Michelle Malkin » Rallying behind soldier’s mom targeted by thieves

Rallying behind soldier’s mom targeted by thieves

By Michelle Malkin • December 16, 2008 11:31 AM

Finally, some good news to report.

Earlier this month, I noted the awful plight of Linda Ferrara, the soldier’s mom whose blankets for the troops and tons of other homemade charitable items were stolen by soulless jerks.

The update on an outpouring of good will and donations:

Update: Donations for wounded Soldiers stolen from Gold Star Mom
“Did you hear about the Mom whose donations for the wounded Soldiers were stolen? Well, that’s me!”

- Linda Ferrara, while chasing a WalMart manager through the store to ask for a donation.

Gotta love it!

Linda related the WalMart incident last night on the phone as we spoke about the latest on her efforts to replace the stolen donations she had collected for the patients here at Landstuhl. (Back story here, keep scrolling at that link.) And yes, the manager did make a contribution.

Since the story about the theft broke she has received over 400 emails, many donations in kind, and about $25,000 in cash. She’s told everyone that this is (unfortunately) an ongoing project, so if they are unable able to help now they may do so in the future.

Linda has been busy purchasing items from our wish list with the funds. She’s also recruited two new groups of “blanket ladies” and bought fleece for them. She and her family have already packed up lots and lots of boxes and brought them to the Soldiers’ Angels warehouse for shipment.

On top of everything else, Patti of Soldiers’ Angels has arranged for Linda to fly here to meet with us in Germany (loaded up with even more donations from SA) and distribute some of the items to our wounded warriors personally.

Be sure to click through for more related links and ways to help.

God bless you, Linda, and Soldier’s Angels!

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#1

On December 16th, 2008 at 11:45 am, letget said:

Thanks for the up-date Michelle. I am so happy things worked out well for them. I hope each soldier has a very Merry Christmas. God bless each and every one of them.
L
#2

On December 16th, 2008 at 11:48 am, ajmontana said:

and her dirtbag insurance scammers slide…. pathetic.
#3

On December 16th, 2008 at 12:20 pm, UberInfidel67 said:

For those interested, I found a link to a petition (I think at Jawa) It is so care packages can be sent FREE to the troops overseas. I think this is a good idea because some people hesitate to send packages, and even letters, due to postage costs. Did you know Congres gets to send mail free??? I will find the link again and post it. Please sign it folks.
#4

On December 16th, 2008 at 12:22 pm, UberInfidel67 said:

http://www.rallycongress.com/drillflorida/1454/packages-soldiers/ Have at it folks!
#5

On December 16th, 2008 at 12:25 pm, tre said:

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

I believe God can use this.

However, the human side of me still thinks: Curses on those jerks who robbed them, and on that insurance company who won’t reimburse them!
#6

On December 16th, 2008 at 12:32 pm, JustAThought said:

While I am not one that normally wishes ill toward others. In the case of the pond scum that made off with Ms. Ferrara’s irreplaceable donations, I can make such a wish with no reservations.

Please let them suffer itches in personal places, financial misfortune and that some other scum steals from them. Repeatedly. Amen.
#7

On December 16th, 2008 at 2:13 pm, Tuesday said:

Always, always, the good people of this country come to the front when there is a need.

Thanks Everyone! Merry Christmas to All!
#8

On December 16th, 2008 at 2:40 pm, rightisright said:

Another example of how America is the world’s leader in helping the deserved.
By any chance, anyone know the name of the Insurance Company?

Here’s wishing our amazing troops and all the supporters like Ms. Ferrara’s will have a Very Merry Christmas!
#9

On December 16th, 2008 at 2:41 pm, Lindsay said:

Soldier’s Angels is a great way to spend some money for our troops—they help them all year, not just for Christmas.

I thank Soldier’s Angels and special angels like Linda.

God Bless our Military and their families today and every day.
#10

On December 16th, 2008 at 3:31 pm, Jaded said:

I love this organization and if you are not a Soldiers Angel you should be….there is much you can do even if you have no money….the most important item is time spent with soldiers.

I guarantee you that your life (heart) will never be the same!
#11

On December 24th, 2008 at 9:49 am, sfcmac said:

Ms. Ferrara is doing a great job, and kudos to her for not giving up after those gifts were stolen As for the thieving bastards: Karma is a bitch.