACTS, there is the FOIA.
take care.
-Joseph N Harris (Jose or sometimes Doc)
18D3VLA
Class 011-18D30
July 31st, 1987
SSN-
January 3 at 8:54pm
Author José Harris January 3 at 9:05pm Report
I did not ask them. I would not do that and bring his name into this. When I talked to him, I was nervous. I do not even know his first name. I am sorry about all of this. I wish he would have just messaged me. He did not care what I had to say, only that I could not answer some of his questions. I do not blame him. I hate posers. But I swear he is wrong. i hope he takes the time to look into the facts This is very very sad.
Author José Harris January 3 at 9:40pm Report
I deleted everything. My 214s, comments and orders. I am guessing he is your husband. I am not mad. If he does not like who I am, that is his right. But to straight up say some of the things he did was wrong.
I certainly am not upset with you and I hope we remain FB Friends. But I TRULY hope he looks into the FACTS. I do not care how many buddies he calls. I was no one significant in Central America. I have just as many buddies. The facts and the truth is what counts. Not assumptions. As I said, I do not blame him for doubting me. There are too many fakes out there. But I hope he has the decency to really check with Ft. Bragg. He seemed quite content that I couldn't answer some of his questions. That seemed to be all he needed to hear. It seemed like he ignored all of the relevant FACTS, names, places, units that I did tell him. He seemed to KNOW I was a fake so he only sought out to find any hole in anything I had to say. My military record is verifiable and indisputable.
While he or maybe you... might not care, I am really hurt by this. It saddens me deeply. I try to be a good, honest, positive person, who helps others. I just wish he would have asked before making accusations. He seems sure that he is right. I honestly do not expect to hear back from him. I am very very easy to verify, FACTUALLY... I do not care if no one he knows has never heard of me. That might work for him, but it means nothing to me.
He says my documents are fake. That should be incredibly easy to check out. Incredibly easy. Download it. Send it to the FBI. Tell them I am illegally claiming to have been a special forces soldier and that I am claiming I was awarded things that are not true.
He would not hear any of this. Forgery like this IS A FEDERAL CRIME. Forgery! there is also the Stolen Valor Act. He says that it irrelevant because I do not post pictures of me with medals on. If I publicly claim I earned them and I didn't, then that would be fraud.
And I publicly claimed I was awarded them.
Like I said, I have PTSD. I am 100% service-connected disabled because of it. Because of my service in Central America. That too is an easily verifiable FACT. With all due respect, seriously, what is his problem? Why did he choose to attack me today. I have many friends on FB that were in 7th GP in Central America. I talked to him to help try to ease his concerns. It did not help. He just kept attacking and accusing me. I do NOT NEED to prove anything to him now. But he should do the right and decent thing. And check on my records FOR REAL and stop calling up his "buddies."
I am sorry for all this. I am not used to this. Like I said, I deleted everything. I really did not want to do that. Now it makes it look like I might be hiding something. Its just sad. No winners today. only losers.
I do not need an apology from him. But I kind of hope he finds out the truth and does so. It would make him a better person. We could both move on. We ALL make mistakes. I do sometimes, but I admit when I am wrong.
Please take care. I hope I have not offended you in any way. I know HE is real. It is an honor to connect with him here, but it also is sad to do so in this way.
I then dropped waiting to get the real deal , then this thing took on a life of its own on FB and the military fakers web page. many good guys i know have questioned him there and have gotten the same half truths and out right lies.
At this point i don't know if he ever graduated from ranger school-- the only thing varifiable is he was in BN and went to RIP- ranger indoc program , you guys know thats not ranger school and doesn't authorize the tab. Fact he never served in 7th SFGA in any capacity unless you count hanging out with some sf guys at a range in the mess hall or at the club. Fact he never served in any Capacity w/ SF in Central America at all. His affiliation w/ 12th group reserve is proven but his having ever gone to the Q-course and served on an A-team as a qualified 18D is still in question. The only SGM that recalls him says he was not SF qualified.
Sorry for the long read but i said all along if i was wrong about this guy i would apologize and help him sell his books. I guess i have inadvertently put my rep out there so i would really like a call made on this guy! should only take a few more days.
I just cleaned this up a bit for ease of reading and changed the font color to orange because the red was giving me a headache ;) - Richard
Sorry for the long read but i said all along if i was wrong about this guy i would apologize and help him sell his books. I guess i have inadvertently put my rep out there so i would really like a call made on this guy! should only take a few more days
I wouldn't beat myself up too much if I were you. Certainly a little but, not too much....In the future you’ll have this site available to take lead of any vetting process. :rolleyes:
.... I never tried to vet someone and had never personally met a poser (I don't think). I suspect it's probably easy to pretend to be someone you're not. Especially when you know enough to get your little toe in the door but, it will eventually catch up to you if you're a poser and of all things, you're stupid enough to write a book. I bet many of these guys have had an alias before and figured it would be just as easy to embelish, just a bit, and then build on that when so much information is so easily accessible. Sucks to be them though when a QP finds them and gets this process started....:cool:
They'll eventually ALL be found.....jd
I wouldn't beat myself up too much if I were you. Certainly a little but, not too much....In the future you’ll have this site available to take lead of any vetting process.
thanks man but
Not beating myself up, have just learned that SF records are a mess and it takes longer than expected to verify this stuff. You would think by now there would be a collective effort to have a single source to verify all SF related claims. our system works better and faster ie just ask around. The mistake made (not just by me) and hence forth learned from was not to confront the guy and point out his flaws as this gave him cause to change his story and revise and now take down all the offending stuff on the web. Should of had all the evidence packed and wrapped i guess Team seargent was right , doesn't work as well when he sees you comeing. my bad , like i can't take a spanking
The good news is i have reconected with some old friends while ingaged in this sillyness so thats something.
