December-09

Do you have a veteran or soldier you’d like to recommend for our

"Hero of the Month?"

Let us know!

Who qualifies? Every member of our military who has served honorably qualifies. It doesn't cost a thing, just e-mail Marnie Mowles at vietnamveteranswife@gmail.com with the following information:

-Years served

-Branch

-Unit

-Current Occupation or MOS

-Hometown

-Current Location.

Don't forget a picture of your hero to be included too: recent or from their time in service, whatever you have available!

Of course, the hero can be living or one who has passed on. Let them know they’re appreciated and we’re forever grateful!

They will appear in our print edition that comes out every month and a complimentary copy will be mailed to each hero, so be sure to include your mailing address too!

Dear Hero Veterans,

I will start this letter by saying , "Veterans are my heroes!"

Every since I was a little girl I have loved Veterans. I always knew there was something very special about y'all and now that I am grown I know what is special about y'all. Y'all have put your lives on the line for people like me and some of y'all did not see your families and were not there for the birth of your child. The reason you did this was so that we would be able to have our freedom. In my eyes y'all are my "Guardian Angels." I enjoy being with Veterans because I feel and know I am safe with y'all by my side.

I can feel and see the pain in your eyes and I just want y'all to know that I will do everything in my power to help your wounds heal. I honor Veterans because y'all need to realize y'all are heroes and that y'all fought for our country so that we may stay free.

Those that don't appreciate y'all and say mean things need to leave The United States ! If I had the power I would make them leave.

Last year during the month of April 2007 my husband told me we needed to stop for fuel. Just before we had gotten to the gas station I asked God if He still wanted me to continue honoring Veterans every month then I needed to know right now. I can honestly say when my husband drove up to the gas pump I looked over at the next car and there was a Veteran in his Army Uniform. I got out of the car and walked over to him . He was talking on his cell phone and he told the person just a minute and I told him thank you for his sacrifices to our country and for my freedom . He shook my hand and it was a very true handshake. My husband and him talked and they gave each other a hug.

I have learned a lot from Veterans. I have learned what is means to be loyal and what true friendship means. My husband gave me a second chance in life. God has really blessed me in more ways than one. I would like to say from the bottom of my heart, " I really love y'all !" Thank you for being my "Guardian Angels."

Love,

Marnie Mowles

"Proud Wife of a 100% Total & Permanent Disabled Combat Marine !

"Many people who have been in contact with asbestos include Navy shipyard workers, other military branches, and even outside civilian workers employed on or off shore in different command posts. Research shows that many of these jobs exposed workers to asbestos. These include machinery repairmen, machinists, and boiler room workers. Since mesothelioma and similar lung diseases are triggered later in life, veterans who were involved in the military between the 1940's and 1970's are those that are at an increased risk."

Hero Douglas J.C. Hopper

US ARMY

18Years

HHC 4/25 ABN BCT

Hometown Before joining the US ARMY was Townsend MT, now it is where ever my lovely wife Lisa, and daughter Alison reside, which is Palmer, AK

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Hero Paul R. Green Jr.

USAF

Retired

1964-1988

Born: Mount Holly,

New Jersey

Resides:

Rio Linda, CA

www.paulrgreenjr.com

Hero Tamie Hahn

E-4 Corporal

U.S Army

23rdOrdinance

Company, Germany

7/1986 - 11/1989

Current Occupation:

Program Technician

Farm Service Agency

Townsend, Montana

Hero Jermaine Allen Nelson

USMC

8 1/2 years

Kilo Company 3/1, Wpns company 2/5

E-5 Sgt

Infantry/0351

Born:

Springfield, Mass

Resides: Oceanside Ca

You may recognize Sgt. Nelson, he is one of our fine Marines who was accused by John Murtha of being a murder. You probably know too, that all the murder charges were dismissed. They accepted his guilty plea of dereliction of duty with no jail time. He was also given an Honorable Discharge.

Nelson still loves his Marines. In an interview with ABC, Nelson stated, "They gave me a second chance at life"."They really taught me how to become a man. I really appreciate that and I owe them my life."

He is also very grateful to all of those who supported him throughout his ordeal, especially his lovely wife, Melody.

Undeterred by what happened , Nelson plans to re-enlist. A parade of Marines from captain to sergeant major said they would feel comfortable going to war with Nelson. Nelson says he hopes to go to Afghanistan, though an expert at the trial testified that Nelson is suffering from PTSD.

As so aptly stated by Blackfive.net: "Out of every 100 men, ten shouldn't even be there, Eighty are just targets, Nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back." - Heraclitus, circa 500 BC

Sergeant Nelson brought them back...

Hero James (Jake) Riley

Marine Corps

2000-2004

UNIT: 8th. Comm Bn. II MEF

Hometown: Shoals, IN

Resides: Newburgh, IN