I came across this wonderful woman’s story by chance, the other day, and am finally able to give her the attention she so richly deserves.
Her name is Keela Carr, and this is who she is, and what she has done.
My name is Keela Carr and I AM an American; a proud daughter of my fore fathers; a grateful recipient of the precious gift of freedom.
In striving to demonstrate my appreciation for our troops, I will begin “The Journey of A Thousand Thanks.”
Towards the end of May 2008, I will set out on foot on a 2,700 mile cross country adventure departing from Ft. Irwin California and culminating near our nation’s Capitol at the hallowed grounds Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. As I travel, it will be my privilege to meet, shake the hands of, and personally thank 1,000 (or more) individual members of our armed services. In addition, I plan to raise funds for our wounded soldiers.
Now more than ever before, we must be diligent in our loyalty and gratitude toward those who have unwaveringly stood and fought any foe that has come to threaten the freedom that we hold so dear. May we ever be grateful for men like Lt. Lei Tanahasi, and Nick Garcia; for the gracious forfeit of the more than 16,000 single mothers who serve even now; for the Tuskegee Airmen; for the nurses whose hands have comforted when mothers’ arms were far out of reach; for the men of our Special Forces: active duty, retired, disabled or otherwise, as we are ever in your debt and we thank you for Leading the Way. Finally, may we be thankful to our fallen countrymen who have given more than should be asked so that we would never have to…we will never forget the humility, respect and selflessness with which you served.
After approximately six million steps, and seventy five days, she made it yesterday. She laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, and presented a quilt, made by wives of WWII veterans, to a severely injured soldier at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
There are some short videos of her inspiring journey available, and I hope soon, there will be more.
Ms. Carr’s selfless act of appreciation has been acknowledged by our military, as well, as she is to receive the U.S. Army’s Freedom Team Salute Program’s 500th Volunteer Ambassador award, complete with a certificate and a letter signed by the Secretary of the Army, Peter Geren and Army Chief of Staff, General George Casey.
Here is her video interview on the most watched cable news service.
I can only humbly say how much I appreciate this wonderful woman’s effort. She is an inspiration, and an example of the type of American citizen that respects and understands what is needed to guarantee this nation remains free and strong.
God Bless You, Keela. My thanks are inadequate.
Glad to finally know you.
Such misguided efforts.
You don’t realise that you guys could have stayed at home and fort this ‘enemy’ you speak of.
The 4000+ troops you fuck ants sent to Iraq would have been alive today if you would have acted on intelligence rather that redneck rage.
You simply don’t get it. ‘The Enemy’ you speak of is an enemy because you made it one. If you wouldn’t have had a presence in Saudi for the past ten years, these extremist pricks wouldn’t have an enemy to fight. But no, the US know best. We’ll send 4000 into death for the sake of being patriotic! Bullshit!
You should be fucking ashamed of yourselves.
So when we get dumb wits doing these charity runs/walks/climbs/fuck ups for the sake of those slane, it makes me fucking laugh. Get rid of your shit ass republican feel good redneck ass holes from the white house and put a government in power that actually care for you guys.
You’d have no enemy if you’d stayed at home and got on with you lives. But no. You know best - so you deserve to reap what you sow.
Fuck wits.
Jonny
Left by Jonny on August 9th, 2008 at 5:30 pm