Can't you just request something from HRC in St.Louis?
zuluzerosix
01-18-2011, 12:34
mi vida de mentiras
Glad I didn't pay for it. It was a fun read. I guess I made the mistake in thinking it was NOT A NOVEL.
Can't you just request something from HRC in St.Louis?
Like a hog staring at a wristwatch.
Anybody got any more of those "L" pills handy? :rolleyes:
Richard :munchin
mark46th
01-18-2011, 12:44
Even the title "Mi Vida Loca" was stolen. "Mi Vida Loca" was a movie about Mexican gang life in East LA. If you want to know why it is hard to get out of that life, watch that movie. After you watch it, you will understand "Pendejismo"...
zuluzerosix
01-18-2011, 12:49
Pendejo seems a most fitting word right now.
alright4u
01-18-2011, 12:49
He is just being ready to change for those super secret missions that gave him PTSD
ROFLMAO.
Thanks CSM.
Team Sergeant
01-18-2011, 12:54
That "classified" war he says he served in is no longer classified. It was made public (unclassified) in the late 90's. I was there at Ft. Bragg when medals were awarded for that "secret" war.
Boy it would really suck for this guy if someone were to contact a Veterans Administration Investigator (http://www.va.gov/oig/)and give him/her this guy's name and his secret "claims". And that VA Investigator called Ft. Bragg, United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) to ask if this guy actually served in that "secret" war.
And, if he's not telling the truth, wow! :munchin
zuluzerosix
01-18-2011, 12:56
That "classified" war he says he served in is no longer classified. It was made public (unclassified) in the late 90's. I was there at Ft. Bragg when medals were awarded for that "secret" war.
Boy it would really suck for this guy if someone were to contact a Veterans Administration Investigator (http://www.va.gov/oig/)and give him/her this guy's name and his secret "claims". And that VA Investigator called Ft. Bragg, United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) to ask if this guy actually served in that "secret" war.
And, if he's not telling the truth, wow! :munchin
Ummm, TS- he told me his newest book was about the 'undeclared secret war in Central America..."
Claims 18D MOS here:
http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfileByName&displayName=DocHarris
Pat
Team Sergeant
01-18-2011, 13:02
Ummm, TS- he told me his newest book was about the 'undeclared secret war in Central America..."
I've already been contacted and spoken to one Veterans Administration Investigator concerning an individual's "secret mission" claims.
I'd be happy to speak with another....
I wonder if this guy fought along side of wolfgang hammersmith?
I wonder if this guy fought along side of wolfgang hammersmith?
That must be the missing link!!!!
But Wolfie ain't talking. (his attorney hasn't taken the gag off yet)
I wonder if this guy fought along side of wolfgang hammersmith?
Sounds to me as if they fought together in different wars. :rolleyes:
Richard :munchin
Must have been doing super secret stuff while assigned to this unit:
From his military history page on together we served.
ARMY
United States Army
Together We Served
Members Units Associations Colleges
Assignment: 1984-1986, 18D, 7th Special Forces Group Airborne/3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group43
Updated : Harris, Jose, SSG | Oct 12, 2010
Hondo FOB
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Geeze i thought he went to the Q-course from 12th group in 87 and was a reservist. My bad Q-course must have been a gimme after having already served as an 18D in central america. Not sure why they even made him go to the Q-course kinda redundant don't ya think
whoops my mistake he was an 11c with the 2nbn 187 airborne inf from 84-86 , wait i thought he was a medic // an artillery guy wait i'm confused guess thats how those spooks do it, this guy is good .
got a serious question for the ranger bn guys here related to this jose story?
I went to ranger school from SF so not sure how the BN works.
He was a assigned to HHC 1bn 75 RNG 80-81.Only 1 yr according to his own records PFC at best. Medic 91A. Now as i understand it all newbies go to RIP. One of his buddies has vouched for him attending RIP. But ranger school as i recall is reserved for the leaders in the unit and only if a young guy is exceptional would he be sent to ranger school. Is this correct? And don't you have to sign up to stay in the BN for a period of time after ranger school as a pre-requisite?
Would a brand new cherry medic assigned to HQ even get a shot at ranger school when he was only in the BN for one yr? Seems to me there would be alot more senior guys ahead of him. Those slots were coveted.
When he showed up at his new unit 187th inf he had a ranger tab . I have not seen a pic of him with that ranger tab over a scroll.... doesn't this seem odd.
somebody wann school me from a rangers point of view.
Raine_n_Roses
01-18-2011, 13:56
can you post a FB page on a poser showing his wall of shame link? with other a blog someone else did? no pertinent info on it just explains the Stolen Valor Act and the 2 links.
zuluzerosix
01-18-2011, 13:59
got a serious question for the ranger bn guys here related to this jose story?
