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1. #1
   On October 20th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, Bud Fox said:

   I sure will do something and pray too. It’s the right thing to do. God Bless.

2. #2
   On October 20th, 2008 at 9:36 pm, PhillytoDC said:

   My mother is shipping a few care packages out this week, I’ve sent her this story. We can absolutely send another to Hunter. We will also be praying for God’d perfect peace for this man.

3. #3
   On October 20th, 2008 at 9:41 pm, Trollman said:

   Consider it done.

4. #4
   On October 20th, 2008 at 9:41 pm, Mookie said:

   Michelle, do you know anything about his limitations? I want to put a big Halloween box together but don’t want to include candy if he can’t eat it or scary movies if he’s unable to watch. I just don’t want to make him feel worse by sending him stuff he can’t enjoy, you know?

5. #5
   On October 20th, 2008 at 9:42 pm, nlebou said:

   it’s a done deal MM

6. #6
   On October 20th, 2008 at 9:48 pm, Flyoverman said:

   Done. E-mail to Tammy already downrange. Thank you so much for the heads-up.

7. #7
   On October 20th, 2008 at 9:55 pm, zorro said:

   I’ll be home Friday, fresh baked cookies will be on the way Saturday morning.

   In the mean time, I will be praying for PFC Levine and all our wounded heroes.

   Thanks for asking us to step up to the plate Michelle, God Bless you.

8. #8
   On October 20th, 2008 at 10:12 pm, AlohaGuy said:

   email to Tammy in …

9. #9
   On October 20th, 2008 at 10:13 pm, MtsEdge said:

   Michelle, I just sent Tammy an email. Thanks for sharing his story.

10. #10
    On October 20th, 2008 at 10:43 pm, Azygos said:

    Cookies are great IF he has teeth. Mookie is correct, we don’t have enough information about his limitations. He could be on a liquid diet for all we know. Does he have any vision? I know if I was blind and someone sent me a bunch of video games it would put me further into a funk.

11. #11
    On October 20th, 2008 at 10:51 pm, Lindsay said:

    Email to Tammy sent.

    Prayers sent for PFC Hunter Levine’s comfort, healing and peace. May he feel loved and know how grateful we are for young men and women like himself.

    May God bless PFC Levine and his family.Thank you for your service.

    Thank you, Michelle.

12. #12
    On October 20th, 2008 at 11:22 pm, Bob in Topeka said:

    I will put him in my prayers for his healing, especially emotional. May God give him peace.

13. #13
    On October 20th, 2008 at 11:28 pm, Brian72 said:

    Please, Lord, help this young soldier get back to living his life as best he can.

    The boys at Blackfive are on the case, so you know the cavalry is on the way.

    You guys are right, we don’t know what he can or cannot do at this point, and sending him something he can’t enjoy is not a good idea. The Blackfive guys will know what is up before long and get the word out.

    Thanks for doing your part too, Michelle.

14. #14
    On October 20th, 2008 at 11:58 pm, Rigpa said:

    I worked in the Spinal Chord Injury Service in the late seventies as an LVN. If there is anything this young man could use, I would like to help.

15. #15
    On October 21st, 2008 at 12:01 am, Mookie said:

    I emailed Tammy asking what would be good to send. The update from the BlueStar mom said he has a DVD player and an iPod. In the email, I asked if he had a video game system of any kind. I know they’re an extremely useful tool with regaining hand/eye coordination. As soon as I hear back, I’ll post what she said.

16. #16
    On October 21st, 2008 at 12:11 am, YTZGal said:

    Michelle,
    I just sent you an e-mail regarding organizing some support from some OIF vets who have survived similar injuries and have been through what Hunter is facing.

17. #17
    On October 21st, 2008 at 12:49 am, RabbidSquirrel said:

    Just FYI, and I’m sure that many of you have experienced it too, but I have spent months into years sitting in military hospitals, ERs and waiting rooms. I hope things have changed, expecially in military hospitals but…

    Nothing sucks worse than being confined to a ward over a 3-day holiday weekend and the cable goes out on Friday (no one can fix it until Tuesday) and the videos have already been reserved by other patients/families.

    Is there a family member that gets to stay on the ward with this soldier too? I dont know what the rules are at the VA.

    Hmmm, Palo Alto…. and my co-worker is covering a project in Santa Clara this week instead of me…

18. #18
    On October 21st, 2008 at 1:14 am, BrianNY said:

    #15 Mookie said:

    Mook, if a person is measured by their heart…you are definitely at the top of that list. You are always on the ball in situations like these, and it is noticed.

