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Letter For A Veteran In Hospice

Hopping in quickly today to let you know about an opportunity to take a minute or two for someone who has served our country and could use a little lift in spirits. My friend Sarah learned about this gentleman through her husband's Purple Heart chapter.
 
Mr. Strong is a homeless veteran that is dying in hospice in Asheville, NC's VA hospital. He has no family, and his final request was to be buried in his dress uniform. The Purple Heart chapter has donated the uniform - but the veteran is feeling very alone in his final days. We want to flood him with gratitude and thanks for his service (he lost a leg in Vietnam).
 
If you'd like to send a card or drawing, here's the info:
 
Mr. Robert Strong
VA hospital - Hospice
1100 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805 
 
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13 comments:

  1. LeslieAugust 25, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Thank you for sharing. I will definitely take the time to send a note. Sometimes such a small thing can make a difference.

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  2. Girl Meets BowAugust 25, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing the opportunity to thank and love on our veterans!

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  3. RamonaAugust 25, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    That is so sweet. I will definitely send him a note tomorrow.

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  4. Candace ShifletAugust 25, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    This is so awesome and such a great idea! it would brighten any ones day to get a card during a time of need. Thank you for sharing this info, It's a great opportunity to serve someone :)
    xo, Candace | Lovely Little Rants

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  5. Jessica (The Newly)August 25, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    April, I love you for this! This is amazing! I will definitely do something with Caleb tomorrow and send it his way!:) No one should have to be alone in their final days. Especially not someone who has given so much for others.

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  6. Katie ElizabethAugust 26, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Thank you for sharing this! I would love to write a letter of appreciation!

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  7. Amanda {Tickled Pink}August 26, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Love this! Am definitely sending a thoughtful note his way.

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  8. UnknownAugust 26, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Thank you for sharing! I'll be asking for volunteers from all of my employees here in Arizona to get in on the letter writing. I hope we can help make his last days happier.

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  9. miss andrea leeAugust 26, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I just put my letter in the mail! :)

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  10. Justine CiemnyAugust 26, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Thank you for sharing. I will be sending out a card...

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  11. JenniferAugust 26, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks, April! You are so sweet. We'll be making some art this afternoon as well :). What a beautiful spiritual work of mercy.

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  12. Southwest 2 NortheastAugust 27, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    My card is also in the mail! Thank you for sharing this opportunity!

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  13. P!nkyAugust 27, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Sending him a note today!

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