On June 8, 1967, US Navy intelligence ship USS Liberty was suddenly and brutally attacked on the high seas in international waters by the air and naval forces of Israel. The Israeli forces attacked with full knowledge that this was an American ship and lied about it. Survivors have been forbidden for 40 years to tell their story under oath to the American public. The USS Liberty Memorial web site tells their story and is dedicated to the memory of the 34 brave men who died.
Ron Kukal and Philip Tourney are both heroic survivors of the USS Liberty and will tell their story tonight and what has ensued looking for answers.
They have clearly been betrayed by the very same government they volunteered to serve.
Phillip F. Tourney combat wounded veteran total permanent Disabled Veteran total years of service in US Navy eight. Awards Bronze Star with Combat V for Valor, Purple Heart Medal, Republic of Vietnam service medal with one bronze star , Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, President Unit Citation Ribbon, Naval Combat E. and USS Liberty Survivor six day war 1967 and hosts a show every Saturday called the Liberty Hour on RBN.
Ron Kukal was the was the Petty Officer in Charge of the body recovery and identification and will discuss the very reason the survivors took on the burden of the truth for the last forty some years despite the obstacles and discuss all the miracles they encountered that kept them afloat. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/7902/USSLiberty.html
