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Operation Prayers and Letters for Injured Marines
August 19, 2010 
 
 
In This Issue
Total Cards Sent
Most Recent Changes
One Card Writer's Story
Address for Cards
Participant Gunnery Sgt. Marcus Celebrates Baby Boy
Participant Spotlight: Sgt. Joshua
 
Total Cards Sent
 
47,840
 
 
 
 
Most Recent Changes
  
 
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One Card Writer's Story
 
 
From Anne:
 
I have worked with Marines and "former" Marines since 1993, and their dedication to the Corps, God and country has left an indelible impression on me. I feel I am a better person for knowing and working with them.
 
There is no way I could possibly repay them for all they have done for us. Supporting their familes and getting to know them better is one way to say "Thanks" from the bottom of my heart.
 
 
 
 
 
Address for Cards
 
Marine's Name & Co. 
c/o OperationPAL
P.O. Box 670328
Marietta, GA 30066
 
 
 
 
 
Mission Statement
 
Operation PAL™ provides support - through prayers and letters from the general public - to Marines and Corpsmen who have been injured or become ill while serving in combat zones.
 
Operation PAL encourages support of our wounded warriors in communities throughout the United States.
 
 
Greetings!

We're so glad you joined us for this issue of Operation PAL News, and we're grateful for your involvement in this important outreach program.
 
The positive impact your prayers and letters have on our recovering Marines and Corpsmen is significant. Both of the OpPAL participants featured in this issue tell us that the cards they receive from supporters around the country make such a difference in their recovery. They find comfort and encouragement in knowing that people are thinking about them and praying for them.
 
YOU can help put a smile on a Marine's face simply by sending him or her a card. Click here to read about all of our OpPAL participants who would love to hear from you!

 
Thank you for continuing to write to our wounded and ill Marines and Corpsmen. 
 
Semper Family,


Barbara Gemmell
Barbara Gemmell
Volunteer Manager
Operation PAL
MarineParents.com, Inc.
 
Gunnery Sgt. Marcus Celebrates New Baby
Update on Participant
 

Baby Matthew

Congrats to Gunnery Sgt. Marcus on his new baby boy! He was born in April, he weighed in at 10 lbs. 2 oz. and his name is Matthew. Mom and baby did just fine.

 

Is Marcus a proud dad? You be the judge: we asked him for an update and got four photos of the baby and only one blurb on himself. We'll take that as good news!  

 

Marcus lost one of his legs in 2007 to an IED blast but never lost his positive attitude. He was back over visiting the new guys at the hospital and giving encouragement within two months of his own injury.

 
 
 
 
Sgt. Joshua 2nd Recon
Participant Spotlight
 

Sgt. JoshuaSgt. Joshua suffered fractures to his back and arm and lost a leg after an IED hit his convoy in July 2009. He has been recovering since then, but he was recently well enough to take a well-deserved recuperative leave.

 

Upon arrival home, he was greeted warmly with a hometown hero's welcome and a parade.

 

He has since returned to the hospital to resume therapy, but he is strengthened by the cards and letters you send. His dad says they brighten his days. We encourage you to keep sending him cards so that his smile stays just the way it is in the pictures! Thank you to Michael S. Gordon of "The Republican" for his permission to use these photos.

 
 Sgt. Joshua
 
 
 
If you would like to write to Joshua, send your cards and letters to the address below:
 
 

Sgt. Joshua 2nd Recon

c/o Operation PAL
PO Box 670328
Marietta, GA 30066

 
 
Thank You
 
Thank you so very much for remembering our wounded and ill warriors when you write and pray. Your kindness is most appreciated.
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