[Soprano84]

http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virgi...dlines-virginia

Go Jessi!

[Kicks]

May I repeat myself?...

My Hero!

[JessicaL03]

All Right Jessi, way to go. Just another reason to call this Young American Woman, a true hero. Stay strong Jessi and keep on getting better.

God Bless You Jessica!!!!! Iam always thinking and praying for you and your family!!!!

[jessefan]

I'll say it again. She's still a PFC. Person, First Class.

[patience2]

Remarks from Former POW Jessica Lynch's homecoming speech.
[QUOTE]I'm proud to be a soldier in the Army. I'm proud to have served with the

507th

I'm happy that some of the soldiers I served with made it home alive and it hurts that some of my company didn't. Most of all, I miss Lori Piestewa. She was my best friend. She fought beside me and it was an honor to have served with her. Lori will always remain in my heart.

I read thousands of stories that said when I was captured, I said, "I'm an American soldier too." Those stories were right. Those were my words. I am an American soldier too.

I'm also grateful to several Iraqi citizens who helped save my life while I was in their hospital. And then a unit of our Special Forces soldiers that saved my life.

I would like to say thank you to everyone who hoped and prayed for my safe return. For a long time I had no idea so many people knew I'd been missing. But I read thousands of letters, many of them from children, who offered messages of hope and faith.

[QUOTE]Charleston attorney Stephen Googwin said Lynch wanted to set up the foundation after her best friend SPC. Lori Piestewa. Lynch hopes the foundation will help them and many others who may need help realizing educational goals."[/QUOTE]

Last quote is from the from the Daily Press article, paraphrased. This article brings it all together.
Yes, Jessica is "An American Soldier too." She's also a true and loyal friend.

[mainzman]

Jessica makes this crazy world a MUCH BETTER and HOPEFUL place to live!! Jessica, keep going strong!!!

[flyer]

I always thought she would find someway to help Lori's children and help someothers also. Where do you send the check.

[ticker]

Miss Lynch is a great role model for her generation and the younger people who will follow. She has set an outstanding example.

[jessefan]

http://www.wtap.com/news/headlines/412191.html

Serving Others
WTAP News
Angela Hatcher
If you buy PFc Jessica Lynch's book when it comes out next month, you could help the children of other soldiers.

The former prisoner of war established a foundation to assist children of soldiers, particularly ones whose mother or father were killed while serving.

Lynch is doing this to honor the memory of her best friend PFc Lori Piestewa, who was killed when the 507th maintenance company was ambushed in March.

Piestewa was the mother of two small children.

Lynch's attorney, Stephen Goodwin, says the foundation will be funded with money from Lynch's forthcoming book and other revenue sources.

Goodwin says Lynch also hopes the foundation will help the Wirt County community.

[loudboy]

Wow........ A true American Hero. Is there any places where we can send money?

[ANDY]

What a brilliant idea!It is a pity that there isnt more people like her! Without doubt a genuine American hero.

[mstrunn55]

The foundation will be great, headed by a very classy young lady, it will be benefit many people, what an altruistic tribute for her friend and American hero, Lori.

[jessefan]

QUOTE

Is there any places where we can send money?

I will post it when I see it. Welcome back, Loudboy.

[loudboy]

Thanks.