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

[COB1]

Thanks, ciscoll, for making it happen.

[Semper911]

Thanks for the ping and the update. Let's all send a wrapped present to put under that tree! Let them spill out into the yard!

[Happygal]

This is so great!!!! To think that a small gesture by me (and others...I mean folks, it's not so terribly difficult to send a card is it?) can make such a difference to such a man is......well, it is gratifying in itself.

Colleen you are a WONDERFUL woman. (By the name, I figure yer Irish, huh? *S*)

[Snow Bunny]

I love this so much Cobby.

B4Ranch hi and I thought you might like to send this vet a card for Thanksgiving via emial to or even snail mail.

There is still Christmas too coming up, for mail and packages to this dear Vet.

Love to you all for being such great freepers.

[deadhead]

Thanks for the ping. I have read the post and it brought tears to my eyes. So happy that so many people are responding, warms my heart. This year Richard will be the first person I send a Greeting to. God Bless All

[WillaJohns]

You and Colleen and Bruce Tackett and a Few Good Men and EVERYBODY who has responded are giving all of us on this thread the MOST WONDERFUL start to Christmas! May God bless you all, and especially, may God bless Richard Workman.

I'm reminded me of this Psalm:

Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.--Psalm 65

[MasonGal]

I'd like to echo what others have said - Thank you for the flag and thanks for the update.

I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face - I haven't sent my card yet - but I intend to do so - and I will send along something to put on the tree.

Thanks!!!

[WillaJohns]

Thought you might be interested in the story on this thread. There is follow-up in the numerous comments. Get out your hankie. God is good.

[RottiBiz]

Thanks so much. Your updates are a joy to read.

To know that Mr. Workman is looking forward to Christmas and doesn't feel alone and forgotten is wonderful news.

[WillaJohns]

Bumping this heartwarming, wonderful thread.

[carpio]

Ping

[carpio]

A grateful Thanksgiving BTTT.

[zeaal]

Colleen,
Again, much gratitude for organizing this effort.

[deadhead]

Thanksgiving is over, now our thoughts are on Christmas.
Christmas card bump for a Viet Nam Vet.

[WillaJohns]

Pinging you to this thread.

[carpio]

BTTT

[carpio]

PING-a-ling

[carpio]

THERE IS A VIETNAM HERO, DOWN AND WITH LITTLE, AND ALONE WITH NO FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Any further word on this throw away veteran?

[Shenandoah]

I just got back from a vacation and have not been in contact with Colleen. Judging from her post #158, all is well. I just packaged a little present for Richard last night which I will send off this morning.

[DinkyDau]

Thursday noon bump