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From: John Frainey 52nd Signal Bn Can Tho 1967-68
Date: 12/3/2004
Time: 10:44:41 PM
Remote Name: 67.2.19.171
I received this in an e-mail from the 51st Signal BN group; I severed with the 51st Signal BN in Korea in 1960-61-62. I would encourage all that could afford to participate to do so for this worthy cause.
Yellow ribbons tied around trees and red, white and blue stickers on the backs SUVs saying "Support our Troops" are things that make civilians feel good but do nothing for the men and women actually in uniform.
So please consider the following:
The number ONE request at Walter Reed hospital is phone cards. The government doesn't pay long distance phone charges and these wounded soldiers are rationing their calls home.
Many will be there throughout the holidays.
Really support our troops --Send phone cards of any amount to:
Medical Family Assistance Center Walter Reed Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20307-5001
They say they need an "endless" supply of these -- any amount even $5 is greatly appreciated.
Walmart has good prices on AT&T cards, Sams Club is even better, if you are a member. I pay less than three cents per minute there.
I am sure you would feel better about doing this, than to buy something for a third cousin, that would find it on the closet shelf six months later, and wonder where it came from.
Please pass this portion on, copy and paste it into your e-mail, and send to everyone you know.