Vandals attack USS Portland Monument

[PrettySquareGal]

A Portland monument honoring a decorated warship that survived a Japanese torpedo attack in World War II has come under attack again, this time by vandals.

Vandals marked up the monument to the USS Portland, which features part of the warship mainmast and bridge shield. They drew swastikas on it and left several references to Hitler.

The USS Portland withstood attacks in several battles in the Pacific including Coral Sea, Midway and Guadalcanal. Despite being torpedoed in 1942, it continued to fight even though a damaged rudder cause it to steam in circles in the Fourth Battle of Savo Island.

VFW Commander Mark Reilly says the vandals don't appreciate the effort and sacrifice the veterans on the USS Portland went through during the war.

http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/024664.html

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This is very depressing.

 

[AmateisGal]

What is WRONG with people??? I'll never understand what compels someone to do these types of things.

 

[jamespowers]

If ever we needed a time machine this is a perfect case. Dope kid starts to spray paint bridge shield, press button. Whamo! The kid is now on the deck at the exact time that this event took place. After having the spray can shot out of his hand and laying face down on the deck for a few hours, he might appreciate the effort and sacrifice. :rage:

 

[zaika]

ugh.

it would be lovely to find these individuals and deport them to a rubber raft in the middle of the pacific. FOREVER.

 

[Diamondback]

Naw, just put 'em on Deck Detail. I'm sure some salty ol' Master Chief could put the fear of God (which is the only thing an MC takes second-place to when you're at sea) into 'em...

 

[Hondo]

Signs of the Decline of Civilization

This definitely is a Decline of Civilization, I hope the local authorities apprehend before an angry crowd of veterans get a hold of them :rage: I’d flog them, make them clean it up.This just goes to show where some parents fail in teaching children manners, respect. Its shame things like this happen.

 

[DeaconKC]

Just repulsive.

 

[rebelgtp]

Hang them.

 

[Doh!]

Catch 'em and take care of 'em old school:

Firing squad.