Support Kyle Carney

[TBI Survivors Network]

Once a Marine, always a Marine...Semper Fidelis
Code of Conduct
ARTICLE VI:
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Appeal to the Great Spirit

Kyle April 2003 at 18 years of age

Kyle and CynthiaKyle Carney joined the Marines at 17 years of age. Ironically, Kyle was born at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base. His father and uncles were Marines. It seems he was destined from his first breath to follow in their footsteps. Upon joining, he received an award for being the youngest in his unit. Kyle served three tours of duty in Iraq as a United States Marine. He was honorably discharged in January 2007.

He is the youngest of 3 sons and grew up in Morris, Oklahoma where he attended Jenks High School. Kyle is proud of his heritage as a Choctaw Indian, and is registered with the Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma.

Kyle's mother, Cynthia Carney says, "It was after the 3rd tour of duty that I noticed a severe change in Kyle. Although he had not been officially diagnosed with PTSD, in May of 2007, I spoke with a doctor at the VA Muscogee Hospital, and explained what concerned me about Kyle. She suggested that he may very well be suffering from PTSD."

"After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps he returned to Tulsa Oklahoma in January of 2007. Kyle became Cleet Certified (a member of law enforcement) and he worked full-time for Aerosystems company as a licensed armed security guard. He worked five days a week from 10pm-6am and then attended welding school until noon for 8 months."

"Kyle and his girlfriend of two years broke up and in October of 2007 he decided to get his own apartment. On the evening of November 26th, Kyle went over to his ex-girlfriends to get the rest of his things. A new boyfriend came to the door, and he and Kyle had words. The door was slammed in Kyle's face. Kyle then took the man outside. (The man alleges that Kyle tried to kill him at point blank range.)"


"Kyle then got in his vehicle and proceeded south. The new boyfriend, age 30, followed Kyle and called the police. A newly graduated police officer of two weeks turned his lights on in his car in pursuit of Kyle. Within minutes Kyle crashed his vehicle going 100 miles an hour (this was reported to me – Kyle’s mother, Cynthia Carney - by a police officer). Kyle climbed out the passenger side and then disappeared into the woods."


"The police officer states in his report that he never saw Kyle with a gun, nor did he see Kyle point a gun at him, but he "saw a red flash" then he states, "but I am sure he was trying to kill me" This report can be verified. I sent it to the PTSD Chairwoman who can be contacted."

"My son has been through 3 wars, is a green belt in a Karate, is Cleet Certified (member of law enforcement), and is about 200 lbs of solid muscle. If he wanted to kill someone that evening I am sure he could have accomplished that. No one was physically hurt in the incident except my son. Ironically, Kyle received no injury from the car wreck, however, he received a gash upon his head from being beat up by 4 police officer 3 hours later, when he was found in a low crawl upon the Arkansas River."

Since this incident, Kyle has been in jail, he has lost all of his rights, finances and his job. Currently, Kyle is looking at 81/2 years in prison in Oklahoma.

Kyle made this statement: "Not one day goes by that I don't think of that evening. My intention that evening was simply to go over and get my things, not to hurt anyone. I am sorry for the pain this has caused anyone. I love my country and the people of this country, and would serve this country honorably if called upon again."


Cpl Kyle Carney

Military Awards:





Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal,
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3rd Award)
Iraq Campaign Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (Iraq)
National Defense Service Medal,
Certificate of Appreciation
Rifle Marksman Badge





Military Education:


Recruit Training 2003
Marine combat training 2003
Aviation Ordnance man Common Core C1 A1 2003
Aircraft Ordnance Technician 2003

To Find Out More Info go to
http://www.supportkyle.org

[TBI Survivors Network]

I was asked if I would put this up, anyone have any ideas

[Ron Grigsby]

This is a classic case of new officer trying to make a name for himself. And then have the officers violate his civil rights during his arrest. He served his country with Honor and it bothers me to hear stuff like this taking place with all veterans and folks dealing with TBI and PTSD. I am a survivor of both and I beg of everyones support for this young Marine and his mother, Please contact the political sytem in Ok. and your States as well. It is time we advocate for our hero's who stand up for our rights as Americans.

