Just did a quick look at FR before signing off - Here's a great story, that you probably won't see in the Rummy-bashing MSM:
Rumsfeld Pays Surprise Visit as Wounded Troops Hit the Slopes
American Forces Press Service ^ | 5 March 2006 | Donna Miles
Posted on 03/05/2006 11:00:14 AM PST by A.A. Cunningham
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2006 – Wounded troops participating in the third annual Vail Veterans Program here got a surprise visit on the ski slopes today when Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld arrived to cheer them on and congratulate them for their accomplishments
Rumsfeld and his wife Joyce appeared unannounced last night, joining 24 servicemembers who lost limbs in Iraq and Afghanistan at the top of Vail Mountain for dinner at the Eagle's Nest Restaurant.
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Worley praised the "motivated, caring people" who put the program together. "They're determined to make sure we have a good time, if we want to or not," he laughed.
Participants said they were also impressed that Rumsfeld took the time from his schedule to check out the program personally and meet with the wounded troops it is serving.
"I think the fact that he's here to hang out is absolutely awesome," said Washburn.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Ramos, who lost an arm serving in Iraq with the 1st Marine Division Sniper Platoon, said he wishes the media would give more coverage to Rumsfeld's personal interaction with wounded troops. "It's something you never hear about, and we really appreciate him coming here," he said.
Army 1st Lt. Ryan Hollin, a below-the-knee amputee who was wounded in Balad, Iraq, agreed. "His coming here to support us physically shows that he appreciates our sacrifices," he said. "It's one thing to say you support the troops. But his actions show that he really means it."
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