The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors
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- 2005
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146,131 members
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$31,725 donated
- 487 recruited
- $825 raised
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Overstock.com Veterans Day Series
Featured Warrior: SPC (Ret) Kevin Keith
Hometown: Westminster, CA
Birthday: October 26
Alive Day: May 3, 2004
Interests: Football
Kevin Keith grew up with six siblings. After high school in 2003, he enlisted in the Army Reserves and deployed to Tikrit, Iraq, from February 2004 to March 2005.... His unit spent most days on the road conducting convoys. Kevin was a .50 caliber gunner, providing security in either the front or rear vehicle of the convoy.
In his words, they "got hit all the time." The job of the gunner is a heavy responsibility. As Kevin says, the gunner is "in charge of the convoy and the lives of everybody in it." When he was riding in the lead of the convoy, he "took no chances."
On a routine convoy, Kevin was the rear gunner when an IED was remotely detonated as his vehicle passed. The fragmentation missed him, but the concussion of the round blasted Kevin into the armor plating on the vehicle, resulting in head and back injuries.
After the relentless stress of convoy after convoy, Kevin had a tough time when he came home. He watched a documentary about a Warrior named Jeremy Feldbusch. Jeremy lost his sight, but could still hunt with the help of his dad. Kevin was inspired, so he signed up for "Project Odyssey" with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). Thankfully, he's now on the road to recovery.Read More
Featured Warrior: SPC (Ret) Kevin Keith
Hometown: Westminster, CA
Birthday: October 26
Alive Day: May 3, 2004
Interests: Football
Kevin Keith grew up with six siblings. After high school in 2003, he enlisted in the Army Reserves and deployed to Tikrit, Iraq, from February 2004 to March 2005.... His unit spent most days on the road conducting convoys. Kevin was a .50 caliber gunner, providing security in either the front or rear vehicle of the convoy.
In his words, they "got hit all the time." The job of the gunner is a heavy responsibility. As Kevin says, the gunner is "in charge of the convoy and the lives of everybody in it." When he was riding in the lead of the convoy, he "took no chances."
On a routine convoy, Kevin was the rear gunner when an IED was remotely detonated as his vehicle passed. The fragmentation missed him, but the concussion of the round blasted Kevin into the armor plating on the vehicle, resulting in head and back injuries.
After the relentless stress of convoy after convoy, Kevin had a tough time when he came home. He watched a documentary about a Warrior named Jeremy Feldbusch. Jeremy lost his sight, but could still hunt with the help of his dad. Kevin was inspired, so he signed up for "Project Odyssey" with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). Thankfully, he's now on the road to recovery.Read More
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They want the regular Kevin to come back, but war changes you... you can provide this new Kevin, but that's the best you can do. - Kevin Keith
Joe Starnes watching the bears defense lose the game for them... also cutler is a tool
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Featured Warrior: SGT (Ret) Josh Fruen
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Birthday: August 4
Interests: Softball, Baseball, Outdoors
Josh was deployed in 2003 to the Sunni Triangle of Iraq. While there, Intelligence reports identified a building in which Saddam Hussein was hiding. Josh's unit was sent... on a night mission to cordon the building. They convoyed toward the building along a canal road. The truck Josh was riding in flipped over and rolled into the canal, top down in the water.
The amount of gear that soldiers wear and the difficulty of removing seats belts makes it tough to get in and out of the tight cabs of tactical vehicles. The disorienting effect of being under water at night makes it worse. Josh couldn't free himself and drowned, trapped in the vehicle. Miraculously, fellow soldiers pulled him out and medics were able to revive him.
Josh was back to work the next day.
He started to exhibit symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while deployed. Later, he was diagnosed with a brain injury. After he returned home, a "Warriors to Work" coordinator in Washington introduced him to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). Josh says he joined the TRACK program for support, direction, and help on "how to get back into life." He wants to study Criminal Justice and go into law enforcement.
When asked about his country, Josh says that ours is the "Greatest nation in the world - it's home."Read More
Featured Warrior: SGT (Ret) Josh Fruen
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Birthday: August 4
Interests: Softball, Baseball, Outdoors
Josh was deployed in 2003 to the Sunni Triangle of Iraq. While there, Intelligence reports identified a building in which Saddam Hussein was hiding. Josh's unit was sent... on a night mission to cordon the building. They convoyed toward the building along a canal road. The truck Josh was riding in flipped over and rolled into the canal, top down in the water.
