The Wheels of Justice Grind Slowly…

Thank You, AW1Ed, for posting this update. Some interesting parts of the article that caught my eye: “Creed, a former state trooper and decorated military veteran”… “Creed, 69, who reached the rank of Major in the Army and served for more than 20 years…” “…set up the charity in 2010 and initially turned over about $1 million from a series of small fundraisers, donations and appeals to VFW and American Legion posts across the state.” “But after a few years, he began pocketing money to cover mortgages on his Litchfield Home, loans and his law firm’s expenses…” “..Creed was in a unique position to gain trust, McGarry said. He was welcomed by veterans and their relatives after talking about his military service and his time as a Shelton police officer, Connecticut state trooper and lawyer.” “He used his status as a veteran and as a police officer. People are on guard when a stranger comes to the door asking for money,” McGarry said. “He was named Man of the Year by the Hartford Yard Goats. He posed for photos with congressmen and senators.” “Blair Creed said, adding that his father’s mental health suffered while trying to help a suicidal daughter and a wife with serious medical difficulties.” “He earned a Meritorious Service medal, a Bronze Star — all of his achievements are meaningless now.” “This was egregious — a fraud at a level I haven’t seen often in my 23 years,” Hall said, and emphasized that she was especially troubled that his crime went on for years.” “I can’t excuse but I can understand a person under stress who sees money on the table in front of them [and takes it[ — that’s called aberrant behavior,” Hall told Creed. “A person who does that over and over and over again, that’s not aberrant. It’s very serious. What got lost here is trust.” Not only will he serve 3 years and 3 years of supervision after his prison term, he will also have to pay back all the money he stole at the tune of $1.4 Million. As a start, he… Read more »

Rope, scaffolding, this POS. Some assembly required. Film at 2300hrs.

Let the donater Be Aware…Be Very Aware. I donate to a certain Military Themed Blog. And to a True Man of God’s Ministry. And will gladly give some deserving someone a hand up. Salvation Army gets some kettle rattling, and I’ll help fill up the Firemen’s Boot.

I will patiently await the posting of the “I Support Single Moms” picture.

So far, what I found of his Military Service claims:

(1) Claims he spent 17-18 Years as a Helicopter Pilot in the US Army.

(2) Claims he was a Battalion Commander (as a Major???)

(3) Claims he was an Advisor to the Army Reserves in the Chicago area.

(4) Claims Bronze Star Medal.

Found a 1974 newspaper article about him when he was a State Trooper in Bridgeport, CT that identified him as Air Force National Guard Veteran.

Found a 1995 news article from the Chicago Tribune where he was identified as an Army Major living at Fort Sheridan.

And check this 2008 news article about him..

(Hmmmm..this one is a wee bit interesting…because I was Boots on the Ground in April 2003 in the Sandbox and I DO NOT remember any of the incident he describes as happening…):

“Economy Among Issues Leading Veterans Away From McCain”

https://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/hc-military1029.artoct29-story.html

“Creed, a Litchfield lawyer and former Connecticut state trooper, spent 17 years as an Army helicopter pilot before retiring from the military in 1996. After Sept. 11, 2001, Creed was one of 33 retired Army aviators who agreed to be recalled to meet the Pentagon’s need for specialized officers during a national emergency.”

“At the age of 51, Creed left his prosperous Connecticut law practice, lost 40 pounds, dug his old logbooks and flight suits out of his attic and returned to duty as an Army major, traveling between Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait as the Army’s theater aviation maintenance officer. In April 2003, Creed was shot down south of Baghdad and spent the night camping in the desert until he and his crew were rescued.”

Don’t know what to believe about this Dude.