I went to ranger school from SF so not sure how the BN works.
He was a assigned to HHC 1bn 75 RNG 80-81.Only 1 yr according to his own records PFC at best. Medic 91A. Now as i understand it all newbies go to RIP. One of his buddies has vouched for him attending RIP. But ranger school as i recall is reserved for the leaders in the unit and only if a young guy is exceptional would he be sent to ranger school. Is this correct? And don't you have to sign up to stay in the BN for a period of time after ranger school as a pre-requisite?
Would a brand new cherry medic assigned to HQ even get a shot at ranger school when he was only in the BN for one yr? Seems to me there would be alot more senior guys ahead of him. Those slots were coveted.
When he showed up at his new unit 187th inf he had a ranger tab . I have not seen a pic of him with that ranger tab over a scroll.... doesn't this seem odd.
somebody wann school me from a rangers point of view.
The Ranger admin guy at armyparatrooper.org is running a tab check now.
In his book he explains briefly going to RS
Dozer523
01-18-2011, 14:03
Guys to be clear i was trying to help this guy when he came to my attention back in SEP 10. Good, I blame you. "the road to hell is paved with . . . "
I just checked my "Give a Fu@k ometer" (E\F) and it hasn't moved off empty, yet . And there is little expectation for the future. (we need a 'yawny' face).
Ranger Luna
01-18-2011, 14:08
got a serious question for the ranger bn guys here related to this jose story?
I went to ranger school from SF so not sure how the BN works.
He was a assigned to HHC 1bn 75 RNG 80-81.Only 1 yr according to his own records PFC at best. Medic 91A. Now as i understand it all newbies go to RIP. One of his buddies has vouched for him attending RIP. But ranger school as i recall is reserved for the leaders in the unit and only if a young guy is exceptional would he be sent to ranger school. Is this correct? And don't you have to sign up to stay in the BN for a period of time after ranger school as a pre-requisite?
Would a brand new cherry medic assigned to HQ even get a shot at ranger school when he was only in the BN for one yr? Seems to me there would be alot more senior guys ahead of him. Those slots were coveted.
When he showed up at his new unit 187th inf he had a ranger tab . I have not seen a pic of him with that ranger tab over a scroll.... doesn't this seem odd.
somebody wann school me from a rangers point of view.I put the info up at ArmyRanger.com and referenced this thread, his book webpage etc..
His Ranger claims seem to be just as fucked up as his SF claims.
As far as going to Ranger School from Battallion, usually everyone goes after they have proven themselves. Batt sends PFC's and have even sent PV2's. It just depends on OPTEMPO.
Back in my day, you could have gotten a slot immediately after arrival to the unit, or you could end up waiting two years to get a slot. I was in 3rd batt for 1 1/2 years and never went.
blue02hd
01-18-2011, 14:15
got a serious question for the ranger bn guys here related to this jose story?
I went to ranger school from SF so not sure how the BN works.
He was a assigned to HHC 1bn 75 RNG 80-81.Only 1 yr according to his own records PFC at best. Medic 91A. Now as i understand it all newbies go to RIP. One of his buddies has vouched for him attending RIP. But ranger school as i recall is reserved for the leaders in the unit and only if a young guy is exceptional would he be sent to ranger school. Is this correct? And don't you have to sign up to stay in the BN for a period of time after ranger school as a pre-requisite?
Would a brand new cherry medic assigned to HQ even get a shot at ranger school when he was only in the BN for one yr? Seems to me there would be alot more senior guys ahead of him. Those slots were coveted.
When he showed up at his new unit 187th inf he had a ranger tab . I have not seen a pic of him with that ranger tab over a scroll.... doesn't this seem odd.
somebody wann school me from a rangers point of view.
One year and out was typical of someone who was RFS, or Relief For Standards. RGR BN's used to have a high attrition rate with respect to incoming privates. Once you graduated Rgr School you would be immediately promoted to SPC, not always but it was the norm. It took me 15 months to get a Rgr School slot, and I was "online" in an Inf Platoon.
One year and out was typical of someone who was RFS, or Relief For Standards. RGR BN's used to have a high attrition rate with respect to incoming privates. Once you graduated Rgr School you would be immediately promoted to SPC, not always but it was the norm. It took me 15 months to get a Rgr School slot, and I was "online" in an Inf Platoon.
what dozier you up off the couch and interested now:p
This is what i was seeing as well , seems like i read somwhere in this guys BS that he got busted from PFC to PV2. Seems to me that would have got him a relief for standards move like blue02hd said.
1stindoor
01-18-2011, 14:23
I just checked my "Give a Fu@k ometer"
This one?
zuluzerosix
01-18-2011, 14:27
what dozier you up off the couch and interested now:p
This is what i was seeing as well , seems like i read somwhere in this guys BS that he got busted from pfc to PV2. Seems to me that would have go him a relief for standards move like blue02hd said.
In his book he writes he was busted by U.S. Federalies for possession of an AK type assault weapon. I can't remember if that was the incident that he was busted from E3 to E2. I will have to check that.
In his book he writes he was busted by U.S. Federalies for possession of an AK type assault weapon. I can't remember if that was the incident that he was busted from E3 to E2. I will have to check that.
