Dave Hardin sends us links to the story of Michael Bocci who has been taking folks’ money in Oregon with his stories of woe.
Michael Bocci told a heartbreaking story. The Tualatin man claimed he was a combat veteran; a U.S. Marine who was left to care for his two young children after his wife died in childbirth.
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A KGW investigation has identified more than two dozen people, including members of community groups, churches and police agencies, who reached out to help Bocci. They provided money, food or other types of assistance.
He had a phony bomb-sniffing dog that was killed as a result of fireworks;
But on the 4th of July — the second anniversary of his wife’s death in childbirth — the helicopter pilot lost his bomb-sniffing Springer Spaniel who saved his life twice.
That night he was on his way to bed when he let his dog – Ikaika, a USMC sergeant, too — outside to “do his business.”
But the fireworks in a neighbor’s yard scared the dog.
“He heard the fireworks and he was trained to go where a lot of lights are,” Bocci told KOIN 6 News. “Then he realized, ‘Oh, no, that’s not good for me.’ And then he went off I-5 and got killed.”
Ikaika was his companion dog who helped with his PTSD and helped nurse Bocci through a stroke he suffered about a year ago.
He knew how to push the media’s buttons. Apparently he stayed away from veterans, until one caught up to him;
In December, retired U.S. Marine Lon Getlin was asked to meet with Bocci. Getlin has helped numerous wounded veterans through Lines for Life and Semper Fi Odyssey.
Getlin said Bocci told him he was desperate for money. He repeated his heartbreaking story. He claimed to be a single father with two young children after losing his wife, but added a new twist. Bocci said he’d recently started caring for a 6-month-old baby as a foster parent.
Oregon Department of Human Services has no record of any contact with Bocci.
“The more he talked to me, the more fantastical it all became,” said Getlin.
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118 responses to “Michael Bocci; phony Marine”
Bag of POOP!
Saw this last night on a Portland, Ore… NBC affiliate this SOB has some balls
It’s time to take his crazy ass down… he also screwd over a lot of Folks in Germany in the Graf area
Right next to my old stumping grounds of Velsick, Germany
Let’s show him what’s up
That is just enough! I have three cats to take care of! They are completely dependent on me for everything, including bacon with their eggs for breakfast! I need help buying them cookies and cat litter and they need to have their very own bathroom, which means an addition to my house which includes a sun porch, a half-bath and a kitchenette.
Cough it up, or I’ll tell your mommies you’re mean to me!!!! I mean it!!!
Thanks for the work on this Dave.
This guy is a Shitbag!
Piece of Shit!
You have them both right Lol…
You know what they do to “shytbags”, they light them on fire, throw them on someones front porch and wait for someone to come out and “STOMP THEM OUT”! lol
Who said there are no victims of Stolen Valor? Obviously, there are victims.
What a scum sucking bag of shit. It is blasphemy for a creep like this to claim to have earned the Eagle, Globe and Anchor!
Cocksucker.
One of our investigators had been working the case for a while. LE and this News station ran with the story before we could get all the FOIA information back.
We probably could have ran with what we have but our policy is to never publish a story without all the documentation we requested.
Even when we know for sure they are an obvious shit stain like this clown.
Hats off to the guys who stay in the shadows, they do the bulk of the work.
? ? ?
So the Marines let a Sgt fly helicopters now, they only let me fix trucks.
Well, if your ASVAB is that good.. they let you fly anything. That’s what I heard.
Also, single disabled fathers of two small babies wants to be a foster parent: Approved!
Noticed that … two small dependent children, out of money, desperate, state lets him care for another child in foster care. Seems legit.
Problem (thankfully) with these people is they don’t know when to shut up. Childbirth, cancer, dead dog, foster child, blah, blah, blah.
what are the odds this goofball is tied to IVAW folks in Germany?
He was playing his game around military bases in Germany he is known about around Graf, someone that saw the link I posted said K-Town also.
They really need to throw the book at him he is a sick fack.
Wannabe Casanova
WTF was he doing “hanging around” in Germany? Where did he work? Where did he live?
I’m getting the abuse of command sponsorship vibe from this ass clown…
The comments on the local stations site will give you a taste of it they deleted one because it was rough. Not a bunch happy campers over there with this clown
AFSIK, the only Marines in Germany are assinged to the Embassy. Do we have a FOIA on this low life scum. Michael Bocci just might be Army. Joe
He was born in Germany. He spent a lot of time over there obviously
Dad or mom was in the service or support Mr will in velsick saw this last night
And he and the people in his office don’t recall him at all in that area I’m thinking about posting this on the 2cr FB page his last name rang a bell with Mr Will but that was back in the late 80s 90s he is a dependa. Of a service member is my bet
Until they closed Hanau inprosesing in 2007-08 that is where my civi friend worked at I’m posting to also to a 11ACR page to
Joseph, look at KGW-TVs facebook page there is a few comments on there from a gentleman who he and his wife took him in for a little bit in Germany dad was a service member. He is stating he saw him a few months ago stating he was not right or way off. I have a feeling this story isn’t played out yet
Marine Forces Europe and Marine Forces Africa are both based out of Germany. Plus, any Marines assigned to DISA Europe. Not many, but more than a handful of Marines in Germany.
