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POW Network.
To Whom It May Concern:
The following statement by Noel Benoist, was posted on a blog for a
group of 4 running in the recall election in Apache Junction,
Arizona, this coming March.
Noel Benoist's comments state:
#7 by theoriginalphantom007 on
February 13th, 2009 - 12:05 am
I know the tactics of the council being recalled and staff working
with them. The fact of ulterior motives are shown by their accusing
others of doing what they are doing. They say the competition is
only there during elections when most of the competition has been
there very often. Some of us got tired of being verbally ausulted
and I am one of them. The Council said others might use the public
coment to have the camera on them as they campaign and the cameras
are on the Council the whole time with them slamming the
competition…what is that if not using the cameras to campaign.
Their signs stay up while others disappear. I have been endorsed as
the best candidate for Mayor by Ted Gunderson retired FBI top
agent. He was the number 2 in D.C. during the riots in 1067,
the number 1 in L. A., the lead investigator on the Oaklahoma City
bombing and much more. He validated my record in NSA, my
ministry and everything. Ted and I met in 1967 when I was sent in as
"the big guns" sent by NSA to sole the problems.
We have stayed in contact as much as possible. I know the ethics and
heart of those refered to as the recall team and I endorse all four
and I hope to be working with you soon. Great site. I believe that
the "good people" of Apache Junction will see through the
"smear and fear" tactics of the true enemies of AJ. Others
would not clean house so we will have to do it ourselves. I believe
more endorsments are coming.I am with you in heart and spirit, Noel
http://abetteraj.com/blog/archives/38#comments
Please forward Noel Benoist's comments to your contacts at the F.B.I.,
as he is now using the name of someone he claims is a Retired
Agent from that federal law enforcement office.
Be advised, during a council meeting in Apache Junction, Arizona, on
the evening of February 17th, 2009, Noel Benoist is once again
speaking about Vietnam as though he is an expert on the country,
this time associating himself with someone in religion who he states
is from that country. See provided link to archived video. His
comments start at time frame 23:57 minutes in the council meeting.
Also be advised that Noel Benoist made a false statement to one of
the local newspapers, that Senator John McCain, former POW, was
going to appoint him to a position had he been elected as President.
Benoist To Run For Mayor
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The News
Noel Benoist, an activist in the current city recall election and
founder and CEO of Glory to God United Ministries Inc., has become
the first Apache Junction resident to throw his hat in the ring for
the mayoral race set for March.
He turned in his paperwork to the city clerk's office
on Wednesday, November 26. He said he is running for mayor after
initially supporting current Mayor John Insalaco as well as
Councilmembers Jeff Serdy, Robin Barker and Chip Wilson.
"Unfortunately there was a little bit of a rough
start of them listening to others," Benoist said.
"Johnny (Insalaco, mayor) hasn't done some of the things he
promised he would do. I plan to clean up the town and set a better
direction. Johnny's a nice guy, but he doesn't have the knowledge to
set Apache Junction in a secure direction and I do."
Benoist said he would have run for office
sooner, but Sen. John McCain was going to appoint him to a position
if he was elected president.
If elected, Benoist said he would vote to
reduce the city's sales tax and enhance Apache Junction's historical
recognition.
"As far as I'm concerned, we have a lot of history
that just has not been developed," Benoist said. "Our
history and historical sites are what gives us an advantage over
every city in the nation. If we have historical sites on the
National Register of Historic Places, that will promote the town and
give us highway signage. In turn, it will get people in the town and
increase revenue."
Noel Benoist's false statement about his fictional appointment by
Senator McCain, was checked with a member of Senator McCain's staff
and verified as being FALSE!
McCain camp says Benoist was never
contender for administration
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The AJ News
Sources
close to Sen. John McCain's office dispute mayoral candidate
Noel Benoist's claim in a recent interview with The
Apache Junction/ Gold Canyon News that,
if elected president, McCain would have appointed him to a position
within his administration.
