James W. Fritch; phony Beirut and Desert Storm vet
The folks at Military Phony sent us their work on this James Fritch fellow who did an interview with the Norwich Bulletin (the article didn’t make the internet edition, but Military Phony has a photo of the article). He talked about some of his derring-do during his military career;
In the service: James Fritch, 57 of Plainfield, followed a family tradition and enlisted in the military as a reservist at 22. He went active duty at 23 and served from 1980 to 1992, first in the Air Force and then the Army. “It always seemed like a thing to do,” he said. “My family has always served in the military, either here in the states or in Germany. So I was just following tradition.” Fritch started off in the Air Force as a law enforcement specialist. He transferred to the Army to train in medicine and special operations and served as a special forces medical specialist. “I loved everything,” he said of his time in the military. “The camaraderie, the pride everyone took in the job they were doing. The ability to serve my country was a joy.”
Fritch was in Beirut in 1983 when the Marine Compound was bombed, killing 241 U.S. military personnel, and was in country during the U.S. embassy bombing that killed 63 people and the 1984 bombing of the U.S. embassy annex building. On the day of the Marine Compound bombings, Fritch and his unit were in their tents only a kilometer away. When they heard the blast, his unit rushed to the barracks and tried to rescue survivors and remove bodies from the rubble. For two weeks after the attack, Fritch helped identify bodies, working 18 to 20 hours a day. “We tried to return them to their families,” he said. Fritch served for a total of seven months in and out of Beirut as part of a small unit focused on anti-terrorism and finding terrorist leaders in Lebanon. Fritch also took part in Operation Desert Shield in Iraq as a reconnaissance team, but in 1992, old injuries forced him to retire. “I didn’t want to leave my buddies,” he said. “We were very close-knit.”
Well, first of all, he was in the Air Force, and they didn’t think that he was in Beirut;
The Air Force thought that he was at Rhein Mein Air Base in West Germany during the operations in Beirut. The Air Force was so so convinced that he was in Germany, that they gave him an Air Force Achievement Medal for his work while he was stationed there;
He did work with the identification and preparation of the remains of the victims of the Beirut bombing, but if he felt the explosion, and then ran to help with the recovery efforts, the bomb was large enough to shake him awake in Germany, and he’s one stalwart MFer to run from Frankfurt to Beirut and then get back before the Air Force missed him.
Next up is his claim that he was on a reconnaissance team during Desert Storm. He was in the Army during Desert Storm, but the Army thought that he was a residency student at Fort Bragg’s MEDDAC while he was really snoopin’ and poopin’ in Iraq. You’d have thought someone would have noticed that he was missing;
Stupid Army thought he was a 91C hospital medic when he was really a snoopin’ pooper.
Category: Phony soldiers, Valor Vultures
This article has made it to Jims Facebook page. Some one posted it and linked it to him asking for an explanation. Jims response was just; “What the?” I take his response as disbelief that anyone would question the integrity of his stories.
I completely understand the stance that some of you have taken. I can see where veterans are in an uproar. I also understand that behavior has consequences. The man has been shamed and humiliated. Maybe behaviors will change and maybe they won’t. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and to speak their minds, but it blows my mind how many of these comments from grown adults have gone from speaking their mind to degrading and bullying. Obviously some of you are also on his site and/or visit it. If you don’t like the person then unfriend him and leave it be! The last comment made here was not even accurate, along with other assumptions made. His actions were wrong, but those of you trying to keep it going, expose him more, and maliciously bully him are no better. Please let it rest, you have made your points!
Bullying? Malicious bullying? Oh dwat. Is his widdle feewings hurt? Tough. He’s an asshole.
Lying like this tool did is placing bets with your mouth that your butt later may have trouble covering. It’s sorta like bluffing when holding a busted flush.
His bluff has been called; and his cards are now exposed. It’s now time for him to pay up.
Yeah, it sucks to be him. Tough. He’s the one who chose to bet big on a bluff.
Bullying? This isn’t a CT public school. Buzz off and put on your big boy or girl panties. Jeeez.
Not to be rude,you have no idea who I am. I did work side by side Jim for many of my 20 plus years as a paramedic. America Ambulance, Mashantucket, AMR (Hartford, Rockville and Putnam)which is literally countless calls.
Your comment about the CSP shoot out. My partner and I where met by CSP with the two shot troopers and transported to Stafford. Jim did some how “stop to help” after the fact and was awarded commendation from the CT Governor and CSP. Go figure!
He is a great paramedic, but these lies are un-excusable.
Right! And you don’t know who I am. My issue is not the anger and opinions, more the way it’s being done. But I was brought up to treat people with respect. It’s possible to voice your opinion without all of this. It’s interesting some of the assumptions made from people who didn’t know him. And I suppose if he did direct traffic at construction sites then he should be bashed because that’s not a worthy job?? The people on here are unbelievable and need to check themselves. It’s also interesting that some on here seem to be FB friends. If those were my friends I wouldn’t want enemies.
You really are a smug piece of work, aren’t you? You wants to play? I plays.
I know you. You’re that nosy lady that lived across from the Steven’s, Gladys Kravitz!
No, wait, that’s PV8 Moerk.
But, then again, maybe Clueless CT Resident is PV8 Moerk in her finest Sockpuppet mode.
Stranger things have happened.
That’s how he plays it Stanley.
The Norwich Bulletin has published a story on the investigation MilitaryPhony.com did on Jim Fritch. Here’s a link to the story: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/20160512/vet-i-didnt-serve-in-beirut.
I wonder where the Norwich Bulletin got the picture for the article? I couldn’t enlarge the image enough to tell if it has a long tab, but that is definitely and SF Patch with Airborne and Ranger Tabs. Posers gotta pose…..
Yep, there is a long tab on top of the Ranger and Airborne tabs.
To my eyes it definitely says Special Forces.
And the defecation impacts the oscillating cooling device in 3..2..1
I’m sure this POS has a closet full of shirts that he parades around in.
There is a difference between being shamed and humiliated vs people degrading and bullying. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but trying to ruin someone is not okay.
What does this accomplish? Do you all feel better about yourselves. Feeling being hurt has nothing to do with you. No doubt everyone here has things about them that make them less than perfect. There are many reasons people act the way they do. Some make very bad and stupid choices. I’m not sure that publicly tearing someone apart is the answer. Hopefully you are all perfect and nothing ever comes back to bite you. Either way the behavior of many of you makes you no better than the one who lied.
If you don’t like what is being said here, relief is only a mouse click away.
Yes it is. Or maybe you should keep your opinions reasonable and respectful.
Maybe you should refrain from trying to tell others what they should and should not do. The concept is called “minding one’s own business”.
Perhaps you should give it a try.
Who? Me? What’d I do?
I thought saying “relief is only a mouse click away” was pretty reasonable and respectful.
