Operation Comfort Warriors: We owe it to our heroes

Operation Comfort Warriors: We owe it to our heroes
Submitted by Robby Douglas on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 6:24pm.
By Jay Conti Sr., American Legion
4th District Vice Commander

There are many great reasons to belong to the American Legion family, but I can think of no greater purpose than to support our hospitalized heroes.

Operation Comfort Warriors accomplishes this mission since last December, Operation Comfort Warriors has raised $189,483 to purchases items not normally budgeted through government channels to troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units around the world.

These items have included sweatsuits, iPods, computer games, DVD players, puzzles, books and other comfort items. Operation Comfort Warriors won't heal our troops or make them "whole" again, but it will show them that we care and appreciate their great sacrifices.

Nearly 35,000 of our men and women in uniform have been injured in Iraq or Afghanistan and more are hurt every day. Moreover, thousands more are hurt each year in accidents or are hospitalized due to illnesses. While the American Legion family has raised a lot to help these heroes, the need is even greater. And with your help, we can work toward meeting that need.
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