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Lindsay Continues to Monitor the NPR Story

Amazing black and whites from the field. Wish I could embed them here directly because they are part of the family's history. I'm still working on it.

To see the whole article go here.

Thanks to All

Much thanks to all the clan for the communication/updates/donations...the Morgans of Maine are always appreciative.

Got a call from Lee 3 days ago...a satellite phone link from his position in Helmand.

He sounds AOK.

He loves letters and packages.

Ike

May We All Be Happy and Create the Causes for Future Happiness

Dear Family, 

While I find War to be disgusting and barbaric, and, in this case in Iraq, it's all about the blood of our sons and daughters for a barrel of oil. Similarly, in Afghanistan, I suggest that it's all about the blood of our sons and daughters for a field of poppies.

Yet those like our Lee have not been made privy to this. They truly believe they are helping and noble. Their intentions are pure, and they have not been allowed to question Authority . . . just to worry about the Marine next to you. Eventually, years from now, they may come to realize the Truth. 

However, Lee is extremely brave, physically powerful and possesses a rare intelligence. If one's intention is pure, and one is being ordered to kill, it is not as bad karmically . . . this advice came to my Chris from my Root Guru Ven, Geshela Lobsang Sopa before Chris left for the Marines in March 2004. Geshela then blessed Chris as I do every day for Lee peace, love to all, mickey

NPR Reporters Following Lee's Platoon

Lindsay brought this report to my attention; she says that Lee is in the "Golf Platoon".

The whole article, as well as the dramatic photographs, is a jolting bit of reality of what these guys are going through.

Update on Solar Charger for Lee

The Solio has been purchased and is on its way. Many, many thanks to all the contributors!

Google Maps

To put things in context... Amazing terrain; I believe the green swathes are mostly poppy fields!

Helmand operation begins

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/01/AR2009070103202_pf.html