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  • Ties that Bind

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    I was recently contacted by a wife of a wounded warrior Soldiers’ Angels supported in the past and it got me to thinking—which always puts fear into my teams hearts. J


    The Wounded Programs provide support to the wounded/injured/ill warrior and his/her family. Yes, it is hard meeting with [...]

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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 7:02am EDT
    by LDR

  • Chester New Jersey Lion's Club Oktoberfest

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    Lynda and I were honored to represent Soldiers' Angels at the Chester Lion's Club Oktoberfest on Sunday. The weather was beautiful here in New Jersey on Sunday. The sun was shining all day. Record breaking crowds attended this event, lining up for the wonderful German' [...]
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    Posted: October 05, 2009, 6:56pm EDT
    by LDR

  • September is ...

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    September is the most gorgeous time of year at the Jersey Shore and Soldiers’ Angels shared that with a group of 14 wounded/injured/ill heroes from Walter Reed Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical Center.

    The trip was from Friday to Sunday with unrestricted [...]
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    Posted: September 29, 2009, 8:42am EDT
    by LDR

  • What A Weekend!

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    A trip to the Jersey Shore! Soldiers' Angels and 14 wounded warriors and their families enjoyed a wonderful weekend at "The Shore". They arrived at noon on Friday and spent a wonderful weekend enjoying fun, sun and family. The weather cooperated up until late Saturday' [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 8:31am EDT
    by LDR

  • My Blog-father's Posts

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    My Blog-father, Laughing Wolf, recently posted this piece and this piece at Blackfive. If you didn't get a chance to catch them there, please take a few minutes to read about our wounded warriors and their will and determination and also about a very special "ceremony" that takes' [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2009, 9:58am EDT
    by LDR

  • Southern Mississippi Angels

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    I was recently honored to visit some Angels belonging to the "Wounded Team" in Southern Mississippi. Lead by Jeanne Graser, better known as "Granny", these Angels have shown remarkable support of all our military even through the most dire of times.




    Many of [...]
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    Posted: July 29, 2009, 10:55am EDT
    by LDR

  • So very proud...

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    Volunteering in itself is more than rewarding. Seeing miracles every day and getting to witness startling recoveries are bonuses. Today, I spotted one of our longtime warriors across the lobby, and I noticed his head was higher than normal. You see, for the past 2 [...]
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    Posted: July 15, 2009, 9:00pm EDT
    by MD

  • An American Hero

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    As the media is showing 24/7 coverage of Michael Jackson's death, with a bit of Farah Fawcett and Billy Mays thrown in, a real American hero got 4 minutes on Good Morning America this morning and will also be on World News with Charles Gibson this evening.

    I met [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 10:03am EDT
    by LDR

  • Secretary of State Thanks the Volunteers at WRAMC

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    I was invited to represent Soldiers' Angels at a reception honoring WRAMC volunteers. Dr. Robert Gates was our host and he gave a wonderful speech, in front of Walter Reed hospital staff, patients and volunteers, thanking us for the work we do.

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    Posted: June 23, 2009, 8:57am EDT
    by MD

  • Memorial Day 2009

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    This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. Most have plans made for the "3 B's"--BBQ, beer and beach. Many do not know what Memorial Day really means........a day that commemorates United States men and women who died while serving our country in military service. We must' [...]
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    Posted: May 23, 2009, 7:21am EDT
    by LDR

  • Behind the Scenes...

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    Behind the scenes, we have many Angels, quietly working hard for our warriors. We have Angels who give as much of their time as is possible and all their efforts are greatly appreciated.

    One Angel in particular stands out: Joe is one of our [...]
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    Posted: May 09, 2009, 5:45pm EDT
    by MD

  • Face of America - some memorable moments

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    As LDR put it, this experience is unforgettable. It was a pleasure to work so hard for something so worthwhile. I cannot fathom the amount of planning and adjusting that goes into an event such as this, but somehow, it ran smoothly and allowed the [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2009, 12:01pm EDT
    by MD

  • FACE OF AMERICA BICYCLE RIDE--Reflections

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    Well, the long anticipated weekend has come and gone. What a wonderful weekend it was! The work was worth it! The heat--if the riders didn't complain, we didn't either!!

