F.O.B. stands for Forward Operating Base. Here's your chance to share your stories and links with Laura and her listeners. For our Hero Highlights feature, please let us know where he or she is stationed, rank, and area of operation/expertise.
Send your emails to: heroes@lauraingraham.com. |
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My Brother, My Hero
I am a long-time listener of your show and HUGE fan of yours! The support you show for our troops means more to soldiers' families than you will ever know. With that said, I would like to tell you about my hero....my younger brother MSgt Christopher J. Casey, currently serving in Afghanistan, PRT 7. He is a 19 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Growing up, my parents offered my brother the same option that I had taken....to go to college anywhere he wanted, as long as he made the grade. Instead, he chose to join the Air Force and serve his country. My Mom took Chris to enlist the day he turned 17. She still says that was one of the hardest things she ever did. She cried all the way home. Chris left for basic training in San Antonio, TX just weeks after turning 18.
The military has provided Chris and his family with a respectable living and opportunities to see many places in the world that they might not have ever seen. It (the military) also supported him and his children when he became a single parent. Our parents currently have temporary custody of my niece and nephew since he is overseas, and although it has been difficult on the entire family, I know he is confident in the mission he and his men are serving.
Despite being the biggest hero I, my family and community know, Chris serves our country quietly, never looking for accolades or recognition. In fact, he has always been one who tries to avoid them. He just sees what he is doing as his job.
Thank you for providing this outlet for family and friends to share with you and your listeners the one's they hold near and dear. |
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| Dear Laura,
I want you to know I listen to you in the mornings and you are quite an inspiration for supporting our service men and women!! I am the wife of Chief (Select) Christopher Hendrix who has served almost 24 years in the Air Force. I can tell you I couldn't be prouder!! Our oldest son will soon be joining the Air Force as well. But, this e-mail isn't about us, it's about the story written in the Anchorage Daily News about a soldier and his wife.
Because you are a big inspiration to me in supporting our troops, I am buying a Simon & Seafort's gift card to give to this wonderful couple. It's a small way of saying "thanks" to those who serve and those who support them. Laura, you bring tears to my eyes when you talk so highly of all the service members who protect us and especially those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless you for continuing to pass on the message and supporting our troops.
Counting the days |
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|  Love your radio program and listen every morning on my way to work. I'm a Marine Reservist serving on active duty for almost 2 years now and on my 2nd mobilization. The 1st time was in 03 when I was sent to Iraq. I don't have a big story and I'm not writing about me. I just wanted you to know about my son who is my hero. He enlisted in the Marine Corps during his senior year of high school in 05, and 3 days after graduation he was in boot camp. His parent Reserve unit mobilized just prior to him completing his initial active duty so he missed being able to deploy with them. He was disappointed he wasn't able to go with his unit, but as soon as he heard another unit was being deployed and was looking for individual agmentees to volunteer, my son "rodgered up" ("volunteered" in Marine Jargon) . He just returned from a tour in A'Quiem and Fallujah where he worked and lived alongside the Iraqi police. To me, he is a true American Hero. The photo is of LCpl Jonathan Rash Jr in Fallujah |
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|  My son served two tours in Iraq. He was in the Air Force. He was in a pretty new unit for the Air Force, a combat security forces unit. He went on patrols, raided houses and found ammunitions caches. Many people think that the Air Force is just support for the other branches and have "easy" jobs. This was not so with my son.
He is not what you would think of as a conventional hero. He has not pulled someone from a burning building or jumped on a grenade so others would live, but he is a hero to me just the same. He is the guy who befriended a 15 year old Iraqi boy and spent as much time with him and his family as he could (picture of my son and Ahmed attached). He had me send over presents for the kids in the family at Christmas! He hoped that if you changed the hearts and minds of the children they would think differently of Americans. He is the kind of guy who would email or call me and let me know who in his unit was not getting any mail and ask me, "do you think you could send him a package"? He called and told me that it was one guys birthday and all he got was a pack of cigarettes and again, "do you think you could send him a package"? Here was this kid fighting for his country and in miserable conditions and he thought of others. I sent many packages over to many soldiers and was proud to do it. These guys are all heroes in my book. |
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| I want to share with you my hero, my son Sgt. Rhys William Klasno of the California Army National Guard, serving with the 1114th TC in Al Asad, Iraq. He was killed on Mother's Day 5/13/07 when an IED hit his vehicle as he was returning from a mission.. He leaves behind his wife Stephanie who is pregnant with their daughter London Eevie who is due the first of August. He was a true American Hero who served with faith, dignity, integrity and all of the other qualities we, as parents, strive to instill in our children. He lived life abundantly in his 20 years and treated each person he spoke with as though they were the most important person in the world. God's mission for him here is complete and we look forward to seeing him again. We are so honored to have been entrusted with his care for the time we had. He cared about every man and woman in his unit and placed their safety above his own. We have been honored by Americans everywhere who did not even know our son, by the Patriot Guard who selflessly rode at his funeral, and by friends and fellow soldiers. This was a man who exemplified everything this country stands for. We will continue to support our military's efforts and our
Commander in Chief, as we know you do every day. Our son's honor
deserves nothing less. Thank you for continuing to vocally support our troops and the families that love them. |
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|  Roy David Petersen CAPT, USN-Ret.
