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Rename the USS Murtha the USS John Finn

Rename the USS Murtha the USS John Finn

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 2 months ago
The late Congressman John Murtha is having a US Navy ship named for him even after his anti-military tirades of only a few years ago, remember when he pushed for the prosecution of the "Haditha 8"? Recently we have lost a living legend John Finn, the oldest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. He received the MoH for his actions above and beyond the call of duty during the attack of Pearl Harbor. We at Chandler's Watch believe that honoring John Finn for his heroism is more important than honoring a deceased Congressman known for bringing home the bacon to his District and slandering Marines, who have since been acquitted, for their combat actions. Join Chandler's Watch in telling Congress to rename the USS Murtha the USS John Finn!

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July 12, 2010

Seeing this much support for John Finn is incredible because true heroes deserve the honor instead of those who insulted our Marines. This momentum proves that we refuse to let the legacy of a Medal of Honor recipient be overlooked.

July 12, 2010

The stories shared by service members in the comments remind me exactly why we started this fight for Chief Finn. It is a disgrace that we continue to ignore true heroism while honoring those who attacked our troops and I am currently documenting every instance of this hypocrisy to send directly to the Navy oversight committee.

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July 12, 2010

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PAUL HELLER
9 years ago Featured

NONE of the current congress with the exception of a small handfull deserve to have even a barge named after them, they have disgraced all of us, when they can't get anything done in 8 years time.

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John M Shields
9 years ago Featured

I am retired military and a MoH member should be recognized more than a no good politician who is anti military

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Anthony Campbell
9 years ago Featured

Please, Please do whatever is necessary to rename the USS Murtha, The USS John Finn. John Murtha is a disgrace who dishonored himself and his career in the US Marine Corp. To have a ship named for him is spit in the face of all US Marines. Anthony Campbell ENC(SW) USN Ret.

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Brian Groves
11 years ago Featured

Re-name the ship to USS John Finn. Renaming of ships has precedent. This case warrants that adjustment.

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Brian Groves
11 years ago Featured

Re-name the ship to USS John Finn. Renaming of ships has precedent. This case warrants that adjustment.

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Mike Perry
16 years ago Featured

Murtha was a total disgrace to the uniform. John Finn is a true hero who actually earned his honor. Give it to the man who saved lives not just brought home pork barrel spending.

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Robert Rawe
9 years ago

DON'T NAME ANY SHIPS FOR CURRENT POLITICIANS. MOST OF THEM ARE CROOKS ANYWAY.

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Ken Cage
9 years ago

I strongly support this effort.

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