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| Author | Topic: Veterans Day/Christmas 2007 |
| Larry Acuff |
posted 11/9/07 3:54 AM
Hey Bros--With Veterans Day coming up on Sunday, I will be thinking of all Veterans in general(no pun intended) but especially my Jungle Brothers of the 36th. I hope all is going well with you and your loved ones. While I have you on the "line" however, when your are making out your Christmas card list this year please include a card to the following: A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20307-5001 Thanks--Larry |
| Bernie Corbin |
posted 11/10/07 8:28 PM
Happy Vets day to all of our 36th brothers. Please pray for those who are serving now and are soon to be Vets. |
| Pete Peterson |
posted 11/14/07 9:07 PM
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center website has advised that all packsges and letters addressed to "Any Service Member","Any Wounded Service Member" or "Any Wounded Soldier" will not be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. This is to ensure the safety of patients and medical staff. This is per a directive issued by the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense. Walter Reed Army Medical Center,Bethesda Naval Medical Center and all other military medical centers are included. Only mail addressed to a specific patient will be delivered. Unfortunately, there are individuals that wish to inflict more pain and suffering upon these brave men and women and their families. There are other venues to show your support and gratitude that are listed. Pete |
| Larry Acuff |
posted 11/15/07 4:58 PM
Pete--Sadly you are right. I see "Carl" has also added the info to this site. Many thanks to you both. Larry |
| Pete Peterson |
posted 12/6/07 10:07 PM
Larry, There is now a viable solution to your original request. There is a partnership between the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Mailing Solutions that provides a safe venue to support our wounded veterans. Mail cards to: We Support You During Recovery. C/O American Red Cross P.O. Box 419 Savage, MD 20763-0419 The cards will be inspected for content by the Red Cross and remailed by Pitney Bowes to military medical facilities. This option is good from now until 12/27/07. I will forward the complete release to Bob Elmore for posting. Pete |
| Larry Acuff |
posted 12/7/07 6:08 AM
Pete--Many thanks Jungle Brother--I really appreciate the info--Thanks Again--Larry |
| Pete Peterson |
posted 12/10/07 6:50 PM
Fred; The information was provided to me by Conrad "Cas" Castro. Cas served in Vietnam as a member of the 84th EBC and the 172nd EBC and has been engaged in consulting with the Army Medical Command for several years. Cas is a reliable source and the information is valid. All credits belong to him. Pete |
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