Repay Wounded American Soldiers

hey,littlecobra · #1 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 01:54 PM

thank you for sharing this with us, Jay. I am sure so many here on CC will be so willing to get involved. I've oftened wondered how many vets are regular members here, and although we've had different threads about military service, I haven't seen anything on real numbers.

How many here have been wounded. How many here could have been, except for the grace of God....
This is such a wonderful organization created for the wounded, and I would be happy to help with this endeavor.
Do you think the organization would be willing to record the contributions from CC members? Such as a total tally on Gift Card donations and other contributions??
I will earmark my check with a notation regarding my membership in CC.
God Bless our Troops, and thank you again for sharing this worthy organization with us.
Kristen

mobilenuke · #2 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 02:29 PM

My friend of 30yrs runs the nuclear medicine department at BAMC and he tells me stories of these men and women and how severly injured some of them are. They have an incredible rehab center for prostetics users and do remarkable things for those that have been burned. As trauma survival chances have increased due to rapid response and quality medical care available near the battle zones some of these vets are living with unbelievable injuries.
How different the public is now in their actions toward these men and women since Vietnam. It's about time. And to think that only 32years ago when I came back we were spit upon. Probably by some of the same people that helping now.

Please do all that you can for these men and women because they have given more.

Seagull81 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 02:46 PM

I have sent in my contribution. There but for the grace of God go I!
Thanks Jay for posting this.

Steve

lamaluv · #4 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 04:34 PM

As a retired Army helicopter pilot I want to thank Jay for all he is doing to help our injured soldiers. My check is in the mail. Jay is also doing some very personal things to help an individual disabled vet with working on his own car.

I belong to a local Mustang Club and after forwarding the link to the club president, they are getting involved. They are also sending the link to Mustang clubs across the country. If each of us were to get clubs or organizations that we belong to involved, just think how much help we could generate.

Dick

JRoss · #5 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 08:17 PM

Outstanding Jay,

For as long as I can remember when I hear people talking about this car club the phrase most often used is "Its the people not the cars" well there is a reason for that and once again you have shown us why.

Thanks for taking the lead on this. I will get a donation out shortly.

John

HI Cobra · #6 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 10:13 PM

Great info Jay - what a great idea for rehab for the vets. Thanks for
providing the information on this group, I'm sure they will be getting plenty
more help as the word gets out. I'll be sending some Sears gift cards - you
can't beat the warranty on Craftsman tools!

I too am glad to see the public attitudes have changed for the better towards
our vets than what they were when I was in in the late 60's.