Well if he was busted for anything like that doesn't seem like they would send him off to ranger school as a reward, wait maybe as a punishment. Prison has to be better then Mountain phase in the friggin winter.
Ranger Luna
01-18-2011, 15:57
He never graduated Ranger School.
Snaquebite
01-18-2011, 16:08
He never graduated Ranger School.
Go figure.....:lifter :munchin
Ranger Luna, was this verified through records check at RTB?
blue02hd
01-18-2011, 16:14
He never graduated Ranger School.
Did you check the secret double naught classified classes? If asked, he should reply they served strawberry pancakes, and not blueberry. Shhhh.
zuluzerosix
01-18-2011, 16:25
So I am thinking of notifing his publisher. Turns out it is Xlibris (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xlibris_Corporation). A self publisher. So basically, Harris is his own publisher, with Xlibris taking a cut for services and probably some sort of mechanical royalities I suspect.
http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/
Snaquebite
01-18-2011, 16:41
His FB page is back up.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001355297202&sk=wall#!/profile.php?id=1423357103&sk=info
blue02hd
01-18-2011, 16:46
” To me, MI VIDA is a Latino Forest Gump story. The major difference is that MI VIDA is based on my true story of growing up in difficult circumstances; joining the military to be a cook only to end up in the Rangers and Green Berets"
/facepalm
Richard??
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347#!/profile.php?id=1423357103
No longer works. Hmmm,,,,
I save copies of what he had there.
If he posted his SSN on facebook, it is in the public domain and he put it there. You still can't do anything illegal with it, but it would be nice to have to run down his real DD 214. PM it to one of the admins.
The version on FB was redacted.
alright4u
01-18-2011, 19:52
Did you check the secret double naught classified classes? If asked, he should reply they served strawberry pancakes, and not blueberry. Shhhh.
Hell, let the Schontags get his DD-214.
I like his privacy notice on his Facebook page...
****PRIVACY NOTICE:
Warning--any person and/or institution and/or Agent and/or Agency of any governmental structure including but not limited to the United States Federal Government also using or monitoring/using this website or any of its associated websites, you do NOT have my permission to utilize any of my profile information nor any of the content contained herein including, but not limited to my photos, and/or the comments made about my photo's or any other "picture" art posted on my profile. You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee(s), agent(s), student(s) or any personnel under your direction or control. The contents of this profile are private and legally privileged and confidential information, and the violation of my personal privacy is punishable by law.
Because when you air everything on Facebook, you have the "right" to control it's dissemination?
Uhhhhhhh nope.
If he wants the "contents of this profile" private - he should set it as such. OR (novel concept coming) - stop putting it out there for public consumption. He labels himself an "author" but doesn't want anyone talking about him. Okie Dokie Dude.
But don't worry, he speaks Yiddish.
alright4u
01-18-2011, 20:30
I like his privacy notice on his Facebook page...
****PRIVACY NOTICE:
Warning--any person and/or institution and/or Agent and/or Agency of any governmental structure including but not limited to the United States Federal Government also using or monitoring/using this website or any of its associated websites, you do NOT have my permission to utilize any of my profile information nor any of the content contained herein including, but not limited to my photos, and/or the comments made about my photo's or any other "picture" art posted on my profile. You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee(s), agent(s), student(s) or any personnel under your direction or control. The contents of this profile are private and legally privileged and confidential information, and the violation of my personal privacy is punishable by law.
Because when you air everything on Facebook, you have the "right" to control it's dissemination?
Uhhhhhhh nope.
If he wants the "contents of this profile" private - he should set it as such. OR (novel concept coming) - stop putting it out there for public consumption. He labels himself an "author" but doesn't want anyone talking about him. Okie Dokie Dude.
But don't worry, he speaks Yiddish.
I do not believe this will bother others.
Here's an article dealing with that privacy notice, which is not at all unique to Mr. Harris.
http://fritchshow.com/2010/10/28/the-government-spy-machine-big-brother-is-watching-you-and-has-been-for-a-while/
Also notice the wording "my permission".I wonder if this would work: "Officer, you do not have permission to use my words against me in a court of law".
Can't wait to see what the lawyer types on the board have to say about this one.
-out
You can hang a sign (cow) on a horse but that don't make it a cow.
Typical uninformed BS.
Note my sign:
Not responsible for anything.
alright4u
01-19-2011, 11:14
You can hang a sign (cow) on a horse but that don't make it a cow.
Typical uninformed BS.
Note my sign:
Not responsible for anything.
He will say his PTSD makes him only competent to manage his funds.
alright4u
01-19-2011, 11:48
I like his privacy notice on his Facebook page...
****PRIVACY NOTICE:
Warning--any person and/or institution and/or Agent and/or Agency of any governmental structure including but not limited to the United States Federal Government also using or monitoring/using this website or any of its associated websites, you do NOT have my permission to utilize any of my profile information nor any of the content contained herein including, but not limited to my photos, and/or the comments made about my photo's or any other "picture" art posted on my profile. You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee(s), agent(s), student(s) or any personnel under your direction or control. The contents of this profile are private and legally privileged and confidential information, and the violation of my personal privacy is punishable by law.
