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Valley boy shares story, receives surprise military visit(inspires a Navy SEAL)
ABC ^ | May 14, 2008 | Jose Miguel

Posted on 05/15/2008 5:28:55 AM PDT by RDTF

A Valley boy, who shared his brave story with a Navy SEAL, got a surprise visit on Wednesday.

Within the last year Josh Coppoth, 10, was diagnosed with a brain tumor and has undergone a series of treatments.

Recently, his school decided they would write to Navy SEALs fighting overseas in Iraq.

The letters were a school project, where the students shared some interesting facts with their military pen pals.

Josh decided to talk about his cancer struggle.

The letter reads in part, "I've had 3 surgeries, too many hospital visits to count, one surgery is to remove a tumor on the back of my brain."

It goes on to say, "I've been through some tough stuff, but I'm still fighting strong. I hope you keep fighting strong...I wish I could meet you one day".

Nicholas Wuaguespack was the Navy SEAL receiving Josh's letter.

Nick says, "When I read this it really made me stop and think what I was doing out there and what I was doing it for."

So Nick made it a mission that when he was done fighting overseas, he meet Josh.

On Wednesday, much to Josh's surprise, Nick did just that.

"My team really wants to thank you, Josh, for sending your letter. Hopefully you'll find some courage out of that".

Josh was moved nearly to tears at the sight of Nick.

"Something that I really wanted to come true. I got to meet Nick and I just feel overwhelmed."

Local business Anderson Security helped arrange their meeting.

In addition to the meeting, they awarded Josh with a Citizenship Award along with $5000 in cash and a private plane trip up north for a weekend brunch.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc15.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: braintumor; cancer; navyseal; penpal; seal; wot
video at link!
1 posted on 05/15/2008 5:28:56 AM PDT by RDTF
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To: SandRat; StarCMC; RedRover; freema; Cindy; SE Mom; jazusamo

The letter reads in part, “I’ve had 3 surgeries, too many hospital visits to count, one surgery is to remove a tumor on the back of my brain.”

It goes on to say, “I’ve been through some tough stuff, but I’m still fighting strong. I hope you keep fighting strong...I wish I could meet you one day”.


2 posted on 05/15/2008 5:30:13 AM PDT by RDTF (my worst nightmare is being on jury duty sequestered with 11 liberals)
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To: RDTF

Wow. What a wonderful antidote to all the anti-war barf that we usually have to wade through. This story just made my day. Thanks for posting it.


3 posted on 05/15/2008 5:33:17 AM PDT by Clioman
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To: RDTF

I appreciate posts like this...nice to hear about the good stuff that is happening


4 posted on 05/15/2008 5:45:38 AM PDT by Kimmers
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To: RDTF

Dang!!! Made my screen get all fuzzy.


5 posted on 05/15/2008 5:55:20 AM PDT by tal hajus
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To: RDTF
This is a great story, and a tribute to our youth, and our fighting men.

"Recently, his school decided they would write to Navy SEALs fighting overseas in Iraq."

Kudos as well to the school administration for this!

6 posted on 05/15/2008 5:57:13 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: RDTF
Thanks for the post.

Great Teacher: for getting the kids to write the Seals.

Great Kid: for being able to maintain a positive attitude
during his illness.

Great Military Man: for responding to, and supporting the Kid.

Great Small businessman: for donating money and materiels to the Kid.

Great Media (at least this time): for reporting the story without any apparent negative assertions about President Bush and the War.

All in all, a great way to start my morning. (Now, if the darn screen would clear up ... )

7 posted on 05/15/2008 6:18:36 AM PDT by Col Freeper (FR is a smorgasbord of Conservative thoughts and ideas - dig in and enjoy it to its fullest!)
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To: tal hajus

Mine too!


8 posted on 05/15/2008 6:53:56 AM PDT by Hatheos
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To: RDTF

great story, thanks for sharing and brought me to tears!


9 posted on 05/15/2008 7:26:52 AM PDT by Poetgal26 (God bless the US Military and our vets! (RIP Sgt Matthew Maupin))
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To: RDTF

What a great story, thanks for posting. True patriots all!


10 posted on 05/15/2008 9:02:30 AM PDT by jazusamo (DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
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To: RDTF

Thanks for posting this story about 2 great Americans!


11 posted on 05/15/2008 9:33:21 AM PDT by CSM (Kakistocracy: Government by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens.)
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To: Gabz; Just another Joe; Eric Blair 2084; Mears; elkfersupper

Blurry screen ping!


12 posted on 05/15/2008 9:35:07 AM PDT by CSM (Kakistocracy: Government by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens.)
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To: RDTF

The little boy is very brave

The navy seal is very great

Thanks for sharing the moving story


13 posted on 05/15/2008 9:54:05 AM PDT by mygirl1983
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To: RDTF; StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; Bethbg79; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Brad's Gramma; laurenmarlowe; ...
Screen Wipes for Blurry Screen Syndrome


14 posted on 05/15/2008 4:06:16 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs to said?)
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To: SandRat

*sniff*
Me screen is all blurry!
God bless them both!


15 posted on 05/15/2008 4:54:24 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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