Benefit Fund Established For Wounded Marine Corporal

April 1, 2010

A fund has been set up to raise money for an area Marine that was wounded by roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

palmerjosephdaniel10.jpgOn March 20, Marine Corporal Joseph Daniel Palmer was severely wounded in Afghanistan by the improvised explosive device. He lost his right foot and has severe damage to the other leg. Palmer, 24, has a young wife and 15-month old son. He will receive medical treatment at Bethesda Naval Hospital for an extended period of time.

“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.”

The Santa Rosa County Military Advisory Committee has worked with the family to establish a Wounded Marine Benefit account for Corporal Palmer. Contributions can be made at the Santa Rosa County Teachers Federal Credit Union.

“This young military family and the extended family will continue to go through some trying times. They certainly will incur personal expenses and will need the support of the community,” said Santa Rosa County Commissioner Don Salter.

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.

For more information on the memorial fund, contact the Santa Rosa County Teachers Federal Credit Union at (850) 623-3877 or memberservices@srcfcu.org.

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One Response to “Benefit Fund Established For Wounded Marine Corporal”

  1. JW on April 1st, 2010 12:34 pm

    This Marine deserves our support and our appreciation! All gave some, some gave all.

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