In an era when one of the major disappointments is the treatment of Veterans by the Chickenhawk Adminstration this is an incredible story.
Army Pvt. Jacob Brown's leg was mangled, his wrist mashed and his spleen crushed.
And Brown is one lucky young man.
That's because he is still alive, he has a lovely new wife and he's from Danville.
Brown, 22, returned home three weeks ago to a city that has helped him
find a job and a home filled with new furniture. If city leaders have their way, every Danville veteran will enjoy the same homecoming through what is believed to be the first program of its kind in the nation.
"I never imagined that people back home would care so much about my problems," said Brown, who was injured two years ago during combat training in Germany. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think people would pitch together and help me out so much."
Thanks to the folks of Danville for actually believing in their Veterans and their service.
And thanks to Jillian for emailing me the article.
posted by Jo Fish on 04.01.04 at 01:32 AM
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I thought you could use an incredible story of compassion and honor...I know I did....
In these days of an indifferent president who uses our military like sacrificial lambs, it's heartening to see people come together to give compassion in ways that Bush fails. Way to go Danville! Makes me want to cry, it does...
