Recovering Soldier

[Back2Jake]

The following was sent to us here at Chrestensen Burghout Designs, and it was asked that we post it on here.

If there is a Canadian equivalent we would love to know of it and will post it as well..thanks to Greg for sending it our way.

As everyone is aware this is a time of Rememberance and Thanksgiving ..for the soldiers of today and yesterday.


When you are making out your Christmas card list
this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001


Respectfully,
Toni Burghout & Sue Chrestensen

[BobD]

Thanks for posting that, Toni!

Bob

[Jim8Mad]

I added that address to my list of ornaments to send out.

[Jediscroller]

Thanks for posting that Toni. Would it be ok with you if I posted it on a few other forums?

[Janette]

I saw that in one of my other groups. Someone there said that you need to put an actual soldier's name on it rather than just "A Recovering American Soldier". I think if you go to the Walter Reed website it should give more details. I haven't seen it, just passing on what I heard.

[NC Scroller]

Here is what the Walter Reed web site is showing. We all had our hearts in the right places.

Support A Recovering American Soldier
Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is no longer accepting "Any Service Member" or "A Recovering American Soldier" letters or packages. Mail to "Any Service Member" that is deposited into a collection box will not be delivered.

Instead of sending an “Any Wounded Soldier” letter or package to Walter Reed, please consider making a donation to one of the more than 300 nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families listed on the "America Supports You" website, www.americasupportsyou.mil

Other organizations that offer means of showing your support for our troops or assist wounded servicemembers and their families include:

http://www.usocares.org/
http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/tooursoldiers/
http://www.redcross.org

For individuals without computer access, your local military installation, the local National Guard or military reserve unit in your area may offer the best alternative to show your support to our returning troops and their families. Walter Reed Army Medical Center will continue to receive process and deliver all mail that is addressed to a specific individual.

As Walter Reed continues to enhance the medical care and processes for our returning service members, it must also must keep our patients and staff members safe while following Department of Defense policy. The outpouring of encouragement from the general public, corporate America and civic groups throughout the past year has been incredible. Our Warriors in Transition are amazed at the thanks and support they receive from their countrymen.

[Jim8Mad]

This actually makes sense. It's really sad that there are people out there who will take advantage of something like this to do wrong. Thanks for the updated info.

[will8989]

And I guess with the privacy act, they won't give out any names either. But..... let me work on this a bit. I may be able to find a way to get something there and also to Bethesda Naval Hosptial. SHHH! Don't tell anyone.

Betty