sunluvingal82 on 7/6/2007 4:22:48 PM wrote:
I went to school with Jordan......do you have any idea how I could get in touch with him?
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USMCofficerswife on 1/22/2007 2:56:00 PM wrote:
Dear Jordan,
Your story touched me so much. My husband Scott is a career Marine, 16 years this last fall (CWO3). He is coming home from his second deployment and this last one was a full year. He will finally be home in two weeks!! I've learned a lot about the Marine Corps and the passion that Marines feel for what they do. I have seen it through the heart and soul of my husband. One thing he always reminds me is keep focused honey on the future because you can't change the past. Learn from the past and push forward. I guess that is what I want to share with you today...push forward and focus on your future. It is so bright and you have an advantage. You are and always will be a Marine! Take care and God bless! Semper Fi
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nsherida on 4/17/2006 9:23:07 AM wrote:
Dear John and Sam,
As a librarian at an elementary school in Rockbridge County, I've been sharing the story of Jordan's War with our fifth graders, and it has provoked a lot of interested discussion in our library class. Thanks to your story, I've been able to answer a lot of questions about this war that I wouldn't have otherwise: questions like what happens to soldiers after they're wounded, what's it like to be on a patrol in Iraq, etc. We've even used your story to compare the Iraq war with the American Civil War, which the fifth graders are now studying. Thanks so much for providing a wonderful story with so many educational opportunities!
Sincerely,
Nancy Sheridan
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RoaTimes on 4/3/2006 5:55:38 PM wrote:
Shawn Wildman: Thanks for your comments. We though a serial narrative would be the best way to tell Jordan's story -- letting readers get to know him and his family gradually like the chapters in a book.
-John Cramer
Roanoke Times
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RoaTimes on 4/3/2006 5:53:12 PM wrote:
Betty Kirstein: We do hope to follow Jordan occasionally as he finishes with the Marines and starts his civilian life. Thank you.
-John Cramer
Roanoke Times
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RoaTimes on 4/3/2006 5:49:27 PM wrote:
Elizabeth: Thank you for your kind words. We were lucky to find Jordan, and lucky he and his family shared their story with us.
-John Cramer
Roanoke Times
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Fishskipper on 4/3/2006 10:25:29 AM wrote:
Jordon, With you and your wife's experince. You should write a book. I'm sure people are very interested as I am. You don't know me , but I met you when your were about 8 yrs. old and at that age your were special.I went to school with your father and we were best of friends.I know your grandparents, who are some of the nicest people I ever met .Your story needs to be told! I know it would make a great movie. So when you get out, I think this would be a good mission for you. You are a true american hero and it makes me proud.Good Luck and God Bless.....Ron Deel
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Elizabeth1951 on 3/31/2006 6:37:13 AM wrote:
I just took the time to read your wonderful story about this courageous, determined Marine. As the wife of a disabled, retired Marine, I appreciate your delving into and revealing Jordan's story. It's a story that needed to be told and you have done it in an informative and touching way. Many civilians go about their daily lives without a clue as to what is going on behind the scenes with US military personnel. Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a war before they get noticed. Thank you for responsible journalism.
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rwhiteusmc on 3/31/2006 3:14:58 AM wrote:
Thank you for all the work that you've done in sharing Jordan's story. I hope that everyone who reads this is touched and enlightened on what's going on with our military and the war. Semper Fidelis.
LCpl Robert C. White
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Hawaii
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Justafan on 3/30/2006 8:09:14 PM wrote:
A great story. Cpl. Sherwood is to be commended for his fortitude. He is a real American hero. He showed a lot of courage in changing his life by entering the Marine Corps and I'm sure that same courage will sustain him in his civilian life. I think we should all be proud and grateful that is the type of soldier fighting for our freedom. You are in our thoughts and prayers Corporal.
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sherwood2 on 3/30/2006 6:01:09 PM wrote:
Sam and John-
Great job,wonderfully done. And the web department did a fantastic job as well, the multimedia is excellent.Thank you for sharing Jordans's story with your readers.
And thank you to those who have replied with such warmth and enthusiasm.
LCpl Randi Sherwood
Wife of LCpl Jordan Sherwood
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dgrantcox on 3/30/2006 4:50:20 PM wrote:
This is one of the most poignant stories The Rke. Times has published. Have you considered follow-up stories--one year from today, again after his wife gets out of the Marines, 5 years from now, and 10 years from now? Many people have been touched by this story. The common man needs to experience the real emotion and the real facts about what is happening to "our" servicemen and women who are defending our country--getting injured, not getting the well-deserved proper medical care, and receiving the appropriate recognition for their duty. I think reading a story such as this helps us understand better why our country is in Iraq or Afghanistan--what it means to "our" freedom. From the bottom of my heart, I say a sincere thank you to ALL!
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skwildman on 3/29/2006 4:18:24 PM wrote:
This is by far the best story the Roanoke Times has covered in years. I haven't missed a day yet, and I can't wait to get tomorrow's paper to read more.
Jordan, thank you. I really appreciate what you have done for me, my family, and our country. I also appreciate you allowing the Roanoke Times to tell us your story. We get to see and hear about the body counts, the failures of the US Military, and the successes of the Insurgents everyday. But, what's left out are the struggles that our solderies edure doing what their country has asked of them. Your story sheds a whole new light on this war for me, and for that I thank you.
Shawn Wildman
Christiansburg, VA
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RoaTimes on 3/28/2006 10:04:36 AM wrote:
Lance Cpl. White:
Thank you for your comments. We're thankful to Jordan, Randi and the Marines for letting us tell this story.
Please let me know what you think of the rest of the series.
-John Cramer
Roanoke Times
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rwhiteusmc on 3/26/2006 5:24:17 PM wrote:
Mr. Cramer and Mr. Dean,
My name is LCpl Robert White, I am a Graphic Illustrator in the United States Marine Corps. I know LCpl Jordan Sherwood, and work with LCpl Randi Foust Sherwood. I want to commend the both you for portraying Jordan's situation in such an amazing light, not only for Jordan's sake, but for all wounded Marines everywhere. I truly look forward to the rest of the story. Semper Fidelis.
Lance Corporal Robert C. White
Graphic Illustrator, Combat Camera
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Hawaii
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