November 4, 2011
In This Issue
Total Cards Sent
Most Recent Changes
Card Writer Spotlight
Address for Cards
Participant Spotlight LCpl. Jeff 3/5 Lima Co.
Update on former PAL LCpl. Sam 2nd CEB
A PAL's Mission to Support His Brothers
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Card Writer Spotlight:
OperationPAL recently received a big box full of handwritten cards. In it was a
note which read:
"OperationPAL,
Thank you for all you do for the troops. An entire school district in Sylvania,
Ohio wanted to write to injured Marines. Please distribute accordingly.
God Bless!
Joel"
Joel, we so appreciate all the cards your school district mailed to us! They will
provide much support and comfort to our wounded soldiers. OohRah to Sylvania, Ohio
- and Joel, we noted your mention about having recently served in the Navy. Thank
YOU for your service to our country!
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Address for Cards
Marine's Name & Co.
c/o OperationPAL
P.O. Box 670328
Marietta, GA 30066
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Mission Statement
Operation PAL(TM) provides support - through prayers and letters from the general
public - to Marines and Corpsmen who have been injured or become ill while serving
in combat zones.
Operation PAL encourages support of our wounded warriors in communities throughout
the United States.
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Greetings!
Thank you for joining us for this issue of Operation PAL News, we are grateful for
your continued involvement in this impactful program!
We hope your Halloween was spooky and wicked good. Below we've included a photo
of some of the cards we received that were sent to help our wounded warriors celebrate
the season.
October 30th was the day of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. Many of
our wounded warriors were able to participate this year for various causes, so
if you were anywhere near the area, we hope you were able to get yourself to the
finish line at the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington to sit in the bleacher seats
and cheer them across the finish line! We have a note below from Eddie's parents
about his participation in the Marthon. We also know, to name a few of our current
and former PALs, that Juan, Josef, Matthew, Michael, PJ and Joshua were all in it
to win it! We hope to get some pictures by the next issue.
With the holidays coming up, we expect a heavy incoming of cards and letters for
our PALs. If you would like to donate to OperationPAL to help us cover postage
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It would be awesome to blow our goal way out of the water this year! Thanks everyone!
Semper Family,
Barbara Gemmell
Volunteer Manager
Operation PAL
MarineParents.com, Inc.
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LCpl. Jeff 3/5 Lima Co.
Participant Spotlight
LCpl. Jeff on deck to greet his Marine brothers back from Afghanistan.
Jeff's Mom has provided us with an update on her son that we'd like to share with
you. She wrote,
"Jeffrey seems to be doing ok, although he is very anxious to get back home. Lately
he has sounded quite good and has taken two weeks of a computer class and seems
to love it. He may go into that field in some way when he gets home. The class is
one that the instructors go to the guys and offer it every now and then. He was
also going to start a math class to keep busy and help later since he wants to go
back to some kind of school when he gets home. But, when he started the computer
class, he knew he would have to wait to do the math as it took a lot of energy
for the long 8-5 computer class. His math class would have started at 5pm and was
for 3 hours so he knew he couldn't last from 8-8 on those days and be coherent!
He also received his "definitive" leg/foot last week and loves that, too. This should
be the last leg he needs-at least to leave there, I believe. Jeffrey has started
the med board process to get a medical discharge and it takes quite awhile to go
through all the "processing" it requires.
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LCpl. Jeff's new modern prosthetic foot
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Where Are They Now?
LCpl. Sam 2nd CEB
LCpl. Sam walks down the aisle with his beautiful bride after the wedding ceremony.
Remember Sam? He was injured by an IED in Afghanistan in January of 2010. He suffered
compound fractures to both legs and lost his right foot in the explosion. However,
Sam, a very athletic young man, pushed through all his surgeries and rehab and was
out playing softball as quickly as he was able.
Although he is no longer on our list, Sam recently let us know he tied the knot
with Kristin on August 28th, 2011, amid a very timely lull during Hurricane Irene,
and shared with us a link to a beautiful video that will make you feel like you
were there. Seeing him walk down the aisle and dance at the reception will bring
you tears. That's our Sam.
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PAL's Mission to Support Brothers
Sgt. Eddie 3/2
Sgt. Eddie in the Marine Corps Marathon last year
Sgt. Eddie 3/2 was not able to make the trip for fundraising at the Marathon this
year, but we still want to get the word out about his efforts. He trained and was
ready but the October storm dropped over a foot of snow where the family lives and
it was not a safe situation in which to make the big trip.
Eddie's Mom and Dad had sent us this update so you could be aware of and help his
cause:
"We want to let you know that Sgt. Eddie will be participating once again in the
Marine Corps Marathon on October 30. He will be participating on his adapted hand
cycle with team America 4R Marines. His desire is to raise monies for his brother
Marines and for our Navy Corpsmen still in harm's way. We have included a link to
his fundraising webpage and would greatly appreciate you visiting the page and helping
spread the word. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. We are
so very proud of our son, who is a testimony of God's grace & mercy, and we are
in awe of his courage, motivation and desire...OOO-Rah!! God bless our troops!!
Thank you to all...Sincerely, Angie & Chris"
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to make a contribution to Eddie's mission.
We know that every dollar will go a long way in aiding our selfless servicemen and
women on the front lines. With your help, he will make his brothers proud!
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Thank You
Thank you so very much for remembering our wounded and ill warriors when you write
and pray. Your kindness is most appreciated.
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