Just yesterday, I saw an article over at Michelle Malkin’s place which sent me into a complete rage:
According to Kilmeade, who visited Walter Reed on Friday, a US Army soldier named Joshua Sparling received the death wish while recovering from a gunshot wound he received in Ramadi, Iraq. It’s the only Christmas card he received.
I don’t think that David would mind me saying that this is an absolute, obscene atrocity!The story was originally reported by Two Babes and a Brain –
During our visit to Walter Reed, we all piled into a room of a young soldier who had just come out of surgery. His parents were there to take care of him. His room was decorated with autographed photos…one from Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac who had visited the previous day…others of professional football players. There was also a card from a child…a get well card…
..or so one would think.
FoxNews has carried the story, and has put out a call for people to send cards, notes, encouragement, and support to Joshua Sparling, who recieved that hateful letter, as well as his comrades-in-arms who are recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center:
Capt. James Ollinger
Sgt. Zavian Simspon
Specialist Brian Radke
Specialist Jason Braase
Sgt. David Nevins
Sgt. Jose Ramos
Cpl. Todd Bishop
Sgt. Ryan Donnelly
Sgt. Eva Diane Cochran
Please address your cards to the servicemember at this address:
C/O Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20307-5001
Thank you so much for your support of our brave and honorable troops; let us all make sure that they know we are greatful for their service, and greatly honor their courage and sacrifice!