Veteran's Day: We Need Your Help

" {Captain Edward Klein} 'Flip' was commanding B Company, 4-23 INF and while on dismounted patrol was hit by an IED near Kandahar, Afghanistan. The explosion caused extensive damage {loss of both legs and his right arm}-- yet through the heroics of his unit he was on the operating table in Kandahar in 27 minutes from the explosion -- saved his life for sure. After stabilizing his injuries, Flip moved to Bagram, and after a short hold in Landstuhl thanks to Hurricane Sandy, arrived at the "new" Walter Reed.

The good news is that he is alive, his amazing doctors have stabilized him and he is making guarded progress every day on his long road to recovery. We understand that he will likely be at Walter Reed for up to 24 months given the extent of his injuries." 

This is an excerpt from the Friends of Flip facebook page dedicated to an Army officer who, just a few weeks ago, lost both legs and his right arm as result of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in Afghanistan. Flip is a good friend of my sister and brother in law's and was deployed with my brother in law, Josh who has been in Afghanistan since April. My sister Beth has been helping his's wife, Jessica manage her affairs in Washington State, as she is in Washington, DC supporting her husband through several surgeries and a long road of recovery.

On this Veteran's Day holiday, can you take the time to support this wounded warrior? You can send prayers and encouragement via his facebook page or a make monetary donation to help with the cost of his recovery by clicking HERE. Every little bit helps.

And a huge thank you to all service members, past and present, for putting their lives on the line to defend this great country.