Is the Letter Real? 95 Year Harold Estes Old Tells Obama to Shape up
Here is an email letter circulating the Internet. The validity is still to be determined but the point is still clear.
This venerable and much honored WW II vet is well known in Hawaii
for his seventy-plus years of service to patriotic organizations and causes
all over the country. A humble man without a political bone in his body,
he has never spoken out before about a government official, until now.
He dictated this letter to a friend, signed it and mailed it to the president.
Dear President Obama,
My name is Harold Estes, approaching 95 on December 13 of this year. People meeting me for the first time don't believe my age because I remain wrinkle free and pretty much mentally alert.
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1934 and served proudly before, during and after WW II retiring as a Master Chief Bos'n Mate. Now I live in a "rest home" located on the western end of Pearl Harbor, allowing me to keep alive the memories of 23 years of service to my country.
One of the benefits of my age, perhaps the only one, is to speak my mind, blunt and direct even to the head man.
So here goes.
I am amazed, angry and determined not to see my country die before I do, but you seem hell bent not to grant me that wish.
I can't figure out what country you are the president of.
You fly around the world telling our friends and enemies despicable lies like:
" We're no longer a Christian nation"
" America is arrogant" - (Your wife even
announced to the world,"America is mean-
spirited. " Please tell her to try preaching
that nonsense to 23 generations of our
war dead buried all over the globe who
died for no other reason than to free a
whole lot of strangers from tyranny and
hopelessness.)
I'd say shame on the both of you, but I don't think you like America, nor do I see an ounce of gratefulness in anything you do, for the obvious gifts this country has given you. To be without shame or gratefulness is a dangerous thing for a man sitting in the White House.
After 9/11 you said," America hasn't lived up to her ideals."
Which ones did you mean? Was it the notion of personal liberty that 11,000 farmers and shopkeepers died for to win independence from the British? Or maybe the ideal that no man should be a slave to another man, that 500,000 men died for in the Civil War? I hope you didn't mean the ideal 470,000 fathers, brothers, husbands, and a lot of fellas I knew personally died for in WWII, because we felt real strongly about not letting any nation push us around, because we stand for freedom.
I don't think you mean the ideal that says equality is better than discrimination. You know the one that a whole lot of white people understood when they helped to get you elected.
Take a little advice from a very old geezer, young man.
Shape up and start acting like an American. If you don't, I'll do what I can to see you get shipped out of that fancy rental on Pennsylvania Avenue. You were elected to lead not to bow, apologize and kiss the hands of murderers and corrupt leaders who still treat their people like slaves.
And just who do you think you are telling the American people not to jump to conclusions and condemn that Muslim major who killed 13 of his fellow soldiers and wounded dozens more. You mean you don't want us to do what you did when that white cop used force to subdue that black college professor in Massachusetts, who was putting up a fight? You don't mind offending the police calling them stupid but you don't want us to offend Muslim fanatics by calling them what they are, terrorists.
One more thing. I realize you never served in the military and never had to defend your country with your life, but you're the Commander-in-Chief now, son. Do your job. When your battle-hardened field General asks you for 40,000 more troops to complete the mission, give them to him. But if you're not in this fight to win, then get out. The life of one American soldier is not worth the best political strategy you're thinking of.
You could be our greatest president because you face the greatest challenge ever presented to any president.
You're not going to restore American greatness by bringing back our bloated economy. That's not our greatest threat. Losing the heart and soul of who we are as Americans is our big fight now.
And I sure as hell don't want to think my president is the enemy in this final battle.
Sincerely,
Harold B. Estes
This venerable and much honored WW II vet is well known in Hawaii
for his seventy-plus years of service to patriotic organizations and causes
all over the country. A humble man without a political bone in his body,
he has never spoken out before about a government official, until now.
He dictated this letter to a friend, signed it and mailed it to the president.
Dear President Obama,
My name is Harold Estes, approaching 95 on December 13 of this year. People meeting me for the first time don't believe my age because I remain wrinkle free and pretty much mentally alert.
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1934 and served proudly before, during and after WW II retiring as a Master Chief Bos'n Mate. Now I live in a "rest home" located on the western end of Pearl Harbor, allowing me to keep alive the memories of 23 years of service to my country.
One of the benefits of my age, perhaps the only one, is to speak my mind, blunt and direct even to the head man.
So here goes.
I am amazed, angry and determined not to see my country die before I do, but you seem hell bent not to grant me that wish.
I can't figure out what country you are the president of.
You fly around the world telling our friends and enemies despicable lies like:
" We're no longer a Christian nation"
" America is arrogant" - (Your wife even
announced to the world,"America is mean-
spirited. " Please tell her to try preaching
that nonsense to 23 generations of our
war dead buried all over the globe who
died for no other reason than to free a
whole lot of strangers from tyranny and
hopelessness.)
I'd say shame on the both of you, but I don't think you like America, nor do I see an ounce of gratefulness in anything you do, for the obvious gifts this country has given you. To be without shame or gratefulness is a dangerous thing for a man sitting in the White House.