I am sending a photo, even though I am not a war hero. I served in the military (active and reserves) for 28 years. I retired as a Navy captain. I am the one on the right in the photo. Big Canoe, the gated community were I live, periodically honors the veterans who live there. This photo was taken at the last event held in 2005. It is exhilarating and moving to be thanked for doing your duty.
On Veteran's Day, I was in Home Depot wearing a ball cap that said "U.S. Navy Retired." An older gentleman, about 6'4", slender, with gray hair, was in line ahead of me. He turned and looked at my cap and softly said, "Thank you." I told him that he was welcome, but that I considered it an honor and privilege to serve my county. |
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|  Ramadi in Realtime
CPT Tom Hanlon, US Army
22 April, 2007. I'm an Army Infantry Captain assigned to Task Force 1-9 Infantry "Manchus." My political affiliation is neutral depending on what issue you want to talk about. Like many other entitled Americans, I'm opinionated and have my share of convictions though not publicly expressed in accordance with the stewardship of maintaining my duties as a professional officer...
Read more here. |
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HEROES UNAWARE
By Mark A. Wright, HMC(SS)
I first saw him on a park bench
I've seen him every day
Sitting in a shady grove
Where my children come to play
Sometimes he feeds the birds and squirrels
Or whittles little toys
Sometimes he just sits and smiles
At the laughing girls and boys
And I never paid him any mind
'Till one day just this year
I noticed that he wore a frown
And on his cheek ... a tear.
Well I asked him why he seemed so down
He looked up, began to say
I lost half my friends 60 years ago today
He told me of the terror
As he fought to reach dry land
By the time the beachhead was secure
Half his friends lay in the sand
That was just in one long day
He fought on for 4 years more
And the 60 years from then to now
Have not dimmed His sights of war
He said they have reunions
Just to keep in touch and share
And for each comrade who has gone on
They leave an empty chair
Well, His park bench has been empty now
About 6 months or so
And if I'd never took the time
Then I never would've known
That sitting on that simple bench
With bread crumbs and little toys
Was a man who gave his all
To guarantee my daily joys
So give thanks to all the men and women
Who're still here or have gone before
And made the highest sacrifice
In both Peace time and in War
Because they bought our freedom
Paid their own blood, sweat, and tears
Then endured the heartache of those empty chairs
For all these years
So please do not ignore them
Or speed by without a care
'Cause you never know
When you might pass by
A hero, unaware
Note by the poet: "The old man in this story is an amalgam of my grandfather who used to sit in a chair behind his house and tell me stories of WWI after I came in from the fields at the end of the day. He was mustard-gassed there, fighting with modern weapons, but using mules. Of Noris Tanton, of Commerce Texas, who barely made it off the ship with his life at Pearl December 7th, 1941. And all the other WWII survivors I have talked to throughout the years. My father-in-law, James Rowse of Wolfe City Texas, who, even though he fought in Korea, graciously considers me a Comrade in Arms because of my Naval Submarine service over the last 23 years. Lowell Clemens, Jim Sullivan, and all the other Viet Nam Vets who I have had the privilege of knowing and serving with. And lastly, all the people like Barry Shay, Thomas Galliher, Mark Heithaus, Patrick Rourk, Marv Mumblo, Chip Green, Chip Sumner, Tony Zilar and the list goes on, that I have served with on Submarines and Surface Ships, with the Marines, in clinics, Hospitals and school for all these years of turbulent peace and war.