But I can change my vocabulary in a heart beat if you want me to.
I seem to recall your advice about unfriending and moving on. Perhaps you should take it.
“What does this accomplish?” It exposes a knucklehead who had the audacity to claim he was in Beirut when the Marine barracks was hit. Maybe you should ask Jimmy what HE hoped to accomplish through his lies.
“Do you all feel better about yourselves[?] Yes, to the extent that another pretender has been exposed. You bet. And, please, don’t forget to ask Jimmy if lying about his being in Beirut and pulling the bodies of the Fallen made him feel better.
“No doubt everyone here has things about them that make them less than perfect.” No kidding. One of my imperfections is being soft on certain valor thieves.
“There are many reasons people act the way they do.” I think you mean that there are many reasons people lie. What’s Jimmy’s reason? Teenie weenie?
“I’m not sure that publicly tearing someone apart is the answer.” You’ve got a gift for the melodrama. Jimmy isn’t being torn apart. He is being publicly shamed and lambasted for what he did. We don’t draw and quarter anyone. That would be illegal.
To the extent that those of us who comment here do not lie about the nature of our service, yes, we are better than Jimmy.
Not so much
“I’m not sure that publicly tearing someone apart is the answer.” If he would have kept his lives private and to himself, our criticism would also have been private, however *HE* took it public, and so will I.
Enjoy your public Shame.
Oh, btw, more google hits.
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Oops, “kept his lies to himself”
*I’d blame autocorrect, but that would be wrong*
Concerned CT Resident: you are entitled to your opinion. Others are entitled to theirs.
However, reading your comments here remind me of a quote from Shakespear: “. . . a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”
If you want to give this guy a pass on lying about his past, that’s your business. However, coming here and telling vets who’ve served – many for years, and in combat – that lying about one’s military background to make oneself seem a hero is “no big deal” is indeed the act of a clueless fool.
Wear your new title with pride, “Clueless in CT”. It seems to fit you well.
You know, with the mood I’m in right now, I don’t mind taking a detour away from Jimmy for a moment and giving you the attention you’re seeking. So, let me ask you, what exactly are you doing here? Are you here to defend that POS? Are you his girlfriend? His wife? Boyfriend? What?
None of the above. I’m waiting for you to bash me. So that’s fine. Not seeking attention. Expressing my views. What was done was wrong and I whole heartedly agree, but social media is an avenue to ruin lives. I agree with consequences for actions but many take this to a different level.
Yeah, thanks for taking this to another level. This post was almost over, but you had to join the party. Thanx!
Oh, btw, even more google hits.
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That’s very mature
That is not Victor Mature. That is James W. Fritch.
Oh, that’s bullshit. You didn’t just stumble in here. You came with a little mission. And what’s with this bullying stuff? You do realize, don’t you, that your persuading no one with that whine. So, you made your complaint. It has been duly noted in the log book. What now? Anything else? Or are you just going to keep singing the same song until someone tells you to take your violin and Bernie sticker and get the hell off the stage? Is that it? Let me know. I will accomodate you.
Could care less what you think of me. Just shows more the judgements on here. I don’t expect you to agree. I’m a good person and at the end of the day that’s all that matters.
Generally, a good person has moral standards. Those moral standards generally include (1) respect for the truth/distain for lies, (2) acceptance of the principle that bad acts have consequences, and (3) tolerance for different opinions.
So far, I haven’t seen you exhibit any of those. In fact, you’ve exhibited exactly the opposite here. You’ve defended a liar; tried to argue that they should not face the foreseeable consequences of their lies; and tried to tell others what opinions are “correct”.
IMO those are not the characteristics of a “good person”. Rather, those are the characteristics of a meddling busybody who treats truth as something to be disregarded when it is not to their liking.
Are you Chinese? You write like you’re Chinese or on your death bed, wheezing out a few words at a time.
I can tell that you are a hell of a guy!
“I’m aq good person…” Holy hell. What HAVE we got here? Are you a minor? If so, I will apologize to you. If not, what the hell is wrong with you? I’m a good person?
No I’m not, but it’s terrible that you say all these things without knowing who you are speaking to. Now I will take a chance here and assume you are a VERY arrogant man.
I know WHAT I am speaking to. Now, don’t go losing it now, lady. Your plan is backfiring on you. It’s you who is to goad us to say something that will make you feel more righteous. So, regroup. Or don’t. The choice is yours, good person.
Hey, lady, do you drive a Prius?
Probably a Subaru and wears comfy shoes……
Not really
Tell me more about me
Sure. I’ll tell you what you’re doing. You’re helping to keep this thread active and growing. In doing so, you’re helping to raise the internet profile of James W. Fritch, phony Beirut and Desert Storm vet. Was that your intent? If so, good work! If not, you might reconsider your approach.
Were you on the film set with Jimmy today?
Perhaps Jimmy can apologize to the families of the 241 brave Americans who were killed in Beirut you know, since he is the Beirut hero and all.
James W. Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut is an arrogant, self-absorbed piece of shit who has Stolen Valor from those that earned it. He should have known better since he did actually serve, Honorably. We take that very serious around here and if you don’t like how we handle people like Jimmy, then go hang out with him on Facebook.
Did Lars move to CT?
Sure thing. You bear a grudge against periods and are either a female or a gay male.
Do you always treat women this way?
You should ask that of the ladies that regularly post here. We affectionately refer to them as “The Lionesses of TAH”. I think they’d like you. They haven’t had a tasty chew toy in some time.
What way? What we are having from my perspective is a little chat, TAH style. If you prefer, I will defer to one of the women Veterans who regularly post here. I have in mind a couple. Let me know.
Just remember, you came to our house. Don’t want no ruckus, don’t start no ruckus….
I have a huge respect for all who have or do serve. i didn’t realize I was not allowed to have an opinion.
You are absolutely entitled to your opinion, I choose to disagree with you.
I’m not sure anyone even knows my opinion. if I’m not bashing then it’s seen as enabling? That’s sad
Actions have consequences. James has spewed these lies apparently for years. I see that you agree his actions were wrong, thank you, we agree. James cannot expect these lies to vaporize over night.
I’m a woman, and my brothers here don’t treat me that way. Know why? I’m a veteran, like they are. I also don’t go out of my way to stick my nose where it’s not wanted and tell other people what they should and should not do IN THEIR OWN HOME (i.e. this blog). Is that clear enough for you, girlfriend? Good, now go away. You bother me. Otherwise, my sisters will be along soon, and they won’t be so nice and polite to you as I am.
Eden….every time I hear from another T A H lioness, it makes me proud to know y’all are out there and willing to speak your mind. Well done!!
Here we go again. Another self-righteous PV9 Joe Gainey Stolen Valor Enabler trying to set us on the straight and narrow.
I think Concerned CT Resident is Jim or his current wife responding here.