After 9/11 you said," America hasn't lived up to her ideals."
Which ones did you mean? Was it the notion of personal liberty that 11,000 farmers and shopkeepers died for to win independence from the British? Or maybe the ideal that no man should be a slave to another man, that 500,000 men died for in the Civil War? I hope you didn't mean the ideal 470,000 fathers, brothers, husbands, and a lot of fellas I knew personally died for in WWII, because we felt real strongly about not letting any nation push us around, because we stand for freedom.
I don't think you mean the ideal that says equality is better than discrimination. You know the one that a whole lot of white people understood when they helped to get you elected.
Take a little advice from a very old geezer, young man.
Shape up and start acting like an American. If you don't, I'll do what I can to see you get shipped out of that fancy rental on Pennsylvania Avenue. You were elected to lead not to bow, apologize and kiss the hands of murderers and corrupt leaders who still treat their people like slaves.
And just who do you think you are telling the American people not to jump to conclusions and condemn that Muslim major who killed 13 of his fellow soldiers and wounded dozens more. You mean you don't want us to do what you did when that white cop used force to subdue that black college professor in Massachusetts, who was putting up a fight? You don't mind offending the police calling them stupid but you don't want us to offend Muslim fanatics by calling them what they are, terrorists.
One more thing. I realize you never served in the military and never had to defend your country with your life, but you're the Commander-in-Chief now, son. Do your job. When your battle-hardened field General asks you for 40,000 more troops to complete the mission, give them to him. But if you're not in this fight to win, then get out. The life of one American soldier is not worth the best political strategy you're thinking of.
You could be our greatest president because you face the greatest challenge ever presented to any president.
You're not going to restore American greatness by bringing back our bloated economy. That's not our greatest threat. Losing the heart and soul of who we are as Americans is our big fight now.
And I sure as hell don't want to think my president is the enemy in this final battle.
Sincerely,
Harold B. Estes
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Permalink Reply by Michele M on -
There are people just like Harold (maybe not as "up there" in age; but nonetheless ones who have lived productive lives and served their country) wondering what the hell is going on...as upset as some of us are, they "have it" even worse, because they have experienced tyranny before first hand in WWII! God bless you. Harold Estes, and know there are those out here who will never give up our country!!!
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Permalink Reply by Tori Greenfield on -
Amazing letter....now if only the "president" would pay attention!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by D.J. Gull on
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That pansy (Obama) could care less what the people of this country say just as long as the Unions, Acorn, and other commi friends are happy.
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Permalink Reply by wallace sloane on -
WHAT HE SAID COULD NOT HAVE BEEN SAID BETTER IF ITS NOT A REAL LETTER THE CONTENTS ARE TRUE ABOUT OBAMA HE IS VERY SCARY AND A MAJOR MISTAKEIM ONLY 70 NOT 95 BUT FEEL EXACTLY THE SAME AS HAROLDRIGHT ON AND BLESS YOU
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Permalink Reply by Miriam Scott on -
......my parents escaped the Nazi-ism and the homicidal mob.....I am first generation American and Mr. Obama acts and speaks deplorably of a great Christian nation based on freedom, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. His demeanor regarding America is untoward. There is disdain on his twisted face whan it comes to us......perhaps his upbringing tainted his view of life and now he may be 'acting out' like a spoiled child and blaming us for his own actions instead of taking responsiility! I believe Mr. Estes letter embraces everything we've mentally broached but I highly doubt that letter every crossed Mr. Soeteros' desk.
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Permalink Reply by Joyce Sappington on -
Miriam, I think you're exactly right. I found this fascinating article on the American Thinker website that contrasts Obama with Palin. You may appreciate it.
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/11/the_competing_narratives_of_...
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Permalink Reply by Phil McLeod on -
Harold you are the man. I wish more people were like you America needs People like Harold B. Estes. Mr President we will stand with all the Vets, in this country and we well take our country back. The Battle has just begone Harold. There is more of us then those in the Capital Hill. Are story just begun. God bless America. This well be the last Democrats party or Senators in Congress man. They will be voted out soon. 2010--2012 WE THE PEOPLE. THANK YOU HAROLD B ESTES. 95 MORE YEARS.
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Permalink Reply by duane bass on
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It speaks the mind of a 50 year old. It is well written, but I think it is a fake, because most people that age do not care about monetary policy, they do not care. I met a 93 year old last week, and he was going out to play tennis, and that is what he said.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer_MI on -
Well, my 78 year old uncle would agree 200% with this statement--monetary policy and all. He would not be as well-written, having been a "dumb rancher" (his words, not mine) most of his life but he has spoken about each and every one of these concerns in the last year. Although he is old, he cares about the world he is leaving behind for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. From what I have seen at tea parties, senior citizens care the most about these issues!
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Permalink Reply by Stefani Kitchel on -
You base your judgment of all 90-year-olds on one person?
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Permalink Reply by Dorothy Marie on -
That is not the norm. People in their 80's and 90's were around during World War II. They know how hard it was to build this country. They also know have friends and family that gave their life for our country.
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