Wounded warriors at work

The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Specialist Ted Arnold (left) and Specialist Joel Gill work at the reception area of the Sheriff's Office.

Wounded warriors at work

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, September 22. 2010

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Local soldiers injured in the line of duty have returned home to Pike County and are working at the sheriff's office as part of the Wounded Warrior Project. The sheriff's office is serving as a duty site for the soldiers in the Community Based Warrior Transition Unit.

"They're doing an excellent job and we're proud to have them. We hold our military in high regard and this is a good thing for everyone," said Sheriff Jimmy Thomas. "This keeps them from having to come back to sit on a military base and it offers something to the community while it gives them some time back home to heal."

Specialist (E-4) Joel Gill was born in Pike and graduated from the high school in 2005. He was injured while serving in Mosul, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was a combat engineer with the 870th Engineer (Sapper) Company, Florida National Guard. Specialist (E-4) Ted Arnold moved to Pike with his family more than 10 years ago and was injured in Laugman Province, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom while serving as a signal support specialist with the 33rd Brigade Combat Team, Illinois National Guard.

For more, read the Wednesday, Sept. 22 print/eEdition of The Pike County Journal-Reporter.

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#1 David Rawlins on 09/22/10 at 06:23 AM

Thank you Ted and Gill for your service to your country and to Pike County.

#2 Kim on 09/22/10 at 12:57 PM

I agree David, many thanks to them and their families for their service.

#3 Proud to be Pike on 09/22/10 at 06:58 PM

Congrats to whom ever started this project. I hear so many horror stories about disregarded injured soldiers its great to see positive action. Also great to see Pike involved.

#4 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 09/23/10 at 11:19 AM

This touchhs my heart. There were no programs like this when I returned hpme from the service. Semper Fi. My famous biscuits will be hot and ready Sunday. Ya'll know where.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#5 AT&T on 09/23/10 at 12:31 PM

Sheila get off the phone and leave that soldier alone! He doesn't want to hear about your spankings and your feather suits.

#5.1 Anonymous on 09/23/10 at 01:38 PM

Look like he likes it though.

#6 Anonymous on 09/24/10 at 07:08 AM

Mr. Pike Patriot where did you serve and what branch? Are your injuries service related? Take care of yourself thank you for your service and hooora.

#7 camryn prince on 10/05/10 at 06:07 PM

i bet the familiy was so happy when they came home and im glad they came home safe.

#8 cats on 10/16/10 at 05:45 AM

Now this is a great thing to do for our returning vets.
Pike Co. and Sheriff Thomas- good for you.
E-4's Gill and Arnold, welcome home and thank you for your service.

#8.1 Anonymous on 10/16/10 at 04:27 PM

how long has jimmie tomas been sherriff?

#9 Sheila Tolley on 10/16/10 at 09:11 AM

Thank you, Sheriff Thomas. The people that serve in our military deserve so much more than our country offers.

God bless you, Ted and Joel. I am stopping by just for the pleasure of shaking your hand.

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