WWII vet, 88, brutally beaten to death in Spokane, Wash.

eddie · 08-23-13, 01:48 AM

I can't believe someone would attack such an old guy!

My god, he was 88 years old, what kind of threat could he pose to anyone? Basically defenseless at that age. May he rest in peace.

My Dad is a WWII vet, 89 years old, not sure I could control my rage if something like this happened to him.

Worthless punks did this, and should pay dearly for it!!

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013...kane-wash?lite

08-23-13, 02:27 AM

What a tragedy and waste of human life, 88yo or not, doesn't matter. Hard to understand such actions and to cut things short: Just shoot that guy in the head in the next back-alley... I'm growing sick of news like this, really.

Just one thing... why does it matter that he was a veteran? Would it have been less of a tragedy when he would not have served in WW2? Vet or not, doesn't matter at all but sure sounds more dramatic/sad in any headline.

News these days.

Cybermat47 · 08-23-13, 04:03 AM

Utterly disgusting

Jimbuna · 08-23-13, 05:01 AM

Absolutely senseless

RIP Sir

Armistead · 08-23-13, 05:54 AM

Bad as those 3 teens killing that baseball player from Australia, just wanted to kill someone for the fun of it.

It's really scary today, people wanting to kill...just because. The fact is, you may never see it coming. We had a bad case in our small town, old lady running a flower shop, man walked in robbed, raped and killed her. Really shocked us, she was 68 years old. He got less than a 100 bucks.

I have a conceal carry permit, but seldom carry. Think I'll start packing daily.

08-23-13, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

It's really scary today

Things like that happened 100 years ago as well. It's nothing "new" to be honest. I think through the modern media and infrastructure, it just makes the round quicker - or at all.

Although, I get the feeling that absurd crimes like this are happening more frequent. But if this is a fact, I don't know.

Aktungbby · 08-26-13, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Bad as those 3 teens killing that baseball player from Australia, just wanted to kill someone for the fun of it.

It's really scary today, people wanting to kill...just because. The fact is, you may never see it coming. We had a bad case in our small town, old lady running a flower shop, man walked in robbed, raped and killed her. Really shocked us, she was 68 years old. He got less than a 100 bucks.

I have a conceal carry permit, but seldom carry. Think I'll start packing daily.

Just reupped my CCW, good for another two years, well heeled. I'm grandfathered in as they are tough to get here and u don't let one expire. Still prefer the Lemat though.

August · 08-23-13, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

Just one thing... why does it matter that he was a veteran?

It adds irony to the story. The man risked his life to defend his country and this is how some punk repays him. Sad.

Jimbuna · 08-23-13, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by August

It adds irony to the story. The man risked his life to defend his country and this is how some punk repays him. Sad.

Agreed

Ducimus · 08-23-13, 08:20 AM

Aside from that, WW2 veterans are greatly respected, if not revered.

Between this, and those 3 teens thrill killing the Australian, it really goes to show the extent of moral decay in this country.

AVGWarhawk · 08-23-13, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

Between this, and those 3 teens thrill killing the Australian, it really goes to show the extent of moral decay in this country.

Where does one get their morals?

nikimcbee · 08-23-13, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

Aside from that, WW2 veterans are greatly respected, if not revered.

Between this, and those 3 teens thrill killing the Australian, it really goes to show the extent of moral decay in this country.

This. The same thing happened here in Oregon with WW2 Marine Hero, Marion Carl.

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-no...rion_carl.html

08-23-13, 01:48 AM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	WWII vet, 88, brutally beaten to death in Spokane, Wash. I can't believe someone would attack such an old guy! My god, he was 88 years old, what kind of threat could he pose to anyone? Basically defenseless at that age. May he rest in peace. My Dad is a WWII vet, 89 years old, not sure I could control my rage if something like this happened to him. Worthless punks did this, and should pay dearly for it!! http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013...kane-wash?lite

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Utterly disgusting __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Absolutely senseless RIP Sir __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Bad as those 3 teens killing that baseball player from Australia, just wanted to kill someone for the fun of it. It's really scary today, people wanting to kill...just because. The fact is, you may never see it coming. We had a bad case in our small town, old lady running a flower shop, man walked in robbed, raped and killed her. Really shocked us, she was 68 years old. He got less than a 100 bucks. I have a conceal carry permit, but seldom carry. Think I'll start packing daily. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

08-23-13, 02:27 AM	#2
Nippelspanner Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	What a tragedy and waste of human life, 88yo or not, doesn't matter. Hard to understand such actions and to cut things short: Just shoot that guy in the head in the next back-alley... I'm growing sick of news like this, really. Just one thing... why does it matter that he was a veteran? Would it have been less of a tragedy when he would not have served in WW2? Vet or not, doesn't matter at all but sure sounds more dramatic/sad in any headline. News these days.

08-23-13, 08:20 AM	#10
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Aside from that, WW2 veterans are greatly respected, if not revered. Between this, and those 3 teens thrill killing the Australian, it really goes to show the extent of moral decay in this country.