    320 individuals participated--whether cycling or volunteering. A tentative count has it at about 280 cyclists covering 110 miles over 2 [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
    by LDR

  • FACE OF AMERICA BICYCLE RIDE

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    It’s getting to be that time again. Less than a month to go to the Face of America Bicycle Ride. Soldiers’ Angels has partnered with World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlele Matters) Sports http://www.worldteamsports.org in this wonderful event, which has able bodied riding [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2009, 10:34am EDT
    by LDR

  • UFC at WR

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    A few months ago, we had the pleasure of meeting LTC Kelly C. at one of our functions at Walter Reed. After chatting for a bit, LTC C. let us know he had connections in MMA (mixed martial arts) and might be able to bring [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2009, 2:49pm EST
    by MD

  • ONE OF OUR OWN

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    Working as I do with our wounded warriors, I’ve been honored and privileged to meet many different heroes…..

    The Wounded Warrior
    The families of our wounded
    The Battle Buddies of our wounded
    Some of our deployed warriors and those Stateside
    The Support Staff of the various WTU/WTB’s and hospitals
    [...]

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    Posted: January 28, 2009, 8:42am EST
    by LDR

  • Goodbye and Thank You...

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    Dear Warrior,

    As you prepare to leave WRAMC, please allow me to take a few moments to say, from the bottom of my heart, "Thank You". For allowing me to be a part of your life during a most difficult time. For trusting [...]
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    Posted: December 19, 2008, 9:53am EST
    by MD

  • TIS THE SEASON--Christmas Party for WRAMC Wounded Warriors & Family

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    LDR--The Holiday Party for our wounded warriors at Walter Reed the other night was fantastic. The Savage Mill Manor House went all out in welcoming these heroes and they had a wonderful time. Here are a couple of emails we received:

    Let me start off by saying thank you [...]
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    Posted: December 11, 2008, 1:28pm EST
    by LDR

  • Thinking of you...

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    Today is two weeks since you lost your loved one. As the milestones approach, one month, one year, the first holidays without your brother, without your friend, know that our hearts are with you, today and every day. There is nothing we can say to ease your pain, as you [...]
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    Posted: December 06, 2008, 3:54pm EST
    by MD

  • We Give Thanks...

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    On this Thanksgiving week, it seems appropriate to write about some of the things for which I'm thankful.
    I am thankful for the many loved ones in my life, for my friends and family. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to meet' [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2008, 9:40pm EST
    by MD

  • Marine Corps Marathon

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    The Marine Corps Marathon was run this weekend in DC and many of our wounded from all services took part. Here is a link to an article and video. [www.news8.net] Please take a minute and check it out. You will read and watch the video about 2 inspiring men.
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    Posted: October 27, 2008, 7:57am EDT
    by LDR

  • HICCUPS AND HEALING

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    While my blog-father and fellow bloggers were hard at “work” in Las Vegas for the Milblog Conference this past weekend, the Soldiers’ Angels DC (WRAMC) Team and Jersey Team hosted 14 wounded warriors plus some of family members, to a few days at the Jersey Shore. What a wonderful [...]
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    Posted: September 24, 2008, 6:50am EDT
    by LDR

  • Priceless

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    Recently, I had the pleasure of being part of a small group who took some of our wounded warriors to the beach for the weekend. There was a great deal of planning and coordinating involved and though we experienced a couple of "hiccups", all [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2008, 7:20am EDT
    by MD

  • Farewell, Brave Warrior...

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    We witness miracles every day. Over time, we watch as our warriors, with unbelievable courage and determination, overcome injuries and illness that would defeat the best of us. It becomes clear from where the term "soldier on" came, as time and time again, we watch [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2008, 8:13pm EDT
    by MD

  • Lighthearted Fun

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    I was honored to visit the Fort Sill, Oklahoma WTU last month. Can I tell you how much I enjoyed the visit and how much I enjoyed Oklahoma?! I wish I had spent more time visiting the warriors and those wonderful people who are working with them, assuring [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2008, 7:28am EDT
    by LDR

  • SOLIDER MUSIC.............1223

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    Last August, I went to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio for a Soldiers’ Angels event for the Wounded Warriors where I was privileged to meet Mr. Sylk and JohnJohn, also known as 1223. They also performed for the warriors at WRAMC and Bethesda over Veteran's Day.
    [...]
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    Posted: July 31, 2008, 7:47am EDT
    by LDR

  • Attitude is Everything

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    Attitude by Charles Swindoll

    "The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think" [...]
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    Posted: July 31, 2008, 7:31am EDT
    by LDR

  • AT WHAT PRICE?

