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Samuel L. Braunstein, NOT a member of Special Forces
A heart warming story, if it were true.....Samuel Braunstein was contacted by the SFA, I contacted the news paper editor, so this is what they did....... check the dates of the story....
Samuel L. Braunstein never served as a CPT in the US Army Special Forces. Team Sergeant Trumbull girl marches into spotlight By Susan Silvers STAFF WRITER Updated: 04/29/2009 07:11:40 PM EDT But this year, Kate gets to be right up front. As winner of the Trumbull Memorial Day Parade Theme Contest, she gets to march right alongside grand marshal Samuel Braunstein, a lawyer and local resident who was a captain in the U.S. Army Special Forces, otherwise known as the Green Berets. Kate's winning submission was "The Lives of Our Heroes: We Shall Never Forget." That theme will play out when the procession begins at 2 p.m. May 25 from Long Hill Green and concludes with a memorial service at the Town Hall green. The annual parade is a town tradition. By including the Trumbull High School Band, it shares something with President Obama's inaugural parade, but is a lot more homespun, featuring not just scouts but school groups and civic organizations. First Selectman Raymond G. Baldwin Jr. said the parade committee chose Kate's theme from among about 40 suggested by local elementary school students. "It's only the second year we've asked kids to develop the theme," he said. Kate said she didn't even know about the contest until her math teacher at Frenchtown School mentioned it last month. "She told us what memorializing means -- like remembering," the youngster said. The teacher had to go to a meeting, and told the students they could work on ideas. "Everybody was writing down, 'Our veterans will always be remembered,' " Kate said. "I decided to do the opposite of that," she said of the way she turned around their thoughts. She sees Memorial Day as being about more than those who have served in the military. "I wanted to think of every type of person who helped us," she said, mentioning doctors, firefighters and police. "I think that it should be about all the people who help us -- who have died for the rights of our country and people who are still fighting out there for the rights of our country," she said. http://www.connpost.com/ci_12245327 Trumbull girl marches into spotlight By Susan Silvers STAFF WRITER Updated: 04/30/2009 12:09:04 AM EDT TRUMBULL -- Although 9-year-old Katelynn Romanchick has never served in the armed forces, she is still a veteran of sorts. After all, she has marched with fellow Brownies in the town's Memorial Day parade for several years now. This year, Kate gets to be right up front. As winner of the Trumbull Memorial Day Parade Theme Contest, she gets to march right alongside grand marshal Samuel Braunstein, a lawyer and local resident who was a captain in the U.S. Army Special Forces.Kate's winning submission was "The Lives of Our Heroes: We Shall Never Forget." That theme will play out when the procession begins at 2 p.m. May 25 from Long Hill Green and concludes with a memorial service at the Town Hall green. The annual parade is a town tradition. By including the Trumbull High School Band, it shares something with President Obama's inaugural parade, but is a lot more homespun, featuring not just scouts but school groups and civic organizations. First Selectman Raymond G. Baldwin Jr. said the parade committee chose Kate's theme from among about 40 suggested by local elementary school students. "It's only the second year we've asked kids to develop the theme," he said. Kate said she didn't know about the contest until her teacher at Frenchtown School mentioned it last month. "She told us what memorializing means -- like remembering," the youngster said. The teacher had to go to a meeting, and told the students they could work on ideas. "Everybody was writing down, 'Our veterans will always be remembered,' " Kate said. "I decided to do the opposite of that," she said of the way she turned around their thoughts. She sees Memorial Day as being about more than those who have served in the military. "I wanted to think of every type of person who helped us," she said, mentioning doctors, firefighters and police. "I think that it should be about all the people who help us -- who have died for the rights of our country and people who are still fighting out there for the rights of our country," she said. http://www.connpost.com/ci_12257301?...w.connpost.com |
He also claims an MBA from a non-accredited on-line diploma mill:
American Century University 2201 San Pedro NE Building 3, Suite 220 Albuquerque, NM 87110 And he's an attorney. ;) Anybody contact him or the newspaper to mention the Stolen Valor Act? :confused: Richard's $.02 :munchin |
hmmm
Martindale-Hubble bio just says USA Cpt. 64-68. Maybe the reporter got it wrong.
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I sent the newspaper editor an email, they changed the story, but it still states that Samuel Braunstein served as a CPT in the US Army Special Forces, which is completely untrue. The Stolen Valor Act would only apply if he took a picture wearing a Green Beret or other unearned medals/awards. He can go right on telling people he was a Green Beret CPT, right up to when he's caught by real Green Beret wearing men....:D Then life begins to suck.;) |
I got a bad feeling about this . . .
Susan Silvers is not listed as a staff writer on the website, and they had a toll-free number, so I called to inquire. Operator transfered me to the voicemail of "David Oxford". I did not leave a message. Perhaps "Susan Silver" is a nom de bullshit.:munchin
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But how the hell would the "reporter" know that Sam was not an F-16 pilot, Navy SEAL or "Green Beret" unless Sam told them???:rolleyes: |
I've been informed that Mr. Braunstein is going to withdraw as the Grand Marshall and place some sort of retraction in the newspaper. We will be standing by for that retraction.
Samuel Braunstein we earned the Special Forces reputation and paid for it in blood. Now that we busted your Special Forces claims I'll be sending for your Army records to see if you really did serve in Vietnam. We don't take kindly to those riding our coat-tails. Depending on the your "retraction" and an apology to Special Forces and veterans in general this thread is going to end up in the "Hall of Shame". Team Sergeant |
Excellent. Can't wait to see his apology.
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How about a Bar complaint?
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No retraction in the local newspaper, now it's time to turn up the heat on Samuel Braunstein.
Samuel Braunstein we know you've been contacted by the Special Forces Association, we know you responded to the SFA. The newspaper is still stating you were a Cpt in the US Army Special Forces, we know that's not true. You were given ample time to correct the newspaper article, now it's our turn. Samuel Braunstein, you now have earned a spot in our "Hall of Shame". You are now going to find out what happens when you irritate "real" Special Forces soldiers. Team Sergeant |
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Those that want to inform the POWNETWORK heres the URL: "How To report a Phony" |
It seems Samuel Braunstein had the newspaper "remove" both of the news articles concerning his Green Beret claims, that speaks volumes.
I don't think a real US Army Special Forces-Green Beret-Vietnam-Vet-CPT would worry much about such a trivial news article, unless its not true and your ability to practice "law" could be jeopardized. A newspaper with no spine.... You don't make retractions you delete the whole article. Pure genius Susan Silvers, brilliant move Mr. Editor of the connpost.com Time to send complaints to the Conn Bar Association. Team Sergeant |
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Complaints are due to the connpost as well. They have any competing newspapers that they are going head to head with?? |
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Once we have his military records the shit will hit the fan.;) Team Sergeant |
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These clowns are playing with the wrong crowd.
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