My heroes Unaware." |
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|  I Served in Kuwait with the US Army and Navy off/on loading material. The largest logistical move since WWII. I served there between 04 and 05. I was in charge of one of the most important things in a sailor's or soldier's life- handing out the mail. I was also involved- in part- moving cargo. I was called to active duty out of the Navy Reserve. I am currently serving for approx. 20 years. I was on active duty during Desert Shield/ Storm. Serving aboard a Ship...
Thank you for all of you support while I was there and currently. Thank you and to all of your listeners...I am a member of an American Legion Post. These guys from every war since WWII took the time out of their day to welcome me home and I cannot put into words how extremely honored and extremely humbling it was to be welcomed home by these men. They met my wife (in the picture) at the airport. |
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| My nephew was seriously wounded in Iraq on 9-29-06 Gary Sinese, Tony LoBianco and a few others visited the troops at Bethesda while he was there.
Any, most notably, Don Rumsfeld and his wife. He is a class act who will be vindicated by history.
My nephew is Lcp Dave Leddy , USMC and he's on the homepage of yellowribbons.org
His mom wrote a poignant day by day account of their ordeal. It also is on the site.
Dave lost two figers and the back of his left knee. He is recovering after having almost bled to death. He was peppered with shrapnel on his left side.
He now wants to get a degree and teach history. |
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|  This is our hero.....our son-in-law, Capt. Paul Carlock. Paul is in command of about 90 soldiers who are serving this country in Iraq. Paul married our daughter, Allison, in June of 06 and left for Iraq in October 06. He has surpassed all expectations with his superiors and they're doing GREAT things over there. It's really sad that the media doesn't talk about the good things that are happening and a lot of this country can't get past the politics that might show that we're making progress in Iraq. So many are worried that President Bush might actually get complimented!
We are so proud to have Paul be a part of our family....he's a real patriot! God Bless you, Paul, and all the soldiers serving this great country. Pray for these men and their families who are in their own wars at home. |
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| Thanks for your abiding support of the troops...and it's not just a bunch of words either! I come from a family of immigrants from Hungary and Germany (grandfathers). My father served in the USMC in WWII, along with his 2 brothers (USMC and USA). All returned home to immigrant parents with honor. My dad went back in to the USAF and retired after 20+ years.
He served as an interpreter for VP Nixon when he visited Hungary after the Hungarian uprising. Dad was stationed in Germany at the time. My dad and uncles are long gone now. I retired from the USAF 12 years ago; an older brother also served for 10 years in the USAF. Our youngest sibling is now a USAF major learning to fly a Russian helicopter; when completed with his 6 weeks of training, will process to a base near Baghdad. Like all of our men and women in harm's way, keep them in your prayers. |
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| When I was an Army Recruiter in North Dakota, I recruited a young man named Erik Albertson. Shortly after being stationed in Germany with the 1st Armored Division, he was deployed to Iraq. He is a 19K M1 Abrams Tank Crewman. While there his company was detached to 2nd ACR; Sadr City.
Because of this young man's bravery and commitment to his fellow soldiers, his and his unit's actions on April 4th, 2004 saved many more lives than were lost. His story and the events of that day can be read in a book called "The Long Road Home". If anyone thinks that they know what happened that day, I challenge them to read this book.
Because of many young men and women in our armed forces, the tough jobs are getting done. These young folks set the example for "others" to follow when it comes to "Do something; Lead, follow or get the Hell out of the way!". Exercising your constitutional right is not a requirement. (Free Speech) |
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|  LTC Steve Russell (retired) is our hero here in Oklahoma. He was instrumental in the hunt and capture of Saddam Hussein. He proudly served his country for 21 years.
Russell has formed the organization Vets for Victory and with his help on Feb 12, 2007 the Oklahoma Legislature unaminously passed a resolution, declaring "full support to our troops and their mission in conducting the 'War on Terror'" and "is on record that we will not abandon our service men and women in this time of war and pledges full support to them and their efforts to secure victory" and "expresses gratitude for their heroic service to the United States of America". (Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8). The bi-partisan resolution was sponsored by Afghanistan veteran and State Sen. Tom Ivestor, D-Elk City, and Gulf War and Ranger veteran State Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, R-Moore.
Feb 17, 2007, was declared Vets for Victory Day in Oklahoma and LTC Russell organized a rally to coincide with the Oklahoma State Legislature's resolution pledging our state will not abandon the troops in this war. Oklahoma stood up and said yes to support our troops and the War on Terror, they unaminously agreed (democrats and republicans) without debate, nastiness or partisan rhetoric, they did what was right. Plain and simple.