Because when you air everything on Facebook, you have the "right" to control it's dissemination?
Uhhhhhhh nope.
If he wants the "contents of this profile" private - he should set it as such. OR (novel concept coming) - stop putting it out there for public consumption. He labels himself an "author" but doesn't want anyone talking about him. Okie Dokie Dude.
But don't worry, he speaks Yiddish.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=147342178654291&set=a.147341415321034.38766.100001355297202&sfrm#!/photo.php?fbid=147342528654256&set=a.147341415321034.38766.100001355297202
I blew up after reading this. I got my name posted by those facebook freaks.
Whatever.
Ranger Luna
01-19-2011, 12:56
I have a little more detail regarding his Ranger claims.
He signed up at armyranger.com a little while ago and claimed he graduated Ranger School with class #8-81.
One of the long time members of AR.com also graduated in that class. Our hero is not on the graduation orders for that class.
So the check wasn't run through RTB since proof was already readily available. If he is not on those orders, there won't be a card at RTB with his name on it.
Snaquebite
01-19-2011, 13:06
RL....His intro at ArmyRanger.com says class 8-81.....
Ranger Luna
01-19-2011, 13:08
RL....His intro at ArmyRanger.com says class 8-81.....
Sorry. That's shitty typing on my part. It is 8-81:D
I edited my post above to reflect the correction.
http://www.examiner.com/military-culture-in-santa-ana/mi-vida-loco-a-homeless-heroes-road-to-redemption
An article i found (touching)
Question: Don't they vett or at least check out the creds of Rangers who Join AR.com ??
Or can anybody put some ranger stuff in thier bio and join up?
B36reconman
01-20-2011, 09:24
Question: Don't they vett or at least check out the creds of Rangers who Join AR.com ??
Or can anybody put some ranger stuff in thier bio and join up?
Yes they do vett folks and get as fired up about posers as does TS...He has been outed as a poser over on AR.com since all the fervor started..
Yes they do vett folks and get as fired up about posers as does TS...He has been outed as a poser over on AR.com since all the fervor started..
thanks, I'll check that out!
alright4u
01-20-2011, 10:01
http://www.examiner.com/military-culture-in-santa-ana/mi-vida-loco-a-homeless-heroes-road-to-redemption
An article i found (touching)
Question: Don't they vett or at least check out the creds of Rangers who Join AR.com ??
Or can anybody put some ranger stuff in thier bio and join up?
Yesterday, I stopped at a convenience store only to see the same man I had given money to before to get off the street. He then tells me his Tet story. Now he was born in 51 or so he claims. I asked if he could paint, as we need ceilings plus vaulted walls painted, plus much more. He claimed to be a master at everything from painting to plumbing. Maybe he is/was? He was not yesterday as I offered to buy him coffee as it was about 30 degrees and he says- I have a beer to keep warm. I have given him my number plus the money to call me, and; guess what- he still does not call after agreeing to work for X an hour. Hell, I threw in food. I have offered to drive him to the VAMC for any treatment,. I have offered to drive him to the Downtown Rescue Mission which we give to. He is not going. He says he is waiting on a Gov check.
LongWire
01-20-2011, 10:01
Yes they do vett folks and get as fired up about posers as does TS...He has been outed as a poser over on AR.com since all the fervor started..
Yeah they keep meticulous records over there. Whoever helps vet that individual is held accountable should they not be who/what they say they are.
This guys story is all over the place................
This thread is now longer and more interesting than his book.
ZonieDiver
01-20-2011, 12:25
This thread is now longer and more interesting than his book.
Waaaaay more interesting, not to mention truthful. I loved his Venado DZ story about the tragic drowning death of Prather. What a load of hooey!
http://www.examiner.com/military-culture-in-santa-ana/mi-vida-loco-a-homeless-heroes-road-to-redemption
An article i found (touching)
Question: Don't they vett or at least check out the creds of Rangers who Join AR.com ??
Or can anybody put some ranger stuff in thier bio and join up?
I registered and every time I post comments it says it was OK and nothing gets posted.........
FiveOpopo
01-20-2011, 18:24
Myself and about 300 other 12th Group folks got an email from him yesterday. I was with C/3/12, 86-89 and don't remember the name or the face (he included a couple of pics in the email) but I remember a few of the guys he mentions in his email. The guys that have responded don't remember him either. He's sent several out today, something about going to a storage locker and finding all his orders.
zuluzerosix
01-20-2011, 18:54
We are monitoring this down the street also. I suspect things are going to get difficult for Mr. Harris in the near future.
I registered and every time I post comments it says it was OK and nothing gets posted.........
B,
If this was you, it's up now:
That was a good article...BUT he is a fraud. He is not a RANGER school graduate and never served in 1/75th RGR Bn and most of his story is a mix stories he stole and of lies he has fabricated. He did not serve in any secret war, he was not a Green Beret in the 7th Special Forces Group. He is a Poser and Fraud.........His Qualifications as a Special Forces Graduate are being checked out and orders and diplomas and DD214's he has been posting on the web are all looking like fakes....... In a short time when the real DD214's from a FOIA come back the comutity will fully expose this person that is trying to get financial gaim from the blood and sweat of my Brothers in Arms.....