    I’ll be working off of any more info that you find out.

19. #19
    On October 21st, 2008 at 1:20 am, Digshot said:

    Wish it never happened to the poor guy.

20. #20
    On October 21st, 2008 at 2:30 am, Mookie said:

    Mook, if a person is measured by their heart…you are definitely at the top of that list. You are always on the ball in situations like these, and it is noticed.

    I’ll be working off of any more info that you find out.

    Wow, thanks Brian! That means a lot to me.

    This story just breaks my heart. And you know that there are hundreds, if not thousands of stories just like this that we don’t hear about. We owe it to all of those unknowns to take care of PFC Levine.

21. #21
    On October 21st, 2008 at 6:04 am, kcnut said:

    Im praying for him. As for the outburst see if someone can get him a punching bag or anything that can channel his anger in a positive way.

22. #22
    On October 21st, 2008 at 6:33 am, Socky said:

    I tried to go to the link but it said “Bandwidth Exceeded.” I hope this is a good sign that true patriots are flooding in with support.

23. #23
    On October 21st, 2008 at 7:35 am, englishqueen01 said:

    Mookie:

    Great idea. I can’t afford a Wii on my own (or I’d so own one), but maybe several of us can chip it – the Wii has, I’ve read, been very beneficial in helping people recover and is used in physical therapy.

    The website was also “bandwith exceeded” for me. My guess, socky, is it’s getting loads of hits…which can only be a good thing.

    Sent Tammy an e-mail and I’m waiting for a response.

24. #24
    On October 21st, 2008 at 7:40 am, FamilyMan said:

    Mookie said: As soon as I hear back, I’ll post what she said.

    Thank you Mookie. All of us would like to help these incredibly brave soldiers.
    WE OWE THEM EVERYTHING!

25. #25
    On October 21st, 2008 at 8:08 am, Ricco said:

    DoD’s “America Supports You” has more resources than you can shake a stick at.

    Here’s their website:
    http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/index.aspx

26. #26
    On October 21st, 2008 at 8:19 am, tre said:

    Lord God,

    Please send Your Holy Presence to PFC Hunter Levine. Heal his body. And, please, heal his spirit. We place him in Your Hands.

    We pray this, in the name of Jesus Christ.

    Amen

27. #27
    On October 21st, 2008 at 8:24 am, ajmontana said:

    Done deal Michelle.

28. #28
    On October 21st, 2008 at 8:39 am, Bigurn said:

    Michelle,

    I am on the Board for Open Door Ministries. I have contacted them to see what they can do, and they are responding right away.

    bigurn

29. #29
    On October 21st, 2008 at 8:40 am, keylime said:

    I’ve asked one of my former squadron members out in Vallejo to make the trip down to give my boxed offering to this brave individual. I do not forget the traumas I had to overcome as a byproduct of the hard work asked of me by my country; we must strive to not let this or anyone else fade into the distance.

30. #30
    On October 21st, 2008 at 8:43 am, radio relay said:

    Card and letter on the way!!

    I have a good friend whom I served with in Vietnam, who essentially had the same thing happen to him when three AK rounds slammed into his left cheek and literally ripped his face off. Jerry is now in his early sixties and lives a rewarding life, but he went through years of physical and mental hell.

    I’ve lost touch with him in recent years, but I’ll try to find him and also get him to send Hunter a letter, and maybe pay a visit.

    God bless all who serve, but a special blessing to those who suffer as PFC Levine is. I believe it is a worse fate than being KIA.

31. #31
    On October 21st, 2008 at 9:01 am, pianoman said:

    Done. Thanks for sharing this story.

32. #32
    On October 21st, 2008 at 9:33 am, Big V said:

    Michelle,
    The link: http://parentszone.org/2008/10/16/one-of-our-own-need-our-help/
    say they are over their bandwidth limit. If you can contact some one there, I have a server that is in its slow season right now (I cover circle track racing in Michigan) and would gladly donate space to help them out. I have about 1500 gig of transfer each month to loan to them.

33. #33
    On October 21st, 2008 at 9:35 am, JVsbrother said:

    The DC Chapter of FreeRepublic has been alerted to your birthday request.

    I’m passing on this from PurpleMan:
    ” I’m surprised that Burlingame isn’t aware of:
    Military One Source: http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx
    and
    America Supports You:
    http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/index.aspx“

34. #34
    On October 21st, 2008 at 9:37 am, Paul Revere said:

    On October 21st, 2008 at 8:19 am, tre said:
    Lord God,

    Please send Your Holy Presence to PFC Hunter Levine. Heal his body. And, please, heal his spirit. We place him in Your Hands.