Benoist made the statement in an interview
regarding his campaign for mayor of Apache Junction. He is running
in the primary as well as the recall election, both of which occur
in March. Benoist could not be reached for comment.
Meanwhile, in Benoist's candidacy paperwork filed with
the city clerk on November 26, "N/A" is listed under
sources of compensation over $1,000. Benosit listed his occupation
as CEO of Glory to God United Ministries Inc..
City officials would not comment, but failure to
list a source of income could be in violation of state law.
According to Arizona Revised Statute 16-351, any elector in any city
can challenge the nomination of a candidate as long as it is done no
later than 5 p.m. of the 10th day—excluding Saturday, Sunday or
other legal holiday—after the last day for filing nomination
papers and petitions.
The deadline for the primary was December 10, while
the recall deadline is January 9.
http://www.ajnews.com/vol12/121508/index.htm
Thought
you should know that there are people in Arizona who do not condone
the BS that Noel Benoist is spreading around, and quite frankly,
many of us would like to see him go to prison for what he has done
and continues to do. It's a slap in the face to every good man and
woman who has ever worn the uniform and served our country with
honor.
Sincerely,
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October 04, 2003
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Mr. Noel Benoist
P.O. Box 3481
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
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Mr. Benoist;
After a thorough review of documents received from
St. Louis, and yourself, we present the following finding:
You had three years from the date you SIGNED (and
therefore agreed with) your DD214 upon discharge to dispute the rank and
service noted thereon. To raise a challenge now makes one wonder why you
SUDDENLY have a dispute with records you agreed with upon discharge.
The records received from St. Louis MATCH the records
received from you allegedly through Senator McCain’s office. They
include everything YOU would have received had you requested them
through normal channels and not troubled the Senator and his staff. The
St. Louis certified file did NOT include all the pages you claim
are part of your "official" file.
Those certified copies contain no more and no less
alterations, changes, nor insertions than are found in MILLIONS of
records for every other Soldier, Sailor, Airman and Marine. Those
records are consistent with statements of time, duty, assignment, and
MOS of the men stationed at Herzo AT THE SAME TIME.
Your reduction in rank was consistent with your
marriage without prior approval to an unvetted German for someone
entrusted with a higher security clearance and responsibilities.
Your addendum, letters, notations and letters of
reference fall far short of evidence for a court of law. None of the
statements are notarized and several of your "witnesses" are
deceased. No one seems willing to testify under oath on your behalf.
Your opinions as to how and why errors exist in these
records are inconsistent with fact, and historical accuracy. (Please see
OUR addendum - attached) according to records experts.
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Mr. Benoist – you were never in Vietnam, you were
never an officer. You lack
simple records knowledge
training time and class length knowledge
time in grade
ANY VERIFIABLE EVIDENCE to back one word of your statements.
Your further insistence of units, training and
classes that cross military BRANCHES, UNITS and geographical locations
only intensifies the realization you have NO IDEA what you are talking
about.
We have attempted to find ANY ONE individual that
will state he knew you and served with you in Vietnam. We cannot locate
ANY. We have attempted to locate ANY ONE individual that reads your
records and agrees with your addendum as to the alterations, changes,
deletions, or additions.
Your attempt to say the White House was helping
you is laughable. It was a standard "canned" reply letter.
Your lack of respect for the office, your self-classification of the
letter you wrote – marking it TOP SECRET – is beyond belief.
We have talked to Col. Lew Millett AND his
daughter. Your repeated attempts to influence an elderly man who has
NO touch of Alzheimers and total recall is an abomination. Your
repeated repetition of YOUR story in his home has in no way
influenced his recall. You happened to be at Ft. Devens at the same
time. That IS the entire relationship you have with the man. He IS
willing to make a statement in that regard. Harassing a Medal of
Honor recipient is also a cause for alarm here. Again – taping
Col. Millet in his home adds NOTHING to your claims and is insulting
to the Colonel.