...twice. ;)
Pat
http://www.examiner.com/military-culture-in-santa-ana/mi-vida-loco-a-homeless-heroes-road-to-redemption
An article i found (touching)
Question: Don't they vett or at least check out the creds of Rangers who Join AR.com ??
Or can anybody put some ranger stuff in thier bio and join up?
Yes they do, they do their checks like we do here. I'm a member down there and they vetted me (either a tab check or vetted) can't remember since it's been a while.
:confused::eek::confused:
Looks like some one was pissed at the Poser.....
Team Sergeant
01-20-2011, 21:26
We are monitoring this down the street also. I suspect things are going to get difficult for Mr. Harris in the near future.
Something we know that Mr. Harris does not is exactly how many "Special Forces" soldiers served in the "secret" wars. I'm betting I can have someone look at those names to verify or deny Mr. Harris claims.
What Mr. Harris might not know, is in order to fight in a "secret" war you need to have a "secret" clearance.
Something else we can and will check on.
Mr. Harris, we are currently checking and when we find out what your military records say (or don't say) I might be on the phone soon to a U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
Your claims better be real, we are about to find out.
219seminole
01-20-2011, 22:24
On page 128 of his book Harris says he received his Green Beret the same day as Duncan Lill and Matthew Courage, a graduating class of 3. Are they known?
On page 128 of his book Harris says he received his Green Beret the same day as Duncan Lill and Matthew Courage, a graduating class of 3. Are they known?
100 men will test today but only three win the green beret!
ZonieDiver
01-21-2011, 00:27
Guys who served... in most cases honorably... yet feel the need to grossly inflate their service, as this guy has very obviously done (1. Not a tabbed Ranger. 2. Never in 3/7) piss me off waaaay more than those who never served and make wild claims.
He was part of the 'brotherhood' and chose to dishonor himself with his lies. May he, and all like him, rot in hell - but have to face those they've dishonored before they get there!
FiveOpopo
01-21-2011, 01:13
Dug through my 12th Group stuff and found this. His name is just above mine...LOL. Still don’t remember him but the name and SSN match. Don’t know if he ever went to the Q course. There were a lot of guys on teams that were waiting to go. Don't know anything about any of his other claims but I'd have to say someone with the name and SSN he's using was in 12th Group.
Edited to remove SM's full SSAN from Hazardous Duty orders - Richard.
Matt Courage was in my class, the tallest (6'8") 18D I ever knew. He towered over me (I'm 6'3") and during pay day activities Nick Rowe made a comment about how his boots looked like small canoes (they were something like size 14). I'll try to look him up to see if he remembers this guy.
Dave
On page 128 of his book Harris says he received his Green Beret the same day as Duncan Lill and Matthew Courage, a graduating class of 3. Are they known?
Last hard class
01-21-2011, 08:16
3 people?
Graduating classes have shrunk since I went through.
LHC
3 people? Graduating classes have shrunk since I went through.
Me, too. There were 12 of us who graduated from our Medic class. ;)
Richard :munchin
Looks like SF Brothers has verified that he is SF qualified.
So that means he was qualified as an SF medic but never served as one?
Looks like SF Brothers has verified that he is SF qualified.
Exactly what does that mean? How did they verify?
Exactly what does that mean? How did they verify?
Who and how? Did the School house verify? If they did why has no one from his old Group 12 SFGA remembers him?
Here is what we do know.
1 - he is not a Ranger School Graduate
2 - He did not serve in 1/75th
3 - He never served in any unit of 7th SFGA
4 - He lies about his service in operations in Central America.
Trip_Wire (RIP)
01-22-2011, 12:56
Who and how? Did the School house verify? If they did why has no one from his old Group 12 SFGA remembers him?
Here is what we do know.
1 - he is not a Ranger School Graduate
2 - He did not serve in 1/75th
3 - He never served in any unit of 7th SFGA
4 - He lies about his service in operations in Central America.
Along with being a convicted felon. :munchin
Ranger Luna
01-22-2011, 13:24
Dug through my 12th Group stuff and found this. His name is just above mine...LOL. Still don’t remember him but the name and SSN match. Don’t know if he ever went to the Q course. There were a lot of guys on teams that were waiting to go. Don't know anything about any of his other claims but I'd have to say someone with the name and SSN he's using was in 12th Group.
Edited to remove SM's full SSAN from Hazardous Duty orders - Richard.
That's the first set of orders I can remember seeing that didn't have middle initials.
Here's what was posted:
Gents... I was able to contact JFKSWCS Spt Bn Academic Records Branch today..... He is, in fact, on that set of orders.
To clarify... Permanent Orders 96-21, dated 31 July 87, awarding the SF Tab. As he had posted in his FB page. I have no knowledge at this time if there is a Q course graduate certificate at all. He has TAB orders.
blue02hd
01-22-2011, 20:15
Throw his rucksack in the hallway and be done with him.
The Reaper
01-22-2011, 22:12
I love it when people remember enough to write a book, but not enough to recall major details of their claims, like the units they served in.:rolleyes:
Remember when Hillary wrote a book, but under oath, repeated her lack of recollection of events time after time?
This guy is full of shit as a Christmas goose.
TR
I totally agree.
The Clintons:
Can't remember shit when legally questioned but remember enough to write their memoirs. ???????????????????????