The amount of gear that soldiers wear and the difficulty of removing seats belts makes it tough to get in and out of the tight cabs of tactical vehicles. The disorienting effect of being under water at night makes it worse. Josh couldn't free himself and drowned, trapped in the vehicle. Miraculously, fellow soldiers pulled him out and medics were able to revive him.
Josh was back to work the next day.
He started to exhibit symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while deployed. Later, he was diagnosed with a brain injury. After he returned home, a "Warriors to Work" coordinator in Washington introduced him to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). Josh says he joined the TRACK program for support, direction, and help on "how to get back into life." He wants to study Criminal Justice and go into law enforcement.
When asked about his country, Josh says that ours is the "Greatest nation in the world - it's home."Read More
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Josh was deployed in 2003 to the Sunni Triangle of Iraq. While there, Intelligence reports identified a building in which Saddam Hussein was hiding. Josh's unit was sent on a night mission to cordon the building. ...
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Featured Warrior: SGT (Ret) Paul Smith
Hometown: Corvallis, OR
Birthday: September 13
Interests: Soccer, Football
Paul served as a mortar man in a line company, an infantry position. The mission of Paul's unit required them to constantly patrol villages on foot and drive long distances on p...rim...itive, dangerous roads. The physical demands and the psychological stress took their toll.
After Paul returned home, his life was filled with nightmares and flashbacks. He describes himself as inexplicably jumpy and irritable during that time. Paul's parents are missionaries; he grew up in Peru in a close-knit family. His family lamented the changes they saw in him, after he returned home.
Fortunately, Paul found a VA brochure on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and discovered that the list of symptoms described his life. Eventually diagnosed with PTSD, Paul considers himself "one of the lucky ones." His VA case manager in Florida referred him to Wounded Warrior Project. He liked the idea of being surrounded by fellow veterans again, and enrolled in WWP's TRACK program.
The camaraderie and support have helped him on his road to recovery. Now, Paul's goal is to enjoy life. He wants to work overseas in social service, "to help people out."Read More
Featured Warrior: SGT (Ret) Paul Smith
Hometown: Corvallis, OR
Birthday: September 13
Interests: Soccer, Football
Paul served as a mortar man in a line company, an infantry position. The mission of Paul's unit required them to constantly patrol villages on foot and drive long distances on p...rim...itive, dangerous roads. The physical demands and the psychological stress took their toll.
After Paul returned home, his life was filled with nightmares and flashbacks. He describes himself as inexplicably jumpy and irritable during that time. Paul's parents are missionaries; he grew up in Peru in a close-knit family. His family lamented the changes they saw in him, after he returned home.
Fortunately, Paul found a VA brochure on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and discovered that the list of symptoms described his life. Eventually diagnosed with PTSD, Paul considers himself "one of the lucky ones." His VA case manager in Florida referred him to Wounded Warrior Project. He liked the idea of being surrounded by fellow veterans again, and enrolled in WWP's TRACK program.
The camaraderie and support have helped him on his road to recovery. Now, Paul's goal is to enjoy life. He wants to work overseas in social service, "to help people out."Read More
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Paul served as a mortar man in a line company, an infantry position. The mission of Paul's unit required them to constantly patrol villages on foot and drive long distances on primitive, dangerous roads. The physical demands and the psychological stress took their toll.
Wounded Warrior Project WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has declared a moment of silence for U.S. military forces worldwide as a show of respect for the Fort Hood victims. The moment of silence is planned for 2:34 p.m. EST Friday — exactly 24 hours after the shooting in Texas. All U.S. forces worldwide are being asked to participate in the show of respect.
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Featured Warrior: CPL( Ret) Blake Stocker
Hometown: Choteau, MT; Birthday: January 6; Interests: Sky diving, Surfing, Reading
Blake was stationed in Fallujah, Iraq and traveled all over the country to forward operating bases (FOBs). His days were filled with constant driving. He said, "We...'d get a few hours of sleep here and there, in the vehicles." On the road, they looked for "things suspicious - that felt wrong."
When Blake returned home he tried his best to reintegrate himself back into civilian life, but says, "Something was amiss." He experienced anxiety and anger that he could not explain. After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the southeastern United States, Blake went to Biloxi, Mississippi to help in the rebuilding effort. While there, he sought answers to his questions at the Veteran's Administration (VA).
