Liam had surgery on his right leg on February 1st to insert an artificial knee, remove HO, transplant a tendon from a cadaver, make a flap bringing part of a calf muscle up over the knee and graft some skin from his thigh to his knee. The surgery took a little over 10 hours. Both the ortho and plastics doctors are very pleased with their handy-work. Two drains have been removed, but one remains. He should be discharged from the hospital when the last one can be removed, hopefully in another day or two. He will now have to be non-weight bearing on the right leg for 3 months. During this time we are hoping to have reconstructive surgery started on both the right arm and foot. He has started some OT and PT and is in very good spirits.
Laurie
***********************************
Liam Update: December 16, 2011
Liam went in for surgery the end of September to remove the HO (bone growth outside of skeletal system) from his left stump. It was really hampering his walking with his prosthesis. Shortly before Thanksgiving, after everything healed, he was fitted with a new prosthesis, started walking again using the parallel bars, then graduated to a walker.
We got home for Thanksgiving and this year, rather than run his usual road race, Liam did it using a hand cycle. He had to have his right hand secured to the handle with an ace bandage seeing as he cannot grip with that hand. He won the race.
He checked back into the hospital for surgery December 1st, to close his colostomy. Four days later he had to go for emergency surgery because he was bleeding internally. He is finally back at our apartment and slowly getting back to therapy. He will have all the abdominal staples removed on Monday and then we hope to head back home for the holidays.
When we come back here the doctors want to start looking at and discussing his options for the right leg and arm.
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Laurie
***********************************
Liam Wristbands now available!
There are several places in town that are now selling Liam wristbands ($3.00 each) to help support the 'Dwyer/Parmentier Recovery Account' including Murphy’s Pharmacy, Village Wine Cellar, Village Restaurant, Litchfield Pizza and Litchfield Candy Company. For more information please call Leslie (860-567-8558)
***********************************
Liam stands and delivers toast at his best friend's wedding
On Tuesday, September 20th, prior to coming home for his best friend's wedding. Liam was bound and determined to stand when delivering the speech at the wedding of his best friend where he was to be best man. Physical Therapy wanted to see if he could stand before agreeing to send the prosthetic home with us. Well, he took it one more step, no pun intended. He walked the length of the parallel bars and back, not just once, but three times.
***********************************
Liam uses prosthetic leg for the first time
This past week in PT they were able to get Liam to 'stand' using a tilt-table and strapping him to it. They tried it first, very gradually, without his prosthetic and it went well. Then they tried it with his prosthetic and had a problem because the prosthetic had been made to be longer than his right leg. So the next day they returned with a shortened leg and they had him upright for 25 minutes. It was truly amazing to see him stnading after four months. contributed by Laurie Parmentier
left: with new prosthetic leg right: getting fitted for the right size
***********************************
Wounded Marine Liam Dwyer visits Town Hall
Litchfield.bz (09-06-11)
Liam came home for the weekend for the first time in over a year.
(September 2-5, 2011)
Liam and his mother Laurie talk about when he was first injured.
They describe the care received at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center
and the support they received from the Marines.
Liam discusses next steps in recovery and rehab.
Liam talks about why he joined the Marines
and his hopes for the future in Afghanistan.
***************************************
Support Liam during his recovery
"One of Litchfield's own, Sgt. Liam Dwyer, U.S. Marine, was severely injured by an IED on May 22 in Afghanistan. He is the son of Litchfield resident, Laurie Parmentier. Following several days of treatment in Afghanistan and Germany, he is back in the States for continuing treatment and recovery. Four years ago, he was also injured while serving in Iraq. For the next several weeks and months, Liam will be going through extensive recovery. That is why we have created this page to enable his friends, family and neighbors a chance to express their well wishes to Liam. He will be able to read these from his hospital room and see just how many people are praying for him and wishing him well."
Send a note to Liam via editor@Litchfield.bz - we will post on this page - Liam will be able to read your notes. Please remember everyone will see your note. We reserve the right to edit for appropriateness.
Update Sunday, August 21, 2011:
Hi Doug,
Pretty historic weekend to be here at Bethesda. Walter Reed is closing and merging with Bethesda National Naval Medical Center. Yesterday the buses started rolling in bringing the out-patients and their families from Walter Reed to our apartment building. Good to see all the new people and their families, but very sad to see so darn many wounded warriors. More buses expected today. Then next weekend they bring the in-patients.
