54 Hours Movement in THREE Months

McQuown has traveled 167 miles since February 21, 2014 to May 6, 2014.   That's 74 days since his February 21, 2014 update of being in the Pineville, LA area.

To break it down further - approximately 10,536 hours have elapsed since he announced his arrival in Pineville, LA and since that time he has traveled a mere 54 hours.

On February 21, 2014 McQuown stated to the Town Talk

"Our strongest ally is getting the word out (about homeless veterans). It's simple, but the more people aware of what we're doing, the more veterans we can help,"

To date, McQuown has not shown ONE OUNCE of proof of where his donations for homeless veterans are going.  When repeatedly questioned about the rescinded donation to Raven's Outreach, he simply ignores requests for documentation.  He has not shown documented proof of not one donation.

McQuown's refusal to provide documented proof of where his donations are going infer that he is being dishonest.  The fact that he has only walked 54 hours in three months makes one question whether his "walk" is just a vacation across the US funded by giving souls.  

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Where Are the Pictures?

Leonard McQuown has ALWAYS made a grand production of his activities to keep his supporters engaged.  However, since his layup in Beaumont, TX for his ALLEGED injury to his knee he has been laying low.  Today he posted BREAKING NEWS but failed to document his big event.

PICTURES...or it didn't happen, McQuown.

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Walking is Expensive Work

All that walking has caused McQuown to be laid up in a hotel in Beaumont.  He posted a photo of his knee injury caused by a "dog" over the weekend, but hasn't explained how he managed to WALK 30 miles on a sprained knee carrying a cart behind him.  Doesn't make sense, does it?  NOTHING McQuown does except the very obvious:  He is using the plight of homeless veterans to fund his vacation across America.

In March 2013 McQuown was spotted in Georgia.  It would appear that he hasn't made much progress in a year on his "walk".

Article here: http://archive.13wmaz.com/news/article/224202/153/Walking-Marine-Honors-Vets-But-Is-Trailed-By-His-Past and video for your viewing pleasure.

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Is an Exit Strategy in the Works?

McQuown claims that he hurt his knee while playing with a "new friend's" dog over the weekend.

He "walked" into Beaumont, TX on Monday according to him.  The walk from Orange, TX to Beaumont, TX is  approximately 11 hours.

On Monday, April 21 at 1:31 PM CST he announced his arrival in Beaumont.

April 25, 2014 he announced that he has a "sprained" knee which will keep him down for awhile.

Having such a severe injury according to him, one must ask...HOW did he manage to "walk" into Beaumont the 30 some miles from Orange if it was that bad?  Did he even walk or was he driven by his friend, Curtis Dalton, who accompanied him across the border?  Once again, McQuown has painted himself into a corner on his embellished trek across the country for donations that not once have benefited anyone but himself.  McQuown has been known in the past to feign illness when the heat gets too hot.  He bugs out only to come back when he thinks it's safe.  Not this time, McQuown.  Too many people are onto you and want you to STOP preying on the kindness of others to fill your coffers. 

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Operation Walk America = FRAUD

CONFIRMED: McQuown DID NOT give a donation to Raven's Outreach as he told his supporters.  The donation was obviously made to appear legitimate with his donations received.

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McQuown's Walk Across Louisiana

This is being cross-posted from the Facebook page regarding McQuown's fraud but in its totality speaks volumes as to McQuown's character:

Leonard Dale McQuown's 3 month walk across Louisiana .

Veteran Hospital's visited ; 0
VFW's And American Legion's visited : 0
Veteran Homless Shelter visited : 0

TV Reality Star's & Locations visited : 2
Sight Seeing tours : At least 2
Holiday Parade's attended : 1

Donations he made to homeless Veterans and Shelters ..Two $ 10.00. bills handed to two homeless men who told him they were Veterans. A $ 250.00 donation to Raven's Outreach which he asked for a refund.

Approx amount of days spent in his tent :20

Approx amount of days spent in Motel rooms paid for by someone else. :60

Approx. amount of days staying in someone else's home : 10

Approx amount of money spent to house and feed McQuown for the 90 days he was in LA, $ 4000.00

Donations made to alleged Homeless Veterans in LA ; $ 20.00

Now will someone please tell me how this is benefiting anyone other than L. Dale McQuown ? ....~ Scotty

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Walking? Or Driving...You Decide

Over the weekend Leonard McQuown stated that he was in Texas, but once again failed to pinpoint his location.  The kind and generous souls who support him do not question him because in their minds, like the rest of us, it is hard to fathom that someone would use the plight of our homeless veterans for personal financial gain.  He also skirted the questions regarding his three day stay at the Red Oak Inn in DeQuincy, LA when he claimed to be walking during the time he was staying in the motel paid for by donations of others.  Also of note, TO DATE the fraud he committed with Raven's Outreach homeless veterans organization has NOT been rectified, nor has it been addressed by McQuown.

On April 13, 2014 McQuown stated that he was taking the whole weekend off.

Today McQuown posted this on his Facebook page:  How did McQuown get there if he took the entire weekend off and was last seen in Orange, TX?  Why is he covering his movements if he is in fact a LEGITIMATE operation?

