Mike’s Day in Print
The Washington Times did a really nice article about Mike Sparling on Friday.
Michael Sparling spent a recent afternoon helping an injured soldier around Walter Reed Army Medical Center. It was a gesture he has performed many times in the past year and a half since his son also arrived at the hospital to recover from war injuries received in Iraq, but one that may soon be coming to an end.
The story barely covers all the things Mike does for the wounded warriors and their families, but its pretty good nonetheless. Check it out!
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July 2nd, 2007 at 10:22 pm
A good man, wish we could have met him when we were in DC.
July 2nd, 2007 at 11:54 pm
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July 3rd, 2007 at 1:38 am
Great story. Great photo. The story hardly begins to scratch the surface of what Mike has done and continues to do each day. He’s a national treasure for sure.
July 3rd, 2007 at 10:01 am
Why hasn’t he been put on salary. He obviously has the skill, knowledge and abilities for the job … in spades.
If the Army doesn’t have someone like him, they should create that job.
July 3rd, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Wow… this guy is incredible. It’s good to know that there are people like him out there working for the troops; is he doing all of this on his own dime?
July 3rd, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Thanks for posting this GN! Mike is amazing and seeing him interact with the guys, firsthand, is something to behold.
July 4th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
That’s amazing, GN! He needs to be paid for the job he’s doing and if he leaves, they should hire someone to do it.
July 5th, 2007 at 1:14 am
Some men are so fatherly, that they can be fathers to more than their own kids even under such trying circumstances. To be able to reach out and help others and stay focused while undergoing personal trials and tribulations takes skill and a special kind of love.Mr. Sparling appears to be that kind of gentleman.If even possible, he will be a hard act to follow.
November 6th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Yup,
He is a good dad… he is my father-in-law!