My editor has an exclusive interview with the family of Johnathan Benson, a 21-year-old North Branch man wounded for the second time in Iraq. This time it is much more serious. Benson has lost a leg, part of an arm, and has some internal injuries.Benson, the youngest in the family, has had his two brothers by his bedside this past week. They plan to make many trips to Texas to be there for him. Steve Benson said Johnathan draws strength from his older brothers. In addition, other family members and a friend traveled to Texas to be there for him too. And this week his older sister has arrived to support and encourage him.
The Benson family has much for which to be grateful, even in the light of this serious tragedy.
But, Corp. Benson has a long road ahead of him and his mother’s heart’s desire is that people back home will show concern and support by writing to him during this long, long process of recovery.
Read the whole story here. Please send encouragement here:
Corp. Jonathan Benson
c/o Marine Liaison
Brooke Army Medical Center
3851 Roger Brooke Drive
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200
Pass it on will ya?
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