I first heard of Mr Whittemore four or 5 years ago, maybe on western rifle shooters website. And read several accounts of his story. He along with many others were tough, brave, and didn’t tolerate government oppressors during those times.
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did you ever think you would have to fight a second war for independence against your own government ?
neither did I.
but our founding fathers knew it.
thus the first and second amendments to the constitution.
MAGA
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We could use a few more like this man these days.
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Arlington, MA – at the time was know as “Menotomy”; he stopped a supply wagon on the way to Lexington/Concord – a couple of blocks away is the Jason Russel farmhouse, scene of the blodiest conflict of the day. (Also means he lived to see the war won!)
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According to Wikipedia the dates on the monument are inaccurate: “Whittemore was in his fields when he spotted an approaching British relief brigade under Earl Percy, sent to assist the retreat. Whittemore loaded his musket and ambushed the British Grenadiers of the 47th Regiment of Foot from behind a nearby stone wall, killing one soldier. He then drew his dueling pistols, killed a second grenadier and mortally wounded a third. By the time Whittemore had fired his third shot, a British detachment had reached his position; Whittemore drew his sword and attacked.[7] He was subsequently shot in the face, bayoneted numerous times, and left for dead in a pool of blood. He was found by colonial forces trying to load his musket to resume the fight. He was taken to Dr. Cotton Tufts of Medford, who perceived no hope for his survival. However, Whittemore recovered and lived another 18 years until dying of natural causes at the age of 96.” Let’s hope his bravery was not was eventually for naught!
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If the totalitarians win (i.e. all the Lefties are in control), then ALL the freedom-loving soldiers who died since this country’s founding died for naught.
We cannot let that happen.
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But 80 is the old 20. That’s why I’m sittin’ this one out.
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Shooting Washington Swamp Maze Loonies maybe the next Civil war coming fast down the road.
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Yeah. He was able to kick enemy ass when the enemy was a foreign government.
But what would he be able to do when his own government and its complicit propaganda machine becomes the enemy?
– FBI
– Justice
– IRS
– NBC/ABC/CNN/NYT/WaPo
Etc., etc.
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@Mr. Anth Ropy April 27, 2018 at 9:09 am
> He was able to kick enemy ass when the enemy was a foreign government.
It was “our” government. Still the enemy, though.
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What? Do they want to tear down the monument?
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“Whittemore recovered and lived another 18 years until dying of natural causes at the age of 96.”
Wait..he pulled this off at the age of 78?
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Don’t mess with old people. They have a significanly lower tolerance level for bullshit.
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We over-50s are all part of the Whittemore Militia. Train, prepare and provision accordingly.
The Reds are coming.
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probbly a great-great-multi-great grandfather…he had eight kids…..my mom was a massachusetts whittemore, born in a log cabin that was built in the late 1600s…..
kinda weird that i myself got born on sam whittemore day, too…….
Awesome! That’s a tuff old guy.
I first heard of Mr Whittemore four or 5 years ago, maybe on western rifle shooters website. And read several accounts of his story. He along with many others were tough, brave, and didn’t tolerate government oppressors during those times.
did you ever think you would have to fight a second war for independence against your own government ?
neither did I.
but our founding fathers knew it.
thus the first and second amendments to the constitution.
MAGA
We could use a few more like this man these days.
Arlington, MA – at the time was know as “Menotomy”; he stopped a supply wagon on the way to Lexington/Concord – a couple of blocks away is the Jason Russel farmhouse, scene of the blodiest conflict of the day. (Also means he lived to see the war won!)
According to Wikipedia the dates on the monument are inaccurate: “Whittemore was in his fields when he spotted an approaching British relief brigade under Earl Percy, sent to assist the retreat. Whittemore loaded his musket and ambushed the British Grenadiers of the 47th Regiment of Foot from behind a nearby stone wall, killing one soldier. He then drew his dueling pistols, killed a second grenadier and mortally wounded a third. By the time Whittemore had fired his third shot, a British detachment had reached his position; Whittemore drew his sword and attacked.[7] He was subsequently shot in the face, bayoneted numerous times, and left for dead in a pool of blood. He was found by colonial forces trying to load his musket to resume the fight. He was taken to Dr. Cotton Tufts of Medford, who perceived no hope for his survival. However, Whittemore recovered and lived another 18 years until dying of natural causes at the age of 96.” Let’s hope his bravery was not was eventually for naught!
If the totalitarians win (i.e. all the Lefties are in control), then ALL the freedom-loving soldiers who died since this country’s founding died for naught.
We cannot let that happen.
But 80 is the old 20. That’s why I’m sittin’ this one out.
Shooting Washington Swamp Maze Loonies maybe the next Civil war coming fast down the road.
Yeah. He was able to kick enemy ass when the enemy was a foreign government.
But what would he be able to do when his own government and its complicit propaganda machine becomes the enemy?
– FBI
– Justice
– IRS
– NBC/ABC/CNN/NYT/WaPo
Etc., etc.
@Mr. Anth Ropy April 27, 2018 at 9:09 am
> He was able to kick enemy ass when the enemy was a foreign government.
It was “our” government. Still the enemy, though.
What? Do they want to tear down the monument?
“Whittemore recovered and lived another 18 years until dying of natural causes at the age of 96.”
Wait..he pulled this off at the age of 78?
Don’t mess with old people. They have a significanly lower tolerance level for bullshit.
We over-50s are all part of the Whittemore Militia. Train, prepare and provision accordingly.
The Reds are coming.
probbly a great-great-multi-great grandfather…he had eight kids…..my mom was a massachusetts whittemore, born in a log cabin that was built in the late 1600s…..
kinda weird that i myself got born on sam whittemore day, too…….