Please check out his web-site and lets make 2010 a year to remember and get this marine home and the medical help he needs and deserves.

Semper fI Marine

Ron Grigsby

TBI / PTSD Survivor 3-21-07 Bagdad Iraq

[Cynthia]

Hello to everyone on the TBI network, I look forward to reading everyone's story, and getting to know you better as I join with you in your tears, fears, struggles, and victories as you overcome; for we are all overcoming something!

After not having adequate legal defense, (public defender) Kyle was unjustly sentenced to 25 years in prison July 2009.

I cannot describe to you the pain of watching my son being sentenced to 25 years in prison as a direct result of serving his country in war. My son is not a criminal, he is someone who was affected by war.

Other veterans read the police report of what happened that day and will vouch for what happened.
(Their names and # can be provided if asked)

Kyle has an appeal coming up in 2010; we are currently trying to raise money for his appeal, as well as feed him while in prison.

I am unashamedly asking for help for my son; I know we are all facing financial challenges with the economy but any amount of $5.00, $10 or whatever you can give, will go along way in helping us acheive our goal to make sure Kyle comes home. Kyle gave up precious years of his life(17 - 22 years of age) to fight for the freedoms of others, Will you help him now?

I will continue to fight for my son and other veterans til the day I die, WHY? BECAUSE THEY ARE HEROES NOT CRIMINALS! They have paid the ultimate sacrifice, they were willing to lay down their life for others, and if I read my bible correctly, Jesus points out there is no greater act than this.

Sincerely,
Cynthia - Proud Marine Mom of Kyle Carney


A secure Paypal account has been set up on his website.

[Pete]

a sad story what can people do to help

[Cynthia]

Pete,

How you can help, tell all your friends about Kyle and what happened.
We need to be his voice while his is locked up
another way to help is to go to his website www.supportkyle.org and donate whatever you can, A secure paypal account has been set up, and so far I have not had any complaints as to it's safety.

Prayers for Kyle, he is strong and is trying to help others while in prison, but you are right it is sad, especially since he did not hurt anyone and had never been in trouble with the law.

He had a crooked public defender who is now being sued by others for fraudulent misrepresentation.

Thanks Pete for your comment and your concern..
Cynthia



Pete said:

a sad story what can people do to help

[Cynthia]

The day my youngest son asked me to join the Marine Corps it was November 2002. I cringed at the thought of my son possibly having to go to war, since he was all I had left.

As the facts and events continued to unfold after 911, it was obvious his country needed him more than I; so in December of 2002 like so many other moms and dads. I signed for my son to join the USMC,
I watched my son go off to war, not knowing if he would ever return.

My son did return from war, but he was not the same son that left; war had affected him.
The most painful part of this whole ordeal is not his service in the military but how his country threw him away all because he did not have adequate legal defense.

One veteran(and ex-police officer) who read my son's police report said after a court hearing
"Kyle was sold down the river without a paddle"
The very people that my son risked his life for, threw him away to the prisons of America, without the blink of an eye.

I wished there were words to describe to you what the 18 months in jail were like for me and my son, but there are not.
I wished there were words to describe to you the public defender denying my son his due rights and constitutional protection, but there are not.
I wished I had words to describe to you what it is like to have a son in prison because of invisible war wounds, but there are not.
I wished I could describe to you what it is like not being able to hold or see my son, but there are not, so I cry, pray and hope like so many of you for better days.

I know there are ones out there who understand pain, trauma and survival and it is to you I reach out.

I am glad I found you, and I am glad together we can make a difference in helping each other and America understand PTSD and TBI. .

I will not give up til my son comes home, please help me in fighting for my son.

Thanks, Ron for inviting me to be apart of the TBI network.

Freedom Ain't Free
Cynthia
Proud Marine Mom of Corporal Kyle Carney

[Cynthia]

Kyle's website is currently down, but I am working on getting it back up within the next week.
Thanks, Cynthia