We cannot thank everyone enough for their support, it means so very much to us.
Laurie
Update Friday, August 19, 2011:
Liam is doing serious PT, 2 1/2 to 3 hours in the morning, then another 2 hours in the afternoon. We hit another major milestone, he was discharged from the hospital today, after 13 weeks. We spent last night in our new apartment, on base, but out of the hospital, as a trial run. We passed all 'safety checks' as far as transfers from wheelchair to bed and back, transfer to shower and back. He is now an out-patient and I am his NMA (non-medical assistant), tending to his needs, administering meds, etc. How great it is for us to be away from the hospital environment. He will be going back to the hospital as needed for further surgeries.
Laurie
editor's note: A fund has been established at Litchfield Bancorp to help Laurie and Liam. As you can imagine this has been a major financial burden for the family. If you'd like to help, please mail to:
Litchfield Bancorp
Dwyer/Parmentier Recovery Account
Attn: Paula Farrington
PO Box 997
Litchfield, CT. 06759-0997
***************************************
Update Monday, August 1, 2011:
Liam started re-hab at Walter Reed MATC (Military Advanced Treatment Center) here at Bethesda. What an amazing facility. Machines you cannot even imagine (a 25 foot rock climbing wall, a rock climbing treadmill, just to name a couple). Did a 1 hour assessment on Friday the 22nd, they were impressed by his overall strength and stamina. Did a 2 1/2 hr session on Monday the 25th, and stopped when the therapist (not Liam) said 'enough.' Tuesday was surgery to start working on the right leg. They removed antibiotic beads placed in there 8 weeks ago, did a quadricepplasty (lifted the thigh muscle off the femur due to adhesion), manipulated the frozen knee (under anesthesia) 70 degrees, and removed some HO (heterotopic ossification, bone growth outside the skeletal system, common with these guys and their injuries).
This surgery set him back a little as far as PT goes, but they now have him on a CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) machine. It sits on his bed and his leg is cradled in it. He can adjust the speed and the flexion via remote control. The concept is to keep his leg moving and bending at least 18 hours a day. He is able to achieve about 20-30 degrees of range of motion, the goal is to reach 60-70 degrees.
Hopefully, he can start back with PT sometime next week. He still faces more surgery on the right leg and the right arm, but got the go-ahead to put some weight on the right elbow.
On a lighter note, I am attaching a picture of Liam Thomas Dwyer meeting Liam Thomas Kilroy.
Sgt. Thomas Kilroy was another 4th CAG Marine in Afghanistan with Liam. He came home early for the birth of his second child. Tom and Elizabeth's son was born June 1 and Tom called me here at Bethesda to ask if it would be okay to name their son after Liam. That Saturday Tom came to see us and told Liam that they had a son and named him Liam Thomas Kilroy, after Liam and himself. What Tom did not know is that Liam is also Liam Thomas nor did he know the significance of the name. Liam is gaelic for William, his father's name. His father had a twin brother, Thomas, a member of the Air Force, who was killed in 1975, while stationed in Thailand, during the Mayaguez incident. Thus he was named after the two of them. Tom Kilroy was amazed to hear this story.
Laurie
PS. Really like reading the comments on Liam's page.
Update Wednesday, July 14, 2011:
Major milestone today. Liam was moved to 'Walter Reed Rehab,' but seeing as Walter Reed is merging with Bethesda Medical Center and moving here, he had a short bed ride down the hall rather than an ambulance ride into DC. And I did not have to pack up and leave. All wounds are closed, skin grafts look great, so now the real work of amputation physical therapy begins. Such amazing progress in so short a time.
Laurie
Update Monday, June 29, 2011:
Doug, Web page looks good, and we love reading all the messages.
Liam is doing great, still showing the fighting spirit. Was scheduled for surgery today for 2 skin grafts, but doctors decided to reschedule to next week to do all 3 at the same time. This gives him a reprieve from the grueling every-other-day schedule, allows him to rest and eat, nice change of pace.
Laurie
Update Monday, June 6, 2011:
More surgery today, he actually had 2 days 'off' this weekend, instead of the usual every other day surgery. He has had a couple 'minor' issues, but is progressing remarkably well, even the doctors are impressed with how he is progressing. Thank you again for what you are doing, it means so much to us.
