Posted on 11/14/2002 7:43:20 AM PST by AmericanInTokyo
Photo of Sgt. Robert Jenkins, U.S. Army, of North Carolina, who defected to the D.P.R.K.(some think actually 'kidnapped' as others have been) and who surfaced in Pyongyang, North Korea today where he has lived and worked for years as an English translator, teacher, (some say spy trainer) and actor for the North Korean. (Note the Kim il Sung Worker's Party badges on the lapels).
Jenkins and his two daughters, also in the photo, performed a staged crying act set up by the N. Korean foreign ministry and covered by Japanese journalists, where they demanded Jenkin's wife (Japanese) and the mother of the two daughters, return to North Korea at once from Japan where she was allowed to visit after being kidnapped over 20 years ago.
Essentially it is a 'defection', but North Korea holds the family back in Pyongyang and is playing hard ball, trying to influence or shake the resistance of Ms. Soga who appears to have shaken off her years of North Korean brainwashing.
Jenkins (now 62) said in the interview, 'she must come back home now! Even if she stays in Japan or stays in North Korea, at the very least, please come to the airport in Pyongyang and we will talk about it and discuss what she wants to do." The two daughters, 17 and 19, also cried 'mama, please come back.' The husband reiterated, 'she must keep her promise and return home (NKorea). As for me, the statute of limitations for desertion from the military in the United States is for 40 years, so I would not even be able to visit Japan until 2005."
A Japanese organization supporting the families of Japanese citizens kidnapped by the North Koreans years ago, said today this is classic psy ops, and that the comments are obviously scripted by the Communist regime, and going through the Japanese news media meant to reach Ms. Soga in Japan to upset and confuse her and influence her to return to North Korea.
Two representatives of the "North Korean Red Cross" who were in Japan to escort the kidnappees back to their dungeons, had left Japan angrily two days ago. Such Red Cross representatives are actually espionage agents sent by the Korean Workers Party to threaten the Japanese with the execution of their families, but the Japanese government (wisely) forbid them from making contact with the Japanese while they were enjoying their hometowns.
It is seen that this is North Korea's way to try to reach them, much as a cult would try to kidnap back a member who had fled or been deprogrammed.
Ms. Hitomi Soga, who is now in Japan and has angered North Korea as she and others did not return after the deadline agreed upon with Japan and to her husband, Pvt. Jenkins and their daughters..
I haven't read the dossier, but would like to see if there was any problem history or tendency for communism, Lee Harvey Oswald type stuff, etc. in the files on Pvt. Jenkins!
Will somebody please tell me why the statute of limitations on this type of desertion is not forever? This man is a traitor to his uniform, brainwashed or not.
Desertion is one thing, the following is another.
Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
The Attack Begins On Wednesday 18 August 1976 at 1040 hours in the morning, a United Nations Command (UNC) work force of five Korean Service Corps (KSC) personnel accompanied by and UNC security force, including the Joint Security Force (JSF) Commander, Captain (P) Arthur G. Bonifas of Newburgh, New York, First Lieutenant Mark T. Barrett of Columbia, South Carolina, and one Republic of (South) Korean Army (ROKA) officer started to prune a large tree in the vicinity of UNC Check Point #3. This tree partially obscured the view between UNC Check Point #3 and UNC Check Point #5. In addition the unpruned tree was also blocking the view of the "Bridge of No Return" from "Freedom House." Shortly after the KSC work force arrived at the tree and began to cut it back, (North) Korean People's Army (KPA) personnel appeared at the work site. For a short time, the KPA security force observed the pruning without apparent concern. Suddenly, the KPA security force commander demanded that the JSF commander cease pruning or there would be trouble. Captain Bonifas did not order the operation stopped. Senior Lieutenant Pak Chul of the KPA, seeing that he was losing control, took off his wristwatch, wrapped it in his handkerchief and put it in his pocket. Another North Korean rolled up his sleeves. Lieutenant Pak then shouted "MI KUN UL CHU KI GI CHA." Translated, it means, "Kill the U.S. Aggressors."; the UNC security force was attacked by a superior force of 30 KPA guards wielding pick handles, knives, clubs, and axes. Senior Lieutenant Pak jumped on Captain Bonifas from the back forcing him to the ground where Bonifas was beaten to death. 1LT Barrett was also attacked. The KPA soldiers used the mattox and axes the tree trimming detail was using prune the tree as weapons. The North Korean attack was broken up when a UNC soldier drove his 2 1/2 ton truck into the fight and over Captain Bonifas to protect him. The UNC Security Force then withdrew but not before two American Army Officers were murdered and, a ROKA officer, three Korean Augmentees to the US Army (KATUSA) and four US enlisted men were wounded
He is treasonous.