I hang my head in shame that I believed this guy's BS; and was even friends with him on FB...his page is no longer available. I was going to buy his book and he even emailed me his book in PDF. But as I got to talking to him on FB (and I kick myself for not keeping a record of those conversations as hdgb did), I began to have reservations about him. I threw a few real names at him and a few bogus names and said they were all in Panama when he was there, etc. I got back the same crap about PTSD and how he was awarded 100% disability for it.
I just got a 100% service-connected rating for my PTSD related to C.A. Because of my book, my next book and my petition about getting recognition for C.A. Vets, I have been "reminded" to limit what I say <~ his words
Which made me really wonder but I never questioned him. I certainly can remember most of the close friends I served with and as well as most of my close friends in other units. When I asked him about a certain friend that was killed in El Sal, he said that that was classified information and he couldnt discuss the particulars about it. Well, its not classified that he died.
He also informed his FB friends that Oprahs Book of the Month club had picked up his book and was going to publish it further. I don't know if this true but took his word for it at the time.
I found this today: http://www.examiner.com/books-in-santa-ana/jos-n-harris-at-libreria-martinez
José N. Harris at Libreria Martinez
January 13th, 2011 1:43 pm PT.
Detroit born José Harris will appear at Libreria Martinez Books and Art Gallery in Santa Ana this Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 1 PM to 3 PM. Harris, graduate of two distinguished California universities, University of California Irvine and University of California Berkeley is author of MI VIDA: A Story of Faith, Hope and Love.
Harris, an academic, has a lived a life that is chock full of unique experiences. Not only was he a foster child, he has worked as a psychologist, nurse, and social worker. Furthermore, he is a United States Army veteran, who served in the 1980s. At present, he is an Orange County resident, living in Anaheim.
About Libreria Martinez
Martinez Books operates as a center for building a love of reading and arts in the Orange County community. Martinez Books is committed to providing often-overlooked, quality books that are written in Spanish. The store, itself, describes itself as “a cultural experience” that “features some of the best local art.”
Continue reading on Examiner.com: José N. Harris at Libreria Martinez - Santa Ana Books | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/books-in-santa-ana/jos-n-harris-at-libreria-martinez#ixzz1C1dfXbpw
I still have his email with the book PDF, if anyone wants it. I also have his contact info, mailing address and phone number.
So I am guessing he is not done with his charade. I really hope you guys find out the truth about him. I feel like an idiot for allowing myself to trust his word, since he purported to be a faithful Christian as well. I should maybe stop looking for the good in people anymore? :mad:
FiveOpopo
01-25-2011, 01:48
That's the first set of orders I can remember seeing that didn't have middle initials.
Missed this till now. Responded via PM ;)
alright4u
01-25-2011, 14:50
Missed this till now. Responded via PM ;)
Sharp eye. Thanks.
zuluzerosix
03-28-2011, 16:38
There is a new thread about Mr. Jose N. Harris at Military Fakers on Facebook. It seems he recently promoted himdelf to E7. But I guess he was called out on it real quick.
Link (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=120982717976544&id=100001355297202)
Mustang Man
03-28-2011, 17:29
One fake down! :D Thousands of more to go... :(
greenberetTFS
03-28-2011, 17:52
3 people?
LHC
100 men we'll test today,but only "3" (earned) win the Green Beret.........:D:D:D
Big Teddy :munchin
One fake down! :D Thousands of more to go... :(
What do you mean "One Fake Down" This ass clown is still out there.
Do us a favor and read more and post less. It would be nice if you really contributed something like we want all people to do. Since you have not been so far, do not reply...:munchin
There is a new thread about Mr. Jose N. Harris at Military Fakers on Facebook. It seems he recently promoted himdelf to E7. But I guess he was called out on it real quick.
Link (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=120982717976544&id=100001355297202)
Zulu, looks like he changed his mind and demoted himself, quite promptly. His comments on the Together We Served page are interesting. 1SG Rock? Still always a Ranger?
Apparantly, Jose's page for his book is still up and active on FB. As a matter of fact, he just had a book signing in Santa Ana, CA. I have seen a copy of a VA letter regarding his award of VA benefits for PTSD and on Military Fakers, they reached out to Benning and found out he was never a Ranger. I have spoken to a few folks that have some contact with him and he is still out there "posing".
I just received information that Harris has joined SF Association Chapter 12 in southern California. His join date is unavailable but it was in February. He still insists he was a Ranger and Special Forces. :mad:
He also offers motivational counselling? "Pursing dreams while helping others pursue theirs!" on this FB page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JNH-Motivational-LLC/171719736197642?sk=info
And he started a petition for Recognition of US Veterans who Served in Latin America on FB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Petition-Recognition-of-US-Veterans-who-Served-in-Latin-America/172240479462454?sk=info
Company Overview A new petition has been submitted by Jose (Doc) Harris
The petition title is: Recognition of U.S. Veterans who Served in Latin America. The petition is directed to: U.S. Congress
Description To: The U.S. Congress
Prior to the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989, thousands of military personnel served in Latin America. Although their actions have never been classified as either being involved directly in combat nor in combat-related situations, many of them put their lives on the line for the protection of Democracy in host countries. Today many of those veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Still, others were exposed to unnamed chemicals, pesticides and herbicides.
