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Her Only Calming Source – Master Sgt. John Gebhardt

Posted: December 21st, 2006 | Filed under: News, Stories

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Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Gebhardt, of the 332md Expeditionary Medical Group at Balad, Iraq, cradles a young girl as they both sleep in the hospital. The girl’s entire family was executed by insurgents: the killers shot her in the head as well. The girl received treatment at the U.S. military hospital in Balad, but cried and moans often. According to nurses at the facility, Gebhardt is the only one who can calm down the girl, so he has spent the last several nights holding her while they both sleep in a chair.

Lord, Keep our Troops forever in your care. Give them victory over the enemy…Grant them a safe and swift return…Bless those who mourn the lost. – Anonymous

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7 Comments on “Her Only Calming Source – Master Sgt. John Gebhardt”

  1. Cookie said at 3:26 pm on January 22nd, 2007:

    Does anyone know what became of the little girl? I hope she is now in good care.

  2. Lorraine said at 4:00 pm on January 24th, 2007:

    Dear Cookie,
    Thank you so much for your concern and for writing to me. I do not know what became of her, however I am sure that she is recovering successfully with all of the TLC she receives! Perhaps she has other family memebers who will adopt her, Aunts and Uncles. God Bless that baby and all of the others over there!!! With My Kindest Regards…Lorraine

  3. Sylvia said at 9:47 am on April 28th, 2007:

    What a beautiful story!
    Sylvia

  4. Lorraine said at 8:07 pm on April 28th, 2007:

    Hi Sylvia! It is a beautiful story. I am sure the little girl pictured is doing better since she received so much T.L.C. Stay Well…Lorraine

  5. Chris said at 5:34 pm on December 30th, 2007:

    Here are some more related articles/links:

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  6. Jennifer Nelson said at 2:54 pm on October 22nd, 2009:

    One of my co-workers shared this story with me, and I have spent the morning trying to find out what happened to this little girl, and most importantly, how we can help her and other children like her. Our office would love to send care packages and/or donations to help these littlest victims of war. Is there a charitable organization that could help us with this?

  7. Lorraine said at 6:14 pm on October 22nd, 2009:

    Hi Jennifer!

    Thank you so much for offering to help. Please thank the folks in your office also. Unfortunately, I have no information available as to the out come of this little girls fate. I can only hope and pray that with all of the TLC she received she is doing well and back to her old self once again!! I hope that perhaps relatives are looking after her well being. The e-mail address where you and your fellow employees may send donations is as follows: http://www.gridleyherald.com/news/x366033375/GHS-grad-in-Iraq-and-asking-for-school-supplies-for-children…this site is a reputable organization where you can send donations to help children in Iraq with much needed school supplies. Again…thank you for your help!!!!

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