Support U.S. Hero
by Melanie Morgan
I don't know about you, but I've been bothered by the media's recent behavior regarding the controversy surrounding Walter Reed Medical Center.
It seems like the media is more interested in demoralizing our wounded warriors, and putting them in the middle of a media frenzy, than they are in improving the quality of care our wounded heroes receive.
I've applauded efforts by groups such as FreeRepublic.com to hold pro-troop, "We Love You" vigils outside Walter Reed. They've done this so that the recovering troops and their families didn't have to only see the anti-war "Code Pink" protestors who have conducted weekly protests in an attempt to shame our troops for serving in their missions in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Now there's something ALL OF US can do to help the men and women recovering from their injuries at Walter Reed.
I've learned of an incredibly uplifting account by an American hero who defied the odds to serve as an inspiration for the people of this nation. The story is relayed in the new book, "My Decision to Live" by Nader Elguindi.
The proceeds from this new book will directly benefit the recovering troops at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Nader Elguindi is a volunteer peer advisor at Walter Reed, and with good reason. He overcame a horrific accident that severed both of his legs, causing him to permanently lose his right foot. Elguindi overcame the odds, miraculously clinging to life and then rebounding to become the first U.S. Navy submarine officer to earn his qualifications (Dolphins) with a prosthetic leg.
At a time when it seems like all we hear from the media are negative stories about our heroic men and women of the U.S. military, now we can hear about a tale of heroism and bravery.
And again, every single book purchased will help our heroes at Walter Reed.
I am not making a single cent by helping to promote this book. None of the proceeds will go towards Move America Forward either.
The incentive I have to help out is the motivation to have Nader Elguindi's incredible story shared with this nation, and in doing so to help improve the lives of those who have been injured in their brave service to this nation.
Please help, by getting a copy of "My Decision to Live" right now.
Melanie Morgan is chairman of Move Forward America
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