Operation Homelink- Connecting Wounded Warriors and Military Families with their Deployed Loved Ones
Operation Homelink provides refurbished computers/new webcams to wounded warriors and the families of junior enlisted (E1- E5) servicemembers that do not own a computer so that they can stay in contact with their deployed loved one serving overseas.
The inspiration for starting this all-volunteer organization was the image of a young spouse of a National Guardsman, laying awake at night worrying whether her husband and father of their young children is safe. She's too frightened to even watch the evening news in fear of seeing bad news from the front.
Providing a refurbished computer to this American Hero at Home was the least we could do so that she could exchange periodic emails with her husband or have the kids "see" their daddy via a Skype videocall. With so many perfectly good computers sitting in storage or filling landfills, this is the LEAST we could do for these courage military families making tremendous sacrifices on behalf of all Americans. This image is why we are proud to offer this small gesture of appreciation to these families that we are honored to serve.
5 comments
Crystal Deters • over 14 years ago
The veterans and their families really enjoy the laptops and having the ability to stay in touch. Also the injured warriors use the computers to aid with recovery and help them communicate.
cheryl Cain • over 14 years ago
Our veterans deserve more than we could ever give them.God bless them.
Jake Owens • over 14 years ago
I've worked with Dan Shannon for many years on this initiative and have been able to see first hand what it means to the families to get a computer. Any way we can help families keep connected while their loved ones are deployed is not just a challenge, but an obligation. Please join me in voting for Operation Homelink!
Charles Ragans • about 14 years ago
I feel Dan Shannon is doing a great service to the loves ones who are deployed, but for the entire armed forces community. Me and my brother support him 100% in getting computer to families to keep them connected, but encouraged others to join us. Please vote for Operation Homelink!
Andrea Routh • about 14 years ago
I have known Dan since high school! I am so proud of what he is doing for these families! Please vote for Operation Homelink!