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Alice Swan commented on Siobhan Fuller McConnell's blog post Reflections on Memorial Day from a Gold Star Mom"So good to hear your voice again Siobhan. From this Blue Star Mom, God bless you and all the nation's Gold Star families."
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What does Memorial Day mean to you? Is it just the first official weekend of the summer season? A time for BBQs, pool parties, trips to the beach? I asked my class during the week what Memorial Day was, and they were close, but they said this is the day to thank a veteran. While we should thank our veterans each and every…See More
Kathy Laffitte commented on Siobhan Fuller McConnell's blog post A letter to my son, my hero"I am so very sorry for your loss. We thank you for sharing Derek with us through your writing. May God comfort you and your family today, and always. "
Marilyn Broadaway commented on Siobhan Fuller McConnell's blog post A letter to my son, my hero"My heart aches for you all. I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to ease your pain so I won't even try. Derek is a True American Hero and an inspiration to many. (((HUGS)))"
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I am a single Mom of five kids. Mike is 24 and a former member of the US Navy. Derek is 23 and a wounded warrior at Walter Reed. He is still active Army, but will be starting the med board soon. Kellina is 18 and a freshman in college. Ryan is 18 and a senior in high school. Sean is 15 and a sophomore in high school.
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Reflections on Memorial Day from a Gold Star Mom
Posted on May 26, 2013 at 10:47am 2 Comments 0 Likes
What does Memorial Day mean to you? Is it just the first official weekend of the summer season? A time for BBQs, pool parties, trips to the beach? I asked my class during the week what Memorial Day was, and they were close, but they said this is the day to thank a veteran. While we should thank our veterans each…
A letter to my son, my hero
Posted on March 20, 2013 at 11:41pm 2 Comments 8 Likes
Dearest Derek,
There are no words.
There are no words to describe this feeling.
There are no words to express what is going on in my head.
There are no words to explain what happened.
There are no words that can make this even slightly better.
I can talk and talk and talk but…
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Posted on February 10, 2013 at 2:08pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I spent nine months at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland with my son, Derek, who was injured in Afghanistan in July 2011. While there, and during my many visits back, I have encountered exceptional caregivers. Almost every wounded warrior has someone who stands by his/her side. These…
Easing A Family's Burden After a Loved One is Injured
Posted on January 27, 2013 at 6:16pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
When a military hero is injured, it is not only the service member who feels the financial and emotional impact. One organization that acknowledges this is Family & Friends For Freedom Fund, Inc.
According to their website, Family and Friends For Freedom is a 501 (c)(3) Organization whose “mission…
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