Continuing the search
I try to surf a little each day and find stories about and resources for people who have been wounded in the wars. Here are the ones I have come up with this week.Please post a link in the comments to share a story or resource. If your soldier is having problems getting treated properly, let us know. Making these government neglect or pressure tales public is the only way to start getting people informed enough to make them correct it.
I have had two sites link to this one! We are on the way to getting more information to the wounded coming home from the wars! Thank you to Digital Irony and Two Babes and a Brain.
Today's Good News
Remains of 12 Vietnam MIAs heading home11 Marines, Army sergeant died in 1968 battle near Laos border.
Articles
An Article on the wounded in IraqNearly nine soldiers a day have been wounded in Iraq since President's March 20, 2003 - This is a poem, an article and a letter from a nurse at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Please read this.
This guy thinks a lot. Open Letter To Wounded Veterans by James Glaser
by James Glaser We Are Still Losing About Eighteen Americans A Day August 3, 2005
by James Glaser Luckily They Were Only Wounded May 3, 2005
by James Glaser Wounded Veterans Are Speaking Out July 13, 2005
Photos
Pictures of the Wounded in IraqPhoto article of the wounded by a Doctor
In the News:
Sun - August 7, 2005 - 1832 American soldiers killed and 13,769 wounded in Iraq As of Aug. 6, 1832 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq since the war began and 13,769 have been wounded. 6,651 of the wounded were hurt seriously enough that they could not be returned to duty within 72 hours. Over 23,317 Iraqi civilians have been killed according to Iraq Body Count.1 in 6 Combat Wounded in Iraq, Afghanistan Need Treatment by Otolaryngologists
Wounded U.S. Soldiers Maltreated - Maimed in Iraq, then mistreated, neglected, and hidden in America.
Resource Lists
G.I. Rights Hotline: A network of nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations who provide information to servicemembers about military discharges, grievance and complaint procedures, and other civil rights. Call the Hotline at: (800) 394-9544Veterans for Common Sense says: "America is grateful for your commitment and sacrifice, and many resources are available to assist you in your transition, from both the private and public sectors. This guide is designed to present an overview of those resources, and to help you find whatever assistance you or you family need.
Michael Moore's Resourse for the wounded Page
See you soon. Thanks for stopping in. I hope we have helped some of you find what you or your families needed.
posted by Valerie - Still Riding Forward @ 6:05 PM
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