Blake was diagnosed with PTSD. Searching on his own, he found Wounded Warrior Project. The TRACK program was the very thing for which he had been looking. Blake describes the TRACK program as a place that provides safety - a place to live, all expenses paid, with friends in the program for mutual support and stability. He wants to study neuroscience and become a professor. "Three years from now I want to be in a different country studying neuroscience - France, New Zealand, Ireland, Greece", all places where his veteran's benefits are available. When asked about his feelings regarding his service, Blake pauses while he searches for the right word and says that he's, "Satisfied. I love my country."Read More
Featured Warrior: CPL( Ret) Blake Stocker
Hometown: Choteau, MT; Birthday: January 6; Interests: Sky diving, Surfing, Reading
Blake was stationed in Fallujah, Iraq and traveled all over the country to forward operating bases (FOBs). His days were filled with constant driving. He said, "We...'d get a few hours of sleep here and there, in the vehicles." On the road, they looked for "things suspicious - that felt wrong."
When Blake returned home he tried his best to reintegrate himself back into civilian life, but says, "Something was amiss." He experienced anxiety and anger that he could not explain. After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the southeastern United States, Blake went to Biloxi, Mississippi to help in the rebuilding effort. While there, he sought answers to his questions at the Veteran's Administration (VA).
Blake was diagnosed with PTSD. Searching on his own, he found Wounded Warrior Project. The TRACK program was the very thing for which he had been looking. Blake describes the TRACK program as a place that provides safety - a place to live, all expenses paid, with friends in the program for mutual support and stability. He wants to study neuroscience and become a professor. "Three years from now I want to be in a different country studying neuroscience - France, New Zealand, Ireland, Greece", all places where his veteran's benefits are available. When asked about his feelings regarding his service, Blake pauses while he searches for the right word and says that he's, "Satisfied. I love my country."Read More
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Blake was stationed in Fallujah, Iraq and traveled all over the country to forward operating bases (FOBs). His days were filled with constant driving. He said, "We'd get a few hours of sleep here and there, in the vehicles." On the road, they looked for "things suspicious - that felt wrong."
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The Family Caregiver Legislation that Wounded Warrior Project has been strongly advocating for has been merged into a larger Veterans Health Care Bill. This larger bill is now referred to as Senate Bill 1963 (S.1963), the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009. Please continue to call and email you......r Senators asking that they support S1963. Our most severely wounded warriors and their caregivers need your help today!Read More
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Featured Warrior: SPC (Ret) James Robert Gorsuch
Hometown:Jacksonville, FL
Birthday:March 24
Interests:Surfing, Thrill-seeking
James talks in an easy staccato, honing in on what he wants to say as though snapping verbal shots from his memory. After initial training, James was statio...ned in Germany and deployed to Iraq. James was an infantryman, recalling days of walking 2,000-3,000 meters, clearing out sections of houses in the city. He describes Iraq as "Hot. A whole lot of walking. Kids everywhere... they'd save your life."
Standing guard one day in an observation post, James took enemy fire. During the firefight an RPG hit the observation post and James was knocked out. When he woke up, he continued to return fire, but remembers seeing everything in slow motion. Afterward, James could barely hear for two weeks.Read More
Featured Warrior: SPC (Ret) James Robert Gorsuch
Hometown:Jacksonville, FL
Birthday:March 24
Interests:Surfing, Thrill-seeking
James talks in an easy staccato, honing in on what he wants to say as though snapping verbal shots from his memory. After initial training, James was statio...ned in Germany and deployed to Iraq. James was an infantryman, recalling days of walking 2,000-3,000 meters, clearing out sections of houses in the city. He describes Iraq as "Hot. A whole lot of walking. Kids everywhere... they'd save your life."
Standing guard one day in an observation post, James took enemy fire. During the firefight an RPG hit the observation post and James was knocked out. When he woke up, he continued to return fire, but remembers seeing everything in slow motion. Afterward, James could barely hear for two weeks.Read More
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James talks in an easy staccato, honing in on what he wants to say as though snapping verbal shots from his memory. After initial training, James was stationed in Germany and deployed to Iraq. James was ...
