Posted on 11/11/2004 11:45:51 AM PST by JusticeTalion
Soldier is back in the U.S. on leave after his Chowchilla house burns.
Terry Hitchcock, a soldier stationed in Iraq, is home in Chowchilla on emergency leave to deal with the aftermath of his family's house fire. He hugs his 8-year-old son, Brandon, in the doorway of the burned home under a flag sign yellowed from the fire.
Taking emergency leave from Iraq to return to a fire-gutted house in Chowchilla wasn't the happiest homecoming for Army Spec. Terry Hitchcock, but he and his family were thankful to be together Wednesday.
"I just want to take care of my family and get them settled somewhere," said Hitchcock, 42.
He must return to action Nov. 23, giving him only a brief time to find a new home and help his wife and children find new clothing and furniture. After that, he'll be gone until at least February.
The fire that caused $80,000 in damage started in an electrical plug or cord, fire investigators told the Hitchcocks. The family had no renters insurance and lost nearly all their belongings.
(Excerpt) Read more at fresnobee.com ...
Is the P.O. Box 386, Chowcilla, CA 93610 valid to send money? I don't have pay pal and don't want it.
Thank you for the ping, please keep me updated as more information is available. The Hitchcocks are in my prayers.
I join with the others here praying for this hero and his loved ones!
If you plan to follow this, add me to the ping list, ping me if a fund gets set up.
Thanks
David
bttt
Facts? You want more facts, well:
Fact is, ABC is mainly left wing. You have other ideas?
Fact is, I've seen 3 shows....all PC-based.
Fact is, you may have seen 1 Extreme Makeover that was not PC. Thats not enough of a sample to conclude anything.
I suggest you continue to watch before deriding anyone else's observations.
p.s My prediction: The more popular Extreme Makeover gets, the more PC it will become. Give it some time before you jump to the conclusion that ABC has seen the light.
"It would be cool to have them build a house if we could come up the $$ for the land. While I'm sure that it has gone up recently, the land in Chowchilla is relatively inexpensive compared to most of California."
This is a great idea......we can collectively do what ABC Producers now do.....choose who to help. They don't have a corner on this market.
Will watch this thread to see how I can participate....tks.
That address is correct
A Bump to keep the Hitchcocks in our prayers today.
I watch it pretty often.
Here is another way to help, by sending Terry Hitchcock a pre-paid phone card so he can call from Iraq and sending his wife a commissary gift card.
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20040423-0646.html
You can have the items mailed to the Hitchcocks at P.O Box 386 Chouchilla, CA 93610
You didn't have to send me your picture.
Was taken this morning....
LOL I love it. This person has been here about 2 years less than you and they don't hesitate calling you a troll... only on FR!
Take care, FRiend!
:-)
LOL
He also doesn't get my screen name. But then, it does take a little thought process to comprehend it.
Thanks for the reply. Will get a check in the mail tomorrow. This man doesn't have much time left to get his family situated - the photo of his son hugging him conveys more than words ever could. God bless them!
I want to help also - please let me know where to send a check when the info is available.
Bump
Bump!
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