Send Christmas Cards to a Viet Nam Vet

11-13-01 | Shenandoah

[Shenandoah]

I received the following email:

I wrote back to Colleen suggesting that she contact her local VFW, Marine Corps League, American Legion, and Vietnam Veterans of America. I've also posted her message on American Veterans

I have corresponded with Colleen, so I know this to be valid.

I AM HOPING YOU AND YOUR READERS CAN HELP ME WITH A PROBLEM, I HAVE A NEIGHBOR, A MARINE, WHO DID TWO TOURS IN NAM, HE IS VERY POOR HEALTH AND PROBABLY WON'T LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER CHRISTMAS, HE LIVES IN A 3 ROOM HOUSE HE BUILT HIS SELF, HE HAS NO LIVING FAMILY, FEW FRIENDS, EVERY CHRISTMAS I TAKE HIM A BASKET OF GOODIES, WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THAT IS CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM ALL OVER, FROM OTHER VETS, YOU CAN'T IMAGINE HOW HAPPY THIS WOULD MAKE HIS CHRISTMAS. HE LIVES WITH HIS CAT, AND IN ON OXYGEN AS HE HAS EMPHYSEMA AND IS BASICALLY HOUSEBOUND. PLEASE IF YOU CAN HELP ME, HIS NAME IS RICHARD WORKMAN, AND YOU CAN SEND CARDS TO HIM C/O COLLEEN CASTILLO, 3372 S KNOX, ODESSA,TX 79763

THANKS

--- COLLEEN CASTILLO

[harpu]

Note to Colleen - "Thanks" - for caring about a fellow vet. I'll send a card for sure.

[GailA]

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[Happygal]

That's really sweet.

I am not a veteran (anything!) but would a card from an Irish girl cheer this man up? If so, I'd be happy to oblige *S*

[ciscoll]

I AM NOT A VET EITHER, BUT THIS GUY WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE, HE IS SUCH A GOOD PERSON, AND IS HOUSEBOUND FOR THE MOST PART, AND I AM HOPING TO MAKE THIS A GREAT CHRISTMAS FOR HIM, AND I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU WHO ARE TAKING THE TIME TO REPLY, AND SEND A CARD. COLLEEN CASTILLO

[DinkyDau]

This is a wonderful thing you're doing, Colleen. Kudos!

Let's make Richard's Christmas a Happy one!

[DinkyDau]

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[Shenandoah]

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[proud American in Canada]

Thanks for posting this--I'll send a card, and copy the text of what you wrote & email it to a couple of people. Thanks!

[Shenandoah]

Thanks, Proud American!

[RottiBiz]

What a thoughtful idea! Count me in.

[WillaJohns]

I'll send a card Colleen. Thank you!

[carpio]

I am BUMPING in on this. A great idea. (Please God, don't let it be a hoax !!)

[GussiedUp]

He will get a Merry Christmas, Semper Fi and Hoo Ahh! from this Marine/Army household for sure!

[DinkyDau]

This is no hoax, carpio. I've been corresponding with Colleen.

[DinkyDau]

P.S. You can click on the American Veterans link in the article to see Colleen's message posted there.

[carpio]

BTTT

[Shenandoah]

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[carpio]

A big "The card is in the mail!" BUMPERUNI.

[carpio]

Let us fill this veterans mail box!! It is little enough to do but a lot better than doing nothing.