Support Our Troops Online
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Support Our Troops Online
- by Jim Edwards
© Jim Edwards – All Rights reserved
http://www.thenetreporter.com
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A few days ago we received word that my son-in-law was gravely injured when the vehicle he drove in Iraq was hit by a roadside bomb.
He faces a long recovery and may never fully regain the use of his right foot, yet he was one of the lucky ones in this incident.
One of his friends and team members was killed and another was grievously injured and fighting for his life in a hospital bed in Germany right now.
Sometimes it’s easy to forget the fact that so many men and
women serve to protect us and our freedom every day until
something like this happens to you.
Whether you agree with the current political climate or the
reasons we fight or not, it’s important to never lose sight
of the fact that our soldiers are in peril serving us.
Unless you have a son or daughter or husband or wife
serving, it may never cross you mind to really think about
the tremendous sacrifices every armed forces member makes
daily so we can remain safe and free.
However, what you may not realize (or even think about) is
that these young men and women are not robots – they’re
people.
They get scared and lonely and homesick just like you would
if you got separated from friends and family over thousands
of miles for months, sometimes years at a time.
But there is something we can all do to make their lives
brighter and bring comfort to them and their families no
matter how far away their duty station – and the Internet
helps us do it!
** www.USO.org **
The USO (United Services Organization) has been helping to
support the troops ever since Bob Hope toured Europe to
entertain during World War II.
The USO continues its mission today by offering help,
support, and comfort to our troops both at home and abroad.
But the USO needs help constantly with both cash donation
and volunteer help to keep serving our troops.
If you can’t volunteer your time then they would certainly
appreciate a donation through their website.
You can even make your donation in memory of someone or in
honor of someone special to you.
** www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil **
This site provides a way to connect with troop support
organizations in your state.
Here in Virginia there are 40 different sites listed with
more information on how you can make a difference in the
lives of our troops and their families.
This site makes it possible for you to find a specific way
you can contribute.
With the holidays coming up, it’s even more important to
get involved with the effort to support our troops with
more than just a ribbon on a tree or a magnet on a car.
The best gift anyone can give is the gift of time, energy
and effort to make someone else’s life a little brighter.
Even if you just send a card, make a donation, or put
together a gift box, that simple act may lift the spirits
of someone who could really use a hug across thousands of
miles or right around the corner.
If you don’t do it, then who will?
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– Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the
proud father-in-law of "PFC Jon H." who is the
proud father of baby Johnny, Jim’s handsome grandson 
1,552 Responses
Hey Jon,
Want to thank you for all that you have done and sacrifices you have made. Hope you recover soon and god bless you guys. Makes what I do seem trivial in comparison.
Dear Jon,
Thank you for your service. My prayers and thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery.
Sincerely,
Laura
Jon,
I’m so sorry to hear of your injury. We tend to get involved in our day to day lives, and forget what you are all doing for us over in Iraq. Praise God, that He protected you.
Thank you for your service and faithfulness to support our country. You’ll be in my prayers.
to PFC Jon H – I can only express my deepest condolences. I have a brother seriously injured in Nam and a son, recently retired from the Army, who was there for Desert Storm.
I send you healing thoughts and prayers. I’m sure you’re struggling not only with your own injuries, but with concern for your comrades and the one you lost.
Please know that, no matter our attitudes about this war, the SOLDIERS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. I experienced the ‘bad attitudes’ during Nam. I NEVER want to have another soldier come home to that. But I also experienced the joy of meeting my son on his return from D.S. … he didn’t understand the fuss. But I did.
I, and my family and friends, send you greetings, get well wishes, and hopes for a healing of the body, mind and spirit in the coming long weeks of recovery. Keep your family close to you. And know that you have a ‘little guy’ anxious for your hugs and guidance.
Wishing you (and all of our soldiers) continued strength and healing.
Hugs from Maryland, Ellie
PS Jim – the same goes for you and your family – I send you strength and healing thoughts as you support others. E
Jon,
Thank your for protecting us and guarding our way of life. Without people like you, America would not be what it is today. My families prayers are with you to make a speedy recovery.
You are what America stands for.
Dave
Hello Jon, my family and I are deeply grateful for the sacrifice you and your military family have made in the name of Freedom and Democracy. Never, for a moment think that you are not appreciated. To this day, whenever possible, when I see young men and women in uniform I walk up to them and say, “thank you.” I wish you a strong and speedy recovery. Thanks again.
Marvin
Jon All the best from Edinburgh for your recovery.
Wishing Jon all the best
Bill
Dear Jon,
I only know your father-in-law through the internet as a fellow internet marketer, but wanted you to know that even though we’ve never met, me and my entire team at Prime Concepts wish you a speedy recovery, you’re in our thoughts and prayers and we appreciate you and your buddies immensely. Thank you for your sacrifices and god bless you!
Sincerely,
Ford Saeks
It is a real shame that even today countries maintain military forces incurring massive expenses and often involving casualties.
We should all strive to have a world without any military forces.
I wish you a very quick recovery.