KUDOs to the Norwich Bulletin for doing the right thing by writing a follow up story to the original article and not shirking their responsibilty. KUDOs also to Debra, Dave H. and Military Phonies for exposing Jim for who he really is: an embellisher.
Hopefully, Jim and his Enabler will get some counseling on their problems, learn from this experience and teach others to never, ever, ever lie, especially when one takes glory and honor from others to make themselves feel better emotionally.
You are incorrect! What was it I needing counseling for? I didn’t ever say no wrong was committed. Now I’m a Chinese woman or gay man or minor who wears nice shoes, drives a Prius and isn’t allowed to have an opinion.
You have them out of order. It was:
Prius
Comfy shoes
Chinese woman
Gay man
Minor
Not allowed an opinion
No need to thank me, I am OCD.
If you were truly OCD you’d be freaking out over the fact the disorder isn’t listing in alphabetical order.
I arranged them in multiple ways, this way “felt right” for me, order of occurrence.
No one says you can’t have an opinion. However, if you are determined to have the last word, you will go the way of many apologists who came before you: it ain’t gonna happen.
You’re entitled to your opinion. Others are entitled to disagree with you.
What you’re not entitled to do is force others to share your opinion.
I’m not looking for any of that. My family is VERY important to me. That is my investment.
Most of the members on this site are former and current military. Some have lost colleagues in combat and some lost friends in Beirut. What little Jimmy did was to completely and utterly disrespect these Marines so he could look like a hero. I assume you never spent any time in the military so I don’t expect you to understand, but when you come into our house and start preaching how “mean” we are to poor Jimmy, realize that you just put yourself on the same level as him. To many on here his lies hit a little too close to home and he’s lucky that public shaming is all he’s getting.
Now go away.
I didn’t comment to cause a commotion. As I said I have nothing but respect for anyone in the military. I do not feel that disrespected anyone and if I did that wasn’t my intent. I did not serve and I do not understand. What I do understand is that people can share opinions respectfully. I will “go away” as you said to. I just hope those here understand where my investment comes from. Good evening and thank you to all those who served and continue to.
If your comments and the opinions you have expressed here, CCR, are your idea of showing respect for veterans, then I, for one, do not want your “respect.”
No one faults you for expressing your opinion. Your mistake was repeating it over and over and over and over and over again – using your opinion as a weapon. That is just plain silly.
But thanks for playing. Trolls are fun to mess with occasionally. Yes, you are a troll. Had you simply expressed your opinion and/or concerns, you would have just been another commenter with a dissenting opinion. No big deal.
Just curious – how amusing do you find it when a stranger waltzes in and takes a dump in the middle of your living room? Your reaction to that stranger when he or she begins to castigate you for not having TP handy would likely be similar to ours when you did basically that here. Well, that assumes you to be a sane human with some semblance of healthy survival skills.
Great analogy OWB! Well said.
Stop whining and get lost.
What is wrong with public shaming, Concerned CT Resident?
How would YOU correct a habitual liar?
Tell you what. Why don’t you find the names of all those brave souls who perished in the Beirut Bombing, contact their families and tell how James used them to bring glory to himself all these years.
And share with them how we “bullied” him in order for him to finally admit he lied, which by the way, was not aware he came clean until 2 hours ago.
Stated you need counseling because in my eyes on reading your comments, you are an Enabler and are in denial. Why else would you be here defending James unless you are a Troll trying to get a rise from us?
I meant no disrespect and was not trying to get a rise out of anyone. I apologize if it was taken that way.
Right! Kudos to the ex wife who reported all this because she felt is was the right thing to do and not because of spite and resentment. Hopefully this stops at comments here and lives aren’t destroyed…..forgive me if some of my concern lies with immediate family of both parties that could be caught up in all of this. Now you know my investment in all of this. Not making wrongs into rights or justifying. I mean no disrespect to our military.
Perhaps you should talk to James W. Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut about your concerns. His lies caused this correct?
So let me just say this….you are correct. From what I now know, yes his actions caused this. Once again I’m not defending bad decisions…at all. We are adults and I would think that you could understand that talking to him will not fix what has happened. Family is worth fighting for though. I can’t control what others do. Obviously mistakes were made. I didn’t do this and neither did other family members that may end up caught up in all of this. According to the new article posted here he apologized. It doesn’t make it right, but neither does trying to ruin his life or the lives of those close.
The commenting about ruining his life may sound dramatic. It’s not aimed at you or your remarks, but this has been a very difficult day!
A difficult day indeed, for many. I would also imagine the many difficult days the family members of those brave Americans killed in Beirut, 1983 have had. Many who have been outed by TAH and others, usually do not apologize, I give Jimmy credit for that. Time will tell if he is truly sincere and remorseful.
I hit the report button. Did not mean to. I’m sorry that these lies happened. I have a family and can’t imagine losing someone close. They were all heroes! Goodnight
You said it… Fritch had A Difficult day. He may have a difficult week, or two.
He earned the scorn thats being piled on him.
Guess what?
Eventually He will pass from the lime light, just another lying shitbag.
But the scorn heaped on him pales compared to what the Marines who died under that rubble in Beruit went through in their last moments, their friends who really did dig them out and those whose bodies were shattered forever.
Not to mention the loved ones who waited for those flag draped coffins to come home.
Fritch is a lying sack of shit, and however long his shane lasts can’t compare to what they went through.
Excuse me? Spite? Our son feels the same way about his lies. Maybe you know me, maybe you don’t. I have had no contact with Jim Fritch since our son turned 18. I would have been happy to keep it that way until our son showed me the article. As for his wife and daughters, I harbor no ill will. I doubt this is a wake up call for his wife. Can’t live with this man for over 26 years and still be in the dark.
May I please be a Lioness? Although I wasn’t active duty, I was a pregnant teen, then mother, & wife of this douche. Living on next to nothing, in a foreign country, while he spent our money on porn. Not just regular porn, but REALLY GROSS porn only available overseas. A new VCR to watch “Deap Throat” was more important than family needs. At one time we had to borrow some tuna & bread from the neighbors. We had to live off base in a tiny crappy apartment, as there were no quarters for low ranking Airmen. My life was filled with lie after lie after lie. Fake injury, after fake injury, along with self inflicted injuries. This continues today. The only reason he is sorry is because, after a lifetime of self imposed glory, he got caught. I’m not sure which fake, or self inflicted injury kept him from DS. What a shame the “war was over” by the time he recovered.
As for the “kudos” to the Norwich Bulletin, when I contacted them I was shunned. I was expected to prove my allegations. I, along with Dave Hardin provided them with the real story, which I feel plays him off as a victim. It wouldn’t surprise me if he claimed to be beaten by someone who made a “death threat”. He’s done it before. Anything to get attention.
Popcorn is being nuked this very minute….
Okay. Good night, lady.
Good night!
