McScammer McQuown Already Asking for Hotel Stays

Leonard Mac McQuown has been "on the road"  for LESS than 2 weeks and is already soliciting others for hotel accommodations.  Who didn't see this coming?

McQuown began his walk on May 4, 2015 and his sister Sunshine lives in the area local to the

Days Inn Silver Springs/Ocala East | Silver Springs, FL hotel which he was asking people to help with payment for a night's accommodation.  He could have gotten a ride to his sister's home and spent the night there, but again, McQuown thinks that he is on a vacation across America at the expense of others who buy into his homeless veterans scam.  

Per his website, he did see his sister, Sunshine, who is also allegedly complicit in his scam.

McQuown claims on May 11, 2015 via his salutesandstories.com blog:

05/11/2015 THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS : Though I had plans to camp out tonight some kind folks have offered for me to sleep on their screened in back porch. So no skeeter bites lol. Today's walk was a great one..Hot as heck many many hills but a successful walk over all. Semper Fi

 Considering he asked for payment from people for a hotel stay, it is quite obvious that he had not planned on "camping out" as he already claimed in his plea for a hotel stay that his camping spot fell through. 

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salutesandstories.com Walk Hits a Roadblock

It looks like Leonard Mac McQuown's latest walk of fraud has hit a roadblock.  His walking partner, Vickie James, has allegedly abandoned the salutesandstories.com fraud across America.  This was grabbed from the Mac McQuown Marine Deserter Facebook page today.

Vickie James Jumps Ship

It has been documented time and time again that McQuown's intentions are not honorable and he is not walking to benefit homeless veterans.  We are sorry that Vickie James got involved with him, but it once again goes to show that he is willing to swindle anyone - even someone he calls a friend - in order to line his own dishonorable pockets.

Since he began his walk last week, he has posted absolutely nothing with regard to location or what route his walk will take him.  There is a reason he does this and that is to keep those who are vigorously working in the background to shut him down from having information to contact local law enforcement and other agencies about his nefarious intentions.

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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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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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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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16 Miles in 8 Days...WOW!

Leonard, you are amazing and that is meant in a very sarcastic way.  Amazingly fraudulent.  You claimed that you walked 20 miles yesterday?  REALLY?  You have walked LESS than 20 miles since you left Eunice LA.  Remember that place?  You were there March 31, 2014.  You were were holed up due to inclement weather on Saturday, April 05, 2014?  On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 you were in Basile, LA.  Do the math.  You have covered 16 miles in 10 days.  

April 7, 2014 NO post about your location.  Only that you made it through the storm. Rumor has it you were still in Eunice during the "sever" weather.  It's severe, by the way.  You're welcome.

Why do you keep lying, Leonard?

Wednesday, April 9 at 7:13 PM you posted your screenshot of your camping grounds under the overpass near Kinder, LA.

Kinder, Louisiana Route 190

Leonard's "mission statement":

THE SOLE MISSION OF "OPERATION WALK AMERICA" IS TO WALK TO THE CAPITAL STEPS OF ALL 50 STATES, A DISTANCE OF WELL OVER 15,000 MILES. SO AS TO RAISE AN AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THE HOMELESS VETERANS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. IN ANY GIVEN YEAR THAT IS OVER 100,000 VETERANS MEN, WOMEN AND YES EVEN THEIR CHILDREN. TO SHOW MY DEDICATION TO THE HOMELESS VETERAN POPULATION I WILL SLEEP OUTDOORS FOR THE REST OF MY EPIC JOURNEY. THE ONLY EXCEPTION TO THIS PROMISE IS IF I AM IN AN AREA I.E. CITY, TOWN OR CAPITAL CITY THAT DOES NOT ALLOW CAMPING OR IF THE WEATHER IS SO SEVER SUCH AS A TORNADO , HURRICANE ETC THAT WOULD ENDANGER MY OVER ALL SAFETY. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOUGH THE MAIN SCOPE OF " OPERATION WALK AMERICA " IS TO RAISE AWARENESS TO THE HOMELESS VETERAN POPULATION WE WILL ALSO CONDUCT MISSIONS TO REMEMBER AND/OR COMMEMORATE THOSE THAT HAVE PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE AND WERE DEPLOYED TO HEAVEN. SUCH AS " OPERATION T.R.O.O.P.S. " ( TOGETHER REMEMBERING OUR OUTSTANDING PATRIOTIC SERVICE MEMBERS ) AND IN ADDITION I WILL DO MY VERY BEST TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. SUCH AS PROVIDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD, WATER, SHELTER , MEDICAL , EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE.

