Request for Assistance - Page 3

Gypsy · 12-07-2005, 19:56

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Originally Posted by mugwump

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.

That's simply awesome!

Gypsy · 12-07-2005, 19:59

Mr. Harsey you rock!

aricbcool · 12-07-2005, 21:00

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Originally Posted by mugwump

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.

Good idea, mugwump. I'll be putting that on my card as well.

Mr. Harsey, thanks for all your work confirming the address. Much appreciated, Sir.

--Aric

**Bill Harsey** · 12-07-2005, 21:03

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Originally Posted by aricbcool

Good idea, mugwump. I'll be putting that on my card as well.

Mr. Harsey, thanks for all your work confirming the address. Much appreciated, Sir.

--Aric

Reaper and Gypsy already had it right.
I just needed something to do while hiding from my wife.

aricbcool · 12-07-2005, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Reaper and Gypsy already had it right.

Roger that.

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

I just needed something to do while hiding from my wife.

Keep your head down Sir, and remember rule number 29 about wives: If you can see your wife, she can see you. If you can't see your wife, you may be seconds away from domestic chores or clothes shopping.

--Aric

**The Reaper** · 12-07-2005, 21:23

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Originally Posted by aricbcool

Roger that.

Keep your head down Sir, and remember rule number 29 about wives: If you can see your wife, she can see you. If you can't see your wife, you may be seconds away from domestic chores or clothes shopping.

--Aric

I thought that it was, "If you can be seen, you can be hit and if you can be hit, you can be killed".

Maybe that applied to something else, but it still seems somehow apropos here.

TR

mugwump · 12-07-2005, 21:35

Reaper sir, I hope this isn't seen as a hijack, it's more of an extension of the good thoughts.

I used to develop IV antibiotics used in serious burn victims -- I spent a lot of time at Brooke AMC/Sam Houston and it's never left my thoughts. The staff are amazing and the patients are heroic. These young men and women also need as much encouragement as they can get. They currently need pool cues/pool chalk, ping pong nets/paddles/balls, XBox games, board games, gifts for all ages with Christmas cards and wrapping paper (they all have family - little sisters, brothers, sons, daughters - who they want to send presents to, anything you send can be used by one of them).

If you have junior/senior high kids this is a great project for them, they really get into it. It's quick to organize via the student council. Each grade can be assigned an item category: postage money and boxes, games, cards, hygiene items, pool/ping pong, etc. Garbage cans set up in the cafeteria act as drop off points. If you do this don't forget that it takes $$$ to mail the items. We've had success hitting up large local businesses. Don't underestimate the need for cash.

We're doing Landstuhl; we had two local kids there.

I feel sorry for the kid who wrote that sick letter -- his parents should be horse-whipped. Kids are good when given a chance.

Edit: Flat-rate priority mail boxes are free and will cut your postage by 50%. PM me if you want advice, our town's been doing this for years. Only Gypsy has sent more stuff.

Contacts:

MGySgt Herminia Whitzel
Brooke Army Medical Center
3851 Roger Brooke Dr. (Bldg 3600)
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200
Herminia.Whitzel@amedd.army.mil

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Department Of Pastoral Services
CMR 402
APO AE 09180
E-mail Phillip McDonald
Phillip.McDonald@LND.AMEDD.ARMY.MIL

Womack Army Medical Center
ATTN: CH (MAJ) John Kiser
E-mail: john.kiser@amedd.army.mil
MCXC-CH (DMPC)
Bldg 42817 Reilly Road
Fort Bragg, NC 28310

CHAPLAIN (MAJ) TIMOTHY C. MONTGOMERY
2125 GARRISON SUPPORT UNIT (FWD) (ABN)
AT-5722 PRATT STREET, STOP A
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310-7500
Email : timothy.c.montgomery@us.army.mil

JPH · 12-07-2005, 22:12

Renewed hope in people of all walks of life….