Laurie (Liam's mom)
***************************************
Sgt Dwyer,
Just another proud Litchfielder cheering for you...
~Cynthia Tompkins~ ( a friend of a friend of your mom!)
Liam,
I read the byline and it is spectacular that you are recovering and working as hard as you are. GOD bless you for your sacrifice so we can continue our way of life. Every service person I see, I thanks them for what they do. I ride for the Patriot Guard and am proud to do what little I can for all of you that have given of yourselves. Keep it up young man, we are all pulling for you!!
David Hoha
Global Manager
Final Assy/Flight Operations
Sikorsky Aircraft
Liam,
It is young men like you that make those of us from the older generations proud and more than grateful. As the grandmother of a Marine now serving in Iraq, I was touched by your story and more than impressed by the courage you display. I wish you well and will keep you and all of our military members in my prayers.
Barbara Wilkes
Hi Liam,
I am so happy to see your progress reports from your mom. Keep up the good work!
Linda Daley
Wallingford, CT
Dear Liam,
I am so very sorry to hear about the injuries you received while fighting for our country. I am so proud of you and your fellow soldiers for all that you have given up for us each and every day. Your positive outlook on life and your recovery is an inspiration, one I will keep close whenever I "think" I am having a bad day. Thank you for keeping us safe and giving us our freedom. I wish you a very speedy recovery and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please email me. It's our turn to give back to you!
Sue D'Amato
Torrington, CT
Liam and Laurie,
"Little Liam" is very cute! Liam's 'can do' spirit is an inspiration to anyone following his road to recovery. I get the feeling that he will be mobile sooner than anyone expects. Thank you Laurie for sharing your story!
Doug Parker
editor@Litchfield.bz
Hi, Liam,
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. I found you via a link from the CART website.
I'm one of the old farts like Bill and Paul, and am a part-time instructor for their Lime Rock events.
Thanks for your service.
Dave Polmon, US Army, Vietnam '70
Southbury, CT
Dear Liam,
Many, many prayers for you and your family. Please know that people across the country are grateful for the freedoms we have in our lives only because of your outstanding courage and commitment. I am proud to say that I am 'your neighbor,' I live in Winsted, CT. I have two sons that are serving in the military and I know what fortitude you must have to uphold the high standards of your calling to protect and defend. I am so proud of you!!!
Peace,
Rev. Lin McGee
National Chaplain, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Founder/President, Connecticut Blue Star Mothers
Dear Liam,
Thank you for your service to our country and for the great sacrifices you have made for all Americans. You are truly a hero. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers throughout your recovery.
Susan Ingraham
Wallingford, CT
Dear Liam,
You don't know me, but your mom is a neighbor of mine and my husband's in Litchfield. We used to live next door to each other, but now we're a few doors away and I haven't had the opportunity to talk with her recently. We heard the story about you in the newspaper, and recently I learned about your page on the Litchfield BZ site. It's a wonderfully supportive idea. I hope you'll continue to hear from family, friends, everyone and anyone who now has the opportunity to show how grateful we all are for your remarkable service and your extraordinary courage! You have an amazing mother, by the way. This message is also a warm "hello" to her. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery!
-Anne and Ted
Hello Liam,
We’d like to Thank you for your service. Without Guys and Gals like you serving the USA. We wouldn’t be free to do the things we like to do. We hope you a speedy recovery and again Thank you and your family for what you’ve given us to be the Greatest Country in the World!
Ken Beatrice, President
Riders of Fire Motorcycle Club
Connecticut 1
Liam,
Glad to hear that you are making such great progress. Again, there are many of us rooting for your recovery as well as all your fellow soldiers. God bless our military forces!!!
David Hoha
Global Manager
Final Assy/Flight Operations
Sikorsky Aircraft
Dear Liam,
I am so very sad and sorry about your injury. Like your Father and Uncle. I also served in Viet Nam for 25 months, 69~72. It has to be tough going through everything and the sacrifice that you have made serving your country so that all of us can have the freedoms that we all have today. I know that you will work hard in rehab, and will recover and deal with the hand that you have been dealt. I also hope with today's technology, you will be up and running in no time. May The Good Lord Bless you and your family and get all of you through this time in your lives.
