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Mastermind · 01-02-2009, 03:16 PM

Anyone think that Colin Powell was the mysterious unidentified army officer that placed the medal on Glenn Consagra's grave?

nohwheregirl · 01-02-2009, 05:05 PM

Nope.

MegtheEgg86 · 01-02-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mastermind

Anyone think that Colin Powell was the mysterious unidentified army officer that placed the medal on Glenn Consagra's grave?

That's what we said when my husband and I saw that segment.

justins5256 · 01-02-2009, 10:29 PM

Glen Consagra's grave? What are you smoking?

phillipscurve · 01-03-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mastermind

Anyone think that Colin Powell was the mysterious unidentified army officer that placed the medal on Glenn Consagra's grave?

Maybe you were thinking about the Danny Casolaro´s case. I´m sure it is the only case featured on UM where a mysterious unidentified african american army officer placed a medal on a grave. (in this case Casolaro´s grave). I don´t remember anything similar in Glenn Consagra´s case.

Dislimb · 01-03-2009, 03:00 AM

No chance in hell it was Colin Powell. Danny Casolaro's funeral was in 1991 and Colin Powell was already a very recognizable figure at that time as he was appointed the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989. Someone would have easily recognized him.

James T · 01-03-2009, 06:30 AM

When I saw the Casolara segment originally I thought it was James Earl Jones, then when I saw it a year or so back, I thought it was Powell too.

GavinD80 · 01-03-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by phillipscurve

Maybe you were thinking about the Danny Casolaro´s case. I´m sure it is the only case featured on UM where a mysterious unidentified african american army officer placed a medal on a grave. (in this case Casolaro´s grave). I don´t remember anything similar in Glenn Consagra´s case.

It was the Casolaro case. Somebody on youtube made a comment suggesting that officer was Powell.

It would've been noticeable since Powell became a full general in 1989 and appointed JCS the same year.

Kane · 01-03-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GavinD80

It was the Casolaro case. Somebody on youtube made a comment suggesting that officer was Powell.

It would've been noticeable since Powell became a full general in 1989 and appointed JCS the same year.

It could have been a poor man's version of Colin Powell.

Mastermind · 01-04-2009, 06:35 PM

Sorry. Danny Casolaro.

The reason, i give some creedance to this is that it seems very much in line with what Powell would do.

I am also wondering if anyone has asked Powell if it was him. If the Casolaro family had ever thought the same thing and tried to contact him.

He would be someone that would know the truth.

There could only be so many high ranking african-american army officers back then in the DC area.

I am surprised no one has tracked this individual down.

He had to be at least a Major, judging by the uniform in the re-enactment.

leafygreens · 01-09-2009, 12:32 PM

Why didn't the family take the medal off the grave to see what it was? That could help alleviate part of the mystery.

justins5256 · 01-09-2009, 12:36 PM

Not to make light of the situation but I wonder if this soldier just got turned around and put the medal on the wrong coffin.

Mastermind · 01-09-2009, 12:48 PM

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Not to make light of the situation but I wonder if this soldier just got turned around and put the medal on the wrong coffin.

That's military intelligence for you!

Seriously, i think the fact that the officer said nothing to the family or did not aknowledege them says it all.

The officer did not want to draw attention to himself.

01-02-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
Mastermind Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1,843	Colin Powell Anyone think that Colin Powell was the mysterious unidentified army officer that placed the medal on Glenn Consagra's grave?

01-02-2009, 05:05 PM	#2
nohwheregirl THE Mystery Machine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Posts: 1,057	Nope.

01-02-2009, 10:29 PM	#4
justins5256 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2002 Posts: 3,866	Glen Consagra's grave? What are you smoking?

01-03-2009, 03:00 AM	#6
Dislimb Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 23, 2006 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 431	No chance in hell it was Colin Powell. Danny Casolaro's funeral was in 1991 and Colin Powell was already a very recognizable figure at that time as he was appointed the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989. Someone would have easily recognized him.

01-03-2009, 06:30 AM	#7
James T Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,571	When I saw the Casolara segment originally I thought it was James Earl Jones, then when I saw it a year or so back, I thought it was Powell too.

01-04-2009, 06:35 PM	#10
Mastermind Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1,843	Sorry. Danny Casolaro. The reason, i give some creedance to this is that it seems very much in line with what Powell would do. I am also wondering if anyone has asked Powell if it was him. If the Casolaro family had ever thought the same thing and tried to contact him. He would be someone that would know the truth. There could only be so many high ranking african-american army officers back then in the DC area. I am surprised no one has tracked this individual down. He had to be at least a Major, judging by the uniform in the re-enactment.

01-09-2009, 12:32 PM	#11
leafygreens Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 12, 2007 Posts: 183	Why didn't the family take the medal off the grave to see what it was? That could help alleviate part of the mystery.

01-09-2009, 12:36 PM	#12
justins5256 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2002 Posts: 3,866	Not to make light of the situation but I wonder if this soldier just got turned around and put the medal on the wrong coffin.