Posted on 03/15/2006 1:10:37 PM PST by RDTF
WASHINGTON -- Americans have heard much about coffins returning from Iraq without media coverage; they've heard about military funerals unattended by the commander in chief; they've also heard endlessly about a certain military mother who lost a son in Iraq.
What they don't hear much about are the quiet events and private meetings that often take place in the Oval Office between President George W. Bush and military families. Or the Friday-night steak dinners local restaurateurs throw for wounded vets from Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. -snip- The man in business attire was Dr. Paul Wolfowitz, former deputy defense secretary and now head of the World Bank. Wolfowitz listened intently, asked a few questions, then joined Serna and others for a group photo. And so the evening went, with the former deputy quietly making the rounds -- listening and shaking hands -- and lingering for a while after the wounded were headed back to Walter Reed.
In fact, I learned, you can find Wolfowitz here most Friday nights -- at least twice a month -- meeting with the wounded and hearing their stories. No fanfare or fuss, which is why many outside of Washington don't know about it.
(Excerpt) Read more at orlandosentinel.com ...
Great "awwww" Military Story Ping
Good for Wolfowitz....
US Deputy Defence Secretary Paul Wolfowitz (right) watches trainees from the Iraqi Civil Defence Corps as he listens to US Lieutenant Colonel and 1-22 Commander Steven Russell (left) during a visit to a US base in the north-eastern Iraqi town of Tikrit. Photo: AFP Oct. 26 2003
Wonderful article. May God bless Paul Wolfowitz, Hal Koster, Marty O'Brien, and our heroic warriors.
And may God Bless America!
Hey DCers, ping your pals!!
I've seen Wolfowitz there three times. Each time he stayed until he had spoken to everyone for as long as each wanted. It was a privelege to shake his hand.
Anyone see any Democrats doing anything like this? Afterall, they publicly tell everyone that they support the military. We just dont' see it anywhere or anyhow.
It is nice , when individuals do good things..expecting no fame, or rewards.
You got it Star!
Ping!
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Good deeds should never be bragged about or used as a marketing tool. Many claim this administration is bad at getting the good word out.
I believe Bush simply lives by his convictions. He's keeping his mouth shut and letting God do the rest.
One time there Walmart donated $50K to Fisher House with absolutely no fan fare. On another visit (this one to Ward 57) one of Eisenhower's daughters was making the rounds, apparently she is there frequently. There are a lot of high-profile folks who give quietly. It's encouraging.
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Rolling Thunder attended one Friday last fall and gave $25k to help keep the dinners for our troops going.
These dinners are morale boosters with or without Paul Wolfowitz. My credit goes to the restaurant owners. True hosts and generous ones!
Yeah, I see a couple of them (big guys) when we go. They set up in one corner of the bar while the wife and I open a tab by the door. We always get a couple of NY/LI restaurants to kick in a bit to make it easier for Hal and company.
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