I've been remiss in acting - both personally and as a blogger - to assist some of the great charities helping our wounded soldiers.
Today, Emily Cochran emailed Joe and me, and asked for our help in putting out the word on 'Helping Our Heroes Foundation' a 501c3 charity that makes small cash grants to needy families of injured troops. They also undertake morale programs for the patients and staff at Walter Reed hospital. It's a great cause, and I just PayPal'd $50.00 - my lunch budget for the week. I'll do this every other week for a while.
I can brownbag for a week, and so can you.
The day and night have not passed, since my son has been in Iraq, that I do not think of the possibility of harm coming to him in the heroic effort in which he is engaged. For those families who have felt the pain of their loved one being wounded, my heart and prayers are poured out for you. I hope my small contribution of $200 will ease your path to recovery. Your sacrifice is beyond price.
Ouch. Thanks for good use of your blog, Joe.
God bless America and our troops who keep our country safe and strong.
http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/cochran200507011104.asp