We are asking the United States Government to officially recognize those that served in South and Central America in both combat units and combat-support units. Moreover, to welcome them home. It has been a long time coming.
Because many activities that occurred during those pre-Panama invasion years may still be considered sensitive and/or classified, we are solely asking for the acknowledgment and recognition of those that served in s specific region of our hemisphere under unusually trying circumstances.
Please consider setting one day aside, some time in the near future and perhaps recognizing those that served in South and Central America with some form of award. Perhaps calling it the “Latin American Expeditionary Medal or Ribbon,” or something of that nature. Thank you for you consideration.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned (read less)
To: The U.S. Congress
Prior to the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989, thousands of military personnel served in Latin America. Although their actions have never been classified as either being involved directly in combat nor in combat-related situations, many of them put their lives on the line for the protection of Democracy in host countries. Today many of those veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Still, others were exposed to unnamed chemicals, pesticides and... (read more
1stindoor
04-12-2011, 11:39
And he started a petition for Recognition of US Veterans who Served in Latin America on FB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Petition-Recognition-of-US-Veterans-who-Served-in-Latin-America/172240479462454?sk=info
Great!...That's just what I need, another ribbon denoting I went somewhere 20 years earlier.
zuluzerosix
04-12-2011, 11:45
Great!...That's just what I need, another ribbon denoting I went somewhere 20 years earlier.
Did you leave a calling card?
:D Thanks for your service!
I "liked" his Facebook fan page and it says this in one "status".
NEW REVIEW OF MI VIDA by A FELLOW PARATROOPER:This
is a bad-assed book. It's got everything. Sex, drugs & rock and
roll. There is some really heart breaking stuff in this book. It is an
emotional roller coaster ride. If you are looking for stories about
SF operations and killing Narco terrorist-don't buy this book, go ...get a copy of Soldier of Fortune.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347#!/profile.php?id=1423357103
He's back on FB..
greenberetTFS
05-17-2011, 18:34
He's back on FB..
You know we got to get this guy..............:(
Big Teddy :munchin
You know we got to get this guy..............:(
Big Teddy :munchin
Not sure,, did we get him??
He is still on together we stand as a Special Forces 18D, ranger
http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=AssignmentExt&ID=474903
His FB page still shows SF & Ranger
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347?sk=info
And He has attempted or is a member of SFA chapter 12, per Saoirse..
I think he needs more emphasis..
Not sure,, did we get him??
He is still on together we stand as a Special Forces 18D, ranger
http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=AssignmentExt&ID=474903
His FB page still shows SF & Ranger
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MI-VIDA-by-Jose-N-Harris/157055394332347?sk=info
And He has attempted or is a member of SFA chapter 12, per Saoirse..
I think he needs more emphasis..
After being allowed to be his friend again, I found some more interesting information
He apparantly has lived in Israel for 18 yrs where he had several practices in psychology. He apparantly attended two medical schools there...one belongs to the other according to my sources. HE NEVER ATTENDED EITHER, NEVER GRADUATED FROM ANY SCHOOL IN ISRAEL NOR HAS HE EVER HELD ANY MEDICAL LICENSING OR PRACTICED MEDICINE IN ISRAEL. This is information that was researched by a friend of mine who is an attorney in Tel Aviv who spoke with Records at the schools.
JJ....he posted a pic of the Spring 2011 The Drop where his name is posted as a member with Chapter 12. He also has some AMAZINGLY modest pictures of himself wearing many different berets with flashes of all the units he served in. His new bio reads so well its a wonder he hasn't part the oceans and turned water into wine. Also, according to him, he is now receiving 100% disability for PTSD.
I finally broke down and read this lunatic's book. Have we ever received a copy of his 214? I didn't know whether I wanted to laugh or be mad. It appears he googled what made up the Q course, but confused what the course was in the early '80s with what it was several years later. I also loved his Ranger School phases: "Crawl, Walk and Run." :rolleyes:
I finally broke down and read this lunatic's book. Have we ever received a copy of his 214? I didn't know whether I wanted to laugh or be mad. It appears he googled what made up the Q course, but confused what the course was in the early '80s with what it was several years later. I also loved his Ranger School phases: "Crawl, Walk and Run." :rolleyes:
Rick,
I have seen a copy of both. YUP, I said both. And they don't look alike.
:lifter
zuluzerosix
09-20-2011, 14:42
from Facebook:
The truth may hurt for awhile,
but the pains of a lie can last forever
Jose N. Harris
Interesting.
greenberetTFS
09-20-2011, 15:39
Again I say,why can't we just go out and hang them?....... :eek: Just like Judge Roy Bean,give them their day in our count then take them out and find a nice strong tree branch and just string them up...... :rolleyes: It really amazes me how these POS develop such loyal support and following,their idiots !!!! ........:mad:
Big Teddy :munchin
Badger52
09-22-2011, 08:06
It really amazes me how these POS develop such loyal support and following,their idiots !!!! ........:mad:
Big Teddy :munchinIt's possible, sir; look at current POTUS. They exist in the wild and they breed. Bedbugs in a carpetbagger's luggage.
Snaquebite
08-05-2014, 09:53
Seems Neuro 25 has been lurking today..... :D