Many of our husbands, fathers, sons and brothers in the military will soon ship out for training for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

 They leave behind their families, who will no doubt need support ranging from emotional to financial.

 Operation Patriot’s Call aims to provide assistance to those who have loved ones serving overseas. Physicians to restaurant owners are asked to provide discounted, or in some cases free, services to these families.

 Any person who has skills or owns a business that a normal family might utilize is asked to commit to this effort. We ask all residents to consider what they might have to offer these deserving families.

 For more information about Operation Patriot’s Call or to sign up to support the families of those fighting in Operation Enduring Freedom, visit www.patriotscall.com.