(Voice-Activated Laptops for OUR Injured Troops)
It was the first time I felt whole since I’d woken up wounded in Landstuhl.
–Chuck Ziegenfuss, on using a voice-controlled laptop
Project Valour-IT, in memory of SFC William V. Ziegenfuss, helps provide voice-controlled and adaptive laptop computers to wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines recovering from hand wounds and other severe injuries at major military medical centers. Operating laptops by speaking into a microphone or using other adaptive technologies, our wounded heroes are able to send and receive messages from friends and loved ones, surf the 'Net, and communicate with buddies still in the field. The experience of MAJ Charles “Chuck” Ziegenfuss, a partner in the project who suffered serious hand wounds while serving in
I don't know where to start. I was thrilled and truly appreciative of the laptop donation that Soldiers Angels sent. My neurology team is ecstatic with the progress that I have made, yet we all temper our excitement as I still have a long recovery ahead. Due to the great hearts (sponsors, donors, volunteers and others too numerous to mention) within Soldiers Angels I have become more mobile in my rehabilitation and the laptop is absolutely one of the tools that I have in my recovery toolbox. I use it to keep current on my schedule and have several applications that assist with recovery.
I know that my recovery has been aided by the cards, letters, and notes sent by your Angels. I love to read them and have started to send Thank You's to many of them. I just want you and everyone to know that your organization is a Godsend to Soldiers. Please send this note of Thanks to the appropriate personnel, and if there is anything I can do to help, let me know.
God Bless You and God Bless America.
Lieutenant Colonel X
January 18th, 2006
It was brought to my attention that your organization, Soldier's Angels, did something very special for the Marines of our Injured Support Battalion. I want to take this time and thank you so much for your contribution to make special memories for those who sacrifice so much.
Your contribution of laptops is quite above and beyond. I am grateful that you have taken time to honor our injured heroes.
I remain...
Dec. 18, 2006
Jim, I have been in Florida at the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
3rd Annual Road to Recovery Program and wanted you to know that Soldiers
Angels name was brought up several times by injured, DOD, and other
types of vendors in how you have been able to help them.
Some of the injured also said "they would not have been able to survive
without Soldiers Angels."
"dear soldiers' angels,
i have just received the laptop and blanket and would like to say from the bottom of my heart thank you. what meant the most to me was the coin that was in the card. if there is anything this marine might be able to do for you in the future please ask. your support means a lot to us and countless others that will be going after us. once again thank you.
~semper fi
philip"