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Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:23:15 +0000

[...] Click HERE to see the last time you sent cookies to Walter Reed. [...]

By: Semper Gratus!

Semper Gratus! — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:59:33 +0000

The Picture Seen Round the World

Everyone has seen this, except for a few wounded warriors who have other things to worry about.

These two vets (Neil and Jody) had NOT heard the slanderous remarks by F’ing Kerry. Once they were filled in on the details they had some choice an…

By: GunnNutt

GunnNutt — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:26:53 +0000

OK, you’re a heartless SOB!

Nah, that just doesn’t work. You really are a great guy, CJ! It was nice to see you and the family last night. Thanks for taking the time and effort to bring smiles to the faces and love in the tummies of our beloved wounded warriors!!!

By: SK

SK — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:04:48 +0000

CJ, I love this post and truly appreciate your efforts. I guess my point in thanking YOU is that I never doubted that with your family involved, EVERY penny would be put to good use for “our guys.” You and Emily really are the parents every kid deserves to have. So like it or not, Thank You;) And to any of our guys who might be reading this, THANK YOU!!!!

By: yankeemom

yankeemom — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 01:25:19 +0000

I didn’t think for a minute that you did it for sainthood ~ you are just a darn fine man and father. You’re daughter is amazing!
Thanks for all you and your family do ~

Love the Freeper signs!! Bless ‘em!

By: Chad

Chad — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:31:10 +0000

But you are a saint!!!

By: PJ

PJ — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 15:43:55 +0000

Well said CJ. Love the sentiments and love those guys and gals at Walter Reed, and love your parental ways. Glad that you published the pictures, especially your little girl, looking so proud to be there.

By: CJ

CJ — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 15:31:58 +0000

I just want to state for the record that my purpose in posting these kinds of stories isn’t to make me look like a saint. I don’t do it for publicity or pats on the back. I just want people to know that YOUR donations are being put to good use. I’m not the one who is the “class act” or the “cat’s meow”. Everyone who donated a box of cookies are the one’s those adjectives describe. The only difference between me and the benefactors of those cookies is that I got lucky is all.

I also do it to teach my kids the meaning of true service. Not many kids would be able to see the kind of human suffering that I expose them to and be respectful of it. They don’t stare, make loud comments, or shirk in fear. Instead, they thank the soldiers for their service. Chris made it a point yesterday as we walked from room to room yesterday to tell each and every soldier, “I hope you get better” or “I hope you feel better.” It brought smiles to many faces in the ward. Some of them looked like they were in a great deal of pain, but seeing kids and the cookies they brought with them brought a smile to their faces.

Anyway, I just want to clarify that this isn’t about me. Although I appreciate the compliments, I don’t feel that I can accept them. I’ve mere inches from being in one of those beds myself.

By: Terri

Terri — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:15:33 +0000

Oops, that last post was like me. Just updated a couple things on the computer last night and didn’t realize that I was still logged in for SNAFU on this computer.

We didn’t get the opportunity to visit the injured soldiers in San Antonio while I was there the last 2 weeks for class, but think I’ll start making that trek South and do that.

By: SNAFU

SNAFU — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:11:09 +0000

That’s too cool. As usual your dedication to these fine men and women is unsurpassed and you’re teaching your kids well in the process. You’re the greatest CJ.

Ya know, visiting the injured soldiers at Walter Reed is probably the only thing I miss about being back East, CJ.