To the editor:
I would like to thank the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation for hosting the duty free veterans' clothing shop this past week. As a veteran I was able to go to the shop and browse the many donations. I was amazed at the overwhelming array of apparel offered included some for female veterans.
I picked up a few items for myself. Unfortunately, my main reason for attending the clothing shop was to pick up clothing for my sister and her military veteran husband. They currently live in Clarksville, Tenn. They survived the EF 3 tornado with only the clothes on their back. They lost everything -- their home and car.
I was able to find very essential clothing items like socks, pajamas, shirts, pants and even shoes. I was also able to find knit caps, scarves, and light jackets for them.
I am very grateful for the clothing drive because it is helping a veteran in need. I have mailed the items in priority boxes so they will receive the clothing soon.
I know they will gladly say, "Thank you, Weirton."
Once again, from the bottom of my heart thank you for this much appreciated clothing drive.
Yvonne Tuchalski
Weirton