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Featured Warrior: SGT (Ret) Christopher Neil Horman
USMC 1998-2006. Infantry - 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Camp Lejeune, NC.
Chris has been deployed eight times, including two combat tours in Iraq. He has served in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. ...Chris' grandfather, father, and two brothers have all served in the military.
While in the Middle East, Chris would walk through Arab marketplaces, souks,
and mingle with the locals.
In Iraq, Chris says, "We did a lot of foot patrols in the Marines and that made
us closer to the people." One thing that surprised him was that "the price of life
in the Middle East is nothing compared to what it is in the U.S."
He believes that every serviceman or woman should act as ambassadors to the United States and should "do the right thing when nobody's looking."
While deployed, Chris was guarding a vehicle suspected of housing a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED). The bomb exploded and is one source of his injuries.Read More
Featured Warrior: SGT (Ret) Christopher Neil Horman
USMC 1998-2006. Infantry - 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Camp Lejeune, NC.
Chris has been deployed eight times, including two combat tours in Iraq. He has served in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. ...Chris' grandfather, father, and two brothers have all served in the military.
While in the Middle East, Chris would walk through Arab marketplaces, souks,
and mingle with the locals.
In Iraq, Chris says, "We did a lot of foot patrols in the Marines and that made
us closer to the people." One thing that surprised him was that "the price of life
in the Middle East is nothing compared to what it is in the U.S."
He believes that every serviceman or woman should act as ambassadors to the United States and should "do the right thing when nobody's looking."
While deployed, Chris was guarding a vehicle suspected of housing a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED). The bomb exploded and is one source of his injuries.Read More
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Chris has been deployed eight times, including two combat tours in Iraq. He has served in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Chris' grandfather, father, and two brothers have all served in the military.
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Each day from Nov 1st until Nov 11th, the Wounded Warrior Project will select one winner to receive a $100 Overstock Gift Card. For every hundered Fans that enter the contest, Overstock.com is also donating a Wounded Warrior Project backpack ......to a wounded warrior. Join the contest by selecting your favorite Wounded Warrior Project item from the Overstock.com selection below and
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Each day from Nov 1st until Nov 11th, the Wounded Warrior Project will select one winner to receive a $100 Overstock Gift Card. For every hundered Fans that enter the contest, Overstock.com is also donating a Wounded Warrior Project backpack ......to a wounded warrior. Join the contest by selecting your favorite Wounded Warrior Project item from the Overstock.com selection below and
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CPL John McClellan
2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Regiment, Hawaii.
Hometown: Columbia, MD
Birthday: February 1
Alive Day: September 26, 2006
Interests: Sports
John's first deployment was to Afghanistan. While there, he also was injured for the first time. A bullet hit his wrist, though he didn't realize it u...ntil after the battle. Despite his injury, he continued to operate with his unit. Two weeks later John was shot again, this time in the shoulder. He was medically evacuated to a tactical surgical center. In 2006, John deployed a second time to Iraq. Just fifteen days after his arrival, a sniper round struck his head. Fortunately, neurosurgeons were able to save John's life. He eventually made it to Bethesda, Maryland where he began his rehabilitation.
John has been awarded three Purple Hearts.Read More
2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Regiment, Hawaii.
Hometown: Columbia, MD
Birthday: February 1
Alive Day: September 26, 2006
Interests: Sports
John's first deployment was to Afghanistan. While there, he also was injured for the first time. A bullet hit his wrist, though he didn't realize it u...ntil after the battle. Despite his injury, he continued to operate with his unit. Two weeks later John was shot again, this time in the shoulder. He was medically evacuated to a tactical surgical center. In 2006, John deployed a second time to Iraq. Just fifteen days after his arrival, a sniper round struck his head. Fortunately, neurosurgeons were able to save John's life. He eventually made it to Bethesda, Maryland where he began his rehabilitation.
John has been awarded three Purple Hearts.Read More
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John's first deployment was to Afghanistan. While there, he also was injured for the first time. A bullet hit his wrist, though he didn't realize it until after the battle. Despite his injury, he continued to operate with his unit. ...
Wounded Warrior Project
The Family Caregiver Legislation that Wounded Warrior Project has been strongly advocating for has been merged into a larger Veterans Health Care Bill. This larger bill is now referred to as Senate Bill 1963 (S.1963), the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009. Please continue to call and email you...r Senators asking that they support S1963. Our most severely wounded warriors and their caregivers need your help today!Read More
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SPC Matthew Parrish
Service: Army. Enlisted 2002. 464 Armor, 3rd Infantry Division.