Good Luck...And Prayers for you and your family...
Robert
SEAL TEAM 13, VIET NAM
Dear Sgt. Liam Dwyer,
Words cant even begin to tell you how much you are appreciated to people who (like myself) don’t even know you. With your brave soul and with your families support to help you threw this hard time. I do hope to meet you some day and thank you in person for all that you have done. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Strong
East Hampton, CT
Liam,
Thank you for your service to our country. We do appreciate your service and your sacrifices. I am honored to be a nurse at VA CT and hope you’ll contact us if we can do anything for you or your family. I, too, come from a Marine family so I know you have all the courage to overcome any obstacles. Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. Semper Fi
Maureen Uilizio (Maureen.Ulizio@va.gov)
Dear Liam,
Thank you for your bravery, your courage, your service to the greatest country in the world: The United State of America. Over three hundred some odd million Americans, by your service and your sacrifice, know you assured each and every one of us continued safety to enjoy the many freedoms only Americans are so fortunate to enjoy. We can't thank you or support you enough - but we sure will try. I pray for your continued valient mission of recovery and will pray each day for your full recovery and a life full of happiness and love.
S. M. Carey
Shelton, CT
Dear Laurie,
I thank you for your support of your son's missions and for your sacrifices that you and so many parents of our brave soldiers make. I pray God will continue to bless you with all you need and more, as you and your son continue on his mission to recovery. God bless you both.
S. M. Carey
Shelton, CT
Dear Liam,
So sorry to hear of your injuries. I wish you a speedy recovery. Your photo shows that you seem to be in good spirits, and your mom is right there beside you supporting you, and that is just as important! Great job, Mom! Liam, THANK YOU for your service. Keep a positive attitude, because that helps in recovery so much! And I hope to be part of that flag line when you arrive home. Take care and God speed!
Linda Daley
Member – Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders
Hello Liam,
Just a fellow Connecticut resident who saw your story and wanted to say hello. You seem like an amazing individual. I hope you surprise the heck out of your team of caregivers in Bethesda with continued progress.
p.s. Are you a Yankee fan or a Red Sox fan? Based on your hometown, I fear you may be part of "The Nation"...If so, it's ok. Nobody's perfect. (haha)
Laura Greene
Liam,
To you and your family for your sacrifices and bravery! You are truly a hero, God bless you and yours and keep you safe.
Victoria Schroeder
Norwich, CT
Semper Fi Sgt. Dwyer
You have sacrificed so much for us. I participated in OIF 03…was a Marine, came from family of Marines and my son is leaving in August for the Marines…we understand. I have had friends who were wounded and know brothers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Love your family and seek out the services provided to you. There is a great VA counseling center in Danbury, CT as well. It will be a long road so think of it as a long hump…you can make it. With much love and respect….
David Hughes, Project Manager
kmk Construction
Groton, CT
Dear Liam,
My family and I just wanted to let you know that we hold you in the highest regard. We couldn’t be more proud of you. You are an inspiration to us all. We also are a family of service (mostly Marine Corps, we had a couple of renegades who had to join the Army). You of course know that just being a Marine gives you special healing powers USE THEM.
Semper Fidelis Devil Dog
The Snow family in Sandy Hook CT
Good day Liam-
Thank you for your service and for the gift of freedom which you so generously give to each of us.
This is a terrific way for us to connect. Seeing you with your Mom helps us to understand in a small way just what it is our wounded warriors experience. We remain connected knowing that individuals like you are determined to protect our nation and to try to make this world a better place for all peoples. You are an inspiration to us and we absolutely appreciate everything you do as a Marine and a special human being. May you heal well and may life bring you many blessings. Your courage is awesome. Please know that there are thousands of folks praying for you and you remain in our hearts always.
Semper Fidelis
Reverend Liz Wold
Greenwich, CT
Faith is a bird that feels dawn breaking
and sings while it is dark.
Scandinavian saying
Liam, there are a heck of a lot of us that are pulling for you, especially those in the motorcycling community. We wish you the best of luck, a speedy recovery and a great future. God is also on your side, have faith in him as all things have a purpose. We respect and honor those sacrifices you have made for your country, never doubt that the vast majority are proud of you and every soldier out there. Thanks again for what you have done for us.
