Prayers for Cpl John Peck

[USNAviator]

"Here's an update in the paper this morning.
Critically wounded Marine shows improvement
Flag-raising, dedication set for tonight in Caledonia. "


Great news and thank you for posting!!!! Prayers will continue for Cpl Peck

[rb1651]

Fund Raiser for Cpl John Peck

Thursday, August 19, 201- 5-9 PM
Backyard Grill & Bar - Rockford, IL

Benefit Night for USMC Cpl John Peck who was wounded by an IED in Afganistan in May of this year. The Backyard Grill & Bar will be donating 20% of all FOOD sales on the night of Thursday Aug. 19, 2010 from 5-9pm at all three locations listed below. Please come and have a great meal for a great cause!

For more information: Debra Sillanpaa 815-988-1832 Grocerygirl1@yahoo.com (VPM of LCpl Bruce 1/1 Charlie Co.) or Martin Elliott 815-623-6677 elliott@backyardgrill.com (Owner) Rich Schmidt 815-636-9430 (owner)
Backyard Grill & Bar: http://backyardgrill.com/

The wife and I and 2 of my kids and their kids went the Backyard Grill and Bar last night for Cpl Peck's day. As usual we had a great meal, and judging by the number of people who were coming and going, there will be a good amount of money raised for Cpl Peck and his family.

Prayers are continuing for Cpl Peck and his family.

[foreverproud]

God Bless you Cpl. Peck, your lovely wife and your entire family. You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

[USNAviator]

Zenio

If you check in, I'm sure many here would like to know how John is doing with his rehab.

My prayers continue for his well being and for his family

Dan

[TJR1070]

Continued prayers going out to Cpl. Peck for his recovery.

[hbharrison]

Prayers are still outbound for this MARINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Joyce O]

Prayers for John from California, not a day goes by that he is not on our mind. I know in one newsarticle that I had read a few weeks ago that he is already at Walter Reid and visiting guys over at Bethesda. Way to go John! Semper Fi!

[Eric Hood]

Good Luck Marine and God Bless.
Semper Fi,
Eric

[FistFu68]

Your Dam right through Your Pain,Faithfullness too God Duty and Country and Honor to The U.S.Marines You have made Us all better Men and Women.GodSpeed You Tuff Bastard,Go Cpl.Peck Go...S/F

[19jphill87]

My prayers are out for this Marine, and to the family that stands behind this Marine. Thank You

[ucme]

Still holding Cpl John Peck in our prayers as he continues his amazing recovery.

[ucme]

I continue to hold Cpl Peck in my prayers.

[Joyce O]

Ron posted this on another thread regarding Cpl Peck:
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=99543
Talked with Grandfather
I had the honor to talk to Cpl. Peck's Grandfather, Richard Piper, last night and I'm happy to say that John is doing well. He told me that his attitude is amazing, and his recovery at Walter Reed is going well. We talked for quite awhile, and I will share some of the conversation here, and some that I will not post but will share via PM's if you're interested.

First off, Mr. Piper told me that Cpl Peck has accepted what has happened to him, and believes that the Lord saved his life in order to fulfill what he thinks he was put on this earth to do, and that is to encourage and help other injured and maimed service members reach thier full potential. (A little background on this. Mr. Piper told me that John didn't really have a relationship with the church before, but he now understands that God has a plan for him, and he's embracing it.)

He shared with me a story about John receiving many gifts and well wishes from people all over, but the one that stuck with me was about John learning that another member there had lost his legs. (Bear with me here.) John had received a playstation game, and he said "what in the world am I going to do this?" He then asked that it be given to the member who had lost his legs so that he would have something to help with his recovery. (I got a little choked up as he told me this.)

He told me of the many visitors John has had, but Mr. Piper made it a point to tell me about Colin Powell visiting with him. He also told me about John's desire to meet with or hear from Iron Chef Bobby Flay.

A little background on that. John's dream was to become a chef. He has since put that dream on hold (and I'll explain in a minute), but would still like to hear from Mr. Flay. Mr. Piper said that he has tried to correspond with him, but has heard nothing back. (I told Mr. Piper that I would let the members of Leatherneck.com know this, so I asking that everyone send a message to Bobby Flay (www.bobbyflay.com) asking that he gets in contact with Cpl Peck at Walter Reed. Unforutnately I didn't think to get Cpl. Peck's address.)

Now, as to why John has put his dream on hold. (Getting a little teary-eyed as I type this.) Cpl. Peck has been offered the opportunity to remain in the Corps so that he can help other wounded warriors, and that he has apparently decided that is his station in life. All I can say is I'm humbled by this young man, and I wish him the best in his life's journey.

I will continue to stay in contact with Mr. Piper so that I can provide updates here. I am hoping to meet with him in the next few weeks so that I can present him with a Marine Corps Seal that I am currently painting on glass.

On a side note, but very important. Mr. Piper's wife just got home from the hospital yesterday, and yet he still found the time to answer my message on his phone. If Mr. Piper is reading this, I hope I got everything right, and I would like to give you a huge THANK YOU for taking the time to talk with me. It was a pleasure and an honor, and I look forward to meeting you.

I'm asking that the prayers continue for Cpl. Pecks recovery and also for Mrs. Piper's recovery as well. I will post updates as they become available.
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Semper Fi

Ron

[Joyce O]

Came across this article in the Marine Corps Times:

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/battl...cpl-john-peck/

[Arthur G]

Cpl Peck
Our prayers are with you and your family.God Bless and a quick recovery.