We have talked to Gary Metzger, who denies
writing the letter of reference signed with his name.
We have talked to Roger Grinstead, who cannot
recall writing a letter to Senator McCain’s office on your behalf.
Even sending a copy of the letter to him brought NO confirmation.
We have talked to Senators McCain’s office. The
staffer there that had worked with you stated, "While we DID
help him get his records, we cannot stop him from making his
claims." The fact that you had the gall to tape record the
Senator’s aid and then claim that that legitimizes your statements
of records tampering is astounding!
We are unable to talk to former Police
Chief of Yreka, Ron Quigley, as he is deceased.
We are unable to talk to Bravo editor and
entertainer Tony Diamond, as he is deceased.
Lyle Allen has not returned our calls.
Detective Charles Winfree has not returned our
calls.
The number you provided for Jim Holland was
actually Lila Stubbs. There is NO VIETNAM POW RETURNEE by the name
of Jim Holland, J. Holland, James Holland or Holland. Period. That
fact was verified by OUR 14 years of records on the Vietnam POW
issue; the Pentagon; and NAM POWS Inc. – the organization of
Vietnam Ex-POWs (of which we are an honorary member).
We HAVE talked to numerous members of ASA,
Herzo who have reviewed your claims and records. They are UNANIMOUS
in their conclusion that you served at Herzo as your
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records state, and your demotions to an Arts and
Crafts MOS and Duty Soldier were appropriate for your actions. At no
time were you an officer there.
We HAVE traced your "mountain man"
expertise to the movie "The Quick and The Dead" in which
you played a Mountain Man as an extra.
You did not complete ANY SEALs training. Not
BUDS. Not UDT.
You are not recognized by any member of Special
Forces as having completed ANY training with them. (And they are NOT
called "Green Berets").
You are not recognized by any member of the
Airborne Rangers as having completed ANY training with them.
There HAS NEVER BEEN a Medal of Honor RECIPIENT
named Sgt. Michaels.
The 1st Recon unit you claimed to have
been a LRP/LRRP with on the Ho Chi Minh Trail is a MARINE UNIT. An
Army officer would not have been attached – nor was it a "LRP"
outfit.
Any man "counting" POWs and not
attempting a rescue or reporting their whereabouts to a commanding
officer should have been tried for treason after returning without
said POWs.
We have talked to the VFW, STATE of Arizona.
Their remarks included: you have a FULL uniform for every branch of
service and have been seen wearing them.
Your attempt to maintain that you were an officer
in Vietnam is a federal offense.
Impersonating an officer – by uniform, by
resume, by statements - is a prosecutable federal crime and a
violation of U.S. Code Title 18, as is wearing an unauthorized
uniform.
Any further contact regarding your alleged claims,
alteration of records or supposed witnesses will be considered
harassment. Any further attempts to involve us in the prosecution or
investigations undertaken by yourself or members of your DAV chapter
against fellow members, former post members or their associates will all
be considered harassment and will also be reported as such to law
enforcement officials.
Additionally, the fact that you have tangled a Medal
of Honor recipient, a U.S. Senator, a State Representative and law
enforcement officials into this travesty has not been overlooked. Those
that know the truth and still allow your charade to continue are liable
as conspirators and can be prosecuted.
In conclusion – we are extremely offended at having
been used by you for whatever purpose it might have been. We are still
unsure whether this is an attempt at publicity for your book, an attempt
to damage the reputations of fellow veterans, an attempt to gain 100%
disability from the V.A. for Agent Orange exposure or other
disabilities, or strictly personal gain. Why you have found support for
this mess is beyond us.
WHATEVER the purpose was supposed to be – you
failed. Shame on you Mr. Benoist.
Sincerely,
[signed]
Charles P. Schantag
Chairman
ATTACHMENT ... (a line by line rebuttal of Benoist's 60+
"addendum" was also mailed. Feel
free to ask to see HIS version, or the rebuttal addendum. |
