Giving of a heart
B
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PAULA
ARAGON ,
PUBLIC
AFFAIRS
The giving of a heart may mean different things to different people.
This could mean those who love someone, give their heart because of love and devotion, still
for others this could mean a greeting card or heart shaped treats as a gesture of admiration.
But for the Soldiers’ Angels, it’s the giving of time and volunteering to bring joy and
compassion for those who are receiving medical treatment, here at the Raymond G. Murphy
medical center. They give from their heart to those that served this great country and know the
sacrifices the families of these Veterans have given along the way.
They hand out Valentines Day cards, store bought or handmade, along with treats to enlighten
the hearts of the Veterans they visit.
“I have been blessed to have been able to do this for almost 13 years now,” said Susie Turner,
team support volunteer manager with Soldiers' Angels.
The mission of Soldiers’ Angels is to provide aid and comfort to the men and women of the
United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, their families, and a growing
veteran population. "May No Soldier Go Unloved" encapsulates the motivation behind Soldiers'
Angels. The volunteers of Soldiers' Angels work tirelessly supporting our nation's veterans,
wounded heroes, deployed service members and their families, according to their website,
www.soldiersangels.org.