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1. #1
   On September 15th, 2010 at 3:19 pm, letget said:

   I will get a check in the mail today. God, please take Corporal Downard in Your arms and bless the family.
   L

2. #2
   On September 15th, 2010 at 3:19 pm, ThunderHawkk said:

   I just put a check in the mail pick up for $20. It’s all I can afford. Damn.

3. #3
   On September 15th, 2010 at 3:26 pm, AlohaGuy said:

   Donated on line. RIP Marine Corporal Brian Downard. May your son grow up to make you proud.

4. #4
   On September 15th, 2010 at 3:28 pm, BobK said:

   God bless Corporal Downard and the Downard family.

   Donated on line.

   God bless you too Michelle for always caring for our troops.

5. #5
   On September 15th, 2010 at 3:47 pm, Hangfire said:

   Thanks, Michelle.

   Just donated online. Always happy to help a jarhead family. God bless them all.

   If he’s buried in his uniform, he gets “Head of the Line” privileges up there.

6. #6
   On September 15th, 2010 at 4:21 pm, FirstSkirt said:

   Thank you, Downard Family, for sacrificing so much for your country and fellow patriots. I’ll be looking for you, Marine, at the Big BX in Heaven.
   Donated on line, not much, wish it was more.

7. #7
   On September 15th, 2010 at 4:28 pm, Sichiban said:

   Just wrote a check.

   Semper Fi, Marine.

8. #8
   On September 15th, 2010 at 5:11 pm, FlyingTigress said:

   RIP, Marine. Stand down. You’ve served your country with honor.

   Lord? Another guard for heaven’s gates has reported.

9. #9
   On September 15th, 2010 at 5:32 pm, Lindsay said:

   May God bless and comfort this family. Thank you for his service. RIP.

10. #10
    On September 15th, 2010 at 6:41 pm, tre said:

    Marine, report to General Chesty Puller at your new post in Heaven.

11. #11
    On September 15th, 2010 at 7:40 pm, sbw999 said:

    Thanks Michelle for the story and the link. Sad.

    RIP Corporal.

12. #12
    On September 15th, 2010 at 9:37 pm, Tuesday said:

    As always, you are our best reporter, Michelle. Thank you.

    May the Marine Corporal rest in peace, and may God bless his family, especially his wife and young boy.

13. #13
    On September 15th, 2010 at 10:15 pm, corkie said:

    For those that are interested, one commenter at the link claims the Marine was diagnosed with cancer a month before he was separated from active duty which is why his widow isn’t getting life insurance money. Very sad.

14. #14
    On September 15th, 2010 at 10:43 pm, TinkerBrendie said:

    Just donated on line… God Bless Brian and please God watch over Jesse and Brenda.

    Thank you, Michelle for being such a strong and consistent supporter of our military and their families… I’m off to wipe the tears from my eyes now…

15. #15
    On September 15th, 2010 at 10:45 pm, swede said:

    I couldn’t give much, but I couldn’t not give.

    corkie said:
    For those that are interested, one commenter at the link claims the Marine was diagnosed with cancer a month before he was separated from active duty which is why his widow isn’t getting life insurance money.

    Huh. According to Dear Leader’s CiC veteran speech last week, he’s fixing up the neglect of veterans by the evil Bushians.

    “And what today’s veterans have earned – what they have every right to expect – is new care, new opportunity, and a new commitment to their service when they come home…That’s why, from the earliest days of my Administration, we’ve been strengthening that sacred trust with our veterans by making our veterans policy more responsive and ready for this new century.”
    Sacred trust? Who was that guy who plagerized the “Just words” speech. Oh yeah. BarryO: “I have a sacred trust to veterans” Just. Words.

    This Marine wife should never have to worry about money for her life.

16. #16
    On September 15th, 2010 at 10:57 pm, Republicanvet said:

    Thanks for posting this Michelle, just donated online.

    As for this j@ckA$$:

    That’s why, from the earliest days of my Administration, we’ve been strengthening that sacred trust with our veterans by making our veterans policy more responsive and ready for this new century.”

17. #17
    On September 15th, 2010 at 10:58 pm, Republicanvet said:

    …sorry, meant to include that he was Duh Won who floated the idea of those wounded in combat paying for their own care.

    Yeah, really strengthening that trust you d@mn liar!

18. #18
    On September 15th, 2010 at 11:24 pm, zorro said:

    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,
    And let Perpetual Light shine upon him.
    May his Soul
    And the Souls of all the faithful departed
    Through the Mercy of God
    Rest in Peace.
    Amen.

    I just bought a round of beers at BWI for a group of Navy/Marines coming home from the front (Afghanistan). I will donate to this noble cause as well, thanks Michelle.

19. #19
    On September 16th, 2010 at 8:40 am, USAF4Life said:

    Just donated online.

    Take care, Marine, and we’ll watch the home front.

20. #20
    On September 16th, 2010 at 10:18 am, NJ-Aviator said:

    Very sad. Doubly so because this is often a very curable form of cancer if caught reasonably early.

    Rest in peace and bless his family.

21. #21
    On September 29th, 2010 at 1:39 pm, DoghouseRiley said:

    Who is charging this family $14,000 for a funeral? What is his name? Where does he live?