One of the first things he wanted to do after just a few minutes of small talk was show me some of his videos from Iraq. His laptop sat on the desk in his room up and running.
He enthusiastically fired up some short videos of his unit as he narrated and explained what was going on.
We watched a moving tribute video he had created for a fallen soldier from his unit.
He takes the laptop to the Internet Cafe in the hospital where he can get online and exchange emails with friends and loved ones.
I don't like to think what his time here would be like if he was unable to use his laptop due to an arm injury.
I've posted about Soldiers' Angels Project Valour-IT before. The goal is to provide voice-controlled software and laptop computers to wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines recovering from hand and arm injuries or amputations at major military medical centers in the United States and Germany.
Today marks the start of the Valour-IT Blogging Fundraiser Competition, which will continue until Veteran's Day. The "competition" is between blogging teams representing 4 service branches, Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
Holly, fellow Angel and host of my blog, is the blogging leader of the Marines Team so that's naturally the team I've joined ;-) Blackfive is leading the Army Team, and Mrs. Greyhawk is leading the Air Force Team.
All donations go into one fund and will of course be used for members of all service branches.
You can donate via the PayPal button here, or by sending a check to:
Soldiers Angels
Valour-IT Marine Fund
1792 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
Please note "Marine Valour-IT Team" on your check so we get credit for your donation, because we want to WIN this thing!
Thank you and Semper Fi!
More information:
Project Valour-IT Site
Valour-IT Blog
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