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Valentine's Day Roses Hand Delivered to Wounded Troops at Walter Reed

Wounded troops recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center received a nice Valentine's Day surprise. Volunteers from Freedom Alliance, a military support organization, hand delivered roses to the soldiers in their rooms on Sunday.

"Recovering from wounds sustained in battle is one of the most difficult things to overcome, both mentally and physically," explained Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon. "We know that for many wounded soldiers even the smallest gestures of support can go a long way to them keeping a strong and positive focus toward their recovery."

1,500 red, yellow, and orange roses were presented to recovering soldiers, support staff, and family members by over 20 volunteers. Every residence hall was visited and many volunteers had the opportunity to spend some time with a number of wounded troops throughout the different wards.

Volunteers came from all over the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Many church groups and local businesses spent their Valentine's Day at Walter Reed for this important gesture to the troops.

"Freedom Alliance would like to give a special thank you to our volunteers who committed to making Valentine's Day a bright spot for our wounded heroes at Walter Reed," said Kilgannon.

Freedom Alliance is a Dulles-based military support charity dedicated to honoring those in uniform. In addition to the "Gifts from Home" care package program, they operate the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund which provides educational scholarships to the sons and daughters of military personnel who have been killed or permanently disabled on a mission or in a training accident. They conduct a Military Leadership Academy for high school students which provide them with an example of life in the United States Armed Forces. Additionally, Freedom Alliance is proud to sponsor military appreciation events across the country.

The mission of Freedom Alliance is to advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States and promoting a strong national defense.
www.FreedomAlliance.org