Former SF Maj snubbed by WH

[miclo18d]

An open letter from a 9/11 survivor to President Obama requesting that the president cease invoking the death of Osama bin Laden as a re-election tool has been answered with a completely unrelated form response from the White House.

That response, provided to The Daily Caller, did not include a single reference to Army Major David King’s objections and instead reminded him that, “Each day, I hear from concerned men and women who are struggling in this economy.” What follows is an 1100-word insistence that Obama is attempting to turn the economy around. The letter ends by telling Maj. King, “For more information on jobs, health benefits, housing assistance, and other public resources, you may also call 1-800-FEDINFO or visit www .USA .gov.”

Nowhere in the White House letter is the bin Laden raid mentioned. A Google search of the text shows the same response letter is often sent to individuals who write critical letters to the White House.

“I was disappointed that I didn’t receive anything specifically addressing my concern,” King told TheDC in a phone interview. “All I got back was a re-election letter.”

King is a former Army Special Forces operator and wounded survivor of al Qaida’s September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. One of his colleagues described King’s injuries that day.

“Maj. David King came walking out of the smoke from the direction of the fire,” recounted former Army Major Bill Delaney in a description published on VillageLife.com in 2011.

“As he limped toward us with his shredded uniform and skin hanging from his burns, completely covered in a white ash, he looked like a ghost. Dave shared an office with Jerry Dickerson and Staff Sgt. White. Tragically both were killed in the [plane's] impact, but miraculously Dave had survived. Dave had burns on 70 percent of his body and would endure many months of recovery before he returned to duty,” said Delaney.

[mark46th]

He expected more than this from Obama?

[Dohhunter]

That is a travesty.

[bushmaster11]

I have been able to be neutral in this farcical election year. It seemed that the President, while seemingly at least verbally support the military. Making multiple visits to various installations, Making numerous statements and speeches crediting the military for its professionalism, and the recognition of sacrifices made.

I cut him slack for not making a Normandy visit, maybe his aides forgot to tell him of the significance. In short, I supported him, for the sole reason as he represents the office of the CINC. While I will not denigrate his actions/lack of same, I feel he has let all of down.

By not addressing this very specific letter, treating it with a crass and demeaning response, is a clear slap to all of us who have served, and continue to serve. I will still respect the office, but he has personally lost my respect.

God Bless the United States.

J R sends
De Oppresso Liber

[Gypsy]

It's a shame he got a typical BS form letter, but not surprising.

I could say more but then I'd be called a racist.

[The Reaper]

Dave King is a bonafide American hero.

TR

[echoes]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

Dave King is a bonafide American hero.

TR

TR SIr,

Indeed, SF MAJ King is a true Hero! And this is NOT how they should be treated, IMVSHO!

The big O needs to learn....some things,,,

Holly

[tom kelly]

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT, VOTE RIGHT ON NOV.6,2012.LET ' SEE SOME REAL CHANGE. TK

[SF_BHT]

Tom

I am and to make sure it gets counted I am flying home to vote. Do not want it to get dumped with other mail in votes.

[sf11b_p]

Well according to the t-shirts and bumper stickers Barry Hussein Obama II has the bragging rights of being the one and the only one to "get Osama".

But maybe that just means he understands and agrees.

[Utah Bob]

Originally Posted by echoes

TR SIr,

........


The big O needs to learn....some things,,,

Holly

Ahh, yes.
But so many things. Where to start?

[Team Sergeant]

I also knew Maj King, as TR said, a great American.