A Simple Request From the Family of a Wounded Hero
I received this email from Chris Hill, National Director of Operations for Gathering of Eagles. It is a simple request and an easy way to show one of our brave men who keep us safe that his sacrifice was not made in vain. Please join Chandler’s Watch in sending Sgt. Thornhill a birthday card to show him the love and respect that we all feel for our brave men and women in uniform!!
Okay troops. The email below reached me from one of my ‘Nam vets. Let’s shower this kid with some love. Thanks for all that all of you do. Manchu.
Received from Ann Sherman Wolcott, Past Nat. Presd. Gold Star Mothers of America, please add this request to your lists:
There is a wounded soldier in the Fisher House in Fort Sam Houston, Texas by the name of David Thornhill, Sgt. Sgt Thornhill lost both legs and I think both arms as well as being burned on 56% of his body while serving this country in Iraq.
David has been at the Fisher House for 2 years and his parents have reached out to us. They are not asking for money or anything like that but they are asking for as many soldiers and veterans as possible to please send him a birthday card. His birthday is this coming week and it would be nice if a lot of us send him a birthday card to show him how much we love him for what he has sacrificed for his country. His parents are worried about his emotional status and he hardly ever has visitors.
Let’s help this soldier and send him a lot of cards. Show your love.
Mailing address:
Sgt. David Thornhill
Fort Sam Houston Fisher House
3623 George C. Beach Rd
Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
Chris Hill
Beverly Loverin Says:
Thank you Sgt. David Thornhill for all you have done for your fellow Americans and the bravery and honor you have showed your country. I will be praying for you and thinking of you also on your birthday. (c: Happy Birthday to a very big hero who will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Again have a happy birthday and God Bless you!
Your fellow American patriot,
Beverly Loverin
Nashville, TN.
Posted on May 20th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Adele McMIllan Says:
I humbly THANK YOU for your sacrifice for me, my children, my grandchildren and soon to be great grandchild…for my friends, for my church, for my freedom. I wish you a most wonderful birthday filled with many love notes, cards, best wishes, ice cream and cake! I have you in my heart and my prayers.
With great love and caring prayers
Adele K. McMillan
Posted on May 21st, 2009 at 11:36 am
One Shot Says:
Done deal. It is the least that we can do.
Posted on May 21st, 2009 at 11:54 am
Nancy O Says:
It is the least I can do to show appreciation for all that he has done for our country.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to give my thanks in this way.
Posted on May 23rd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Sherri Says:
Dear Sgt. Thornhill, Thank you for your service to our Country, and all you have given up for us. Please know, you will always be our Hero. God Bless you, Sherri
Posted on May 25th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Mary R Says:
Sgt. David Thornhill
May God keep you and bless you for all of your sacrifices . I hope your Day
is a fun one and a happy one with family and friends . We appreciate you so much.
Posted on May 25th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
One Shot Says:
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am writing on the behalf of my son, Sgt. Thornhill. You may have received an email or found out about my son. There are errors in the email. We would like you to have the correct information. My son’s name is Daniel Thornhill, not David Thornhill. He lost both legs just above the knee. He lost part of his right hand. His left hand and both arms are fine. The burns are 30%. Daniel was injured in Afghanistan.
Daniel has been at the Fisher House for a few weeks. Before then he was in hospitals, military and civilian, since the incident that caused Daniel’s injuries. Daniel was injured almost one year ago, not 2 years. Daniel’s birthday was 17 May and he spent a quiet day with his brother and myself. His brother and I are not concerned about Daniel’s emotional status. Daniel is making friends here. Daniel has myself, his brother and several friends that visit regularly.
Daniel is a “just doing my job” kind of man. He is not one to seek attention. Thank you for all your concern. We know this is everyone’s way of showing support for the soldiers who stand in harm’s way to protect our freedom. Thank you again.
Susan Thornhill
Proud Mother of a Soldier
Posted on May 26th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Chandler Says:
God bless you and your family. Thank you so much for correcting what information we had been given. Let us know if there is anything we can ever do for you and your family.
Semper Fi!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
streetwise aka ItalianTomatoes Says:
Americans treasure our veterans, most of whom we can never meet!
God bless America!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 2:37 pm