Articles 5.20.2005
Updated 14:00 cst
Lyn Talyor forwarded a link to a heartwarminging article in the Hardin County News-Enterprise, KY, on a wounded 2nd BCT soldier and his wife. Cpl. Joshua Collins, of the 1-506th, was shot in the neck on 10.16.2004. Doctors were unsure if he would ever walk or talk again. His wife, Samantha, quit her job and left her high school program to be at his side at Walter Reed Army Hospital. She assisted him with "what some called a miraculous recovery," including recovering his speech and learning to walk again. While home around Christmas, she enrolled in an intensive education program to finish her required credits, and will be receiving her G.E.D. tonight. She plans to attend college, possibly becoming a nurse after her experiences at Walter Reed. Cpl. Collins is unable to attend the ceremony due to on-going therapy. (thanks for forwarding, Lyn!)
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The Republican News, MD, indicates that the funeral service for Staff Sgt. Thor Ingraham will be held on Saturday, 5.21.2005. SSG Ingraham, of the 1-506th, was killed in Khalidiyah on 5.8.2005.
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The Lansing State Journal, MI, has an article on the family of a soldier injured in Ramadi. Combat Medic Spc. Johnny Rose (who's unit wasn't given, but is in Ramadi and "has been in Iraq for nearly a year") was wounded in an explosion in March, suffering "burns on his face and neck." During that time, his wife was seeking an outlet for their 4-year-old son, Owen, and found one at the local Everett Wrestling Club. The club has rallied around the family, acting as "a healthy diversion, a morale booster, a social outlet and a solid rock." Spc Rose, who appears to still be in Iraq (the article doesn't specify), calls the club "the saints."
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A Marine Corps news article follows Marines of the 1/5 Marines and 5th Civil Affairs Group, along w
Lyn Talyor forwarded a link to a heartwarminging article in the Hardin County News-Enterprise, KY, on a wounded 2nd BCT soldier and his wife. Cpl. Joshua Collins, of the 1-506th, was shot in the neck on 10.16.2004. Doctors were unsure if he would ever walk or talk again. His wife, Samantha, quit her job and left her high school program to be at his side at Walter Reed Army Hospital. She assisted him with "what some called a miraculous recovery," including recovering his speech and learning to walk again. While home around Christmas, she enrolled in an intensive education program to finish her required credits, and will be receiving her G.E.D. tonight. She plans to attend college, possibly becoming a nurse after her experiences at Walter Reed. Cpl. Collins is unable to attend the ceremony due to on-going therapy. (thanks for forwarding, Lyn!)
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Posted 08:00 cst
The Republican News, MD, indicates that the funeral service for Staff Sgt. Thor Ingraham will be held on Saturday, 5.21.2005. SSG Ingraham, of the 1-506th, was killed in Khalidiyah on 5.8.2005.
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The Lansing State Journal, MI, has an article on the family of a soldier injured in Ramadi. Combat Medic Spc. Johnny Rose (who's unit wasn't given, but is in Ramadi and "has been in Iraq for nearly a year") was wounded in an explosion in March, suffering "burns on his face and neck." During that time, his wife was seeking an outlet for their 4-year-old son, Owen, and found one at the local Everett Wrestling Club. The club has rallied around the family, acting as "a healthy diversion, a morale booster, a social outlet and a solid rock." Spc Rose, who appears to still be in Iraq (the article doesn't specify), calls the club "the saints."
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A Marine Corps news article follows Marines of the 1/5 Marines and 5th Civil Affairs Group, along w
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