Clark People: Listen to this campaign story!

[bicentennial_baby]

This is from Alana, who's a Clark volunteer (I think):

"I am at the Arlington HQ, about 10 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Some days, it all gets so formal, boring. And then something happens, that reminds you of why we are all here.
Saturday, an elderly woman came in. I greeted her, as I would any person coming into HQ.

I had the blessing of my life. This woman was a close personal friend of Harry Truman. She met some "young man" from MA, on a street, shaking hands, wanted to be President of the US. She ended up working for him. That "young man" was JFK.

She was arrested with MLK, more times than she could remember, and ended up working at the White House.

She had a "gift" for Wes Clark, and wanted to know if I could get it to him. (BTW, it will be put in his hand). A Christmas card, from her father, sent during WWII.

She didn't tell me, but I did some research, this card was the last thing her dad was able to send, before he was killed in the death camps. And she wanted Wes Clark to have it.

Come down, and give a few hours at HQ. These amazing moments happen all the time.

In a few hours, you can change the course of history, and meet the people who have.

Alana"

http://alana.forclark.com/story/2004/2/2/23212/29023

[xultar]

1. WOW! Did you post it @ CCN.

send it to

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I have more if you need them.

[MariaS]

3. That is a fantastic idea

We need to get the word out to the media about how Clark touches so many people. The media might try to minimize Gen. Clark but the American people know the real deal when they see it.

[girl gone mad]

2. Who is this woman?

Sounds like Forest Gump. :)

[MidwestMomma]

4. Wonderful story

That one got tears. Thanks for sharing. Wes is a blessing!

Go Wes!

[Jerseycoa]

5. So lovely

Can you elaborate?

"She had a "gift" for Wes Clark, and wanted to know if I could get it to him. (BTW, it will be put in his hand). A Christmas card, from her father, sent during WWII.

"She didn't tell me, but I did some research, this card was the last thing her dad was able to send, before he was killed in the death camps. And she wanted Wes Clark to have it."

I'm sorry. I'm just fascinated and want to know more.

Was her father an American soldier or a holocaust victim? How did he get a Christmas card in a death camp? How did you find out it was the last thing he could send her? What's the significance to her of giving it to Wes?

I don't know if you know these things, but if you do, I would love to hear more about this.

Thanks so much for the beautiful story tonight. :)

[Jerseycoa]

6. Never mind

You're not Alana. :dunce: