Attn: Buckeye Vets

[Muck]

If you served in Desert Shield/Storm, Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom or were on active duty during those conflicts and not deployed in theater:

From: Treasurer Richard Cordray [mailto: [email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 1:10 PM
To: [snip]
Subject: OHIO LEADERS, VETERANS PUSH FOR QUICK PASSAGE OF SERVICE BONUS
For Immediate Release
January 23, 2008

Media Contacts: Holly Hollingsworth 614-728-2827
(cell 614-425-2234)
Kim Kowalski 614-466-5341

OHIO LEADERS, VETERANS PUSH FOR QUICK PASSAGE OF SERVICE BONUS

(Columbus)--Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray and Ohio Senator Tim
Grendell today joined forces to push for quick passage of
Senate Joint Resolution 5, the Veterans' Service Bonus Amendment.

In a press conference with Senator Grendell prior to offering
proponent testimony before the Senate Finance Committee,
Cordray outlined the significance of the Service Bonus Amendment.

"The smooth and prompt passage of this proposal will send a
strong message of support to Ohio's service men and women,"
said Treasurer Cordray. "We stand behind them; we are grateful
and recognize their sacrifices."

The proposed Constitutional Amendment was initiated by
Treasurer Cordray last November after an Iraq veteran
identified the need. In the past, the state has offered a bonus
to Ohio veterans of both World Wars and conflicts in Korea and
Vietnam. Earlier this month, Senator Grendell introduced SJR 5.

"Ohio voters have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to
honoring the sacrifice of Ohio's veterans by approving monetary
bonuses," Senator Grendell said. "As a U.S. Army veteran, I am
confident that, if given the opportunity, Ohioans will once
again vote to help ease the transition back to civilian life."

Joining Senator Grendell and Treasurer Cordray in support of
SJR 5 were military veterans including U.S. Army Specialist
Doreen Lafferty of Westerville. Specialist Lafferty currently
serves in the U.S. Army Reserve, following active duty service
from 2003 through 2007.

"As a veteran who has experienced two tours of duty in Iraq, I
can tell you that the several hundred dollars which I would
likely receive if voters pass this measure would certainly
help," said Specialist Lafferty. "But what would be equally
valuable to me is the knowledge that my fellow Ohioans agreed
we deserve this recognition for our service, through their vote
on Election Day."

The proposed amendment would provide $100 for each month an
Ohioan served in theaters of the Persian Gulf, Iraq or
Afghanistan totaling up to $1,000 maximum, and would provide
$50 a month for those serving elsewhere during these conflicts
totaling up to $500 maximum. More information is available at
www.yourmoneynowonline.org; click on "Veterans" on the Main Menu.

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your money NOW

 

[SparkyOSU]

Thats ok, I spent two years there and although free money is always apreciated, its not necessary.

Good find and thanks for getting the word out though!!!! It helps us that are no longer in Ohio!

 

[scooter1369]

If you served in Desert Shield/Storm, Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom or were on active duty during those conflicts and not deployed in theater:



your money NOW

Thanks for the info

Thats ok, I spent two years there and although free money is always apreciated, its not necessary.

Good find and thanks for getting the word out though!!!! It helps us that are no longer in Ohio!

Agreed on all accounts

 

[cincibuck]

I'm adding this, ($50 X 7 months of state side duty during ODS) to the tax rebate congress just voted me, plus Ohio has dropped state tax on my military retirement pay. Whoo pee! I'm going out and buy a Porsche Boxter. Matchbox still makes them right?

Sure beats a sharp stick in the eye.

 

[SanAntonioBuck]

Good find! I've done five deployments in my career. That money can go to our needy veteran's families.

 

[Muck]

Just to be a pain in the ass I've already mailed Cordray asking about various issues...

What are the start/stop dates for Desert Shield/Storm.

How are they going to handle split time. I was deployed in the Gulf for nine months Aug 90 - April 91 (BTW fuck you 2nd MarDiv bastards who got there late and left early!).

Since that is nine months...do I get the $50 for months #10 since I was still active duty?

I also deployed to Somalia & the former Yugoslav clusterfuck.

What about those Marines, soldiers & assorted riffraff who participated in those conflicts but not in either of the Gulf scuffles? Do they get screwed over because their battles weren't the "correct" ones?

Do you want to be the one who tells a Buckeye member of Task Force Ranger that his service doesn't rate?

None of those issues really make much difference to me but I think they need to be considered before they try to ram this bill through.

There is also a slight possibility that my wording in the email I sent the Treasurer (and CC'd Governor Strickland) might have been worded a tad bit differently.

 

[Gatorubet]

What about me?

 

[Muck]

What about me?

I'm hoping he goes to Iraq on another "fact finding" mission and ends up starring in one of those ginsu commercials the hadjis love producing.

 

[jimotis4heisman]

another thread to say THANK YOU to all of those who have served/are serving our country

thanks!

 

[leroyjenkins]

What about me?

I AM SAM!!