Hometown:Baton Rouge, LA
Matthew was deployed in the initial invasion into Iraq in 2003, where he remained for just under a year. In January 2005, Matthew began his second tour in Iraq. In May, during... a mortar attack near his chow hall,... Matthew was injured. He was medically evacuated out of Baghdad and soon returned home, where it was increasingly difficult to assimilate into civilian life.
Matthew's is one of 11 warrior stories featured on Overstock.com from 11/1 - 11/11. Follow the link below to watch a video interview with Matthew.Read More
Service: Army. Enlisted 2002. 464 Armor, 3rd Infantry Division.
Hometown:Baton Rouge, LA
Matthew was deployed in the initial invasion into Iraq in 2003, where he remained for just under a year. In January 2005, Matthew began his second tour in Iraq. In May, during... a mortar attack near his chow hall,... Matthew was injured. He was medically evacuated out of Baghdad and soon returned home, where it was increasingly difficult to assimilate into civilian life.
Matthew's is one of 11 warrior stories featured on Overstock.com from 11/1 - 11/11. Follow the link below to watch a video interview with Matthew.Read More
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Matthew was deployed in the initial invasion into Iraq in 2003, where he remained for just under a year. In January 2005, Matthew began his second tour in Iraq. In May, during a mortar attack near his chow hall, Matthew was injured. ...
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Overstock.com Announces Partnership with Wounded Warrior Project
The Web site hopes to raise $30,000 by November 11, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) announced today their corporate partnership with Wounded Warrior Project. From November 1 through Veterans Day 2009 a wounded warrior, family or w...arrior caregiver will be profiled and share their story through video on Overstock.com.
“The goal of Wounded Warrior Project is to help make this generation of wounded warriors the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation’s history,” said Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne, “At least 10% of our employees have or have had family members in the military.
Overstock.com felt it was our turn to give back to those men and women who serve our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Whether or not you agree with the war; here’s an opportunity to give valuable assistance to American soldiers.”
Overstock.com hopes to raise $30,000 by November 11th, Veteran’s Day, by allowing customers to donate a dollar or more to the Wounded Warrior Project at checkout. To learn more visit www.overstock.com/woundedwarriorproject
In addition to the November awareness campaign, Overstock.com customers can purchase Wounded Warrior Project apparel. All net proceeds go directly to Wounded Warrior Project.
“We are grateful to Overstock.com and its team of enthusiastic employees that have clearly demonstrated a passion for our mission and organization,” said Steven Nardizzi, Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Project. “The level of support throughout their organization is extremely impressive and, more importantly, will have a very positive effect on the warriors we are privileged to serve.”Read More
The Web site hopes to raise $30,000 by November 11, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) announced today their corporate partnership with Wounded Warrior Project. From November 1 through Veterans Day 2009 a wounded warrior, family or w...arrior caregiver will be profiled and share their story through video on Overstock.com.
“The goal of Wounded Warrior Project is to help make this generation of wounded warriors the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation’s history,” said Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne, “At least 10% of our employees have or have had family members in the military.
Overstock.com felt it was our turn to give back to those men and women who serve our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Whether or not you agree with the war; here’s an opportunity to give valuable assistance to American soldiers.”
Overstock.com hopes to raise $30,000 by November 11th, Veteran’s Day, by allowing customers to donate a dollar or more to the Wounded Warrior Project at checkout. To learn more visit www.overstock.com/woundedwarriorproject
In addition to the November awareness campaign, Overstock.com customers can purchase Wounded Warrior Project apparel. All net proceeds go directly to Wounded Warrior Project.
“We are grateful to Overstock.com and its team of enthusiastic employees that have clearly demonstrated a passion for our mission and organization,” said Steven Nardizzi, Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Project. “The level of support throughout their organization is extremely impressive and, more importantly, will have a very positive effect on the warriors we are privileged to serve.”Read More
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Director, Major Gifts, Wounded Warrior Project, Alpha Company, 579th Combat Engineer Battalion, Task Force Tacoma in support of 1st Infantry Division, Deployed to Balad, Iraq, Jan 2004
