Comments on: America's Finest – SPC Sergio Lopez

By: Kathi

Kathi — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:51:50 +0000

Small Town Veteran Thanks for pointing the way to the newest post, and reminding us of what's important.

Salminio In all sincerity,bless you then, for making donations. I'm sorry you think I support the troops only because it's 'cool'…for background,I'm the daughter of an Army vet and share my life with another Army vet.Coming from a lifelong habit of writing letters to friends in the military,I'm just glad that there are now all these organizations that can direct others on how to show their support.
And I'm aware CJ writes political stories.I just think this particular story was a wonderful story about a man who could truly be called a 'hero', and agree with tblubrd that there were probably other stories more appropriate for you to place your comments than this particular story.
I will say no more,for I think Small Town Veteran was reminding us to celebrate and honor the man this story is about, and not get sidetracked.

By: Small Town Veteran

Small Town Veteran — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 06:50:18 +0000

America’s Finest – SPC Sergio Lopez — Epilogue

If you haven't already read CJ's earlier post on SPC Lopez read it first, then read his follow-up post here.

By: tblubrd

tblubrd — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 03:12:36 +0000

Thanks for the story CJ. It makes us all proud and renews the sense of hope that America and it's leaders have done the right thing. And Sergio is proof of that.
Salminio, you have a twisted mind. It's not the leaders in this country I worry about. And you were arrogant and immature to pick this post for venting.

By: Kathi

Kathi — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:39:38 +0000

CJ I have been reading your blog for a long time and never commented before, but today I just had to say Thank You for sharing this story. He is truly a remarkable man! and may God keep he and his family in the days ahead. And whether it's Adopt A Platoon,Angels N Camouflage, or Soldiers Angels(which I belong to)….stories like these are the reasons we keep doing everything we can to support the troops!

And for "Salminio"…if you are indeed "stunned by the loyal service of these troops"?….any of the above organizations or many others like them, would be a way for you to support the troops and let them know that,regardless of your political views. It's all about the human beings!not the politics…..just like CJ's story.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:42:00 +0000

We need to read more about our heroes. Don't care if it's three pages, a book or installments! As someone wrote here, he's more of a citizen than a natural born one. Please send me an address so I can join in on the best wishes.

By: Princess Cat

Princess Cat — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:29:53 +0000

Thank you for sharing Sergio's story. I have had the honor of visiting with him twice now and I am so glad that his story is out there for everyone to read. His family is wonderful and he is a great guy to talk with. Thank you again for shining the world's light on such a good person.

By: Small Town Veteran

Small Town Veteran — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:22:15 +0000

SPC Sergio Lopez — Someone you should know.

Read about him here. [Update: ... or here.] Mi país es su país amigo. *** I didn't realize when I posted this a few hours ago that this was the same SPC Lopez that Blackfive wrote about here. Fortunately he

By: Saoirse

Saoirse — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:44:15 +0000

Thanks for writing it, not too long. Too short!! What courageous, young man! I agree, he is more american then some.

Thank You~~

By: BLACKFIVE

BLACKFIVE — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:36:34 +0000

SPC Lopez Update

If you read just one post today, it should this update on Specialist Lopez from CJ at A Soldier's Perspective. I first posted about Specialist Lopez here.

By: CJ

CJ — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:02:02 +0000

Sharon, absolutely. I'll be adding a paragraph or two that I edited out of the final story but I think it deserves its own post. He specifically mentioned all the cards and toys sent to Sasha.