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Send Christmas Cards to a Viet Nam Vet
11-13-01 | Shenandoah

Posted on 11/13/2001 3:14:37 AM PST by Shenandoah

I received the following email:

I wrote back to Colleen suggesting that she contact her local VFW, Marine Corps League, American Legion, and Vietnam Veterans of America. I've also posted her message on American Veterans

I have corresponded with Colleen, so I know this to be valid.

I AM HOPING YOU AND YOUR READERS CAN HELP ME WITH A PROBLEM, I HAVE A NEIGHBOR, A MARINE, WHO DID TWO TOURS IN NAM, HE IS VERY POOR HEALTH AND PROBABLY WON'T LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER CHRISTMAS, HE LIVES IN A 3 ROOM HOUSE HE BUILT HIS SELF, HE HAS NO LIVING FAMILY, FEW FRIENDS, EVERY CHRISTMAS I TAKE HIM A BASKET OF GOODIES, WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THAT IS CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM ALL OVER, FROM OTHER VETS, YOU CAN'T IMAGINE HOW HAPPY THIS WOULD MAKE HIS CHRISTMAS. HE LIVES WITH HIS CAT, AND IN ON OXYGEN AS HE HAS EMPHYSEMA AND IS BASICALLY HOUSEBOUND. PLEASE IF YOU CAN HELP ME, HIS NAME IS RICHARD WORKMAN, AND YOU CAN SEND CARDS TO HIM C/O COLLEEN CASTILLO, 3372 S KNOX, ODESSA,TX 79763

THANKS

--- COLLEEN CASTILLO


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To: B4Ranch
Thought you would be interested in this.
41 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:08 PM PST by deadhead
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To: Shenandoah; Yankee; Map Kernow
Cards please !!
43 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:13 PM PST by carpio
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To: Shenandoah
Consider it done, providing it's alright for non-vets to get in on the action. :-}
44 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:14 PM PST by Great Dane
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To: Happygal
I am not a veteran (anything!) but would a card from an Irish girl cheer this man up?

You've got to be kidding, lass. A card from an Irish girl would cheer up any man.

Do it, and God bless.

45 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:17 PM PST by jackbill
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To: ciscoll; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Welcome to Free Republic, ciscoll! If you need any help along the way, please feel free to contact any of us on the NEWCOMERS: Welcome Center and Information Desk threads! We're glad you're posting!
46 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:31 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Good idea Tonkin. Thanks for the ping and for your great ideas.
47 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:31 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: Shenandoah
A most humble bump and thanks.
48 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:34 PM PST by zeaal
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To: rintense; Timeout
PINGing!
49 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:34 PM PST by carpio
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To: carpio
BUMP-ity-BUMP
50 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:34 PM PST by carpio
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To: deadhead; Cool Guy; lonevoice; Vets_Husband_and_Wife; BeforeISleep; Ragtime Cowgirl...
Folks, I would like you to put this mans address ON YOUR CALENDAR, DEC 15th. Please, If you are a Veteran, or your husband is, please send this Marine a Christmas card.If you know of any others is this condition, please include them on this website and I'll make a list for Dec. 1st.


B4Ranch

"I received the following email:

I wrote back to Colleen suggesting that she contact her local VFW, Marine Corps League, American Legion, and Vietnam Veterans of America. I've also posted her message on American Veterans

I have corresponded with Colleen, so I know this to be valid.

I AM HOPING YOU AND YOUR READERS CAN HELP ME WITH A PROBLEM, I HAVE A NEIGHBOR, A MARINE, WHO DID TWO TOURS IN NAM, HE IS VERY POOR HEALTH AND PROBABLY WON'T LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER CHRISTMAS, HE LIVES IN A 3 ROOM HOUSE HE BUILT HIS SELF, HE HAS NO LIVING FAMILY, FEW FRIENDS, EVERY CHRISTMAS I TAKE HIM A BASKET OF GOODIES, WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THAT IS CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM ALL OVER, FROM OTHER VETS, YOU CAN'T IMAGINE HOW HAPPY THIS WOULD MAKE HIS CHRISTMAS. HE LIVES WITH HIS CAT, AND IN ON OXYGEN AS HE HAS EMPHYSEMA AND IS BASICALLY HOUSEBOUND. PLEASE IF YOU CAN HELP ME, HIS NAME IS RICHARD WORKMAN, AND YOU CAN SEND CARDS TO HIM C/O COLLEEN CASTILLO, 3372 S KNOX, ODESSA,TX 79763

THANKS

--- COLLEEN CASTILLO

51 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:54 PM PST by B4Ranch
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To: Shenandoah
Sent a message along to Charley Jones, host of Texas Overnight Radio Program, on from midnight to 4:00 a.m. Central Time about Mr. Workman and he replied that he will mention it on the air tonight. In the Dallas/Ft Worth area his program can be heard on KRLD (http://www.krld.com) at 1080 AM.
52 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:55 PM PST by zeaal
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To: B4Ranch
I'm not a Vet...but I watch them on TV all the time.

Consider this one....Done !! !!

53 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:56 PM PST by Alabama_Wild_Man
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To: carpio
Noted! Thanks for the ping - card will be sent.
54 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:56 PM PST by 185JHP
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To: Shenandoah
will be done
55 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:58 PM PST by lowbridge
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To: Mercuria; AnnaZ; HangFire; RaceBannon
bump
56 posted on 11/16/2001 1:13:59 PM PST by lowbridge
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To: B4Ranch
Thanks very much. I sure will!
57 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:01 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul
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To: Shenandoah
The request for Christmas Cards for Mr. Workman was just announced on KRLD Radio in Dallas/Ft Worth area. Hope this helps.
58 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:29 PM PST by zeaal
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To: Shenandoah
will send one tomorrow. i have 2 cats myself!!
59 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:44 PM PST by rockfish59
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To: B4Ranch
FINALLY.... Now this is a good idea.
60 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:55 PM PST by StoneColdGOP
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