Posted on Nov 8, 2015
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http://www.fayobserver.com/news/business/it-s-my-job-lorie-southerland-manager-of-fort-bragg/article_d9f7f47d-6a61-5eb8-81e1-60a6781b0cfe.html

Mrs. Lorie Southerland has the heart of a lion under the softness of a baby lamb’s wool. She runs herself ragged to provide a comfortable place for families whose loved ones are seeking medical attention in Womack or VA. Her passion seems to be all she runs on to get this done. Working well beyond any normal work day. Running from one side of the state to the other if need be. Arranging for family needs from a full range of patriotic sponsors and donors. I recall one Saturday while at a fundraising event she got a call a family needed a place to stay; she was ready for the task, arranged for someone to take her place at the fundraising event so that she could race over to the Fisher House to prepare a safe place for this family. I know, I witnessed this first hand. Together we got the room ship shaped in no time. But I think about those many other times, it’s just her. Driving from another county in the dead of night, or during torrential rain storms, whatever it takes, she’s there. Her husband, Eric, a real champion who supports her in this quest. I can’t begin to imagine the challenges they face each time the phone rings. God Bless Lorie and Eric for their love and compassion for each other and those veterans and their families they serve!
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Awesome program. Don't forget it was the Fisher House Foundation that paid out death benefits to families of our fallen soldiers during the government shut down in 2013.
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I did not know SGM Scott Dooley.
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You shared an amazing story. Thank you.
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The fisher house has been a savor for me a few times. The people working there are the best.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
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The family that builds these houses use their own money. What a terrific family.
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