tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post8859858169729304760..comments2023-12-21T13:38:35.102-05:00Comments on <center>Bridge and Beyond</center>: Homeless Veterans, Rest in Peace 1st Class Jerome MurdoughSandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-28726411834677627822015-05-05T10:01:51.601-04:002015-05-05T10:01:51.601-04:00I share your anger Doreen, I've told lots of s...I share your anger Doreen, I've told lots of stories here on Bridge and Beyond in an attempt to help others feel sad or angry, sad or angry enough to do something, to speak up, to help etc. How horrible about the man on the roof. I will see if I can follow up on the story to share here on Bridge and Beyond.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-70831933409016513192015-05-05T08:58:03.084-04:002015-05-05T08:58:03.084-04:00What a heartbreaking story, that poor man. Stories...What a heartbreaking story, that poor man. Stories like this make me SO angry. Homeless people need homes not jail or ER's.<br />I was at the VA hospital in Philadelphia last night and there was a veteran on the roof threatening to jump.<br />They said it happens all the time. Disgusting.Doreen McGettiganhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-48534524015521831302015-04-27T06:51:19.443-04:002015-04-27T06:51:19.443-04:00Yes, a very sad story. This man deserved better f...Yes, a very sad story. This man deserved better from those he served.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-91893018363845617182015-04-26T22:22:28.276-04:002015-04-26T22:22:28.276-04:00Another sad story about the Men who fought for our...Another sad story about the Men who fought for our Freedom. SSegernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-63193583265509941142015-04-26T15:24:22.761-04:002015-04-26T15:24:22.761-04:00Ranveer, I enjoyed your post but am unable to leav...Ranveer, I enjoyed your post but am unable to leave you a comment since your blog is google+ ONLYSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-36635626903376084082015-04-26T14:57:54.908-04:002015-04-26T14:57:54.908-04:00Yes it is indeed very sad Ranveer, thanks so much ...Yes it is indeed very sad Ranveer, thanks so much for your visit and comment.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-51806929127091063292015-04-26T14:57:20.611-04:002015-04-26T14:57:20.611-04:00Thank you Sue for the visit and thoughtful comment...Thank you Sue for the visit and thoughtful comment. I so agree.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-28083658749141906862015-04-26T14:56:38.605-04:002015-04-26T14:56:38.605-04:00Thank you Betty for the visits and comments. Trul...Thank you Betty for the visits and comments. Truly appreciate it. I too have my fingers crossed headway can be made on this important project.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-51549239562474362122015-04-26T09:28:28.025-04:002015-04-26T09:28:28.025-04:00Thanks for bringing to light the issue. It's r...Thanks for bringing to light the issue. It's really sad when such people are not taken care of and met with scorn.Vishal Bheeroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085897828634157572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-52636517725544677912015-04-25T18:29:22.526-04:002015-04-25T18:29:22.526-04:00Thank you Sandy for putting our veterans in the fo...Thank you Sandy for putting our veterans in the fore front. No veteran should ever be homeless - mental illness is out of control here in our country. Hoping education and awareness through media and the coming together of all of us can help solve this very real problem. @Door2LoreSue<br /><a href="http://www.door2lore.com/power-of-story-blog" rel="nofollow">PowerofStoryABlog</a> - Every Hero Has a StorySue Kuentzhttp://www.door2lore.com/power-of-story-blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-2162426843276330302015-04-25T18:17:54.258-04:002015-04-25T18:17:54.258-04:00Thank you for featuring his story here, sad the ci...Thank you for featuring his story here, sad the circumstances of his passing. I do think the country needs to do something better to help those who served it not end up homeless. I do hope the Major Challenge is successful in their goals.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-84722146545794330482015-04-25T12:56:21.310-04:002015-04-25T12:56:21.310-04:00Glad you're ok Misha, hope things calm down fo...Glad you're ok Misha, hope things calm down for you.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-49805306557507410872015-04-25T12:55:56.648-04:002015-04-25T12:55:56.648-04:00I know, would like to see lots more throughout the...I know, would like to see lots more throughout the US.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-32884934455700505502015-04-25T12:55:23.331-04:002015-04-25T12:55:23.331-04:00Thank you for the visit and thoughtful comment Bun...Thank you for the visit and thoughtful comment Bunny.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-66067007305761535242015-04-25T12:54:58.148-04:002015-04-25T12:54:58.148-04:00Hey Sandy. Just read your comment and wanted to le...Hey Sandy. Just read your comment and wanted to let you know that I'm okay. Just been struggling with work and stuff that's made it a bit hard for me to write. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-37180312570571082882015-04-25T12:22:06.797-04:002015-04-25T12:22:06.797-04:00Only 4 cities in Delaware. Interesting! ��Only 4 cities in Delaware. Interesting! ��Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558359217534466186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-37409989249566413862015-04-25T12:19:46.952-04:002015-04-25T12:19:46.952-04:00Thank you for your service 1st class Jerome. May y...Thank you for your service 1st class Jerome. May you rest in peace. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558359217534466186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-34843059852030171422015-04-25T09:13:00.784-04:002015-04-25T09:13:00.784-04:00That's a very good point Delories. I hadn'...That's a very good point Delories. I hadn't thought of that.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-49576731119594200492015-04-25T09:12:07.994-04:002015-04-25T09:12:07.994-04:00Understand the catch up, thank you for visiting an...Understand the catch up, thank you for visiting and right you are on the nature of the problem. Sadly, it does look like a never ending problem.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-34844335565596092702015-04-25T07:42:47.733-04:002015-04-25T07:42:47.733-04:00Of all the stories of the homeless the stories of ...Of all the stories of the homeless the stories of the veterans touch me the most. If our young folks were educated as to what is happening with our veterans I can't imagine they would volunteer for service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-20460187902081526892015-04-25T07:13:44.897-04:002015-04-25T07:13:44.897-04:00Marine Murdough's story is unbelievably tragic...Marine Murdough's story is unbelievably tragic. It's good to hear that the program is seeing some results but it looks like a never-ending problem.<br /><br />I've been away for a week so I'm trying to catch up with comments.Sheila @ A Postcard a Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140046386364588303noreply@blogger.com