There are also Marines assigned to the staff at Headquarters, U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany.
IVAW = Losers.
That’s like saying “Fire is hot”, “Water is wet” and “Shit stinks”!
He wasn’t in Beirut? He’s not a sniper? Pffffttttt.
And no claim to be Force Recon?
Dave Hardin is NOT a US Marine
Dave Hardin is a liar.
Dave Hardin is a thief.
Dave Hardin does not have the gonads to be a real father.
Dave Hardin is not a foster parent.
If Dave Hardin ever had a wife, she left him because he is a useless con-man.
Dave Hardin could not stand up to a group of 11 year old Boy Scouts.
Dave Hardin is a coward.
Dave Hardin has been exposed.
Dave Hardin is lower than the scum on a Louisiana swamp.
I think you meant Michael Bocci.
Dave Hardin sent the story in. He is a regular poster here and a veteran.
Greybeard, I think you dropped some acid in yir prune juice bro Michael Bocci is the namer of the poser David Hardin is one of out regulars who is a bonifide Beruit Marine.
Damn it.
I plead insufficient coffee, your honor, and in penance
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
David Hardin is an honorable and truthful man whom I ignorantly slandered.
I liked it the other way, Gravybeard. You left out these things:
Dave Hardin never answers the phone unless he thinks it’s the Hooters girls calling him.
Dave Hardin doesn’t return e-mails.
Dave Hardin has bad taste in shoes and clothing.
Ok, I don’t answer every time you want to have to have phone sex. Last time I put you on speaker phone you scared the dog.
I hardly see the Hooters girl, she is throwing her life away on all this educational nonsense. How many degrees does hot blonde need?
I return emails…eventually.
In my defense, I wear a size 14 shoe. Try buying anything is that size that doesnt look like shit.
Clothing is optional in my house.
Size 14?
My shoe size is size 6.
You try buying something in that size that doesn’t make you look like you’re still in kindergarten.
Move to the south and you can wear flip-flops year-round, even to church.
Just sayin’
(not that my 10.5EEE’s fit flip-flops, mind you)
“Clothing is optional in my house”
That qualifies as TMI.
The proud woman owned business that I work for has a mandatory spandex and $3 leisure suit wardrobe policy.
Graybeard, you forgot “Rumor is that Chuck Norris has a poster of Dave Hardin that he looks at for inspiration.”, that might help you regain favor.
Thanks for fixing it for me, API
I reported you. I think you meant Michael Bocci, not Dave Hardin.
Well, damn.
I am running to Shipley now. Maybe he will vouch for me in a spiffy video.
Boy Scouts can be mean little bastards.
Kinda like the bit about Louisiana Swamp Scum though. I seldom rise above things.
I have finally been exposed, I have this strange sense of relief.
You really had us fooled, Dave. You’re just deplorable.
Anyone who doesn’t have a healthy fear of 11 year olds hasn’t spent enough time around them.
Ahhahaha, this is great. Im glad you can take that in stride. An honest mistake by the old feller.
Its all good bro. Greybeard is a great contributor to this site. Got nothing but respect for him.
My DD214 blanket protects me for these things.
oooooops
Huh ???
Off your men’s ????
Spell check sucks Meds
Here’s how we fix things.
Michele Bocci is NOT a US Marine
Michele Bocci is a liar.
Michele Bocci is a thief.
Michele Bocci does not have the gonads to be a real father.
Michele Bocci is not a foster parent.
If Michele Bocci ever had a wife, she left him because he is a useless con-man.
Michele Bocci could not stand up to a group of 11 year old Boy Scouts.
Michele Bocci is a coward.
Michele Bocci is lower than the scum on a Louisiana swamp.
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Dave Hardin is a Legit REAL US Marine
Dave Hardin has probably never lied.
Dave Hardin is a generous guy. Gives but rarely takes.
Dave Hardin does have the MAJOR gonads,
although I don’t know if he is a father, if he is, I’m sure he’s a good one.
Dave Hardin is probably not a foster parent.
If Dave Hardin I believe, has a wife, and I think she’s apparently hot a balls.
If 11 year old Boy Scouts met Dave Hardin, they would aspire to grow up to be like Dave Hardin.
Dave Hardin is a badass
Dave Hardin has been posting for years on TAH and is a Great Guy.