David Hoha
Global Manager
Final Assy/Flight Operations
Sikorsky Aircraft
Dear Sgt. Dwyer,
I am a very proud member of Patriot Guard Riders CT. I saw this posting and had to write you immediately. You are about my sons age. My dad served in WWII in Bomb Disposal and was all over Belgium. I feel very strongly about your service for our country. You have done the honorable thing and served our country without question. I am so very proud of what you have done. I see that you come from a family that honors our country by serving it. You have done so much for all of us and you continue to give of yourself for my family. I know that you’re not on an easy road and the road ahead will be tough for you. I have every confidence that YOU can do it. I have a feeling that you will continue to be a role model to those around you. Thank you for your service and if there’s ever anything I can please do not ever hesitate to contact me.
Warmest regards for a speedy recovery.
Michael Freedman
Somers, CT
Sgt. Dwyer,
Thank You for your service and sacrifice. Speedy recovery and return to home.
Tom Poole
RI Patriot Guard - Ride Captain
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world.
United States Marines don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan
Liam,
Sorry to hear about your injuries, I wish you a speedy recovery. You may not remember me, but I carried your sister Mikaela in my motorcycle’s sidecar during Middlebury’s 2008 Memorial Day parade and after it I gave you and your father a lift in the sidecar back to your relatives house up on Dwyer Road. I am also a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and we would be honored to provide a motorcycle escort and flag line when you return to your home in Southbury for rest and recuperation. We typically stand flag lines at veteran’s funerals, troop send-offs and welcome homes, and the Welcome Homes are our favorite type of mission. Just our small way of showing support for our veteran’s sacrifices. As our shirts say, “Our Heroes Wear Uniforms.”
Once again, thank you for your service and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Jay Koonz – Middlebury,CT
Liam,
Thank you for your service. My children are safe in their beds because you and others put their bodies between them and harm.
Shawn
You are a hero, Liam! Thank you for all you have done for our country! Stay strong!
Deirdre Salemme, North Branford, CT
Dear Liam,
You do not know me, but I just wanted to thank you for your military service to our great country. You are a true inspiration and I hope you have a speedy recovery. Be strong.
Amber Dickey, Watertown, CT
I do not know you or your family, but I have a son in the Vermont National Guard who arrived safely back from Afghanistan right before Christmas of 2010. The sacrifices you have made for your country will never be forgotten. People often wonder what the purpose of life is. I hope you know that you have lived a purposely driven life which is all God would want of you. My prayers and thanks go out to you. L. Lemieux
Liam,
You don't know us, but we have heard about you and how you are such a brave and wonderful young man. We want you to know how much we appreciate all your sacrifices and are truly grateful that there are people like you who make it possible for people like us to sleep at night knowing that we are being protected. Please keep up the fight and get well so you can get home.We will be praying for your recovery and if there is anything we can do, or anything you need, please email shirleym11@comcast.net. Honestly, please feel free.Our son was an Army Ranger and we are blessed to have him home now.
Love to you and a speedy recovery,
Shirley and Tony Mariano, Middlebury, CT
Liam,
I don't know you personally but I do want to express my gratitude and concern for you. My nephew and niece are also Marines, but have yet to be deployed. I think of all our Military often and wish you all the best. Thank you and be strong. Kim Fischer resident of Litchfield.
Dear Liam,
I am so sorry to hear of your injuries that you received while fighting for our country. There are no words to express how much we all feel for what you and all the soldiers have given up for us every day. You all have such a special place in our hearts and especially you right now as you continue to fight a different battle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Best Wishes for a very speedy recovery,
Roz, Len, Joshua and Rebecca Ross of CT
Hi Liam,
I want to thank you for your service and hope your recovery is speedy. You are a brave young man and my thoughts and prayers are with you. My son too, was injured in Afghanistan, by a daisy chain but fortunately he only had a brief stay in the hospital. Please know I appreciate all the sacrifices you made, without our servicemen and women we would not be the country we are, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If there is anything you need please email me, I would be honored to lend a helping hand.
Semper Fi and God Bless you!
