Richard Workman
Posted on 01/25/2002 2:51:58 AM PST by Shenandoah
Dear Freepers,
The pics are finally in!
Back in November a very wonderful lady from Texas, Colleen Castillo, notified Free Republic that there is an ailing Vietnam Veteran who has very little and she suggested that sending him Christmas Cards would brighten up his Christmas. She and her husband, Cisco, look out for this former Marine sniper.
Well, what started out as a simple plea by a lady with a good heart turned into a cause celebre'! The response from Freepers was overwhelming! Not only that, but the media picked up on it as well, and Richard Workman was mentioned on the radio.
The short of it is that Richard had a Very Merry Christmas with presents, hundreds of cards, many of them including five and ten dollar bills, and scores of personal letters expressing thanks for his sacrifice for his country!
The original thread,
says it all! In particular, look for Colleen's posts (ciscoll), easily identified by all caps, no paragraphs, and a gift for expressing what is in her heart. Each of her posts are updates on what had been transpiring. Post #215 includes a personal letter from Richard Workman.
To view more pictures from Richard's Christmas, (Cisco, the C-man, is the guy in the overalls):
Everyone please keep Mr. Workman in mind through the rest of the winter and spring season. Maybe send him a Valentine or St Pat's card.
Have a peaceful weekend.
((((((((((((((((( hug ))))))))))))))))
for Shenandoah and Dear Richard Workman !!!!!!
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