Request for Donations for Recovering Veteran
A Veteran'S Christmas Wish
By Debbie Young, HCO, BeST Austin, HR Specialist, MOS Communications
As many of us prepare to spend this holiday season with our family and loved ones, I ask that you keep in your thoughts the men and women in the military who are risking everything to take a stand against the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Several months ago, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee, Sgt. Michael Brown, was admitted into Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC). Michael, a SB/SE tax compliance officer, sustained injuries while serving in Afghanistan. His Mom (Sharon) flew to WRAMC to support her son’s recovery. During his recovery, the family experienced some financial hardship because the mother had been out of work for several months.
The Military Outreach Service (MOS) was in the process of electing the officials to stand-up this new employee organization. However, MOS Stand-up Committee Executives and nominees were contacted immediately. They were asked to provide the Brown family with resources and support to overcome the family’s financial strain.
The responses and concerns from MOS members to help the Brown family were overwhelming. Volunteers stepped up to the call of duty to help this IRS family member and immediately put into action. The organization was able to provide the family with local contact information for the Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) Liaison at WRAMC.
As Michael worked his way to recovery, he did not let his family situation interfere with his spirit or determination. As a result, he was released from the WRAMC about two weeks earlier than expected. The MOS members and volunteers sent get-well cards, donations, family support, and also were able to setup an account to provide additional monetary resources to the Brown family.
As we approach Christmas, let’s remember those U.S service men and women who maybe spending this holiday season in the hospital or overseas in arms way. But as we are celebrating festivities this year in our cozy homes in front of our tree opening gifts. Let's try in small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe to the talented, dedicated, and motivated members of our armed forces men and women, especially to those who are part of the IRS family!
Your warm wishes and encouragement means a lot to these brave men who are facing much uncertainty and hardship. Please take a moment to send a donation of support this holiday season.
Make checks payable to:
Michael G. Brown
U.S. Employees Credit Union
230 S. Dearborn, Suite #2962
Chicago, IL 60604
Make people Stop and think of our heroes & she-roes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. ~ LCDR Jeff Giles, SC, USN, Al Taqqadum, Iran
Posted Jan. 1, 2009
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