We were dissapointed the national media was not interested. We received local news coverage but nationally AP inaccurately reported it like a demonstration of veteran war-mongers and hate filled people, with no mention of the resolution. The resolution was a very important statement. Our U.S. Congresswoman Mary Fallin came to support us and the crowd of about 1,000 showed its support to the effort even though it was a bittery cold day. |
 This was not just veterans but supporters of our military and the War on Terror.
It is really a shame the national media has not accurately reported this or even mentioned it. Oklahoma is an example to our military and the nation, if they only knew. If Oklahomans can do this so can other states!! Go to the Vets for Victory website and find out how you can stand up with Oklahoma and support our men and women in uniform and their fight in the War on Terror. They deserve it!
If all who supported our military and the War on Terror spoke up just imagine what we could do! Let the ones wearing the uniform as well as our leaders hear your voice loud and clear. Please help us get the word out. Thank you. |
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|  Dear Fellow Patriots,
Your presence is requested to attend a celebration of Sgt. Ryan's fight to survive and triumph against all odds. Through the power of prayer, support, love and Marine devil dog determination Eddie is making progress. Eddie's family is desperately seeking help to meet current therapy needs not covered by the VA.
Mr. Dennis Grammas and family, owners of the Greentree
County Club are graciously donating an evening of
fine dining and fun for Eddie, his family & friends.
Minimum donation for a plate is $125 or $1000 for a table that seats 8-10 people. 100% of all donations go to Sgt. Eddie Ryan and are fully tax deductible to the amount allowed by law.
Evening Highlights
- Open Bar
- Choice of three delicious entrees
- Viennese Hour with served cake & coffee
- Live Auction of UNIQUE donated items
- DJ services by Ambassador Entertainment
For more information, see
flyer. |
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| Enjoyed your radio program today, especially the discussion about the 1st CavDiv in Iraq. I enlisted in the Army in 1946 and served in the 1st Cav at Camp Drake in Japan, with the 8th Engineer Sqdn. My dad enlisted as a veterinarian officer in WW and died at 47 of a heart attack, leaving behind my mother as a widow with 10 kids. My brother Bill was a Marine at Guadalcanal and died at age 36; my brother Leonard was Catholic Chaplin Assistant at Ft Riley in Kansas. They are all dead. I'm 79 years old. I love my country. I detest corruption and our lack of patriotism. We've got to finish this Iraq situation honorably. |
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| Military Mascots Thought Laura might be interested in this site regarding Military men trying to get their adopted animals here to the U.S. from Iraq and Afghanistan...maybe some of her listeners can help. |
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My husband, CSM Kemp Freund of the Maryland Army National Guard, is stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is due to return in July of '07 after being away for 15 months of active duty.
I thought I'd send along this picture of some of the children they've encountered while out on their missions. They are the youngest generation and will hopefully be influenced in a positive way by the generosity and kindness of our troops there. Thank you for support, Laura! And thank you for donating the space to put such inspiring and heroic messages up for our troops!
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Here is a picture of our hero. Her name is Carolyn Crenshaw. She is a 3rd Class Petty Officer. She's 21 years old, smart, beautiful and wanted to service her country after 9/11. She is with the strike group that Prez. Bush just sent over to the Persian Gulf. She's on the USS John C. Stennis CVN 74. Carolyn has worked on the flight deck since she was assigned to the ship but now works in the tower with the air boss.
She loves her job and the people she works with. She especially love her Commander and Chief, President Bush so much that she has decided to rein list. Carolyn was scheduled to come home in May, move to Dallas with her boyfriend and go to culinary school. Carolyn wants to keeping serving her country and work her way up in the Navy. We are behind her 100% what ever she decides to do. We don't know when we are going to see her again, God Willing, maybe in a year. We pray for her and all the heros in the military. |
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| | On www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil there is link to "musical tributes" on which I clicked only to be blown away by all the WONDERFUL music there. Some from professionals, some not. All wonderfully patriotic songs with the message of THANKS my heart longs to convey to our precious men and women in uniform. Many of the songs bring a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat because they convey so well what is in my heart. May I recommend "We Know You're Out There," "Thank You," "The Reason I Breathe," "American Tears" and "Frontline Christmas Wish." Those are a few of my favorites but there are many more songs linked. These songs are a tribute done well. The lyrics have impact and when you listen, they put your mind right about the enormous debt we owe our wonderful Troops. I had no idea these songs existed so I wanted to tell others. They are too good not to enjoy! Prayers and blessings to all in uniform and their loved ones.
