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Meet the Troops -- What I’m thankful for this Independence Day On Saturday nights, Pat Troy pays tribute to U.S. military men and women with a toast, a prayer, and a song. The mood starts out upbeat and light: Pat, an Irish pub owner in Alexandria, Va., leaps onto the stage with a fuzzy unicorn head strapped to his own and leads patrons in a hilarious rendition of the Unicorn Song. The Guinness flows as people sway and sing along. Then Pat’s program turns patriotic. While there on a recent Saturday night, three of my friends were recognized and thanked...

Thank you for your support to the soldiers. They would really like to hear encouragement especially through their physical therapy and the several operations they are having to endure. The address is: American Red Cross Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20307-5001 Thank you so much for your kindness to the soldiers. I have listed items below and the address for your convenience. Needed Items Summer clothing, exercise shorts, colored pocket t-shirts, boxer shorts, full zippered lightweight jackets, tear away pants, wheelchair/weight lifting gloves, ankle socks, phone cards, back packs (must be in black and...