Thursday, June 19, 2008

Help a Marine who protected our freedoms

As I wrote on Memorial Day, my freedom to write is preserved by the willingness of men and women to take an oath to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States of America.

They leave their homes and families and are willing to lay down their lives for our rights. We owe these men and women more than any salary or benefits or welcome home celebration can re-pay.

In recognition of our debt to these men and woman, I am offering Middle Tennessee the opportunity to employ a Marine after four years of service. Troy Loveless was a photographer at Parris Island, and apparently was so good at what he did that his requests to go to Iraq were denied.

His type of photography was investigative, weddings, documentary, sports, etc. The depressed economy and downturn in the mainstream news media have resulted in few opportunities for Loveless to pursue his photography career. This fall, he'll attend the Watkins School of Art to boost his skills.

This man deserves a chance, if not for his talent, then for his service to keep us free. Please send me an e-mail at timchavez787@yahoo.com if you have an opportunity or job lead for Loveless. I can also forward you his resume, and he can call to set up an appointment for you to look at his portfolio.

Your workplace would be made more special with the presence of a Marine, who already knows about sacrifice, mission and teamwork. All he needs now is a chance.

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