For better or worse, out fighting technology has grown to the point where we can protect our soldiers from most wounds that would have killed them two or three wars ago. Body armor, improved weaponry and better field tactics reduce the number of fatal casualties but an increase in severe wounds is the trade-off. Maimed but alive. A great number of these wounded soldiers and Marines are brought to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC and the Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Bethesda Md. for treatment and extended therapy. These soldiers and their families are living here under stressful circumstances on military pay in one of the most expensive places to live in the country. The support from the military is adequate for some of their needs, but for these soldiers and Marines, our wounded and their loved ones, adequate is not good enough. Scott recognized this before he left for Iraq and asked us to support any organization that helps the wounded soldiers and their families. After researching the web, Marti, Christy, Kevin and I selected The Yellow Ribbon Fund, here in Bethesda as the place we thought might be doing the best job. I quote from their website,

“The Yellow Ribbon Fund was created in early 2005 to assist our injured service members and their families while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center. Our mission began when the father of an injured Marine introduced two of our volunteers to staff at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval and they told us what needs were not met by other donors. “

They do a fantastic job of providing just about anything the families need, from incidental toiletries and taxi rides, to hotel rooms and apartments for living. These needs are especially critical now as we approach the Holiday Season. Please visit the website and consider what donation you might make to help these wonderful people help our wounded and their families. The link is just to the right ——-> and thanks again for all your support!

Crossposted: Don’t Ever Put Down The Pen!