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Joshua Sparling Update: Special Call to Michigan FReepers
1/6/06 personal meeting with Joshua's father and brother ^ | 1/7/06 | Coop

Posted on 01/07/2006 1:39:24 PM PST by Coop

I had the privilege of meeting Joshua Sparling's father and brother at yesterday evening's FReep. (History of Joshua here.) They came down to meet us, and Joshua was kind enough to send some candy and other goodies down for our supportive vigil. More details will be in the weekly AAR, but I wanted to touch on one point.

Although the response to Joshua's predicament has been absolutely overwhelming, they have only received six cards - total - from Michigan. Why is that such a big deal? It's Joshua's home. And he's been featured in several newspapers, including Lansing's publication.

I just wanted to put out a friendly request to any Michigan FReepers to send Joshua a card - a belated Christmas card, a get-well or thank-you note, or a simple letter. Just to let him know his home state is aware and appreciative of his family's sacrifices.

Thinking of including a phone card? NO!! :-) His family said they have been completely overwhelmed by phone cards. They're very grateful, but don't need anymore. If you want to include something, FReepmail me for one idea. Thank you for your support, and thanks to JimRob for providing us this amazing forum.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: California; US: District of Columbia; US: Georgia; US: Michigan; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: army; christmascards; hero; joshua; joshuasparling; medicalcenter; michigan; sparling; supportourtroops; troopsupport; walterreed; wramc
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To those Michigan FReepers who are coming to CPAC in Feb. Try to keep Friday Feb,10th open. We can join Coop and Company at the weekly vigil at Walter Reed Hospital.
81 posted on 01/09/2006 3:42:13 PM PST by mware (everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.")
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To: Landry Fan

Prayers definitely in order for his surgery.


82 posted on 01/09/2006 3:56:33 PM PST by rightwingintelligentsia
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To: rightwingintelligentsia; Landry Fan; shezza
Prayers definitely in order for his surgery.

I'll second that.

83 posted on 01/09/2006 4:27:04 PM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: Coop

absolutely.


84 posted on 01/09/2006 4:52:35 PM PST by Landry Fan (Happy 2006!)
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To: Landry Fan

Thanks so much for posting the heads up to everyone.

It's good that it ended up being at a time when you could listen.

Prayers for Joshua and all our troops.


85 posted on 01/09/2006 5:03:36 PM PST by BillF (Fight terrorists in Iraq & elsewhere, instead of waiting for them to come to America!)
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To: BillF

I was lucky to be able to catch it. Thanks for telling me about it.


86 posted on 01/09/2006 5:34:34 PM PST by Landry Fan (Happy 2006!)
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To: Coop; Landry Fan

We sent several cards and letters from Florida. My daughter married a Sparling and he even spent almost a year at Walter Reed many years ago...

Their daughter drew pictures for the "nice sol-der". "He's gonna get better fast when he sees my pictures"! Three year olds are something.

If there is anything you can think of for me to do...freepmail me an idea. OK? I thought he had received bags of mail so now something different?


87 posted on 01/09/2006 6:30:17 PM PST by 3D-JOY
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To: concretebob

Bump and Laughter as I STAMP my feet!


88 posted on 01/09/2006 6:36:12 PM PST by 3D-JOY
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To: Landry Fan

Sorry I read this thread much too late to hear about it.

Tomorrow will be a big day for the Sparlings!


89 posted on 01/09/2006 6:39:01 PM PST by 3D-JOY
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To: Coop

as per his appearance on hannity's radio show, it sounds like he's gonna get to keep his leg!!!!!!!


90 posted on 01/09/2006 7:24:30 PM PST by Stellar Dendrite (There's nothing "Mainstream" about the Orwellian Media!!!)
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To: Stellar Dendrite

I hope so.


91 posted on 01/09/2006 9:03:22 PM PST by Landry Fan (I need a new tagline.)
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To: BillF

Well, is there a way I could e-mail him? Is there a address?


92 posted on 01/10/2006 5:46:51 PM PST by Jacob Kell (NAACP-National Association for the Advancement of Commie Pinkos.)
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Jacob Kell asks: Well, is there a way I could e-mail him?

I doubt that Joshua is checking email.

Maybe, someone has an email address for his father or brother? If so, it should be communicated to you via FReepmail only.

93 posted on 01/10/2006 6:11:56 PM PST by BillF (Fight terrorists in Iraq & elsewhere, instead of waiting for them to come to America!)
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To: Coop

cards, drawings and prayers going out to Joshua and all the other soldiers on that list from NJ. thanks for the address and names.


94 posted on 01/10/2006 6:53:08 PM PST by pandoraou812
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To: pandoraou812

wonderful!


95 posted on 01/10/2006 6:59:38 PM PST by Landry Fan (I need a new tagline.)
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To: pandoraou812

Thank you


96 posted on 01/11/2006 5:56:56 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: All

bttt


97 posted on 01/12/2006 5:23:32 AM PST by Landry Fan (I miss Ronnie.)
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To: Coop

Thanks for the address. Will be sending card, letter and some other goodies out this weekend.


98 posted on 01/12/2006 7:57:35 AM PST by Unkosified (Patiently waiting for Ted Kennedy's manslaughter trial for 36 years now.)
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To: Unkosified

Thank you


99 posted on 01/12/2006 9:28:47 AM PST by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: BillF
I heard on Sean Hannity's show that Joshua's dad was fired from his job because he was spending too much time with Joshua.

Sean interviewed Mr. Sperling, who told him he also was fired because Joshua went to Iraq in the first place.

I think Mr. Sperling is well rid of a compamy that'd have that kind of attitude.

I'm gonna copy Joshua's address at WR and send him a letter o0f encuragement.

(after I learn to spell, LOL!)

100 posted on 01/12/2006 9:37:55 AM PST by Pippin
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