He has made his way into Beaumont, and again the question is posed:  IF McQuown is a legitimate walking charity, WHY is he not being transparent in his movements and his actions? One would think that transparency would negate the cloud of suspicion hanging over him.  While it is not known if McQuown has committed a criminal act - that is to be decided by the state Attorney Generals of the states he travels through, but let there be NO DOUBT that Leonard McQuown is not only MORALLY BANKRUPT, but is an ethical criminal preying on the hearts and wallets of genuinely good people who wish to make the world a better place via their donations and support.

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Where in the World is Leonard McQuown?

Still breaking his "solemn vow" and operating under a black cloud of suspicion, Leonard is on the road again.  However, his journey's focus has changed somewhat.  Weeks ago he would document what town he was in and where he was headed.  This was all before he was caught red-handed duping an honest LEGITIMATE charity by requesting a refund of a pseudo-donation he made.

Leonard posted this photo yesterday.  Note that his usual location announcement is suspiciously absent.  Why is that, Leonard?  Are you not posting your location on your walk because you know that you are not being truthful?  Is it because you know people are watching you and noting every minute detail of your fraudulent traipse across America?

You can run, but you can't hide, Leonard.  You are a fraud and you will be stopped.

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A Veil of Transparency

Has he REALLY "learned a better way to keep official records of funds raised"?  To date, NOTHING but a screenshot for a donation has been provided by Leonard McQuown and that was rescinded within two hours.

Friday, April 4, 2014 he could not walk due to severe weather and he posted a video as well as a follow-up today.

Why won't Leonard post his route or where he is at in his walk?  Doesn't he know that not doing so makes him look even more fraudulent?  What happened to transparency?

Do the math.  

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Don't Ask for Receipts

"Documentation and/or receipts of monies raised in the year of 2013 through Operation Veteran Storm DO NOT EXIST.  The testimonies from those assisted through "Operation Veteran Storm" which are shown above is the proof that these deeds were done through trial and error I have learned a better way to keep official records of funds raised.  Starting in January 2014 any and all funds raised will have with them official receipts and documentation."

Well, here it is the third month of 2014 and McQuown has failed to properly document ANYTHING.  Even in light of all the controversy that has surrounded his "walk" for months, McQuown continues to operate under a curtain of suspicion.  Why is that?  ...unless the allegations are true.

McQuown is developing a well-documented history of impropriety from false donations to using the photographs of unknown women online in order to perpetrate fraud.

DOCUMENTED FRAUD:

Original news article: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/THE-CHRONICLE-SEASON-OF-SHARING-FUND-SANTA-ROSA-2572881.php

McQuown's use of the photograph claimed that he knew this woman and that she had been injured while serving in the Army.

Would you trust this man to donate monies earned while "walking"?  Why isn't his fundraising transparent?  

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Deserter Deflection: His Facebook Wall His Rules

McQuown left his post for 200 days while a Sergeant in the USMC.  He abandoned his post and left without permission which resulted in an other than honorable discharge.  For years he LIED about his prior service record, and when exposed he continued to embellish his service record.  Now McQuown feels that he has the right to make demands of those he requests donations from by refusing to "reply, comment or for that matter even acknowledge any and all comments and/or questions regarding [his] past military record and/or prior civilian criminal record".

Let's take an honest look at this new demand.  First, McQuown has a FRAUDULENT past via the receipt of monies or services that he did not pay for.  He has been accused of taking $80,000 by an individual for his Project Foot which the State of Virginia warned consumers NOT to donate to because of the lack of transparency and non-existence of proper 501(c)(3) documentation with the state.  He has been accused of and proven to have made a donation to Raven's Outreach only to request a refund from PayPal two hours later.  He took back money to avoid spending that money on homeless veterans who need it -- which his whole purpose for walking is supposed to be about. McQuown has a duty and legal responsibility to maintain proper records and document exactly where the money he receives is being channeled.  Thus far, he has not.

McQuown claims to want to be "in tune with the homeless veterans he is helping".  How is sleeping in a warm bed at night being "in tune" with the homeless?  How is deciding whether you want to walk in the rain being "in tune" with the homeless?

he’ll sleep in a motel, thanks to someone offering to pay for it. When he started his trip, he tried to sleep at fire stations. But now, McQuown often sleeps outdoors, weather permitting, or in his tent so he can be in tune with the homeless veterans he is helping.

Sponsors and donors are supporting his travels, which began 2½ years ago in Virginia and will continue for another six years. He was living with his sister in Florida before starting the extreme road trip, and he said his family “has been behind me 110 percent. … I’ve always had that extra adventurous gene in me,” and his family realizes that and is supportive.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20140221/NEWS01/302210028/Ex-Marine-walking-15-000-miles-behalf-homeless-veterans

He is now refusing to discuss his past but still wants innocent, unknowing public to donate to his "walk"?  The more McQuown refuses to speak the more guilty of being a con-artist he appears to be.  He should be 100% transparent and want to show proof of his donations because of all of the allegations of impropriety.  Instead, he parties in New Orleans - more than an hour in the opposite direction of his walk.  How far has McQuown actually walked this month?  He has claimed that he is sleeping outside for the homeless vets, but that hasn't stopped him from holing up in hotels for days and weeks at a time to begin his "walk" again when it suits him.

Do your research on this grifter before you give him your money and demand that he provide documentation for all expenses and donations accepted while on his fraudulent walk across America.

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