And to think that just a mere six hours and forty-five minutes ago, this thread was struggling to make it up to 200 comments.
It, for all intents and purposes, was a dead and dying thread.
So, Thank You Very Much, Clueless CT Resident, your only accomplishment by bringing it back to life was having James W. Fritch of Plainfield, CT receive another heavy dose of 75 or more Google hits.
Whoooooaaaaa Clueless CT Resident…the night shift just arrived! Don’t go to bed just yet. You open yourself to abuse with your “You people are so MEAN comments”. Actually we are not mean. Nor do we enjoy humiliating someone who has been a predatory emotional leech off many who sacrificed their lives; as well as far more who have suffered dearly serving their country. OBVIOUSLY you have never served in combat, never lost a loved one or family member in battle, never felt the pain and anguish from the loss of someone dear to you. Any liberal such as you can condemn us, and attempt to make us feel bad with your Holier Than Thou Attitude. Not gonna work on this site. NOTHING posted by any of us on this site went too far over the line, unless it was your imaginary hurt butt line drawn with crayons. Here we are, having mostly endured the loss of friends and family members during war; while you minimize our losses because you have such a tender heart. One thing for certain, you aren’t a man, regardless as to what’s swingin’ between your legs. You see, poor Resident, you have NO IDEA what most of us have endured through military service. No way can you put yourself in our place and understand the contempt wannabee heroes like James Fritch of Plainfield, Connectticut breed among we who have paid the price for people like you to have the FREEDOM to run your unwelcome mouth. Trying to defend James Fritch of Plainfield, Connectticut is like trying to swallow a dozen mountain oysters in one gulp…..makes no sense trying. EVERY time you continue to post and defend liar James Fritch of Plainfield, Connectticut just digs you in deeper in to more caustic comments from those who have felt the pain you know NOTHING of. In the newspaper article, James Fritch of Plainfield, Connectticut says he “Just wants to put the story to bed”. Of course he does, that would end the embarrassment and shame his lies have brought on his family and friends. All the respect for… Read more »
Word.
Wow, I go to the reefer to make a sammich (or two) and when I return the posts have exploded.
Concerned: Allow me to wade into this thread. Most, probably the vast majority of those posting here are combat veterans. Many have seen combat repeatedly through their careers, whether they served four years of 30 years. These are seasoned men and women who don’t take lightly others stealing valor which they have earned. Now, within the history of the military and country, there are seminal events that are almost sacred by their very nature. One is the Beirut bombing in which 241 honorable troops were killed. Another would be stealing awards to which one is not entitled, such as the MoH, Navy Cross, SS, BS(v), etc. We do not turn a cheek to those who would claim ownership of these events or awards. It’s really that simple. Now, the person in question chose to claim ownership to that seminal and sacred event and received accolades for action he did not perform. That’s the gist of the matter. We will not be quiet. Those who have not done the time in uniform and endured the hardship associated with uniformed service, I believe to be unable to understand our position on this matter. That’s not a knock on them; that’s just the way it is. It’s really that simple. We fully understand your concerns but, with respect, and speaking only for myself, while I understand your argument, I really don’t care. Fritch brought about this matter and, with all due respect (And I do respect your right to your opinion … I think we all do), we’re not going to stop bashing him and other posers until they quit their thievery of our valor, hardship and service. Really that simple. Thanks for your time. HMC USN Ret
Concerned CT Resident – What is your exact relationship to James Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut?
(I feel this is a highly legitimate question that should be asked and answered in light of your positions on the matter)
She’s either his sister or his sister-in-law it appears.
May be his neice.
This is a fucking lie it was written by his ex wife. He did serve and he is a parametric. Don’t be posting shit if you don’t know the real story..
Reading isn’t your strong suit, I take it. No one here said he didn’t serve. What they did say was that he was never in Beruit, and that he was never involved with Desert Shield/Storm. Furthermore, he’s already admitted to the paper that he lied about being in Beruit and Iraq.
You should take your own advice….
thisisalie – I’m so glad that you can stop in and provide a moment of clarity.
If I may ask – what was written by his ex-wife? The newspaper article where James W. Fritch of Plainfield CT admitted that he lied?
So she lied to portray him as lying? Or did James W. Fritch tell the truth about lying or is he now lying about lying or lying about telling the truth? Or is she lying about telling the truth or is she telling the truth about lying?
It all hurts my head but thanks so much for stopping in.
By the way – What is your exact relationship to James W. Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut?
What was written by his ex-wife? Please enlighten us with the “real story”.
Talk to your brother.
He’s a parametric? Wow. I’m a parallelogram myself and I admit to being a tad envious of him. I always wanted to be a parametric.
He’s a Parametric… I guess that means he only deals with grams, liters and meters.
Kilometers. If you recall he was only a kilometer away from the bomb site.
So, is this H, or K? Sorry you had to live with & beloved his bullshit you’re whole life. At least I was able to bail out.
Believe*
I dunno, A/C. Being paramiltilary could be even better.
Um, kid, your daddy all ready apologized for his lie, so you’re a little late to the party.
It is obvious that those who come here defending Jim and making him a Victim do not care about the true Victims and their families of the Beirut bombing.
How sad.
Yes, very. This clown is such a victim – of his own lies, self-inflicted unnecessarily over decades. Guess it just got to be a habit.
What do they call it when the deception becomes reality in the liar’s mind? Oh, yeah – delusion. A lotta that goin’ ’round.
Concerned CT Resident; I’m not going to bash you or even attempt to give you an understanding of the amount of damage Fritch has done. It has come to light and all the shaming and attention to this is deserved 100%. This guy Fritch has been abusing the legacy of those that fell and to the men that had to dig out pieces of their friends….better known as “brothers” in military terms, from a hole in the ground that was a 4 story building with at most times, nothing but their bare hands. This happened nearly 33 years ago and vets, families and friends are still feeling the pain…and will continue to. Those out there bragging and talking about this to include all the secret squirrel shit are the phonies trying to pick up bar rags or to impress others. Unfortunately, many will believe the lies until someone that was there or knows the real story can call them on their bullshit. How many years has this been going on? I would imagine many. In reality, Fritch is a coward. It’s that simple. I even question his deeds in Germany because that medal given out could have been given for a variety of things…maybe he was a gate guard when the cold trucks drove through? I believe based on his actions, that he wasn’t even involved with the ID team. If he was, he is the first to pull this type of bullshit because those that were there, have remained respectfully silent about it. If you are a female and his friend, I respectfully say run like hell and don’t look back.
Is it possible to message people privately on here? Some are straight up telling me to leave the site while others are asking questions. I did not come here to defend or disrespect, but it’s impossible to make a statement without feeling attacked from all angles.
There is an admin email address on the Contact Us page.
Nope, Clueless, it doesn’t happen that way. If you want to do Private Messages, go to Facebook.