So I got my two cards I was talking about on the way to work… only my manager was there so I told him about the cards and we opted to get them out when more people were there to write in the…. Long story short I left for school at Missouri State University, took the cards with me so they didn’t get beat up… while sitting in class telling a friend about everything, she ask if she could write something in it… with in a moments I am in front of the whole room of “liberal college puck” students explaining what had happened then with in seconds I can’t move fast enough, people at lining up to write in these cards.

After 4 years of hearing these people bad mouth things I believe in; they all ban together and prove me at lest a bit wrong…

Needless to say there wasn’t any room to have the guys at work write in them….

They may not see things from my view point and I may think they don’t understand and think they are wrong…. But they have harts and they know what is right and wrong…. I filled two large cards in maybe 15 minuets… I plan to by a few more cards and then mail them all with the “or any soldier” line.

After seeing these people come together and do the right thing I can’t imagine the level of scum the person who sent the ‘you die’ card is…. I didn’t like these people very much before today. So what dose that say about the person who wrote that other card?

JPH
out

Gordon · 12-07-2005, 22:26

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

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!

Above and beyond work Mr. Harsey, despite what ever motives drove you to do so.

Card enroute.

adidasink · 12-08-2005, 10:12

Card bought, filling it out now and will be sending.

As a civilian getting ready for the long journey into military life and ultimately as a QP....I am thankful for people like this good Marine....I plan on writing someting very personal to him to hopefully raise his spirits....and that portable DVD player was an awesome idea. My wife was in the hospital for 5 months (necrotizing faciitis, sepsis, and a whole range of nasties) and we were sent a portable DVD player that was used so much and provided a chance for her to forget that she was in the hospital.....so that is going to give this Marine a chance to do the same. I plan on going to Target today on my lunch break and buying him a DVD...something comedy based to lift his spirits...any ideas? I have a few..Deuce Bigelow European Jigilo, or maybe the new Family Guy DVD collection....yeah..the Family Guy collection....

On a side note...when my wife finally was released from the hospital I had to learn how to administer antibiotic IV, and clean and pack open wounds...I almost thought about going for the 18D instead of the 18E only because of my "experiece" in that...and the knowing I was helping heal someone...

Anyway I digress.....this true American Hero is going to receive a card with some personal sentiments and a copy of the new Family Guy DVD set to put a smile or two and a few chuckles on his face....it is the very least I can do.

-John

mugwump · 12-08-2005, 12:32

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Originally Posted by adidasink

I plan on going to Target today on my lunch break and buying him a DVD...something comedy based to lift his spirits...any ideas?

Already sent:

24 season 3
Bourne Supremacy
Dawn of the Dead
Dodgeball
Girl Next Door
Kingdom of Heaven
Man On Fire

Recommend:

Anchorman
Incredibles
A Cristmas Story (Red Ryder BB gun)
The first Bourne movie
Underworld - Kate Beckinsdale in tight leather, that'll cheer him up

Gypsy · 12-08-2005, 20:14

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Originally Posted by mugwump

Edit: Flat-rate priority mail boxes are free and will cut your postage by 50%. PM me if you want advice, our town's been doing this for years. Only Gypsy has sent more stuff.

You really can get a lot in the flat rate boxes if you pack them tight, saves tons of money on shipping too. More room for goodies and stuff.

I just do what I can with what I have mugwump, but thanks. We're in the same AO, should combine our efforts sometime.

one-zero · 12-10-2005, 11:54

I'll be at WR Monday and see if they let me drop by...

pbr549xxx · 12-10-2005, 13:36

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Originally Posted by BMT

He is assign to Co. "C" 3/504.

BMT

That is correct. Josh Sparling is a Paratrooper in the 82nd Abn. Charlie Company 3-504 PIR.

blustr18b · 12-10-2005, 13:47

I mailed 2 cards to our young Josh, and gave the address to my daughter to share with her friends, who have already wrote cards and letters! These girls are on student council, and are currently organizing drives for the soldiers at their jr./sr. high school. Mugwump, thanks for the addresses! I'll put some boxes together this week with the kids. This was all over Proud Army Moms also!
blustr18b