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| Iraq |
| Soldier’s request to loved ones |
| 2003-12-24 |
| If Christmas truly is the season of giving, here is some proof that it started a bit earlier than usual this year. Seven weeks ago, Capt. Scott Todd, a 28-year-old Mequon native who is part of the 101st Airborne in Iraq, sent an e-mail to what his parents estimate was 20 or 30 friends and family members. He had a modest request. The Army ranger had spent some time at the Al Razzee Hospital in Mosul, and noticed there was a need for things like pacifiers and toothbrushes, formula and diapers - simple things. He included an address where donations could be sent, asked that any packages be mailed prior to Dec. 1 because this unit will be returning to the States early next year, and said "thank you" in advance. Suddenly - without warning - needy Iraqis were hauling in more stuff, even, than a Packers receiver running a deep route on Monday night. EFL. This is how we’ll win this fight, through the goodness of our hearts. |
| Posted by:Chuck Simmins |
| #1 The donation drive was eventually extended to Dec. 15, and the Todds aren't sure how much eventually was sent. But they know that they alone forwarded hundreds of boxes. Donations were made in at least 17 states. "There was stuff sent that we are just now finding out about," said Dick. "A young 12-year-old girl in Atlanta went out and raised $700." "Apparently," said Kathy, "she went door to door." They hear from Scott that Iraqis can't believe the stuff is not coming from the government or the United Nations. It is simply coming from individual Americans, people with all sorts of political views but one overriding impulse. So much for the 'Great Satan' eh? |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2003-12-24 3:42:22 PM |