There are no secret, behind the comments, crap like that going on.
What gets said, out in the open, for all to see. You say it, you own it.
If you feel like you’re being “attacked from all angles”, don’t comment.
My comment in no way represents the site owner, just my own personal opinion.
What did I say to you to upset you so much? I’m not trying to hide, I’m okay with having a conversation. I did not seek this site out. It was put in front of me. I should not have come to read it. That was my mistake. I’m not a fighter though. I did not mean harm by coming and did not realize the extent to which I would be degraded by saying a few things that were on my mind.
Concerned CT Resident – What is your exact relationship to James Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut?
(I feel this is a highly legitimate question that should be asked and answered in light of your positions on the matter)
You have made judgements when you have no idea who I am. I am actually very surprised about the name calling and generalizations. I could under stand more if I came in with malicious intent, but I did not.
1. James W. Fritch LIED about his Military Service, that’s been proven beyond any and all doubts.
2. This is a milblog and most of the commenters here are Vets that have gone into harm’s way in remote foreign lands.
3. WE DO NOT TAKE IT LIGHTLY when someone lies about their service. We see it as like spitting on the graves of those lost overseas.
4. Even remotely suggesting that we shouldn’t be shaking posers and embellishers is sheer imbecility to me and others. We’ve earned the title of “Veteran” with our blood, sweat and tears, IT IS NOT to be handed out like it’s one of those “trophy and a hug for everyone” occasions.
That’s all I have in a nutshell for now Clueless in CT, I hope it becomes useful to you, but I seriously doubt you’ll get a clue. OH, DO NOT raise the ire of The Ladies of TAH®™, they’ll pounce on you like a Pride of Lionesses on a prey animal.
Don’t feed the trolls.
Thank you for that info. I guess it would be a bit time consuming to individually answer several of you that way, so I will try this again now that Im thinking a bit clearer. If I disrected anyone the other day I apologize. My point in coming here was not to do that or defend. The actions were wrong and natural consequences are bound to follow. My concern, which is not your concern is for my family. Many have stated that you are a family and I understand why you defend your family. While I have not served in the military and cannot fully understand all of it, I do have my family and family situations through my job and other involvement. I know the passion and like many of you I will be defensive of certain people. Wrong doings should be exposed and made right, as much as possible. For those of you that said I don’t care or have respect for the military, that just isn’t correct, though I’m sure you will now not see that. I was very young when Beirut occurred and I honestly mostly know what those of you have stated here. For me anyone lost as those men\women were deserve all my respect. I cannot begin to imagine how those families felt and still feel. My concern in all this was not as much the shaming as worry for family. With social media now and word spreading so quickly words are not the only thing to worry about. I do not understand the lies, nor do I condone them. I think for some their lies become their reality and it’s hard to know why someone would feel that they had to, or as I said they believe them. I just pray that the innocent who are involved in anyway do not have any harm come to them. Thank you for your time.
The best defense is an aggressive offense. This house protects itself feverishly. James is solely responsible for this, and he never once thought of how the consequence of getting caught would affect those around him. I cannot apologize for him. James is responsible for repairing this damage, period.
Ok. I give up.
What family are you worried/concerned…and as asked before, what exactly is your relationship with Jim? Are you Jim?
Also, are you worried about your own reputation? If so, you can thank Jim for that.
I am concerned for his family. I am not him and not worried about my reputation.
Your concern for his family is noted. We are concerned for the families of those brave Marines who were killed in Beirut while James was slurping beers in Germany.
What is your end-game? What are you attempting to accomplish here?
Why are you concerned for his family and why are you evading a question?
Who said anyone “hated” you?
It seems you are in distress because the truth came out about Jim, who has painted himself as a victim in the follow up newspaper story instead of taking full responsibilty for his actions.
James made his own bed, now it is time for him and him alone to sleep in his own bed. Seems that James really had no concern for his family for the decades that he spun his little web of lies, and what are your specific concerns anyway? It is not like they are suffering any dire consequences from his lies, which makes me also believe that you are James himself.
Went back and reread your comment and connected the dots.
In one comment, you mentioned “MY family.”
In another comment, you mentioned “HIS family.”
And you are avoiding a question.
Am making a guess you are the wife…or again, Jim.
Because this bothers you so much, recommend you and Jim go seek professional help in working this out to heal your family as well as heal your emotional pain that you are going through right now. It all needs to start with Jim. He needs to be proactive in resolving your family concerns.
And in the meantime, have compassion for those families who lost their love ones in 1983. Before you go to sleep, think about them and what they went through and then compare their pain to your pain.
You said: “According to the new article posted here he apologized. It doesn’t make it right, but neither does trying to ruin his life or the lives of those close.”
Most, if not all of us here do not try to visit the sins of the sinner upon the family (unless the family has been involved/complicit). However, any damage to Jim’s reputation that causes problems for his family are HIS responsibility, and HIS family needs to hold HIM (not US) accountable for those problems.
He needs to suffer the consequences for his lies and his falsehoods (and believe me, he told some real whoppers). It’s been said time and time again in this blog that Stolen Valor is not a victimless crime. Jim may not have committed any crimes with his lies, but his family may be victims nonetheless, and they need to hold HIS feet to the fire.
Oh, and pass on to his friends and family that it doesn’t help a bit when they come on this blog and make outlandish claims such as blaming all of this on his “ex-wife.” It also doesn’t help him that he had to be “outed” in this and other venues to make him admit that he lied. By the way, we’re not ‘shrinking violets’ here; we tend to speak frankly and directly, and if that bothers anyone related to Jim, they need to direct their anger at HIM, not us.
If people choose to hate me because of this there’s not much I can do. These weren’t my actions.
Then quit coming back here and running your trap if you don’t want to get slammed.
It’s that easy.
First fill out this form, http://www.oddman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/13181115.jpg Then please go to your nearest complaint department and take a number,http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/take-number-hand-grenade-15596541.jpg
Fucking classic, BZ!
A liberal concern troll from CT. But I repeat myself.
Clean up in aisle 4…STAT! Somebody dropped a jar of feelings. Oh the humanity!
Outstanding!
Quick, someone who gives a damn (NOT ME!) needs to call 9-1-1-1-1-1-1 and dispatch a *WAAAAHHH!*mbulance to the bawler’s location.
ConcernedCTResident – To be frank, you communications on this forum are highly inefficient. That said, please don’t confuse candor with maliciousness. You seem to make a point, then pivot quickly to your feelings and how people hate you. This is puzzling.
You also are quick to point out that people are wrong by assuming this or assuming that. OK, you have the cards in your hands so why not put an end to all the guesswork.
What is your exact relationship to James Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut?
Further, is there some reason you are unwilling to say? If so, then please stop wasting time by saying “Nope, that’s not it”, then chastise everyone for guessing. This is an endless cycle.
