October 13, 2008

This day was proclaimed Carla Reed Day in Aransas County, honoring her leadership in the troop support efforts for the past 3 1/2 years. Commissioner Oscar Pina and Judge Martin DeLeon led the efforts and the Commissioner's Court agreed. There were at least 12 of the support group there, along with her family, to honor her. Later the same afternoon some of the group went to the CC airport to welcome home from Iraq MA2 Cowan and his Military Working Dog after 8 months in Iraq. We stood with the PGR in the flag line on this special day.

Packing Boxes

The day L.C. visited the group was busily packing boxes, sealing and getting ready for mailing. Working together makes the job go smoothly and in a timely manner.

Navy Corpsman L.C. Weathersby Visited

Our group of volunteers packed and readied for mailing almost 100 boxes on this Friday afternoon. L.C. Weathersby was on our mailing list the past 5 months and just returned from duty in Iraq. This 23-year old sailor plans to make a career in the military and shared some of his experiences and plans with us. His proud mom came, thankful to have him home for a short visit. Norma Martinez of the Rockport Pilot came out to meet L.C. and interview him for a future story. Joyce Barnes of Mathis, long-time supporter of our efforts, was on hand to welcome L.C. and celebrate her 83d birthday. These young men and women who serve in such trying times are the hope of our future, and we will continue to care for them until they all come home.