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November 20th, 2008 |
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Operation Hero
Marine Rodney Coakley, Escondido City Councilman, Ed Gallo, and Operation Hero founder and chair, Lyle Davis, at last week’s Operation Hero Program at the Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club of Escondido
Hi Lyle,
Thank You , Thank You.
You cannot imagine how grateful Rodney was when he received all of the support given to him yesterday. This kid has been defeated so many times, despite his efforts, since he was discharged from the Marine Corp. In fact his valiant efforts contributed to his worsening physical and emotional condition. As we mentioned, he is now on track to go to school with the assistance of the GI Bill, and the VA Vocational Rehab.
The Kiwanis warm welcome and generosity did a lot to boost this Marines spirits. His words to me after the program were to the effect of ‘I forgot that there were people like this out there.’
Lyle, the gift of money was important, but without family support to help Rodney in the past nearly two years he has had no one to pat him on the back for his efforts; yesterday the Hidden Valley Kiwanis gave another very important boost to this veteran’s morale.
I have said before but it bears repeating. Thank You!
Sincerely,
Steve Vargo
Counselor Advocate
Military Severely Injured Center
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