You obviously have some investment in defending this man. I don’t believe for one second you wandered on to an internet forum at random and decided to stand up for a stranger and his family… which by the way nobody was attacking his family that I have seen. You brought that up – i.e. being sensitive to his family at this time. Well, poor Jim Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut. He brought it on himself.
So, I’m asking you to focus or please stop the ‘You-don’t-know-who-I-am-and-I’ll-never-say-nah-nah-why-am-I-attacked-you-all-don’t-like-me-my-feelings-are-this-and-that”. It’s really not interesting. I’m again being frank.
Your inability to focus, or unwillingness to focus, tells me that you are just here to disrupt and obfuscate the issue. There doesn’t seem to be any real clear reason otherwise. Am I missing something because I’m not seeing anything else so please tell me what I’m missing without repeating your same dull, unfocused points about your feelings and how you are misunderstood.
Take some responsibility for the endless cycle that you have created and refuse to correct. Is this so unreasonable to ask of you?
ConcernedCT also stated in another comment “MY family.”
Am beginning to believe more and more ConcernedCT is James Fritch of Plainfield, CT.
ConcernedCT has suddenly gone Gainey on us.
ConcernedCTResident – Are you James Fritch of Plainfield, CT?
It’s a simple question. There should be a simple answer for it. What’s to hide?
Another Deer caught in the headlights.
Again. First it was the followup newspaper article.
And now this.
James is not going to answer the question because James got caught again.
BTW, did James EVER explain to anyone why he lied in the first place?
Are you talking about THE James W. Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut? Rumor has it that he is on set, filming a new porno (Taking It All In, Fritch Style) in Plainfield, Connecticut
This is classic Storytelling 101 – a person constructing the narrative will always see themselves as the hero in their own story.
They simply are not capable of seeing themselves as the villain. This is why they often pivot to victim when cornered.
Believe it or not, the same is true of hard criminals and even serial killers. They see themselves as a victim of society and need to right wrongs.
James and ConcernedCT addressed here about “harm” coming to the family and “death threats”, yet never answered when asked if a police report was initiated.
Which makes me wonder about James stability and current mental state. Don’t have a good feeling about this.
Guess I need to stop watching certain TV shows when Food Chain is asleep.
Yeah, it is classic storytelling.
I’m betting Fitch is on here right now (ala Lars) gathering material for another book, something along the lines of “Diary of a MSM Victim” on how an honorably discharged veteran is treated by today’s social media after exposure as a LSoS.
I wonder how the search for a publisher of his first book (Shadow Ops) is going?
Claw, Food Chain was wondering if this was part of a school project as well.
??
I have been trying to answer individuals but I think some came out in the regular conversation. Most of what I have said is in response to questions. I have tried to answer things as honest as possible, but I’m not sure what the motives are for some. There is one of me and many of you, so following all of this is impossible. I would be fine with answering more questions, but for some it’s just feeding the fire and many are hearing different things than what I’m saying. No ambulance needed. Thanks for offering. The only reason I kept it going was because some asked questions. Usually I would not have even come here or said anything, but I did so instead of running like a coward I tried to explain why I came. I do take responsibility for coming here, I should not have and for that I apologize.
You still have not answered the question, so despite what you said, you are running as a coward.
No ambulance needed? Hmmmm, sounds as if this IS James…
So why DID you lie, James?
No
Now we are getting somewhere. Thank you.
Are you in his immediate family. i.e. married to him, related to him by blood or by marriage?
Since you seem to require motive to answer, my motivation is the same – I would like to frame your defense of James Fritch in context to whether you have a vested interest or you are just a completely unattached third party. Fair enough?
If you would have stated your relationship as a disclaimer before you made posts and stated a position, I would not have to ask. Can you appreciate that?
Are you in his immediate family. i.e. married to him, related to him by blood or by marriage?
Many are asking at the same time. I’m trying to keep up! Blood…we share family members.
Thank you.
You need only answer it once and others on this forum will point whomever asks again to the answer that you give.
I do not know if the death threat is true or not. If it is, that’s my concern.
SEE? James W. Fritch has been caught in some flamingly huge lies, so JUST WHAT does that do to his reputation and credibility?
“Death threats.” Classic sockpuppetry.
I am not him or his wife. I have stated that I am invested in his family because I am related. No where here have I condoned his actions and I wont.
Thank you for your honesty.
This was really no different than someone raving on about product that you are considering purchasing.
You would want to know that person’s affiliation with the product.
It frames the discussion. And now we have it framed a little bit better. Again, thank you.
Next question if I may: Why doesn’t James Fritch come on here himself and explain why he misrepresented his service?
His reason(s) was an obvious omission from the newspaper.
Some of us truly want to understand what drove him to do this.
By the way, ConcernedCTResident, if you REALLY wanted to add something of value to this discussion you would ask James to either come on here and explain why he lied since he never told the newspaper, instead focusing on the “effect on him”. Or relay to us his explanation as to why he lied.
I get it, he is focused on his pain and not the pain that he caused others. He wants to end the pain for himself and move on as quickly as possible. I get it, but he states that like he is entitled to that.
Maybe taking this all head on and not cowering under a desk may help move it along more quickly.
Of course, if you relay the answer, we would have to know your credibility to do so and speak on his behalf, since you stated that you are not him.
I do not know those answers. I have not spoken directly to him so I can’t comment on that.
I don’t know the effect on him.
OK, so basically you just feel that people should stop bashing him. He suffered enough.
Is that it? Does this fairly capture the gist of why you are here defending him?
Fully expect him to be bashed! Not defending his actions at all. Wish I could tell you why, wish I knew why. Also wish he had not said things that hurt so many people. I’m understanding now that most if not all of you will continue here and it will just be talking/bashing. My originally concerns went beyond that…physical threats which he may or may not be getting as well as family being caught in the middle of any of that. People who were innocent in all this.
Perhaps you should reach out to James and get these answers, or encourage him to visit here and explain. The newspaper article apology is not impressive and lacked substance, he should apologize to the families of the brave Marines that were killed in Beirut/1983.
Unfortunately there may never be answers. There are many reasons why people lie and keep lies going. I don’t have answers. Hopefully he rights the wrongs as much as possible and I agree that reaching out to the families with an apology is warranted. For him to come here and state a position would probably not work though. I have been trying to keep up and answer all but there’s been so much that I keep missing things said. He would probably not be able to have a functioning conversation here.
You keep bringing that (physical threats against him or his family) up again and again.
Let me set you straight, CluelessCT. No commenters on this site will ever do that.
