April 18, 2011

Hello to all of Andy’s friends and supporters.

In this week where much of our attention is focused on sacrifice, we continue to be thankful for the sacrifice of those who have, and will continue to serve our great country.

There have not been many new or news-worthy activities in Andy’s case this past week. But we will share what we can to keep everyone as current as we can.


Andy was supposed to have a dentist appointment this week, and again it was not followed through with. More disappointment on that front. The next promised date is the first week in May. Given the great difficulty that the command has with taking care of these guys, it would seem reasonable for some other form of restriction to be available. Maybe that will come to pass as a result of the motions hearing on April 25th. Andy was able to make some calls last weekend. His outlook remains positive throughout this ordeal. He has developed patience that is both admirable and comforting.

Below is a link to an article from a publication in Concord, New Hampshire that lays out the basic truths in Andy’s case. Sadly this has not gained much traction in other media outlets. But then again, it does not sensationalize the case, merely lays out facts from testimony of those who are not charged or have nothing to gain in the case. Maybe we can spread the facts and they can gain traction outside of a small town in New Hampshire.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/250689/in-defense-of-accused-soldier?page=0%2C0

The indecision on the 2011 budget continues to ripple through our country. Families in the military are deeply impacted by the decision to pay soldiers half their pay on the normal payday. We know from personal involvement that Andy has not received his full pay, and Carrie Wagnon reports Michael Wagnon is in the same boat. This is probably the tip of the iceberg, or an indication of a very disturbing way of treating those who are “innocent until proven guilty”.

Andy will have some visitors later this week. Part of our family will be traveling to Tacoma to spend time with our soldier. Other members have work and Easter Church Service Support that will keep us from traveling for an Andy hug. Whether physically next to him or close in thoughts and prayers, Andy has our love and is constantly in our hearts and thoughts. We all pray and hope for Andy to be judged fairly.

We are deeply appreciative of the support being poured out upon us. We are humbled and at times speechless. We have a huge extended family because of all this and are forever thankful to each and every new “family member”.

Anyone wishing to support this cause can do so at the websites and Facebook pages below.

http://www.pfcandrewholmes.com/helpandy.html

http://.unitedpatriots.org

http://www.adollartocare.org

Andy has an excellent legal team defending him through this ordeal. A Composite team of civilian and JAG attorneys is out there zealously defending him. Dan Conway and Gary Myers are his civilian attorneys. Their website is http://www.mcmilitarylaw.com/

Again, thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and ongoing support.