Thank You, Joshua Sparling (Hate Christmas cards being sent to soldiers at Walter Reed)

Michelle Malkin ^ | Monday December 5th, 2005 | Michelle Malkin

[ajolympian2004]

THANK YOU, JOSHUA SPARLING

By

Michelle Malkin

  ·   December 05, 2005 09:53 AM

Lots of readers watched Fox & Friends this morning and e-mailed about the disgusting greeting card a wounded soldier received while hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Thanks to reader Shari for taking these cell phone camera shots of the card displayed by co-host Brian Kilmeade:

The card front, decorated with patriotic and holiday stamps, was deceptively innocuous:

But take a look at what was inside:

Yes, that's right. It says "P.S. DIE" in the lower right-hand corner.

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. Fox & Friends is urging you to counter the hate by sending your thanks and good wishes to Sparling:

Joshua Sparling
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001

Do it today.

Nothing up on the Fox & Friends blog about the case yet, but keep checking in here.

Lisa at Two Babes and a Brain was at Walter Reed last Friday and recounts the story here. She has another photo of the card here.

Stuck on Stupid writes:

I called Walter Reed and was told that the patients appreciated calling cards especially at Christmas time.

I am sending him a card with several calling cards to distribute to other patients in his ward.

Anyone else interested in doing the same for others at Walter Reed? Call and get a soldier's name to send a card. The number is (202)782-3501.

I am sending a get well card, a Christmas card and $240.00 in phone cards for Joshua to keep and/or distribute to his buddies. Anyone want to match me and send some to other soldiers at Walter Reed?

[Reaganesque]

But Miguel supports the troops so don't question his patriotism.</ sarcasm>

[wideawake]

I would pay good money to find out who is responsible for this card.

And, once I found out, I would probably have to pay good money to a defense lawyer.

But it would be worth it.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

This is so uncalled for. These people make me sick!!!

Please send these wounded soldiers a card of gratitude. Let them know that we appreciate them and that the libs that keep sending them hateful things do not speak for the country.

PING!!!

[manglor]

The Republic knew how to deal with traitors and conspirators during the Civil War. When is the Party of Lincoln going to grow a pair and do what needs to be done?

[Fierce Allegiance]

See this thread for more info. Coop has graciously volunteered to deliver stuff.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1534174/posts

[When do we get liberated?]

In a perfect world, EVERYONE on the American Left should get the treatment.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Thanks for the link and the info!!!

[ajolympian2004]

Ping

[Coop]

Yep, I'll be happy to act as an intermediary for anyone wanting to show their support for Walter Reed's wounded troops. FReepmail me for contact information.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Thanks, freepmail will be coming your way.

[Landry Fan]

Miguel,

Eres tonto y mal educado. Quiero patearte bien fuerte en el culo. Ese soldado te dio libertad.

Landry Fan

[doug from upland]

FROM MICHELLE MALKIN --- Anyone else interested in doing the same for others at Walter Reed? Call and get a soldier's name to send a card. The number is (202)782-3501.

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We still have cards to send that have been paid for by 3 other FReepers and myself. We just need people to take a few minutes to choose the card and personalize it. It is done over the computer and is very easy. THIS IS A REAL CARD, NOT AN E-CARD.

Send me a note at freeper@verizon.net for instructions.
ORIGINAL THREAD FOR SENDING CARDS TO WALTER REED

[Landry Fan]

ping

[upchuck]

I hope the card is being examined forensically to maybe determine who sent it.

This is way, way beyond the pale!

[kellynla]

BTTT

[TheRobb7]

I thought the Left supports our troops......

not.

[OldFriend]

Sent about a dozen cards for Thanksgiving and will do so again for Christmas.

I enclosed them all in one envelope and left them unsealed.

American Red Cross

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue

Heaton Pavillion, 3rd. Fl. Rm 3E05

Washington, D.C.20307

[Antique Gal]

I can not tell you how disgusted I am,if I could come face to face with whoever sent this card God help them,there are truly evil people in this world,my card is in the mail to Joshua!