You are focusing on one thing that can’t be defended – physical threats. Nobody here condones physical violence, least of all death threats. Maybe some have said things in a metaphorical sense, I can’t speak for the entire group but I can’t recall one threat of violence directed at James Fritch and his family. Do you have evidence of a death threat? A recorded telephone message that you actually heard yourself? Or did you hear James Fritch state that he had death threats as quoted in the paper? OK, sure, I’ll take him at his word even though 1) he has credibility issues with telling the truth and 2) has an investment in changing the narrative to take the focus of of him. If somebody did in fact call his house and threaten him or his family then that is wrong. Nobody that I know or am associated with on this forum would advocate doing this. Has James Fritch called the police? Is there a police report on file that we can obtain evidence of this death threat? Or have there been multiple death threats that you can personally attest to – or are you just taking James Fritch’s word on it since you may believe he has no reason to lie? Can you also see the other side of this – that many would feel that he does in fact have every reason to lie about a singular or multiple death threat? But let’s not split hairs. Please tell us which police department that he filed a complaint with and we can obtain that as public information. If you are unwilling to do this and simply want us to accept James Fritch’s word on the matter – do you see how ironic and how fundamentally flawed that reasoning is? Besides the existence or lack of a police report filed by James Fritch, I can tell you that this is a predictable reaction by most POSers when they are outed. That and threatening suicide or having health issues or their wife or family having health issues over the fallout. So,… Read more »
I am sorry for what you have been through.
It is not about me, it’s about the families and veterans.
“Immediate family.”
” Not Jim or his wife.”
ConcernedCT will not answer the question. Possibly Mother?
“Innocent people”.
“Have not spoken directly with him…don’t know the effect on him.”
All so simple to fix. Answer the question, talk directly to your son or your husband or your father or your nephew or your brother or yourself, James (am guessing the relative since you are afraid to tell us your relationship with Jim) to heal your grief and anxiety….unless you are afraid of him.
Concerned: This will go on forever and each entry is another posting on Google-Is-Forever. He claimed ownership of an event that is sacred among veterans. He milked it like a boss for the media and his personal glory. I don’t know which I detest more, his being a valor thief or believing he could get away with doing so. I can’t determine your motivation. There is no way your continuing to post will in any way alter the outcome. WHAT exactly is your purpose for being here? I don’t get it. You’ve become nothing but a convenient chew toy. Give it up. Better still, have Fritch come on this site, hat in hand, and apologize. There is no group hug at the end of this controversy.
Thanks to those of you who took the time to listen and have a conversation. I appreciate it.
Now off to your hot yoga class. Scat.
Pillories and brandings are long out of vogue so we have to rely on other means of shaming someone. In the Alvarez case, the Supreme Court referred to Alvarez’s being ridiculed and shown contempt for falsely claiming that he was recipient of the CMOH. And this is what happens here. Shame? You bet. Ridicule? Absolutely. You see, it was words that caused the harm and it is words that are the remedy, absent or in concert with legal prosecution, where merited. No one threatens to physically harm the phony, but it is too often the claim of the exposed phony that he has been threatened, sometimes with death. It’s a page from the phony handbook and nothing new to the regulars here. Did I mention that the claims are always bullshit, that they are made to deflect and to garner some sympathy for the liar? Of course, in making such false claims, the phony further harms the Veteran community b/c it is here where the threats are, naturally, coming from. But it’s a crock. I’m hoping that Fritch did file a police report on the threats. If SV doesn’t get him, maybe filing a false report will.
It really looks like three or four of you have uncovered an inconvenient truth…..that being somewhat obvious, the person responding to your questions is in fact one lying James Fritch. There’s one little interesting clue that has been overlooked. No, I’m not being paranoid, just observant.
May 12 at 10:52 p m, a final post from Concerned CT Resident began a three day period of silence. Finally on May 15 he comes on again, asking if he can message people privately. Only this time, and from this point forward, all of a sudden his screen name is ConcernedCTResident. Almost seems like he took off three days and completely forgot how he was typing in his name. May be irrelevant to some of you, but detail conscious folks notice little “tells” like this.
Either he forgot in three days, or someone else has taken up the backbone slack for him. No matter, my money is on those who have called his hand for not answering questions a person who was attempting to be truthful would do so in a heartbeat.
Only my opinion, and worth the two cents it cost no one. Not even Fritch.
Good digging and good work equals another phony uncovered trying to work from a different angle.
I disappeared for a few days because I did not intend to continue writing. You are correct that if my name was written differently it was because I didn’t remember the exact name. I am the same person from the other day. I’m not him and didn’t answer what I don’t know.
Strange sch a damned IMMEDIATE response. Did anyone mention James Fritch is a compulsive liar prone to make up stories?
I’ve responded quick most of the I’ve been talking here.
I don’t believe this is Jim. I do believe I know who you are B. Even though you were insulting to me, I’m not going to reveal your identity. I do empathize with your situation. He put me and Jus through hell for years with his lies. More than you can ever know. I know your kids are probably getting backlash at school. Your uncle is the one responsible, not these honorable men & woman. BTW, Jim has pulled the death threat before. He even injured himself and faked a break in to get my attention. This was during the time he claims he was in Beirut.
Multiple bags of movie theater popcorn being nuked right now….
Yawn….
Has James W. Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut apologized to his family yet?
I’m still waiting for the May 12, 2016 at 10:33 pm statement of:
I will “go away” as you said to.
to take effect. But, yet, here you are continuing the Google hit parade.
I guess the moniker of Clueless in CT really does fit your actions.
My name is Pablo Arroyo, I am a Connecticut resident, retired state trooper and I am A Beirut bombing survivor. I was a Sgt. With C company, 3rd Platoon, 2nd Recon. On that day I lost 18 brothers from my platoon. I think that this qualifies me to say that this guy is a flaming d bag, along with those that seem to justify or minimize the gravity of the pain that I feel when this “wanna be” steals my Valor. Lastly….. This guy is a d bag!!!!
For those that do not know Pablo Arroyo, here’s a short video clip of him from the BBC’s “Follow the Flag”, a documentary about the Beirut Marine Barracks bombing.
This should give you an idea of some of what these men experienced. Length: 1:29
https://youtu.be/kBjAOBLK2t0
Many veterans that have lost brothers in combat feel a strong need to honor and protect the memory of the fallen, who no longer have a voice.
In that sense, this is not just a run of the mill internet chat room. It’s a community of veterans that’s held together by a common bond.
I realize that now, didn’t in the beginning. I still will say that I meant no disrespect by coming.
I mean no disrespect to swarmy concern trolls. Or sockpuppets, when I call you a swarmy concern troll. Or a sockpuppet.
So true. On 13 MAY each year I lower my flag to half staff for Scott F. Andresen.
Look him up if you like. He is not forgotten.
