The Spirit of the Season, A Miracle For The Season

Posted By Laughing_Wolf

A few weeks ago, the story was out about Gold Star Mother Linda Ferrara and friends making a load of Blankets of Hope and pulling together other items to go to the wounded at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

That story was, alas, followed almost immediately by news that the donation had been stolen by scum that make pond slime look to be the height of evolution, civility, and reason. Thankfully, there are a lot of mature, thoughtful, tolerant, and just plain good people out there. People not scared of a bit of hard work, sacrifice, and willing to truly embrace diversity and reach out to those they don't even know.

Read of the miracle that is good people coming together. Scouts, veterans, strangers, friends -- they all responded to the challenge posed by the contemptible act with generosity of heart and spirit. Some donated time, some donated funds, and some donated the money that they had planned to spend on friends and family so that others could receive a true gift of the season. I had heard that Rick Schroder was okay; now, I know so. Even better, I have been reminded of that which I know: There are a lot of truly good people out there, and everyone of you who stepped up for this deserve our thanks.

Thanks not only for helping turn this around, but reminding all here and -- most especially -- the wounded that they are loved, honored, and respected.

Go read all the stories, and let them warm your heart and soul this day after Christmas.

LW

UPDATE:

Thanks to MaryAnn, there is a bit more to share. Those of you who've been here for a while may remember this post and this video:

Linda Ferrara's son, Captain Matthew Charles Ferrara, was one of those heros. After that video and post, Linda got in touch with Soldiers' Angels and not long after began making blankets and raising other donations for the wounded as a tribute to him. Class. Dignity. Honor. Integrity. Runs in the family.

At West Point Cemetery. From the left: Linda, husband Mario, sons 2LT Damon Ferrara, MAJ Marcus Ferrara, and West Point Cadet Andrew Ferrara, and daughter Simone with Kaitlyn and her husband Pete

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The Spirit of the Season, A Miracle For The Season

A few weeks ago, the story was out about Gold Star Mother Linda Ferrara and friends making a load of Blankets of Hope and pulling together other items to go to the wounded at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

That story was, alas, followed almost immediately by news that the donation had been stolen by scum that make pond slime look to be the height of evolution, civility, and reason. Thankfully, there are a lot of mature, thoughtful, tolerant, and just plain good people out there. People not scared of a bit of hard work, sacrifice, and willing to truly embrace diversity and reach out to those they don't even know.

Read of the miracle that is good people coming together. Scouts, veterans, strangers, friends -- they all responded to the challenge posed by the contemptible act with generosity of heart and spirit. Some donated time, some donated funds, and some donated the money that they had planned to spend on friends and family so that others could receive a true gift of the season. I had heard that Rick Schroder was okay; now, I know so. Even better, I have been reminded of that which I know: There are a lot of truly good people out there, and everyone of you who stepped up for this deserve our thanks.

Thanks not only for helping turn this around, but reminding all here and -- most especially -- the wounded that they are loved, honored, and respected.

Go read all the stories, and let them warm your heart and soul this day after Christmas.

LW

UPDATE:

Thanks to MaryAnn, there is a bit more to share. Those of you who've been here for a while may remember this post and this video:

Linda Ferrara's son, Captain Matthew Charles Ferrara, was one of those heros. After that video and post, Linda got in touch with Soldiers' Angels and not long after began making blankets and raising other donations for the wounded as a tribute to him. Class. Dignity. Honor. Integrity. Runs in the family.

At West Point Cemetery. From the left: Linda, husband Mario, sons 2LT Damon Ferrara, MAJ Marcus Ferrara, and West Point Cadet Andrew Ferrara, and daughter Simone with Kaitlyn and her husband Pete

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