Dave Hardin could drink and eat the scum on a Louisiana swamp and walk away unaffected.
See how easy telling the truth is??!
Ok, full disclosure.
I have probably lied, ya I have most definitely lied, if you ever eat the Soviets cooking you will too.
If my gonads had a rank, its because I haven’t showered in days.
Yep, I am the father of three. Raised them by myself for several years.
Yep, I took a young lady out of a foster home when she was 15. I can’t sleep and know some things are happening in this world. She is still my daughter to this day and will be until I die.
Wives, I have had two. Still best friends with both of them. Just went to Gatlinburg will mom, the Soviet and both of them.
The Great Guy comment varies…I have my enemies.
Poor Greybeard…
I repeat for clarity and in deep contrition:
Here’s how we fix things.
Michele Bocci is NOT a US Marine
Michele Bocci is a liar.
Michele Bocci is a thief.
Michele Bocci does not have the gonads to be a real father.
Michele Bocci is not a foster parent.
If Michele Bocci ever had a wife, she left him because he is a useless con-man.
Michele Bocci could not stand up to a group of 11 year old Boy Scouts.
Michele Bocci is a coward.
Michele Bocci is lower than the scum on a Louisiana swamp.
———————–
Dave Hardin is a Legit REAL US Marine
Dave Hardin has probably never lied.
Dave Hardin is a generous guy. Gives but rarely takes.
Dave Hardin does have the MAJOR gonads,
although I don’t know if he is a father, if he is, I’m sure he’s a good one.
Dave Hardin is probably not a foster parent.
If Dave Hardin I believe, has a wife, and I think she’s apparently hot a balls.
If 11 year old Boy Scouts met Dave Hardin, they would aspire to grow up to be like Dave Hardin.
Dave Hardin is a badass
Dave Hardin has been posting for years on TAH and is a Great Guy.
Dave Hardin could drink and eat the scum on a Louisiana swamp and walk away unaffected.
See how easy telling the truth is??!
I might be a little bias. They say love is blind.
I will let you be the judge of what hot is or not.
Its hard to wake up next to this every morning…but I endeavor to persevere.
https://militaryphonies.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/p1000259.jpg
You wake up to a hooker everyday?
Chip, he won’t adopt you,,,I tried!!!
Graybeard dodged a coat hanger !!
Graybeard needs a new prescription.
Graybeard is a liar (tho an unintentional one:)
Graybeard doesn’t pay attention to detail.
If Graybeard has a wife she should read aloud to him.
Truth, all truth.
And yes, I have a wife who is very patient with me, but sadly refuses to read TAH to me.
[groveling on the floor in embarrassment]
Damn bro,
I was trying to milk this for some google fame and a free hunting trip.
Don’t quit on me now.
Hell….take it to the TV stations, might be able to milk a sweet motorcycle or bandana out of it too!
A vest! Don’t forget the vest!
Well I have it on good authority that Dave Hardin is a heathen non-believer so there’s that….
Graybeard is surely a good and honorable man.
Graybeard is aware that what is gentle ribbing among veterans would be considered a shot-of-iron-rebar-to-the-sternum among civilians.
Graybeard PROBABLY doesn’t deserve having to grovel.
Graybeard’s wife is a saintly woman.
Graybeard is lucky Dave Hardin is a good sport.
“Graybeard is lucky Dave Hardin is a good sport.”
To which I respond: “Amen!”
And I know the guys I hang out with will bring up a mistake like this over and over again – and tell it at my funeral. I’m still getting ribbed for a goof I made before Hurricane Katrina.
Oh well, they gotta say something in the eulogy I guess.
When do I get the call to go Goose hunting?
I can quack with the best of them.
Gooses don’t quack. Getcher birds straight, fella.
Ducks quack. Gooses honk.
Geese…..
So what noise do mooses make?
Chocolate or vanilla?
Oh man you need to sit on the camp porch and call one in with an empty coffee can and wet string.
You have no idea how much this shit pisses me off.
Lighten up. Jesus, if you have a problem, take it up with Jonn, the guy who……Oh, wait….*runs*
😀
Which pile of it?
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sorry Jonn, couldn’t resist
THE BS flag went up as soon as I read Sargeant =Helo pilot. Michael Bocci is not a Marine. Michael Bocci is rotten CONMAN. Joe
Hey ChipNASA,
Did you say that:
Michele Bocci is NOT a US Marine
Michele Bocci is a liar.
Michele Bocci is a thief.
Michele Bocci does not have the gonads to be a real father.
Michele Bocci is not a foster parent.
If Michele Bocci ever had a wife, she left him because he is a useless con-man.
Michele Bocci could not stand up to a group of 11 year old Boy Scouts.
Michele Bocci is a coward.
Michele Bocci is lower than the scum on a Louisiana swamp.
Just need to make sure that I got the message.