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|  Thank you for giving these fine folks a forum. Attached is a photo of my kid brother, somewhere north of Baghdad. He returned safely from his tour in October. No special story to tell - he did his duty and we're proud of him. 'Nuff said.
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| | Calvary Chapel - Alexandria (Church) created a (very humble) new ministry indirectly helping support families that are supporting their wounded warriors who are recovering either at Walter Reed Hospital or living at local hotels (about 900 families live in local hotels as space is so limited). Right now, we've raised $1,000.00 to purchase food cards at grocery stores, to help wounded warrior families make purchases. We've also purchased $1,000 worth of bibles to distribute. Just before Christmas, we became aware that there was a growing financial need of families due to slow moving paychecks of the incoming wounded soldiers - it's just hard to track the wounded soldiers initially and get their paychecks to them. We are looking for other ways to "stand in the gap" for our soldier hero's. There are so many needs. We are also hoping that other churches will join in to help support these wounded soldiers. We also are starting a prayer ministry to address the needs as they arise.
We're keenly aware that wounded soldiers have very specific needs for equipment, clothing and favorite foods while in rehab, including; portable radios to listen to your radio show. Blessings.
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Picture of my husband Chaplain Thomas Faichney 2-35
(deployed to Kirkuk,
Iraq) outside FOB Warrior with local very adorable boy.
Picture taken by SPC Skowronski.
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Thanks for all you do for the military and their families. It is such a great sacrifice by these true heroes. We see this type of service often where we live in Beaufort, NC. There are many servicemen and their families in this area. The integrity of these people is obvious, but their stories are rarely told. The politicians who say they support the troops but not the war are not regularly in contact with these people. They are out of touch and fooling themselves, but they are not fooling us! Actions speak louder than Words. God Bless our Troops and America!
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| I am part of a list-serve for parents of USAFA cadets. This was on there and I thought it was fabulous The link below is to an ABC news clip about Bert Brady, a Texas resident who has organized daily welcome home groups at DFW airport for troops returning from deployment. I'm sure there are many others like him across the country.
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2845945 |
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Name: Eddie
Ranking: n/a (dog)
Duties: Trained in sniffing out explosives
Stationed: Unknown
Eddie rides on a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on the way back from a mission in Northern Iraq.
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|  SPC's Elaine and Adam Sandoval share their affections in the evening sun at Forward Operating Base Sykes near Tal Afar. Both are assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Photo taken by SSG Samantha Stryker
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|  Soldier Stabbed After Return From Iraq
A Valley soldier is fighting for his life after he was stabbed 11 days ago in his front yard.
Jason Okon is a three-year Army veteran who recently returned from Iraq, where he was awarded a Bronze Star for valor.
To help the family of the stabbed solider:
Southwest Healthcare Credit Union
1640 W. Thomas, Phoenix
AOT 2007
602-274-7592
Acc # 22526
Jason and/or Elizabeth Okon
or taking clothes/diapers donations at a friend's home: 5471 W. Pierson St.
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| Store's e-mail slams soldiers in Iraq
Did you see the story regarding what happened with the army inquired of a mattress company if they shipped to an military address? The response from the mattress company that they 'do not ship to military address, would not ship to Iraq and for us to get out of Iraq'.
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|  Something cool that Xerox is doing
You can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.
Please send a card.
It is FREE and it only takes a second.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our guys and gals over there need to know we are behind them...
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| Have you guys ever hear a tribute called a Soldier Silent Night. They play it a local radio station here in Detroit WNIC. It is very moving and will bring a tear to your eye. Please listen, If you haven't heard it. Its a winner. |
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For some reason this year the wounded Marines at Bethesda Naval Hospital are not getting many cards and gifts (like phone cards, etc.). The Walter Reed Medical Center has a Red Cross office, Bethesda doesn't. My friend, who visits the wounded, alerted me to this situation. My family supports 20 units in Iraq and A-stan via AnySoldier.com and we mail Xmas cards to them as well. The 1st graders at my son's school made a lot of cards that I mailed. After getting news about Bethesda I asked them to make more Xmas cards that I'm going to mail next week. It would be nice if they got even more.
The wounded Marines and Sailors need to be remembered at Christmas. The cards are going to the Marine Liaison Office and can be addressed to 'Dear Marine' or 'Dear Warrior'. It's the best to put cards in unsealed envelopes inside another envelope, as all cards will be screened before being handed out.
