Spc Pablo N. Hurtado is stationed in Afganistan wuth a NYSNG Unit

that just put Boots On the Ground...just listed yesterday...01May2008...and NEEDS HELP...

 They are a Medical Unit responsble for all treatment of PTSD...

Thanks for pointing him out, Glen!  I've requested his address and am on it!  What a service these men and women are providing to their brothers and sisters who need help.  Seems to me like there's not a speck of difference between them and medics for the physically wounded, right?  I mean, the more immediate the treatment, the better for our kids.

Hugs,

--Marilyn 

I'm curious - I just read his email - do you have some special knowledge that helps you read between the lines here? If he truly is treating more combat trauma than other units, I will write to him and perhaps I can offer some support. I am the assistant director of an all- volunteer group of mental health professionals, www.thesoldiersproject.org, that offers free counseling to any OIF/OEF service member, vet or loved one. I have just written a booklet on helping the family prepare for the Soldier's R & R.....

One of the reasons I also adopt Soldiers is that ptsd has many aspects to it and it is so important for Soldiers to feel that somebody back home cares. I did not know when I started that I would meet lifetime friends and outstanding individuals.

 Hi, Junkies -- passing on an update from a Soldier in SPC Hurtado's Medical Unit -- packages are coming in for the Soldiers and the patients -- nice work!!!! 

"Please thank everyone for everything you are sending! The items will be put to good use and already have brightened many soldiers days here. The soldiers who need it most are improving and benefiting greatly. Your support means the world to these soldiers. Thanks!"

Hugs,

--Marilyn

Oh Marilyn, that is good news.  Thanks for letting us know.

Mimi

Hey Marine5

Just to keep you updated I sent a few letters over to Spc Pablo Hurtado and 2 pkgs of cookies from TreatAnySoldier on Wednesday, May 21.  I don't know how long it will take to reach them.

Mimi

OUTSTANDING....

I have been surprised...some of the Packages to the CSM have been less than a week...

 But than I am not even sure if Afganistan is even on this Planet...LOL

Yeah, who knows, it could be on Mars for all we know. LOL

Seriously, I hope they get it soon.  I will write more cards later today and tomorrow for all the others with him.

Love, Mimi

Hi, Junkies --

Giving this a *bump* -- SPC Hurtado posted an update today (8/14/08) with a couple great photos!! 

--Marilyn