Marine With Local Ties Injured In Afghanistan

March 24, 2010

palmerjosephdaniel10.jpg[Updated] A U.S. Marine with several North Escambia area relatives is recovering after being injured by a roadside bomb while patrolling in Marjah, Afghanistan.

Joseph Daniel Palmer, 24, is listed in stable condition after the amputation of his right foot above the angle.. He also suffered shrapnel wounds to his left leg and shoulder, according to family members.

“He knows that things very easily could have been much worse, and is thankful that his life was spared,” said Melissa Moye, Palmer’s sister who lives in Century. “He is in really good spirits, and does not want anyone to feel sorry for him.”

Palmer, a native of Milton, was transferred to a military hospital in Germany Tuesday morning. He will later be transferred Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland for additional therapy soon.

” I am so proud of my brother, and love him so much. He is a brave man, and a very strong and determined person,” Moye said. “He is not going to let this get him down. He like so many others have sacrificed time away from his family to fight for our freedom. I am thankful that the Lord saw fit to bring him home alive.”

Palmer was injured when a roadside bomb detonated as he patrolled alone Saturday.

Palmer is a 2004 graduate of Central High School. He joined the marines in October 2008 and was deployed to Afghanistan in January. He has several relatives in the  North Escambia area, including his sister.

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26 Responses to “Marine With Local Ties Injured In Afghanistan”

  1. Bill M on March 27th, 2010 11:30 pm

    As a veteran who proudly served this country, I salute you. I appreciate your service, dedication and sacrifice. May God bless you as you recover. Thank you!

  2. interested reader on March 25th, 2010 6:41 pm

    May GOD bless you and your family at this very difficult time. I saw the TV interview and it seems like you, Daniel, are a very strong young man. THANK YOU for fighting for our country and for peace. We are so lucky to have fine men like yourself to stand up for our freedom. Be strong and rely on our Heavenly Father to see you and your family through this tradegy.

  3. Brian on March 25th, 2010 4:46 pm

    Daniel,

    Proud of you man! You definitely have given more than most would give for this country. True American Hero without a doubt. Praying for you and your family. The bad thing is as long as we have played ball and hunted together you think I would have known your first name was Joseph…… Hurry Home

  4. Grateful Whitfield on March 25th, 2010 2:43 pm

    Im Grateful to you Daniel for all your brave actions protecting us here in Milton. We dont always acknowledge that your brave dedication to protecting all of America means Milton too. We may be a little city but we have BIG BRAVE MEN like you who make us proud to be from Milton!!

  5. Alesia Gibbs on March 25th, 2010 12:39 pm

    Hello Daniel! I work with your Aunt Kim. She has been keeping me posted on your condition. I just want to thank you for fighting for our country. You are extremely brave and deserve our gratitude. I am praying for you and will keep up with your recovery through Aunt Kim. She is very proud of you and loves you so much.

  6. Aunt Kim on March 25th, 2010 12:26 pm

    Daniel, we are so proud of you! We love you and can’t wait until you get home! Dalton sends his love and said to recover quickly Man! We will continue praying for you and the rest of the family. Rember what a HUGE family you have and how close we are. We love you bunches. We will keep in touch! Aunt Kim, Dalton ,Tonya, and Jennifer

  7. radford locklin on March 25th, 2010 7:54 am

    Thank you for your dedication and service to our country. I am very proud of you and thankful for the time together at CHS.
    When you get back home, check with Daniel Tuller for I’m sure that he will be an inspiration to you.

  8. blondie on March 25th, 2010 12:09 am

    THANKS YOU FIGHTING TO HELP KEEP AMERICA FREE MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES FOR EVERYTHING THE ARMIED FORCES DO AGAIN THANKYOU,THANK YOU.

  9. aunt pat on March 24th, 2010 9:09 pm

    We are so glad you are doing well. Our whole family and our church familys are praying for your speedy recovery. You look so much like your dad in that uniform! Aunt Pat

  10. Charity Palmer/Cook on March 24th, 2010 7:20 pm

    Hey Daniel, my heart sank when I heard about you,but I know you’re strong and I know you can get through this. Just remember your family is huge and we all love you , no matter what you need we are ALWAYS here for you Becky and the baby. We are waiting with arms open for you , we love you man. Hope to hear from you soon. We are praying for you man.

  11. Melissa on March 24th, 2010 3:55 pm

    I love you so much Daniel, and can’t wait to see you! Thank you for your strong spirit & your determination to not let this get you down.

  12. Alice Brewton Ala on March 24th, 2010 1:14 pm

    I don”t know this young man but my prayer are with you and his family Thank you for serving and fighting for us

  13. Jocelyn Peters on March 24th, 2010 10:39 am

    Daniel,

    I am a friend of Paul Mack’s and work with Jarvis Van Norman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I thank you for your service for me, my family and for this country. I ask God to wrap his loving arms around you. I know with the Marine spirit, the support of your friends, family and community, you will move forward with your life. Sincerely, Jocelyn Peters

  14. Aunt Anne on March 24th, 2010 10:22 am

    Daniel is a strong young man who inherited his strength from his parents, Joey and Flora Jean (Stanton) Palmer. He is a Marine 100 percent with all the determination that goes with that distinction. We love you. You are a true American Patriot. You are my hero!

  15. AL on March 24th, 2010 10:19 am

    Godspeed on your recovery…. and thank you beyond measure for your sacrifice.

  16. Dani T. on March 24th, 2010 10:01 am

    We love you Daniel!! Can’t wait to see you when you get here!

  17. Elizabeth on March 24th, 2010 9:36 am

    Get well, Daniel!! Jeremy and I and the children are praying for you and your family. Hope to see you soon.

    (no one ever told me Daniel was your middle name!! ;-) LOL!!!)

  18. LULU on March 24th, 2010 9:19 am

    Thank you for your sacrifice Joseph. I will pray you and your family.

  19. Stuart on March 24th, 2010 9:04 am

    Thank You and God Bless.

  20. not an english major on March 24th, 2010 8:49 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with this family. May the recovery be quick!

  21. Pam Wood on March 24th, 2010 8:23 am

    This precious family will remain in our prayers. Thank you for your sacrifice….so great.

  22. molinojim on March 24th, 2010 7:52 am

    Sorry for this young mans injuries—Hang in there MARINE—SEMPER FI

  23. aam on March 24th, 2010 7:33 am

    Talk about sacrificing for your country!!!! God Bless You and yours

  24. Angi on March 24th, 2010 7:19 am

    This is so terrible, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. I do hope that he will make a quick recovery. Thanks so much Joseph for fighting for our country. God Bless…

  25. matt on March 24th, 2010 3:10 am

    Hope he recovers well I send my thoughts and prayers to him and his family and thank him for fighting for our country!

  26. barry coffield on March 24th, 2010 2:50 am

    God bless you Joseph

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