Address:
National Naval Medical Center
Marine Corps Liaison Office
8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600
The Liaison Office number is (301) 295-6111. Their website NNMC.
Thank you so much.
Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends. |
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| I have been sending boxes to our troops for a couple of years now (just sent 30 Christmas boxes)and would like to mention a gentleman in North Carolina that has just started a coffee bean import business Jonathan Evans (dasilvausa.com) who allows me to order as much coffee as I need for our troops at no cost. |
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| My brother-in-law recently shared this story with the family:
One of my sons serves in the military. He is still stateside, here in California. He called me yesterday to let me know how warm and welcoming people were to him, and his troops, everywhere he goes, telling me how people shake their hands, and thank them for being willing to serve, and fight, for not only our own freedoms but so that others may have them also.
But he also told me about an incident in the grocery store he stopped at yesterday, on his way home from the base. He said that ahead of several people in front of him stood a woman dressed in a Burkina.
He said when she got to the cashier she loudly remarked about the U.S. flag lapel pin the cashier wore on her smock. The cashier reached up and touched the pin, and said proudly," Yes, I always wear it and probably always will."
The woman in the Burkina then asked the cashier when she was going to stop bombing her countrymen, explaining that she was Iraqi. A gentleman standing behind my son stepped forward, putting his arm around my son's shoulders, and nodding towards my son, said in a calm and gentle voice to the Iraqi woman:
"Lady, hundreds of thousands of men and women like this young man have fought and died so that YOU could stand here, in MY country and accuse a check-out cashier of bombing YOUR countrymen. It is my belief that had you been this outspoken in YOUR own country, we wouldn't need to be there today. But, hey, if you have now learned how to speak out so loudly and clearly, I'll gladly buy you a ticket and pay your way back to Iraq so you can straighten out the mess in YOUR country that you are obviously here in MY country to avoid."
Everyone within his hearing distance cheered! |
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The one most requested item has been American coffee...American, not some weird blends. Also, if purchased by the bag, it's often beans. These can be ground to work in standard filtered-drip system, returned to the bag, closed tightly, crammed into a USPS Priority box which holds many bags, for only $8.10. God bless you, and keep you healty, as I have prayed often.
Thanks for all you do, Liza Shadow...a longtime fan. |
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| I appreciate all your efforts for conservatives and all your great work to keep our military formost in your/our thoughts.
Here is an article I found on LiveScience.com. Some of the most simple things turn out to be the best. Could you please read this article and if you feel it worth wild...could you please help this woman and our troops with her/their idea. |
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| There are NO "medics" in the Navy nor the Marines. They are called "Naval Hospital Corpsman" or "Corpsman" for short. |
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| As a retired Marine Corps reservist I agree with and appreciate your comments about the Marines killed by an IED in Iraq while trying to help a baby with some special medical needs.
I just want to make you aware that 1st Bn 25th Marines is a unit comprised of Marine reservist! Semper Fi. |
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| Keep up the good talk that we have NOT lost in Iraq. My son is there and sees the good things going--check out Iraqi freedom.com for info daily. How about getting Bridgette Gabriel (Because They Hate) or Georges Sada (Saddam's Secrets) to talk about how ALL of Islam is about terrorism. They've been in the middle of it and they know what is coming. They are warning us and so many are not listening. Please stay on this!!! Someone has to be a voice for us, as our politicians are all lame. America is not weak--the politicians are! I say empty the House and Senate and start over (and take away their nice paycheck after they retire in 6 years that they voted themselves to have). |
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Kiowa Down.
I don't know if you have a ipod but in itunes there is a amazing story of a kiowa helo, that gets shot down in 04. It is two parts and is worth every second, a tale of ture heros! ! ! ! ! ! I love your show and wish you could do more storys of heros, every day all day.
You can find it in itunes under:
Podcasts, Discovery channel, Discovery channel features, #39 and 40 Battlefield Diaries : kiowa down |
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| While researching some of the newest breakthroughs in hearing aid technology, I stumbled upon this article about a 3 year Iraqi girl receiving a Cochlear Implant with the help of the US Army and a Miami-based Aid group. She's hearing sounds for the first time in her life!
It's stories like this that need to be shown in the Dinosaur Media, but never are! I am almost deaf myself and this story brought a tear to my eye. I hope she's doing well in Baghdad! I can't imagine this could have happened under Saddam.
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