Nancy McGuinness
nancy@abelectronicsinc.com
Liam,
First and foremost, we would like to thank you for your service for your country...words cannot express our thanks, but please know that you are in our thoughts and we wish you a speedy recovery. Although we don't know you, in reading the words of your friends and others who care about you, you sound like a really great guy and a loyal soldier. Hang in there, know that there are lots of good folks who care about you and want to see you up and about soon. Semper Fi
The Applegates of Wilmington, DE
Liam,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We thank you so much for your service.
Betsy Fabbri
Liam,
Although you don't know us, we want to thank you for your service. We appreciate what you have done for our country and are very sorry to hear you are injured. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Francesca, Sal and Tatyana
Liam,
I want to thank you for the sacrifice that w you have made for us. I am very appreciative of everything that you have done. May God grant to you many Happy, Healthy and Blessed Years.
Sincerely, D. Borsari
Hey Liam!
Apparently I am living under a rock because I just found out! My best wishes dude. We are proud of you over here at Post University, knowing that one of our own is giving everything he has for his country. We need more of you! I am sorry to hear everything and I know you are a strong guy and are going to get through it! We miss you here especially your crazy student stories. You are an inspiration to us all and I wish you the best recovery and hope you come to visit soon!
Your Friend,
Mark Radtke
Our Dear Liam,
We wanted to extend our best wishes to you for a speedy recovery. We respect all the many things that have been asked of you over the past few years. Even though we may not know one another, we have carried you in our hearts and prayers. Because of your call to duty and the many sacrifices you have made, our family in appreciation for you, tries to cherish the precious moments we are given each day. Without you and those who stood beside you, we know the way we live would not be possible. Thank you for hearing the call to protect and preserve. Now all we ask of you, is that you continue to fight to regain your strength to come home. You will always be near and dear to our hearts and we want you to know how very much we value all you've done. Know you are never alone in your recovery and beyond! If you or your family need anything in the months ahead please contact me at herusso@gmail.com. It would be an honor to help.
With Our Love and Respect
Heather, Stephen
Chris, Nick & Sarah Russo
Liam,
As a forner Marine myself I'd like to thank you for your service. Have a speedy recovery. If I can assist you or your family in any I can be contacted at, 860-868-3251 or by e-mail lpotoole@sbcglobal.net
KEEP THE FAITH! Semper Fi
Larry O'Toole, Warren
Sgt Dwyer,
OK this is the last draw. The next time we deploy I am putting you into a big plastic bubble and not letting you out of my sight. You will have the call sign the “Bubble Marine.” Well I am glad that you are doing well. Try not to cause the nurses any trouble out there in Bethesda, though I know that is not in your nature. Remember, you have one mission and it supersedes all other missions. “HEAL AND RECOVER AND GET BACK INTO THE FIGHT.” They are sending me home in 11 June so can attend Army Command and Staff College. I will be back in DC area around 18 June. Will be dropping by for a visit when I get back. Remember one other thing, “I’M A COWBOY. ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE. I’M WANTED, WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE.” SEE YOU SOON, BOB
Liam, you may not know me, but I am so grateful for your service and will pray for your recovery and return to health. You have many people here in Litchfield who are cheering you on, and I am one of
them. God bless you! Fran Clem
Liam, Your bravery is second to none, and none is more courageous than you!! Just know that your thought of often and respect you very much! Hang in there brother and stay tough. Your friend, Tim Wilcox
I don’t know Liam, but would like to thank him for his service and wish him well.
Danny Clock
Dear Liam,
We believe you must know how special you are to us and our whole family. We've watched you grow into a wonderful, brave young man. You have a great attitude toward life, which we know will help carry you through this long road of recovery. It was devastating to hear from your mom about your injuries, but knew from the start you are a fighter and will get through this. We wish we could be there for you, but know you have support close to you. Our time will come to see you, and realize how important these initial days of treatment and recovery are and that you need to rest and heal. We are praying for you and think of you every day. Know how much we appreciate the service and sacrifice you give to keep us free. But mostly know how much we love you and care. Hopefully, we'll be able to talk soon. The Caron's
Liam is one of nicest people in the world. He always had a smile and was always upbeat when at LHS.
Liam: You are definitely in my thoughts everyday wishing you a speedy recovery. How can we ever express true gratitude to someone like you who has put his life on the line everyday for years? "Freedom is not free" and your injury reminds us of all the sacrificies made by thousands of young adults everyday in regions of the world that are often hostile and oppressive. Doug Parker, editor@Litchfield.bz
