Welcome to Marine Moms – Bethesda!

Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul. 

~Michel de Montaigne
 
 
 Marine Moms-Bethesda’s next visit to Walter Reed, 4 East, will be on
Sunday, January 29th, 2012.
We will begin serving between 11:00 and 11:30 AM.
 Our PROTOCOL for serving luncheons at Walter Reed on 4 East is:
Active Duty wounded, injured, and ill combat patients, all service branches, and their families from 4 East, ICU and the 7th Floor are served  first.  After they have been served, Liaison staff and the immediate caregivers of the patients are welcome to join us.
 
 

 Our mission is to provide a monthly luncheon, gift bags, and pantry items to the wounded, injured, and ill combat Veterans, all service branches, and their families, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.  We would like them to know they are in the hearts and prayers of America as we bring “touches of home” for them to their “home away from home.”  We are military parents, troop supporters, and Veterans who deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by our military.   What we do is made possible by donations.  Every penny donated is used toward our mission.  We are not affiliated in any way with, nor are we endorsed by, the USMC  the DoD, or anyone else official.

Many THANKS to the “Elfs” who sent Holiday Cheer to spread at Walter Reed and Richmond VA Medical Center this year!

“Holiday Cheer 2011″ at Bethesda

“Holiday Cheer 2011″ at Richmond VAMC


I found the poem below in a file on my computer.  I don’t know who wrote it and would like to give credit where credit is due.  It is dated Monday, September 6, 2004.

A Parent's Prayer For Their Marine

God, look after that young man of ours, wherever he may be.

Walk in upon him. Keep his mind stayed on thee.

Talk with him during the silent watches of the night, and spur him to
bravery whenever called upon to face the cruel foe.

Transfer my prayer to his heart, that he may know the love I have
bequeathed to him as an everlasting gift.

Keep our son inspired by the enduring faith in God. He is our greatest gift.

Protect him and keep his purpose and spirit unwavering.

Satisfy him with the knowledge of this prayer of ours.

Silent and alone I pray, God, that you hear us. Lead us through the long days ahead.

And lead that young man of ours through his.

Fail him not that he may not fail you.

Thank you, God.
Amen