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14 Jan 08, 10am: Gifts for the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Lejeune.
Thanks to the generosity of the supporters of Any Soldier Inc., particularly the folks of the "Land of the Free Foundation", Any Soldier Inc. delivered over $25,000 worth of entertainment equipment to the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Lejeune.
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AnySoldier.com supports Wounded Warriors
By Lance Cpl. Brian Lewis, II Marine Expeditionary Force
Marines with the Wounded Warrior Barracks, Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, Wounded Warrior Regiment, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, received a surprise visit Jan. 14, from Marty Horn, president of http://www.anysoldier.com/, a Web site dedicated to providing support and care packages for service members.
Horn and Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Scott Remington, the support team director for the organization, arrived at the barracks with a trailer full of entertainment products and other donated items to show their appreciation for the wounded Marines and sailors.
“Since the beginning, we have wanted to do something for the troops who have paid the price of combat, and for their families,” said Horn.
The wounded warriors’ eyes widened as the truck was emptied. Flat screen televisions, video game systems, kitchen appliances, and laptop computers were quickly unloaded and brought to the lounge where the Marines had gathered.
“The things they brought will only reinforce unit cohesion,” said Cpl. Brandon D. Love, noncommissioned officer in charge, driver section. “It is always great to see Marines come together, but especially when they can relate with experiences.”
Horn felt very pleased at the outcome of his efforts. He had spent a long time soliciting businesses to donate money to the cause. Instead of giving the money to the Marines, he decided it would be better to buy things the Marines could enjoy.
“I think it is fantastic. Marty went well above and beyond what he should have,” said Sgt. Jason Simms, operations sergeant for the Wounded Warrior Barracks. “We can’t begin to express our gratitude for what he has done for us.”
Horn’s contribution was appreciated by the senior Marines, who praised him.
“Marty Horn is indeed a true patriot and is no doubt one of the biggest supporters of our troops in the country,” said Lt. Col. Robert J. Nash, communications officer, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. “Marty has now clearly gone above and beyond his already ‘above and beyond’ status by soliciting businesses and corporations to contribute.”
Horn is humbled by the appreciation, but doesn’t plan to let this event be the end.
“This is wonderful, absolutely awesome,” Horn said. “This is only the beginning. We don’t want this to be the first and last, but the first of many.”
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"I am the proud Army mom of Spc. Kevin Hardin, who was seriously wounded in Samarra, Iraq on 9/30/07 while serving with the 1st Cav out of Ft. Hood, Texas. Our son was hit by a RPG (rocket propelled grenade) and he has had extensive surgeries (15 to date) to his hands and arms. He has lost three fingers on each hand, including his thumb. 
The doctors are hoping that someday they will be able to fit our son with a prosthetic thumb but that is a long way down the road. Our son also suffered shrapnel to his brain and it is inoperable. My husband has lost his job to be by our son's side since the date of the accident, and we have two other young chidren at home. We have made numerous trips back and forth between South Florida where we live and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. We have been very blessed in that several organizations have helped us fly back and forth on each occasion. We have many other financial needs. Indeed, we are very, very fortunate to have our son home alive and with us. He will require many more surgeries. This was our son's first deployment to Iraq, and he is only 21 years old. His MOS was a combat medic. Our son is very brave, as are the other soldiers that serve this wonderful country of ours, and we are so grateful for any assistance anyone could provide our family."
