December 22, 2011
In This Issue
Total Cards Sent
Most Recent Changes
Card Writer Spotlight
Address for Cards
Mission Statement
Participant Spotlight: Cpl. Joshua 1/24 Alpha Co.
Where Are They Now: Cpl. John 2/7
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Total Cards Sent:
66,428
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Most Recent Changes
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Card Writer Spotlight:
The second week of November was quite a busy one for Marines!- The Marine Corps
birthday was on the 10th and Veteran's day follows on the 11th. To honor our veterans,
the Brownies and Daisy groups from Kings Ridge Christian School in Georgia participated
in Operation PAL.
Each girl picked a participant's name at random, learned his or her story, and looked
at their photos. They then wrote letters and made "hand turkeys" for each one of
our wounded. The girls were very interested in their stories and in keeping up
with their progress. The group plans to periodically check on the website to see
how their Marines are doing.
We send many thanks to Laurie and Kim for such an informative and caring session!
It always warms our hearts to know that a connection can be made that will last
throughout a recovery. Kings Ridge, our PALs send you a big "Ooh Rah!"
The girls working on their cards and turkeys.
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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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New Logo!
The new year is just around the corner and so is the 9th anniversary of Marine Parents,
so we're celebrating with a new look!
We look forward to continuing the good works of supporting families and Marines
through the many outreach programs of Marine Parents for years to come!
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Greetings!
Thank you for joining us for this issue of Operation PAL News. We are so grateful
for your continued involvement in this impactful program and wish you a very Merry
Christmas season!
As the end of the year draws near, we give thanks for our health, our families,
and our freedom. Our wounded are giving thanks that they are alive, that they can
be with their families, and that they continue to make great progress in their recovery.
We at Operation PAL are especially thankful for YOU, the card writers. Without you
there would be no program, and our wounded wouldn't know the level of support and
care that they do when you tell them yourselves. Your cards and letters are tangible
evidence of care that can be pinned on a wall, lined up on a fireplace, hung on
a door, or saved in a box for a "rainy day."
We have heard so many times that the cards and letters you send to our heroes and
their families get them through rough days, bringing sunshine and a smile just when
needed most. For caring so much, we thank you and send a wish for the spirit of
Christmas to carry well into the new year for your and your family.
Thank you for all you do, and for all the blessings you share throughout the year.
Semper Family,
Barbara Gemmell
Volunteer Manager
Operation PAL
MarineParents.com, Inc.
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Participant Spotlight
Cpl. Joshua 1/24 Alpha Co.
Joshua poses, with a huge smile, in front of some of the race cars!
Corporal Joshua was shot in the neck in early 2007 and is paralyzed from the shoulders
down as a result After all he's been through getting used to his 'new normal,'
it's uplifting to get good news about him. We recently received an upbeat email
update on Joshua from Mom, Hazel, with new photos:
"We had a small miracle happen this summer: Joshua was told that he had a 1% chance
of speaking again, but not to hold out for that hope. When they hooked Joshua up
to the vent at the VA this past summer at his annual checkup, though, he whispered
to them!
Never tell a Marine that he will never do anything, or say he only has a 1% chance,
because a Marine will take that 1% chance and turn it into a reality! It is still
only a whisper, but that
whisper is like a pin dropping in a silent room, resonating in a
sound that travels across a nation. He sees a specialist now, and they still do
not hold hope, but hope is something we never let go of. Joshua was able to voice
his thoughts for a few moments and wanted people to know he is "Grateful for everything
being done for him." Such manna to a mother's heart!
Joshua had a very busy summer! A Polaris was donated and converted for his wheelchair
to go in, and he spent a few hot summer days being driven in the Sand Dunes here
at home, as well as riding through the woods on it. His ear-to-ear grins were worth
everything, and not enough thank yous can be said for those who made it happen for
him. He also got to ride in a Mustang on the racetrack before the races began. You
can see his reaction to that in the photos here!-Nothing like a red racecar on the
track to bring out the boy in a man!"
Joshua still loves receiving cards once a month. For more details on Joshua's journey,
here is his OperationPAL page: http://operationpal.com/PublicDetails.asp?ID=51 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=qovdcsbab&et=1108966972237&s=60280&e=001mfxjMYlWP6DlTr3Qt7Z1paN0xlB3g_2J2blUJbcyzMbScuzn46PJ5VVPi3SiQLuyO5NT_n6BxbvnLkh5M2N3lVGOrX6Gw3CJe7bsMNMLIdj14O2b5sgFh3gfotGHx9K28wnbK89GjaRbcs_wSGA5Xg==]
Joshua prepares for his ride!
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Where Are They Now?
Cpl. John 2/7
One of our former participants, Cpl. John 2/7, recently became the first veteran
in his state to receive a bionic lower leg this fall. WMUR news in New Hampshire
reported that John is the first New Hampshire veteran to give up a flat-footed prosthesis
for the Powerfoot, a flexible, computerized invention that is said to be as close
to a human foot as technology has come.
The Next Step Orthotics and Prosthetics in Manchester uses a smartphone to adjust
power. Jason Lalla, of Next Step Orthotics and Prosthetics, says, "I'm also an amputee
myself, so I've been able to test it myself, but just seeing the response from people,
it's been very exciting."
John, who lost his lower left leg and three fingers when he stepped on an IED in
Afghanistan in 2008, was awarded the Purple Heart in the hospital. "I can't feel
sorry for myself, so I just keep on pushing."
And kept on pushing, he has. John is now married, has a job working with a buddy
from 2/7 and is the proud father of a beautiful boy. John can now jump and climb
the stairs again. He also said that his new leg, which bears the Marine Corps insignia,
will make keeping up with his son and his job much easier and less painful. Ooh-Rah
to you, John, and keep on pushing!
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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.
Have a beautiful Christmas season and be assured of our thoughts and prayers for
you and your loved ones!
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