Silly me! I was so focused onthe tragedy of the Brave 13 we lost in Kabul on August 26th that I never thought to ask, "Yes, but how many of our brave servicemen and women were injured? How are they? Where are they? Who are they?".
As of September 2nd, "11 are in stable condition, 1 is in critical condition and 3 are in serious condition."
They have undergone multiple surgeries. Lost limbs. Suffered paralysis. But worst of all, they're also grieving for their friends and fellow Marines who died on August 26th.
What bothers me the most is how little their GoFundMes are requesting and how most haven't even reached those pathetic goals. C'mon, America!!! We're better than this!!!
Here's as much information about the wounded and their medical status as I've been able to find...their photos, relationships, families, social media, Caring Bridge, GoFundMe...so we can put a face to the name of our heroes and be generous in helping them!
Send Get Well Cards and flowers to...
{Name of Serviceman/woman} WRNMMC / Postal Ops General Delivery 8901 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD. 20889
Marine Corporal Kelsee Lainhart -- excerpt, rest at link above --
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."