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DAV Apologizes To Dr. Ritze, But Kicks Him Out

5/10/2018

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Editorial, by David Van Risseghem, publisher. - 
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Dr. Mike Ritze has been a staunch advocate for veterans medical benefits. He treated scores of military in his years of uniformed service. He continues to treat many veterans in private practice as well as volunteer work.
  It would appear that Rep. Dr Mike Ritze like the vast majority of former military members; may have casually misrepresented to some folks about the nature of his military service; but there is no record of Ritze falsely claiming a battle injury.
  He may have been loose with other anecdotes. I don't suppose this is the first or last time that a veteran embellished a war story or his military exploits. I have several relatives who can spin a tale that would make even Davy Crockett blush.
  But all military documents support that he did serve as a medical officer for years. Even his biggest antagonists don't refute his veteran status. He reports his service as spanning the cold war era of 1977-1983. 

  He was given a gift membership by some other veterans group leaders, into a non govt. fraternity, The Disabled American Veterans. That fraternity's national leadership just now, after nearly 30 years; decided that those who bestowed the honor upon him (for caring for the injured in uniform) didn't follow all the rules. It's now clear to Dr. Ritze that he would have to have sustained a certified service-related injury, to be given that gift.
  The DAV apologized to Mike Ritze for their mistake. Many years ago Mike graciously accepted an invite and lifetime honor. We have no idea if he ever knew that those others were ignoring This national fraternity's rules.
  It appears that an affiliate club within the national DAV organization also had a laxed attitude about the pins they circulated at their gatherings. One such pin is described as a commemorative pin in honor of those injured or deceased in action. There are no federal or state laws governing this free expression (so long as it is not a clear counterfeit article), but a couple adversarial lawmakers would have us all thinking otherwise.

In Context:

  Very few in the Oklahoma legislature will ever come close to Dr. Ritze in scope and legacy. His life has been filled with vast experiences. His own documents include these highlights:
Professional Activities
  • Captain United States Army Medical Corps
  • Educator and teacher for 43 years
  • Pro-Business as a small business owner for 43 years
  • Board Certified Family Practice Physician & Surgeon (delivered over 2,000 babies)
  • Master Forensic Science Administration from OSU-CHS (summa cum laude)
  • Federal Aviation Administration Senior Medical Examiner and HIMS Examiner
  • Certified DEA Suboxone Prescriber for Opioid addiction
  • Former Secretary-Treasurer of the Medical Staff at Broken Arrow Medical Center
  • Past President of the Tulsa County Osteopathic Medical Society
  • Adjunct-Professor NSU-BA Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
Civic Activities
  • Past Director of the Broken Arrow Soccer Club Competitive Division
  • Member Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
  • Past President of the Gatesway Foundation Board
  • Former member of James Black Mission Board
  • Former member of Dr. Ron Lamb Mission Board
  • Advisory Board of The New Leaf Foundation
  • Member and Past Chairman of the Tulsa State Fair Ringmaster's Committee
  • Served as Tulsa County 4-H adult leader and 4-H Foundation member
  • OK Minutemen
  • NRA Member
  • Medical Advisor to TCC and TTC​

Republican Political Activity

  • Oklahoma State Representative District 80 (Chairman of the Public Health Committee and ranking member of Public Safety Committee)
  • Past Tulsa County Republican Party Chairman
  • Life-long Republican
  • Republican precinct chairman in Broken Arrow for 40+ years
  • Past 1st District Tulsa County Committeeman for 6 years
  • Recipient of the Oklahoma State Republican Party Key Club Award (2000+ hours of service)
  • Past member of the Oklahoma Republican Party State and Tulsa County Republican Executive Committees
  • Involved in many Republican campaigns from Eisenhower, Goldwater, Reagan, Dewey Bartlett, Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. Tom Coburn and Cong. John Sullivan. Also, many State and local races as advisory committees to treasurer.
  • Opposed the River Tax
  • Strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment...the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
  • Strong supporter of the 10th Amendment...States Rights
Personal Activities

  • Married 42 years to one and only wife (R.N. and former teacher)
  • Father of 4 children (1 daughter lives in Heaven)
  • Ordained Southern Baptist Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Arrow Heights Baptist Church Broken Arrow
  • My wife and I have been Medical Missionaries to Central America and Mexico on several occasions in the last 30 years
  • Farming and Ranching
  • Christian Medical Association
  • I am a cancer survivor (43 years ago)
  • Past College Staff Member of Campus Crusade for Christ​

Personal Note: 

  As a teen, I was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and marched with them in parades, as an expression of honor to veterans. I never served in the military, yet I honored them however I could.
​  I have worn commemorative expressions of honor of my father's service. I and others will continue to, regardless of the hissyfits of the very few veteran pharisees who seek to put outrageous dress code rules upon the rest of society. It is clear from political reporting that a couple legislators are furious at Ritze for other petty political motivations.
  My father was a 40 year member of the DAV. The organization strongly advocates for quality medical care for those suffering health problems related to military service. Those DAV members have such high regard for the medical corps. Many of the disabled soldiers have stories of great heroism of the medical corps, saving their lives.
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 - David Van Risseghem
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