05-21-2009, 09:11
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Badly Wounded Soldier Want's Birthday Greeting's
THIS HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT WITH FT SAM and is OK!!
Sergeant Daniel Thornhill has been in recovery there for two years from an IED blast in Iraq. He lost both legs in the explosion, and was burned over 50% of his body. He still has his arms, but the manager states "one is in better shape than the other". His parents are concerned because his morale is quite low, and he has had almost no visitors at all. He turns 28 years old this week.
A birthday card, a note, flowers, a CD or DVD -- anything would help. Here's a young man who's lost more than most of us can imagine in service to our country, and a few kind words from well-wishers and fellow veterans would help his morale. The manager says he's a "typical young man" and loves electronics, so any gifts along those lines would also be much appreciated.
Heres his address:
Sgt. Daniel Thornhill
Fort Sam Houston Fisher House
3623 George C. Beach Rd
Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
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05-21-2009, 09:15
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Do you happen to know where the Soldier is from? Thanks!
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05-21-2009, 09:17
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No
You could call Fisher House at Ft Sam for this type of info.
BMT
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05-21-2009, 09:26
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Roger!!
Fisher House Phone# (210) 221-7970
In case anyone wants to call.
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One Team One Fight!!
Want Respect, Earn it!!!
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05-21-2009, 09:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BMT
THIS HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT WITH FT SAM and is OK!!
Sergeant Daniel Thornhill has been in recovery there for two years from an IED blast in Iraq. He lost both legs in the explosion, and was burned over 50% of his body. He still has his arms, but the manager states "one is in better shape than the other". His parents are concerned because his morale is quite low, and he has had almost no visitors at all. He turns 28 years old this week.
A birthday card, a note, flowers, a CD or DVD -- anything would help. Here's a young man who's lost more than most of us can imagine in service to our country, and a few kind words from well-wishers and fellow veterans would help his morale. The manager says he's a "typical young man" and loves electronics, so any gifts along those lines would also be much appreciated.
Heres his address:
Sgt. Daniel Thornhill
Fort Sam Houston Fisher House
3623 George C. Beach Rd
Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
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Thank You BMT, for posting this!!!
A little Oklahoma cheer package will be headed his way! 
Holly
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05-21-2009, 09:42
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Would it be ok to post this on a another forum ( lightfighther.net ), as they have done some incredible things to wounded U.S. servicemen.
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05-21-2009, 09:46
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Let it Rip'TATER CHIP!! The more it's spread the better.
BMT
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05-21-2009, 10:08
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Excellent post BMT..... I've sent it to all my friends and I know they will reply to this young man........ 
GB TFS
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05-21-2009, 10:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BMT
Let it Rip'TATER CHIP!! The more it's spread the better.
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BMT, it has been posted over at LF.net
I made a call to the number and asked the person who answered to relay my well wishes, as I personally do not have a way of getting any gifts there on time for his birthday.
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05-21-2009, 11:06
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BMT, thanks for putting this out there! I wish I was closer so I could pop in and visit this young soldier but I will definitely be sending him something in the mail this weekend! And I will let him know where I got the information about him so he knows how much he is supported and thought of!
Saoirse
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Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine
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05-21-2009, 14:46
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I have posted this elsewhere as well. Do we know what day his birthday is/was?
Will send greetings regardless.
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05-21-2009, 14:48
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I've heard his birthday was last week.
That shouldn't slow anything down!!
Better late than never!!
BMT
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05-21-2009, 14:50
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I have a package on the way..Belatedly..!!
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05-21-2009, 16:05
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Snail mail sent!
Thanks BMT!
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05-21-2009, 16:56
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Perfect, I have a project this weekend.
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