Shannon Forest Families Say THANK YOU To A Local Soldier

Shannon Forest Christian School and Shannon Forest Presbyterian Church are partnering with Homes for Our Troops: (www.homesforourtroops.org ) to complete a "Home Make Over" for a soldier who was injured in Iraq. The renovations will take place on Friday, February 4, Saturday, February 5, and Sunday, February 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day.

Marine CWO3 Jeffrey Pcola suffered serious injuries including spinal and internal injuries, as well as a broken neck, while commanding 24-hour reconnaissance operations in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq. The convoy in which his vehicle was driving came under attack on March 27, 2003. While preparing to step from the Fox Reconnaissance Vehicle, an enemy mortar impact within 100 meters blew CWO3 Pcola from the moving vehicle, causing serious injuries.

The efforts of this service project will transform his home into one that is handicap accessible. Participants will also complete other needed repairs. If you would like to participate in this event - PLEASE contact D'Anne Weaver ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) ASAP to receive more information on how you can help. This project is also in need of some skilled men to assist - electric, building, etc.