So many of us born to this country do not even know that there are certain things expected of us as American citizens, that we have a responsibility to defend this country's constitution and it's people. We give the responsibility to our military to take up arms and defend our homeland. When they have given all they can, isn't it then that our responsibilities kick in and we embrace them? Isn't it our job to give them hope and security, the same security that they enlisted to be in harms way for us? Our sacrifices in giving them hope and a chance for a promising future is so small in comparison to their sacrifices. It should be so easy for us to care for our Heroes. If each of us gave a small gesture of kindness to them imagine the difference we could make.
When our wounded say to us "What will I do now?"
Please join us in saying "Take my hand and we will get through this together and give hope to all that need it."
The Operation First Response Team
Operation First Response is a 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nonprofit organization formed in the State of Virginia. Your donation to OFR is tax deductible though each donor should consult their independent tax expert as to utilization of donation for beneficial tax purposes.
Donations are used for our Wounded Heroes and their Families.
Peggy Baker, president of Operation First Response, Inc (center), receives her group's award during the 8th annual Newman's Own Awards ceremony at the Pentagon, Aug. 10, 2007. From left are Lynne Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, and Tom Indoe, president of Newman's Own. The program works to alleviate financial crises by meeting personal and financial needs of wounded servicemembers. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen
Carolyn Crossley, Vice President,
with
General and Mrs. Pace
at the
8th annual
Newman's Own Awards
ceremony at the Pentagon.
*Special Project*
"T's for Troops"
The Wells Family Band visits our wounded Heroes
at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Janis Galatas is the wife of wounded soldier SFC Norris Galatas who has been recovering at Walter Reed MC for the last two years. "A Soldier's Courage" is her account of Norris' experience both on the battlefield and during the recovery process. It also serves as a helpful tool for other military families dealing with the paperwork and bureaucracy associated with an injured serviceperson.