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The men and women who are risking their lives defending you, your liberty, and our Nation deserve more
than your silent or passive support. Do something. Show your support now !
"God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it." - Noah
Webster
" The thing that separates the American Christian from every other person on earth is the fact that he would rather
die on his feet, than live on his knees! " - George Washington
" If tyranny and oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. " - James Madison
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Click on a heart below, and with the aid of "AnySoldier.com," a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that was started by a soldier's mom &
dad, you can support members of our Armed Forces serving in harms way.
The mission of
"Wounded Warriors" is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded,
injured or killed during combat operations. The
families of our casualties suffer in many ways: some financially, some psychologically.
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| LITTLE GIRL - 14 MAY 2005 |
This photo was taken by Michael Yon, an indepentant reporter. Here's his Website... and here's the story behind the photo.
Mosul
Major Mark Bieger found this little
girl after the car bomb that attacked our guys while kids were crowding around. The soldiers here have been angry and sad
for two days. They are angry because the terrorists could just as easily have waited a block or two and attacked the patrol
away from the kids. Instead, the suicide bomber drove his car and hit the Stryker when about twenty children were jumping
up and down and waving at the soldiers. Major Bieger, I had seen him help rescue some of our guys a week earlier during another
big attack, took some of our soldiers and rushed this little girl to our hospital. He wanted her to have American surgeons
and not to go to the Iraqi hospital. She didn't make it. I snapped this picture when Major Bieger ran to take her away. He
kept stopping to talk with her and hug her.
The soldiers went back to that neighborhood the next day to ask what they
could do. The people were very warming and welcomed us into their homes, and many kids were actually running up to say hello
and to ask soldiers to shake hands.
Eventually, some insurgents must have realized we were back and started shooting
at us. The American soldiers and Iraqi police started engaging the enemy and there was a running gun battle. I saw at least
one IP who was shot, but he looked okay and actually smiled at me despite the big bullet hole in his leg. I smiled back.
One
thing seems certain; the people in that neighborhood share our feelings about the terrorists. We are going to go back there,
and if any terrorists come out, the soldiers hope to find them. Everybody is still very angry that the insurgents attacked
us when the kids were around. Their day will come.
Michael Yon
"America Supports You," a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, recognizes
citizens' support for our military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and
abroad.
The United Service Organizations will support U.S. troops and their families wherever they serve. Across the United States and around the
world, the American military knows that the USO is there for them. For 66 years, the USO's mission has remained
the same. By supporting the USO, Americans show their appreciation and express their gratitude to the men and
women who defend us.
"Support Our Troops®" is a patriotic family organization aimed at protecting the well-being of the troops and their families.
" Move America Forward " is a non-partisan, not-for-profit charitable organization committed to supporting America’s efforts to defeat
terrorism and supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.
Every American service man or woman killed in combat leaves behind a trail of secondary casualties: their children; parents;
spouses; family; friends… to grieve their loss. One terrific organization that helps navigate the pain and
grief is TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
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