12-06-2005, 21:05
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Guerrilla Chief
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Just stopped by Sam's Club. They've got AT&T cards for in the US only with 120 minutes for $6.30. Prices may vary depending on your geographical location. I dunno.
--Aric
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12-06-2005, 21:09
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That's not a bad price at all, thanks for the info Aric.
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12-06-2005, 21:20
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Two cards will be bought on the way to work in the AM, one nested in the other, one to him thanking him for his service and a request that he hold the second card, that simply thanks the receiver for his/her service, until he sees someone else there that isn’t getting any support whether that time is now or weeks from now is up to him.
I thank you all for bringing this BS to our attention, it makes me sick…. I will stop there,
I would like to thank all members who are or have served our great country.
JPH out
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12-06-2005, 21:42
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This story was also confirmed on the Proud Army Moms website
This young man is in for a BIG surprize!
blustr
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12-06-2005, 21:48
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Originally Posted by blustr18b
This story was also confirmed on the Proud Army Moms website
This young man is in for a BIG surprize!
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Thanks.
Your right about the surprise if the folks at ProfessionalSoldiers.com have anything to do with it.
By the way, what's allowed in a military hospital care package/letter?
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12-06-2005, 21:54
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Thanks.
Your right about the surprise if the folks at ProfessionalSoldiers.com have anything to do with it.
By the way, what's allowed in a military hospital care package/letter?
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He is in a military hospital in DC.
No guns, ammo, illegal drugs, or alcohol.
I would also recommend no high value items, weapons, etc.
Just my .02. 
TR
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12-06-2005, 23:05
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Thanks.
Your right about the surprise if the folks at ProfessionalSoldiers.com have anything to do with it.
By the way, what's allowed in a military hospital care package/letter?
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In addition to what TR stated re packages, sometimes simple things go a long way such as hygiene products, crossword puzzle books, hand held games are nice. And the inevitable candy, breakfast bars, trail mix etc, loose fitting sweat pants, socks, tee shirts....
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12-07-2005, 07:06
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Thanks for bringing this up.
Heading out now.
Martin
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12-07-2005, 09:28
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On the way. Normally, children hold a special place in my heart, but with whoever sent that card...my only wish is that he never has the opportunity to contribute to the gene pool.
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12-07-2005, 18:04
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Package out at 3:30 today.
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12-07-2005, 18:54
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"This morning on the FOX morning news/talk show, there was a story about Col. Ollie North and Col. Hunt (both members of the FOX news staff) visiting wounded US mil service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. They were talking to a recently wounded in Iraq Marine, a Joshua Sparling, who is recovering/re-hab'ing. On a wall next to the young Marines bed was a single card that said someting akin to "die Marine."
I thought that the Marines & Sailors were at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Why would this young Marine be at Walter Wonderful?
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12-07-2005, 18:56
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He is assign to Co. "C" 3/504.
BMT
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12-07-2005, 19:38
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Walter Reed
Walter Reed Military patient location phone no.: 202-782-1150.
No answer after 5 calls.
Walter Reed Innformation: 202-782-3501
No human available after several calls
Walter Reed (something else...)
No human there either.
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12-07-2005, 19:39
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Package sent.
I went into Radio Shack, they've got a nice $79 portable DVD player - Axion® 3.6" Personal DVDPlayer if anyone is interested (that's after rebate). They had to call around to find one (they were sold out). The sales clerk was a bit, unmotivated shall we say, so I told him where it was going to give him a kickstart. It worked, and he found one at a nearby store. People at the counter who overheard me talking to the clerk started pulling out $20 bills and handing them to me. It financed a few DVDs as well.
Most people are good and, in my experience, most kids around here are patriotic.
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Edit: I put "Or Any Soldier" as line 2 in the address (I know, that'll tick off the Marines). I've found that to be a good policy -- these young men move around to rehab, etc. WR knows to pass these "Any Soldier" packages on to another needy soul if the recipient is gone. Otherwise it's a strain on WR's resources to forward it.
Last edited by mugwump; 12-07-2005 at 19:49.
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12-07-2005, 19:54
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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DID IT!!!
OK,
I called the one no. for Walter Reed that I saved for last,
"Emergency" and asked for an (expletive deleted) operator and got one.
That gentleman, obviously military, went down his list and not only found a Joshua Sparling but transfered my call to his ward.
I explained my business, that of Professional Soldiers.com, to Julie. She said he was there but could give out no information on Mr. Sparling. Julie then asked what mail address we have and she confirmed the one Gypsy posted. Julie said it is very nice that we are thinking of him and he will appreciate it.
We have a good address here,
Send away folks!
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