Jim,
I am deeply saddened to hear about your son-in-laws injuries.
When you and I spoke in Las Vegas about him going over there I actually said a prayer for him in my hotel room that night.
Please let him know that he will continue to remain in my (and my families) prayers.
As a service veteran myself, I’m so grateful for his service to his country.
But I’m so sorry that he has had to make such a painful sacrifice.
I wish him a speedy recovery, both physically and mentally from his wounds.
If there is anything I can do to help him or his family you can call me day or night.
Eric Graham
Hi Jon,
The sacrifices made by you, and the rest of the brave soldiers fighting for this country, can never be understood by those who haven’t walked a mile in your shoes. You guys are true American heros and your courage and dedication is an inspiration to us all. I pray that you will have a speedy and full recovery.
God bless my friend,
Don
A message to Jon H:
Jon, my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May love, peace and complete healing be upon you now. Love and faith will work miracles. Be strong!
With kind thoughts
Andy White
Jon, we pray for your speedy recovery and acknowledge your great sacrifice for your country. Thank you, Deb
I don’t know your father-in-law personally, only through his writings, but I know that you are being strengthened and made well through his love for you and your beautiful baby.
Jim will be bringing with him healing energy from many other people who see you whole and well, and mine will be there too. I trust you will find peace as well as physical healing.
Blessings, Colin Tipping
Jon, my family appreciates the sacrifice you and you family have made for our freedom. You are in our prayers and we wish you a speedy recovery.
Don
Jon,
We cannot thank you enough for the selfless service you provide for all of us. I pray that you will heal quickly and peace will be with you through the process.
Jon,
My wife Cathi and I have never met you although we know your family through Jim. We heard of your incident and wanted to send our love and prayers.
Thanks can hardly be enough to a young man who represents our country, our way of life and our families here at home, but we certainly do thank you for your selfless service and commitment to do your best.
God’s love and blessings to you and your family,
Duke and Cathi Clarke
Jon,
You are a great American and our prayers are with you and your family. I would like to share this thought with you:
WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.
May God now demonstrate His faithfullness to you as you have faithfully served our country and ensured my family’s freedom. Seek Him with all your heart and He will not only guide you, but “will never leave you, nor forsake you.”
In our Thoughts and Prayers,
Don Dean and Family
Hi Jon,
Thanks for the job you and other brave men and women do in protecting our great country overseas so we don’t have to do it here. Our prayers are for the speedy recovery of you and your team members, and years of happiness with your family here in the good ole USA.
May God bless and keep you,
Ed
Hi Jon,
Welcome Home!!! Thank you for your commitment and personal sacrifice. You make a difference and are appreciated.
- Charlie
USAF 1970 – 1976
Hey Jon,
Welcome home Soldier…….and thanks.
Yesterday we saw a bumper sticker that said, “If you can read this………thank a Teacher.”
Since you are reading it in English……..thank a Soldier.”
Gayle and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We wish you a full and speedy recovery.
Lots of love from South Carolina.
Fred and Gayle.
Jim
As you know, we discussed these things the last time I saw you. My son Steve was wounded for the second time last week and is deaf in his right ear with brain damage from an armor piercing round that went through his truck filling him with shrapnel. This is his second Purple Heart so as far as any statement on the war–there’s mine. He made it through but some of the guys under his command did not walk away.
Your son-in-law and the men with him are doing what most people CAN’T do–they are putting the most valuable thing they have on the line for our country–their lives. I pray for your son-in-law and for the guys, his buddies there with him that have paid this heavy cost for all of us so we can go to work, school, church and any other place we desire free from fear of these individuals that want to take our freedoms. They know the meaning of sacrifice and hardship–they have seen the true face of terror and did their part to stop it. God bless him and his whole troop and tell him thanks from a Dad who understands what he did for all of us here!
Jon,
Thank you for the ultimate service you provide to our country. You are a hero and role model for a nation. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten!
God’s speed and get well.
Dave Leffler
PS Thanks for the heads up Jim.
Hi Jon:
My wife and I are so verry sorry to hear of your injury. Our wish for you is to get well quickly. We thank you very much for the wonderful job all of the troops are doing to bring peace abroad and to keeping peace in the great United States of America. Once again God Bless you and get well real soon.
Richard & Louisa Reichmann
Jon,
Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. I’m sure you do not consider yourself a hero as most true heroes don’t, but you are a hero in the eyes of most Americans.
Thank you for serving in Iraq so we can be safe here. May God bless you and your family. We will always be in debt to the brave men and women of our military.
Mickey Mixon
Sugar land Texas
We appreciate your courage and hope your recovery is rapid and complete.
Best
Suzanne Hetts and Dan Estep
Jon -
To a brave man wounded in combat: Best wishes for you and your family and thank you for your service.
Best regards,
E. J. Simmons
Jon:
Sending you a huge bubble of healing energy. Stay strong, positive and have faith that you will make a full recovery. You have a lot of people who are with you in spirit.
