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From: John E Frainey 52nd Signal BN Can Tho 1967-68
Date: 12/3/2004
Time: 4:59:58 PM
Remote Name: 67.2.31.128
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.