"LEST WE FORGET!" In Memory of all Americans killed in DMZ related incidents in the Republic of Korea since August 1953. Brown, Capt. Charles W. - unknown unit - d. 08/17/55 Anderson, LTC. DeLynn E. - AFAG - d. 04/20/61 Rimer, Pfc. Richard J. - 15th Artillery, 1st Cav - d. 10/03/62 Johnson, SP4 James A. - 1st Cav - d. 11/20/62 Dillingham, 2 Lt. Jimmy E. - 1st Cav - d. 08/10/62 Dessart, Pfc. Charles T. III - 9th Cav, 1st Cav - d. 07/29/63 Capp, Pfc. Raymond Jr. - 1st Cav - d. 08/19/63 Seiler, Pvt. David A. - 9th Cav, 1st Cav - d. 07/29/63 Larion, Cpl. George F. - 30th Artillery, 7th ID - d. 07/30/63 Hensley, Sgt. James - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 11/02/66 Benton, Pfc. John - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 11/02/66 Burrell, Pfc. Robert - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 11/02/66 Fisher, Pvt. Morris - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 11/02/66 Hasty, Pvt. Les - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 11/02/66 Reynolds, Pvt. Ernie - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 11/02/66 Tyler, SP4 Press Jr. - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 02/12/67 Mueller, SP4 Carl R. - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 05/22/67 Smith, Pvt. Baron J. - 23d Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 05/22/67 Ashforth, SP4 Leonard - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 07/16/67 Boyd, Pfc. Tommy D. - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 07/16/67 Gibbs, Pfc. John L. - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 07/16/67 Boudreaux, Pfc. Philip - 31st Rgt., 7th ID - d. 08/10/67 Czaplicki, Pfc. Donald J. - 31st Rgt., 7th ID - d. 08/10/67 Skaggs, Pfc. Jerry D. - 31st Rgt., 7th ID - d. 08/10/67 Cook, SP4 Billy J. - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - d. 08/22/67 Vogel, SP4 Michael E. - 76th Engr. Bn. - d. 08/28/67 Rivers, Pfc. Curtis - 76th Engr. Bn - d. 08/28/67 Corp, Sgt. Philip N. - 38th Rgt., 2nd ID - 08/29/67 Lund, Pfc. Paul G. - 38th Rgt., 2nd ID - 08/39/67 McKee, Pfc. Edgar A. Jr. - 38th Rgt., 2nd ID - 08/29/67 Arcemont, S/Sgt. Terry G. - 2nd ID - 10/07/67 Hodges, SN Duane D. - USS Pueblo - 01/68 Martin, Sgt. Paul W. - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - 01/24/68 Mojica, Pvt. Salvator T. - 72nd Armor, 2nd ID - 01/26/68 Anderson, Sgt. James L. - USA Support Group, Joint Security Area - 04/14/68 Wood, SP4 Larry M. - USA Support Group, Joint Security Area - 04/14/68 Bisbee, Pvt. Robert R. - 31st Rgt, 7th ID - 04/21/68 Weeks, 2nd Lt. James L. - 2nd ID - 07/20/68 Holmdahl, SP4 Jan S. - 7th ID - 07/20/68 Rymarczuk, SP4 Michael - 23rd Rgt., 2nd ID - 07/30/68 Peterson, Pfc. Terrance A. - 38th Rgt., 2nd ID - 08/05/68 Bass, S/Sgt. Joseph A. - 32nd Rgt., 7th ID - 08/18/68 Hopkins, Sgt. Jerry L. - 32nd Rgt, 7th ID - 08/18/68 Cayer, SP4 Joseph E. Jr. - 2nd ID - 09/27/68 Reynolds, Pfc. Michael B. - 2nd ID - 09/27/68 Nassani, SP4 Stephen A. - 2nd ID - 10/05/68 Turner, Pfc. David L. - 38th Rgt., 2nd ID - 10/23/68 Lindsey, Pfc. Calvin Lee - 23rd Rgt, 2nd ID - 03/15/69 Keren, SP4 Peter M. - 23rd Inf., 7th ID - 03/15/69 McKinney, S/Sgt. George T. - 23rd Inf., 7th ID - 03/15/69 Park, Capt. (Med. Dr.) Benjamin Jr. - 121st Evac Hospital - 03/15/69 Rothwell, Maj. (pilot) James T. - 377th Med Co - 03/15/69 Stoller, SP4 Edwin L. - 377th Med Co. - 03/15/69 Zanchi, SP5 Carroll C. - 377th Med Co. - 03/15/69 Grissinger, S/Sgt. James R. - 7th ID - 10/18/69 Taylor, SP4 Charles E. - 7th ID - 10/18/69 Morris, SP4 Jack L. - 7th ID - 10/18/69 Grimes, Pfc. William E. - 7th ID - 10/18/69 Ballinger, CDR Robert M. - UN Command, Joint Observation Team - 11/20/74 Barrett, 1st Lt. Mark T. - UNC - 08/18/76 - "Axe Murders" Bonifas, Capt. Arthur G. - UNC - 08/18/76 - "Axe Murders" Haynes, Sgt. Robert - 2nd Aviation Bn- 06/14/77 - Helicoper shotdown Miles, CWO Joseph - 2nd Aviation Bn - 06/14/77 - Helicoper shotdown Wells, Sgt. Donald - 2nd Aviation Bn - 06/14/77 - Helicoper shotdown Anderson, SFC Thomas L. - 2nd Infantry Division - 12/07/79 Hilemon, CWO2 David - 17th Avn. Brigade. - 12/17/95
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the sacrifice and courage of Army Warrant Officers David
Hilemon and Bobby W. Hall II, whose helicopter was shot down over North
Korea on December 17, 1994.
Whereas on December 17, 1994, the helicopter of Army Chief Warrant Officer David
Hilemon and Army Chief Warrant Officer Bobby W. Hall II was shot down
over North Korea;
Whereas as a result of this incident, Chief Warrant Officer Hilemon sacrificed
his life for his country and Chief Warrant Officer Hall was taken
captive by the Korean People's Army;
Whereas on December 22, 1994, Chief Warrant Officer Hilemon's remains were
returned to the United States at the Demilitarized Zone at Panmunjom and
on December 28, 1994, he was laid to rest with full military honors and
in full view of Mt. Ranier in the State of Washington, in accordance
with the wishes of Chief Warrant Officer Hilemon; and
Whereas Chief Warrant Officer Hall, held in captivity for 13 days under
stressful circumstances, served his country above and beyond the call of
duty: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) recognizes the sacrifice of Army Chief Warrant Officer
David Hilemon to his country and expresses gratitude for his
selflessness and deepest regret for his loss to his family; and
(2) recognizes the exceptional service of Army Chief
Warrant Officer Bobby W. Hall II to his country and expresses
commendation for his courage.
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