Does anyone on Team TAH know what type/model/series of Marine Corps helicopter that this assclown is falsely claiming to have flown?
I’d like to know.
bocci probably flew the Monogram AH-1S in 1/48 scale; heard it was a nice kit with nice decals…
It’s one you can get from Amazon. I think it’s about $150 + shipping.
Michael Bocci is a candyassed lying POS of a snot-faced DINGLEBERRY getting a well deserved dose of karma.
From the article linked above:
‘He said he was a helicopter pilot and received the Purple Heart from a knife wound he suffered in hand-to-hand combat in Mosul, Iraq.’
Bullshit. How/why do people keep getting fooled by this kind of outrageous poser crap?
‘Hand-to-hand combat in Mosul’ means ‘cut his finger on an MRE can lid’.
he caught his little pecker in the zipper?
MRE can lid?
Think you’re dating yourself there…
One ought never point out a lady’s age, David.
We know she was thinking C-rations when she typed “MRE”, but mum’s the word.
Roger that!
Discretion is the better part of valor.
None of us want’s a ticked off Ex-PH2 after our hides.
Yes, I was thinking C-rats, but some of the audience are not familiar with leftovers from the Korean War, which were also served ahead of C-rats in Viet of the Nam.
Sorry about the double post. My bad.
Yeah, well, not everyone remembers that MREs used to be C-rats or that before C-rats it was stuff left over from the Korean War in the Viet of the Nam.
Ahe’s barely old enough to be interesting.
Me, I understand Cs still have my Basic P38 on my key ring. A TSA agent once wanted to confiscate it because it had a “point”… we had words.
Dad used to reminisce about Cs… thought they were a huge improvement over Ks.
She, not Ahe….fat fingers strike again
Sounds legit. Helo pilots find themselves in hand to hand combat all the damned time.
Yeah, I’m sure he’s one of those types who after firing off all his 2.75 rockets and emptied his gatling gun, he decided to land his SeaCobra right in the middle of Mosul and engaged AQI hajjis with his Kabar knife; he’s that kind of hero…///
Has this assclown been claiming that he’s a USMC Cobra pilot?
Maybe he saw a cobra at the zoo and got ideas from that.
He claims to be a “USMC helicopter pilot”, but I bet this assclown probably doesn’t know the difference between a Huey, SeaCobra, Sea Knight, or Sea Stallion. I figure he would probably claim SeaCobra, since it’s the sexiest of the bunch…
I think I need another Americano.
dang it dang it dang it. I hate it when that happens.
Its all good bro. I can not tell you how much I appreciate the things you post at this site. We all do. Well, usually.
Semper Fi my brother.
Thanks Dave.
I hope the Feds in the area are bored and have not much to do until Jan 20th and they take this case upon themselves to Flush this piece of shit down the sewer.
WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE
At least he’s been very publicly outed.
This dude looks like he is into dildos.
I imagine when he got in that blue car in the video above, he punched in Merritt Island into his GPS and headed out to All-Points Logistics.
This maggot clearly has the APL “it” factor.
He looks like a meat gazer as well.
Dave Hardin is ‘The Most Interesting Man In The World’
Dave Hardin is … wait for it …
Hondo
BHWHAHAHAHAHA ! ! !
Or is Hondo really Dave Hardin?
Do we ever see them together, hmmm?
The comments on the KGW site are also telling…
Their Facebook page is a eye opener..
Can’t say enough why we need stolen valor laws
Real marines don’t go around asking for handouts.
Well, he did have the dog, even though it’s now dead, but no hat, no vest, no tattoo, no Harley, no hundred yard stare, this asshat isn’t even trying to rock it? I truly hope the feds stick it up his ass and break it off in him! I truly hate these mother fuckers and their lying shit! Maybe I need to get vests for all my cats? I’m sure I can claim they are all service animals?? They are better than drugs!
That cited “news” article reads like embarrassing wall to wall bullshit…how extremely gullible to write it or read it and feel convinced he was the real deal…
So this loser Michael Bocci was someone’s Dependoid that now runs around conning anyone he can out of whatever he can, I wonder how soon he’ll do something that will get him locked up?
Stolen Valor, the Rancid Cherry topping the Shit Sundae.
What lies beneath?
probably something truly heinous
He lies beneath. He lies above. He lies port, and he lies starboard. He lies all of the time, everywhere.
Those were some humble accommodations for someone that is a trained Marine Corps helicopter pilot. You would think someone with those qualifications could find a job that would pay better.
Has he ever had a job other than say, fry cook or dishwasher? He’s conned a lot of honest folks out of their hard earned money and I’m sure he still does.
Hm….a Marine Corps Sergeant who flies helos, and has a bomb sniffing dog….I guess the dog would be for sniffing his helicopter seat every time he boards it.