    We pray this, in the name of Jesus Christ.

    Amen

    +3 (me, mom, dad)

35. #35
    On October 21st, 2008 at 9:45 am, sonofdy said:

    Just emailed my entire company this information. PFC Hunter Levine, stay strong brother. You are not alone while I draw breath.

36. #36
    On October 21st, 2008 at 9:56 am, MNUSMCDavid said:

    I have been helping gather funds for the Gen John Vessey Organization here in MN . The Poly Trauma unit at the VA hospital cares for those who have received head injuries of devastating type. The organization provides gifts and comfort to the families and patients. I will contact those involved and pass on this info. I can do no less for a hero.

37. #37
    On October 21st, 2008 at 9:59 am, DBNinKY said:

    Thank you Mookie. All of us would like to help these incredibly brave soldiers.
    WE OWE THEM EVERYTHING!

    Agreed! Prayers and best wishes to this fine young man who is appreciated more, and by more, than he will ever know!

38. #38
    On October 21st, 2008 at 10:01 am, Little Ma said:

    Almighty God, our Father,

    Hold your child, Hunter, in your arms, and let him feel your love. Heal his body and his spirit, and give him the strength to go on. In Jesus’ Holy Name we pray.

    Lord, hear our prayer.

    Hunter, we love you and honor you for all that you have done for us.

39. #39
    On October 21st, 2008 at 11:00 am, pueblo1032 said:

    Consider it done MM… Whatever he needs, whatever it takes…

40. #40
    On October 21st, 2008 at 12:44 pm, Mulligan said:

    Thanks for posting this, Michelle. God bless you and PFC Levine.

41. #41
    On October 22nd, 2008 at 1:25 pm, Mookie said:

    I received a response from Tammy this morning about what we could sent Hunter:

    For Care packages –
    Socks, anything with sports, like Cowboys or Astros, likes LSU, and audio books or cd’s, most any kind, but most likely country western, jazz, not the blues–we want to be uplifting–and anything current for a young man.

    Large type books, paper back, which are lighter to hold, are good. Quilt, lap robe, blankets, pillow–texture is important, since he can’t see hardly at all, but hopefully will regain full sight. I would pick books of sports or classics, he has received Harry Potter already, maybe fantasy. No war, at this point, but maybe thrillers, who-dun-its, etc, just not real physically violent things–he has had plenty of that at this point.

    A sports cap, any sort of team would be good, since the scars are a self conscious thing. He does have an iPod and he does have limited vision. He has a DVD player so non violent movies would be good. He also have some lollipops so things like that would have with his therapy as well.

42. #42
    On October 22nd, 2008 at 1:52 pm, BrianNY said:

    Thanks for the info Mookie. I met a Marine Vet, (Vietnam 1967-68) who has become a VA Hospital Pastoral Counselor in California, through another blog. I didn’t realize how close to the situation he is.

    From his recent note:

    PFC. Hunter Levine has some terrible injuries and a very significant part of his healing will be learning strategies and techniques to cope with his anger and frustration and depression. Some of his days are better than others…Several veterans from my Saturday morning men’s Bible study have visited Hunter, and I have exchanged emails with his 1st Sgt. Brian M. Disque. And he seems to respond better to vets and vet families than to those without that background. I will be visiting Brian tomorrow or Wednesday…Sometimes the most important one is treating the heart of the warrior. This can be difficult, because many a young stud, when asked how he is doing will respond with “fine” when he really is not. So, deeper questioning, or sometimes just a willingness to sit quietly and wait for conversation to develop, if at all, is useful…Your prayers for him are coveted…I’ll keep you in mine.

    Mook, couple this information with yours, and it becomes clear that gifts – void of violent content, based in healing and repair and centered in Hunter’s social interests – are very important right now.

    Thanks again.

43. #43
    On October 22nd, 2008 at 1:59 pm, tuffy said:

    Mookie, thanks for the update in the other thread. I would have missed this otherwise.

44. #44
    On October 23rd, 2008 at 12:20 am, goodforlaughs said:

    I drove down to the VA hospital this afernoon from Half Moon Bay. As requested, I checked with his nurse first. Apparently, Hunter received some bad news and has been pretty down. The good news, he has been receiving visitors. I got a phone number to call first before driving down next time.

    I want to thank a soldier for his service and remind him, just as I always told my son when he was in Iraq, that more people than he will ever know, pray for him every day.