HOW does he raise awareness to the issues surrounding homeless veterans?  NOWHERE, at NO TIME has he been seen handing out literature regarding homeless veterans.  AT NO TIME has he visited outreach or shelter programs for homeless veterans.  He did, however, defraud an outreach.  Does that count?

He states that he will "conduct missions to remember and/or commemorate those that have paid the ultimate price and were deployed to heaven".  Does this include partying down at various locations or visiting museums?  WHEN has he provided "food, water, shelter, medical, educational and employment assistance"?  Isn't providing these services rather difficult from a tent (while mooching off of good citizens)?

How much money has he raised to date, and where are the receipts and records for same?  Answer these questions, Leonard...otherwise you look like a fraud.

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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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Severe Weather Excuse

Hey Leonard...what about all of the other days that you haven't walked?  What is your excuse for that?  While you are holed up in the confines of a warm home courtesy of unsuspecting kind souls while screaming out your "solemn vow" the REAL HOMELESS vets are getting rained on, going hungry and doing without while you trek across the state of Louisiana taking handouts that benefit ONE person.  YOU.

WHY haven't provided the information regarding the PayPal fiasco - you remember that one?  You requested a refund of a donation to a veteran's outreach just so you could screenshot your pretend donation to appease those who were asking questions.  Rather than send Raven's Outreach a money order and make things right, weeks later you still have not been transparent.  Remember that as well?  You solemnly vowed (again...second verse same as the first) that you would be completely transparent in 2014 and have receipts for everything.

You are a con, Leonard and it is our solemn vow that your fraud across America will be stopped.

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Two Weeks In Bunkie, LA

March 5, 2014:  Arrived in Bunkie, Louisiana.
Today's date is March 27, 2014.  How far did McQuown travel from his heated room in Bunkie to his latest destination?  Isn't he holed up with some nice folks currently while he waits out bad weather to start on his next leg of his journey scam.

I sure hope those homeless veterans are staying warm tonight while the pretend hero is holed up with unknowing victims, eating their hot food and taking advantage of their hospitality.  What happened to the tent, Mac?  Too cold out for you?  What do you think the homeless veterans would say about you being too good to sleep outside now?

Where in the world is Mac McQuown?

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Forgotten Dedications?

McQuown claimed on March 13, 2014 that "everyday that I walk I dedicate that days walk to a fallen veteran".  Today is March 27, 2014.  There have been no other "dedications".

Where are the rest of your dedications, McQuown?  My how soon we forget the pseudo-purpose of your own journey, right bud?

McQuown Mac

Follow · March 13 

OPERATION T.R.O.O.P.S.( TOGETHER REMEMBERING OUR OUTSTANDING PATRIOTIC SERVICE MEMBERS ) EVERYDAY THAT I WALK I DEDICATE THAT DAYS WALK TO A FALLEN VETERAN: I Dedicate Today's walk to United States Army SGT. William Joshua Rechenmacher. Sgt Rechenmacher was Deployed to Heaven on 1/18/2007 While serving in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt Rechenmacher was the only one killed that day. Sgt Rechenmacher was a son, Friend to many , brother, ex-husband and father. He was killed 11 days after his 24th birthday. I Stand Very Proudly and Render unto YOU Sgt Rechenmacher, A Slow, Deliberate, Very Respectful Salute, To Honor YOU . Rest My Fellow Veteran We have the watch. With Every Step I take Today, Step After Step , Yard After Yard , and Mile after Challenging Mile belongs to YOU Sgt Rechenmacher. Any and all Blood Sweat and Tears I may spill today is for YOU . With my continued epic walk to America's Capital Steps your sacrifice will Never ever be forgotten. Marching on Semper FI

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