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    After posting a recent piece, I got to “reflecting” upon the many different people I’ve met and experiences I’ve had since the GWOT began. I would never have met any of these wonderful people nor had the experiences I’ve had, if not for the war. Each person I’ve met along [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2008, 8:22am EDT
    by LDR

  • Take a Few & Email Marines

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    Maj Pain posted this on Blackfive as well as One Marines View.

    Please, make a few minutes and email these Marines words of encouragement and support. It will only take a few minutes and will make a world of difference to these warriors!

    LDR [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2008, 8:16pm EDT
    by LDR

  • Reflections

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    Wednesday night, my son drove his best friend to the Armory here in Jersey. He’s heading to Fort Bliss for training and then onto Iraq in the very near future.

    After all this time, C is the first person we’ve known personally BEFORE they were deployed. We’ve “met” the [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2008, 8:18am EDT
    by LDR

  • The Power of a Cookie...

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    Being a member of the Wounded Team, I have the privilege of visiting our wounded warriors on a regular basis. Their strength, courage and determination never cease to amaze me and I leave inspired, each and every time.

    Something that truly amazes me though, [...]
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    Posted: June 16, 2008, 3:53am EDT
    by MD

  • "THE BUS"

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    I saw “The Bus”.

    After all these years, working with our wounded warriors and their families at Walter Reed, I saw “The Bus”.

    “The Bus” that brings the wounded from Andrews Air Force Base to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

    The ambulance bus.

    The “Walter [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2008, 3:33pm EDT
    by LDR

  • THE GRATITUDE CAMPAIGN

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    We recently returned from a visit to DC where we met with some of our wounded warriors and had a chance to chat with them.

    One of the warriors told me how wonderful it felt to be told “thank you” by someone in the airport. He’d been traveling with [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2008, 8:16pm EDT
    by LDR

  • MEMORIAL DAY 2008

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    Memorial Day has come and gone. All over the country, Americans said “thank you” through parades, ceremonies, dedications. A truly “thank filled” weekend for our veterans and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

    My small town had one of the largest parades I’ve seen on Memorial Day. Parade planners [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2008, 7:34am EDT
    by LDR

  • A kiss from a WWII vet…and Gary Sinise touched me…

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    It gives me great pleasure to introduce a guest blogger "MD" to WWST. I hope to see more posts from her. Welcome MD!! LDR

    Ok, everyone, get your minds out of the gutter, this is a sweet story…

    As members of the D.C. Wounded Team, MF and I [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2008, 2:13pm EDT
    by LDR

  • APRIL--WHAT A MONTH!

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    What a wonderfully busy month we've had at Soldiers' Angels and the Wounded Warrior Support team!

    WEEKEND
    We hosted a group of warriors to a weekend at the Jersey Shore where they were treated to a BBQ at Rosie's house, a dinner at one of the nicest seafood restaurants' [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2008, 10:16am EDT
    by LDR

  • Face of America

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    3 weeks from Saturday is the beginning of the Face of America Ride. Plans are progessing wonderfully. Participants are registering on a daily basis and the ride is growing! I can not begin to tell you how exciting this event is--for both the participants and volunteers!!

    Soldiers' Angels has' [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2008, 2:25pm EDT
    by LDR

  • ALIVE DAY – March 31

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    This past August, I was asked to travel to San Antonio to attend the Soldiers’ Angels Convention. After checking into the hotel, the group of “angels” headed over to BAMC where Soldiers’ Angels was hosting a BBQ for the wounded warriors and their families.

    I met so many wonderful [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2008, 11:00am EDT
    by LDR

  • What Are You Doing May 3 & 4th?

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    If you aren't doing anything, come join us!!! For the second year in a row, Soldiers' Angels has worked with World T.E.A.M. Sports here in sponsoring the Face of America Bicycle Ride. Last year, 250+ riders participated with 50+ being severely injured or ill warriors from OIF, OEF and [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2008, 12:17pm EDT
    by LDR

  • HOW DO YOU SAY "THANK YOU"………………

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    5 years. We've been at war for 5 years. So many thoughts are swirling around this mind as I write those words. So many, many changes that we have all lived through--both good and bad.

    First and foremost, I think about the Warriors. The warriors and their families that [...]
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    Posted: March 20, 2008, 3:36pm EDT
    by LDR

  • Welcome!

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    Hello and Welcome to the first attempt I've made at blogging!

    In the future, I hope to share with you some of the wonderful things the Wounded Warrior Support Team accomplishes here in the States. I'll share stories about the establishment of a team in a new base, the [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2008, 10:37am EDT
    by LDR
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