West Virginia Comes Through for Group
Wellsburg, WV
Herald-Star
November 27, 2005
Letter to the editor by Peggy Baker
To the editor:
Operation First Response, Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that supports our nation's wounded
heroes and their families. OFR would like to take this time to thank all of the wonderful residents of West
Virginia who have supported our wounded heroes through the mission of OFR.
In July, OFR was asked by State Del. Jack Yost to speak about our mission to several people gathered at
Brooke County Library in Wellsburg. We were met by many locals who opened their hearts to the needs of our
wounded heroes. Since that day OFR has seen a huge response from West Virginians in the way of handmade
quilts, hygiene products, clothing, pillows and monetary funds. The outpouring of love has been a blessing
beyond words.
OFR is a vehicle for a proud America. We could not touch the hearts of so many without all of you and your
wondrous support. Your generous donations have sent a message to our wounded heroes and their families, this
message is one of love and hope and honor. We believe that our wounded heroes of today will be our veterans of
tomorrow and that in being there for them now we can give them hope for a promising future. This country was
founded on heroes such as the young men and women of our military. They stand for the core of America and
West Virginia has stood up and applauded them with the help they have provided and for that OFR will be
forever grateful.
A deployed soldier just recently e-mailed with this comment--"Communities that support soldiers and veterans
teach at an early age the values of duty, honor, and selfless service." The residents of West Virginia have shown
this to be true. It is our duty as Americans to continue to keep the home fires burning and give comfort to those
in need.
Thanksgiving is approaching and as we all sit down to our family dinners and prepare to thank God for this
year's blessings, please remember our heroes and the sacrifices that they make for each of us.
The staff of OFR will certainly be thankful for the blessing of our good friends of West Virginia.
Wellsburg, WV
Herald-Star
November 27, 2005
Letter to the editor by Peggy Baker
To the editor:
Operation First Response, Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that supports our nation's wounded
heroes and their families. OFR would like to take this time to thank all of the wonderful residents of West
Virginia who have supported our wounded heroes through the mission of OFR.
In July, OFR was asked by State Del. Jack Yost to speak about our mission to several people gathered at
Brooke County Library in Wellsburg. We were met by many locals who opened their hearts to the needs of our
wounded heroes. Since that day OFR has seen a huge response from West Virginians in the way of handmade
quilts, hygiene products, clothing, pillows and monetary funds. The outpouring of love has been a blessing
beyond words.
OFR is a vehicle for a proud America. We could not touch the hearts of so many without all of you and your
wondrous support. Your generous donations have sent a message to our wounded heroes and their families, this
message is one of love and hope and honor. We believe that our wounded heroes of today will be our veterans of
tomorrow and that in being there for them now we can give them hope for a promising future. This country was
founded on heroes such as the young men and women of our military. They stand for the core of America and
West Virginia has stood up and applauded them with the help they have provided and for that OFR will be
forever grateful.
A deployed soldier just recently e-mailed with this comment--"Communities that support soldiers and veterans
teach at an early age the values of duty, honor, and selfless service." The residents of West Virginia have shown
this to be true. It is our duty as Americans to continue to keep the home fires burning and give comfort to those
in need.
Thanksgiving is approaching and as we all sit down to our family dinners and prepare to thank God for this
year's blessings, please remember our heroes and the sacrifices that they make for each of us.
The staff of OFR will certainly be thankful for the blessing of our good friends of West Virginia.