All the best,
Frankie
Hi Jon,
As a former serviceman myself, I can’t be any prouder of the young generation of military men and women like yourself. Your sacrifice shows a big heart for your country and I pray that your country shows a big heart in return. Your next, and more important mission, is to raise a strong family and to do that, you must recover. I have no doubts that you have the right people in your corner, including your father-in-law, and that you’ll continue to make America proud. Best wishes for the fight that faces you and a proud salute to a professional soldier.
Rick Chavez
Hi Jon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a fast recovery. Also our deep gratitude for your willingness to serve in support of our country. Blessings to you and your family and friends, and especially to your friends who are still overseas.
Debra
Dear Jon
So sorry to hear of your misfortune. I am hoping you have a speedy recovery so you can play with your son for many years to come. That’s what life is all about!
Sincerely
Andrea Garnier Spongberg
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Our thoughts are with you. You are a hero to all of us. Thank you for your service.
Jon, wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Thanks for serving and best wishes to all your and Jim’s family.
Roger C. Hall
Dear Jim: I’ve been a practioner of Buddhism for 35 years and in that tradition there is a practice called Tonglin where as one is meditating, one focuses on sending out all that is of benefit to those who are suffering and actually taking in that suffering upon oneself. I will, with your permission, post a message with Jon’s name, location, and a brief description of injuries suffered to the Buddhist community to which I belong for meditators to include Jon in their Tomglin practice. George
P.S. I feel you need to give me permission to do this..
Jon, Thank you so much for the sacrifice you and your family have made. As a Vietnam Vet, I understand some of the hardships involved.
What you and the rest of the troops are accomplishing is way more important than most folks will ever know.
Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery. You will be in our prayers.
God bless,
Dave Caarter
I have an Army daughter now in Afghanistan; she did the Iraq tour first, and will no doubt have to return.
Our prayers go with ALL of you in harm’s way, in the desert and elsewhere.
Be Safe
Robert
Proud Dad to PFC Morgan W.
*read more about her, and other Support sites I mention on-the-air and online, at myspace.com/djrwmarshall
Jon,
My best wishes for a speedy & complete recovery for
you and your comrades, and may all the rest our
troops come home one day soon, unscathed.
My condolences for the friend you lost in the
incident, and any others that may have been lost or
injured along the way.
We’ll ALL be looking to hear updates from Jim……
And if you’re ever in Houston – well, don’t come to
Houston – it’s the armpit of Texas……
Hey! And when you’re back on your feet again – have
Jim teach you how to be an IM’er – it’s a LOT safer!
(and more profitable)
Get well soon!
Regards,
Stuart Halpryn
http://InternetMarketingProfitCenter.com
http://NetActivated.com
We thank God for you, you were sacrificing your life to help us. We will pray for you, your family and others. We pray God will keep you whole in body, soul and mind. Thank God for your angel watching over you. Draw close to God and He will draw close to you. You are not alone.
Jon,
my thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family, now and in the days ahead. (And Jim, please know that you are not alone in your grief and worry) Jon, I so appreciate the sacrifice that you and so many other brave men and women are making and are continuing to make for our country.
Get well soon Jon! You have the whole internet marketing community rooting for you!
With thanks,
Ellen
Ellen Britt, PA, Ed.D.
EveryDay Qi
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for me and my family. You are appreciated and respected. My prayers are with you.
Virden
Jon, Thank you for your dedicated service to our country. Our family appreciates your family’s sacrifices. May God bless you with a speedy recovery – physically and mentally.
Dustin Davis & Family
Hi Jon,
Welcome Home! Thank you for your sacrifice and service. I have a 7 year old daughter for whom your efforts ARE helping to provide a safer world for her to grow up in.
I know that “God works together for good all things, to those that Love God and are called according to His purposes,” so get well soon and enjoy your life, and be positive for your family and always know how much YOU are appreciated for your sacrifice for our country.
Thank you very much!
Warmest Regards,
Rob (originally from Newport News, VA)
Hilton Head, SC
hey jon,
your father in law is a nut! I’m sure you know this, so I’m hoping he keeps your spirit up. I’ll be thinking about you. I appreciate what you are doing.
Get better.
big jason
Jon,
I heard about your injury through your father in law,
and I just wanted to say thank you for your sacrifice
and commitment to this great country and I wish you a
healthy, safe, and speedy recovery.
Sincerely,
Dr. Trevor Van Wyk
I want to thank you for your dedication to your country and our principles of freedom. You are serving a noble cause, and your sacrifices allow us to sleep safely at night. I wish you a speedy recovery and prayer for the safety of your fellow soldiers.
Jon,
Thank you for serving our country and keeping us free. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you recover.I want to hear that you are up and about by Christmas.God Bless You.
Jon,
As a former soldier, and father my heart and prayers are with you and your family. No one can fully appreciate the your sacrifice. All we can do is express our gratitude for your service and provided you the support you and your family need and deserve.
Thank you.
Don Shults
USAR
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Get well soon!!! We in the UK appreciate all that the US and UK armed forces are doing to make the world a safer place