I did. Forever 20.
http://www.virtualwall.org/da/AndresenSF01a.htm
Who says the death threat came from someone on this site or even affiliated with the BVA? Once Fritchs’ story went viral, it could have come from the postman down his street. I will say this, the men that are Vets posting on this site would never give someone a warning to commit harm, they walk up to them and give them some old school justice. If you want to know about death threats, ask the guys that work hours behind the scenes exposing the poser filth. These are the people that get the numerous death threats from the cowards they exposed. Since this is my last post on the subject, I will say this…thanks to the world wide web, people like Fritch have had any on all military cred’s revoked. They are no longer welcome in any military groups, forums and any associations. Of course, this isn’t caused from those that exposed the cowards, but the actions are a direct result from the poser cowards actions.
I understand
Just found out from our 33 yr old son, that Jim unfriended him from his FB page right after the Bulletin article ran. How do you feel about that CCT? You know what a sweet guy he is. He had nothing to do with the any of this except to forward the original article to me.
Are we going to see 400? Can I get a 400 up in here?
We’ve passed the “triple tickle” (300 posts) but does it all fall short of the “quadruple schtupping”?
I now return you to your regular programming.
Comment Number 400 is coming and whoever the commenter turns out to be, I hope they speak softly and is carrying an
enormous Schwanzstucker with them.
I’ve heard being doinked by one of those is even worse than the Barbed Cock of Satan.
There should be confetti and balloons falling from the ceiling. A band will play.
And the schwanzstucker schtupping. Oh yes, let’s not forget about the schwanzstucker schtupping.
If we can’t get a band, I’ll put a quarter in the jukebox and select the classic but highly appropriate “Misled”.
My heart, my soul, my love
Is that the goal?
It’s a thrill then I will
Be misled or be for real
Yeah, that is what I was trying to say.
Being schtupped by an enormous Schwanzstucker is indeed worthy of a celebration.
My wording just came out a little bass ackwards.
But then again, nobody ever said I was a purty fart smeller when it comes to articulating my thoughts.
Must not be getting enough brain exercises so matter how many crossword puzzles I attack or books I read.
Still confused as to why ConcernedCT came here, let alone how she or he found this site in the first place. He or she also said they have never talked to Jim about any of this, yet stated they were related by blood.
Yet, ConcernedCT can open his or hers heart/emotion/anxiety/distress on an open forum to a bunch of complete strangers and express her or his opinions and feelings about this situation. Again, that person can “talk” to us about concerns for family or innocent people, but CAN’T TALK TO JIM, THE BLOOD RELATIVE??
Something is not right. Unless that person who is posting here has a mental condition…. or is Jim himself commenting to us since he does have a personality disirder..or we are all part of a study for a thesis paper.
Need to quit watching those other TV shows and switch back to Jeopardy for future movie trivia quote games.
Well, Clueless in CT did say:
“I did not seek this site out.”
“It was put in front of me.”
“I should not have come to read it.”
“That was my mistake.”
“I did not serve and I don’t understand.”
My only conclusion: Clueless in CT was given a Vulcan Mind Meld and transported to the Dark Side of Sockpuppetry.
Ask, do any members of the Gainey family live in CT? Haha.
Groan….you had to ask, Smaj…you had to ask…??
And I just got my blood pressure down trying to not even think about that man…or Private…
My apologies, Ask.
Awesome movie! Did I say Jerry Gallo?
Let’s see: ConcernedCT whatever is connected hip to shoulder to Fritch and may even be Fritch. No surprise, if so.
CCT likes to argue about nothing and get lots – LOTS – of attention.
CCT is creating drama for no reason, but this thread is getting fatter and fatter, meaning that more and more people looking for info on a lying SOB named James Fritch will find it very quickly.
Maybe it’s time CCT leaves the field. You know, quit before the hold gets bigger. That sort of thing.
Oh, yeah – still don’t know what CCT’s argument is, other than being an attention whore and a drama queen. And boringly one-track minded.
I don’t get it. At this point I believe we are being played with and that is the motivation for continued posts by Concerned. I don’t understand. Outta here …
Unless …
Name recognition and publicity for the books written by James W. Fritch of Plainfield, Connecticut.
There’s no such thing as bad publicity when it comes to finding a publisher for his current and future books.
Plus, Clueless in CT is really looking forward to being schtupped by an enormous Schwanzstucker.
All valid reasons for continuing the thread.
The question is:
Who is lurking in the background just waiting to be the 400th commenter?
Me?
Yep. I believe so.
Take one enormous Schwanzstucker out of petty cash and let the schtupping commence.
And the masses ROAR their approval.
Congratulations! Let the schtupping begin.
Dang, that piece brings back some terrific memories! The best must be a live performance they did for a conference something over 20 years ago – it went on for at least 20 minutes, with all of them milling around, dancing with the crowd. By the time it was over, only the drummer was left on stage. Good times, indeed.
Did I finally win? Am I Number 400? I never get to be First on WOT even though my first name starts with Alpha, soooooo…400!
Does this mean James is going to apologize as my prize??
Yes!
It is like what they told us in service school if we flunked the test. They’d be shaking our hand and sending us home for all the wrong reasons.
In this case, go ahead and bask in the glory for a few minutes; then get back to work!
That’s what I hear from Food Chain…”get back to work!”
Sigh. Glory has its moments. Will finger paint a big 400 on minature poster board and thumb tack it to my office bulletin board as a memento that I made 400 on TAH.
I don’t care if I’m 400 or not, but just found out from our 33 yr old son, that Jim unfriended him from his FB page right after the Bulletin article ran.
Ex-wife, that is low..pretty low what Jim did to his own flesh and blood.
All because of Jim’s lies and deceits. How can Jim sleep at night unless he truly believes in his delusions.
And that is where he needs help.
Sorry the newspaper did not initially believe you. At least they followed up and exposed him even though he was depicted as a victim. Trust me…not a lot of reporters do follow up stories when phonies are exposed.
****doing the victory dance in the end zone to kool and the gang celebration******
Shared with Food Chain. Reply was “Schwanzstucker?”
Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh..
Know you are researching what that is, ConcernedCT or whoever you are.
When you do that, highly recommend you do an in-depth research on ALL who lost their lives in the Beirut bombing as well as the survivors. Our fallen Brothers names are on the Internet. Read about them. Learn about their families.
Then confront James, perhaps your Uncle and ask him why he lied. That is, if you have the courage. Because James has demonstrated that he lacks that character: Courage.
In fact, not only does he lack Courage, but also a Brain. He definitely lacks a Heart.
Hope this comforts you, ConcernedCT, knowing that your relative James should live out his Fantasy World with the Wizard in Oz. Was trying to be pleasant on this forum, but in reading your comments, feel you went through the poppy fields when trying to reach Emerald City.
You and James need professional help.
Well, I’ll just leave this here . . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuHw5ivCs1A
(smile)
Ja, Ja. Voof!!
Terri Garr – I would hit it.
But all this friendly banter about schtupping and Schwanzstuckers begs the question:
Would IDC SARC hit Frau Brucker or is she the only female on the planet that IDC would look at and say, “Nah, I think I’ll pass on that.”
We can only speculate on his answer.