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To: Lorianne

Oh please, as the mother of a Marine, don’t stop donating to them because of this ONE person. They do so much good that goes beyond entertainment. More than once my son’s had a long layover and has been able to go to the USO in the airport. He’s gotten a shower, a meal, a bed, even a couple of paperback books he could take with him. They provide them an opportunity to call home. There’s much behind the scenes we don’t see. By supporting them you support the troops.

Cindie


120 posted on 12/06/2010 9:35:03 AM PST by gardencatz (Proud mom US Marine! It can't always be someone else's son.)
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To: gardencatz; Lorianne
I contribute regularly, still will. I'll drop them a note, though, and mention this as an issue. If no one knows that there's a problem, it can't be addressed.

Glad to hear that your son appreciates the USO. Means that my money is doing some good.

FWIW, my grandfather saw Bob Hope's USO show in a bombed out airplane hangar in Regensburg, Germany. Sixty years later, he was still talking about it. I've heard plenty of other stories from friends and relatives mirroring Grandpa's experience from WWII through the present day. The USO - this story notwithstanding - is a fine organization.

191 posted on 12/06/2010 11:28:39 AM PST by wbill
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