Posted on Dec 29, 2021
Packers honor US Marine Jack Zimmerman for Operation Fan Mail
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The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute to U.S. Marine Jack Zimmerman during Saturday’s game against the Browns for ‘Operation Fan Mail.’
Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game, is marking its 15th season in 2021.
Zimmerman, originally from Kingsford, Mich., joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2019. He was present during the Aug. 26, 2021, troop evacuation in Kabul, Afghanistan. Working at the Abbey Gate to the Hamid Karzai International Airport, he was among the military personnel who were attacked by a suicide bomber wearing a 25-pound explosive vest.
Zimmerman was hit with shrapnel and shot at by gunmen, yet he carried and assisted others who were wounded or killed in action. Three of his friends were among the 13 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans killed in the attack. They were David Espinoza, Kareem Nikoui, and Zimmerman’s roommate, Rylee McCollum.
Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game, is marking its 15th season in 2021.
Zimmerman, originally from Kingsford, Mich., joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2019. He was present during the Aug. 26, 2021, troop evacuation in Kabul, Afghanistan. Working at the Abbey Gate to the Hamid Karzai International Airport, he was among the military personnel who were attacked by a suicide bomber wearing a 25-pound explosive vest.
Zimmerman was hit with shrapnel and shot at by gunmen, yet he carried and assisted others who were wounded or killed in action. Three of his friends were among the 13 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans killed in the attack. They were David Espinoza, Kareem Nikoui, and Zimmerman’s roommate, Rylee McCollum.
Packers honor US Marine Jack Zimmerman for Operation Fan Mail
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A Great Job done by a Great Person. Makes me proud to be from the Badger State.
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SSG Christopher Conklin
That's one heck of a person. That's true meaning of not leaving anybody behind. God Bless you.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Zimmerman was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries and he is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego.
In his nomination essay, Zimmerman’s older brother, Zachary Zimmerman, said, “I think being recognized for his brave and selfless actions will help him understand how much of a hero he is.”
The Zimmermans are lifelong Packers fans and they attended Saturday’s game with many of their family members.
Operation Fan Mail, which debuted in 2007, is designed to honor families with a member who is on active duty, or a member who is a veteran. The family member can be a spouse, mother, father, son, daughter or sibling. The Packers and WPS Health Solutions will host a family or group at each 2021 home game and recognize them on the video board during pregame activities. A total of 145 individuals, families or groups have been recognized through the program thus far."...
..."Zimmerman was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries and he is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego.
In his nomination essay, Zimmerman’s older brother, Zachary Zimmerman, said, “I think being recognized for his brave and selfless actions will help him understand how much of a hero he is.”
The Zimmermans are lifelong Packers fans and they attended Saturday’s game with many of their family members.
Operation Fan Mail, which debuted in 2007, is designed to honor families with a member who is on active duty, or a member who is a veteran. The family member can be a spouse, mother, father, son, daughter or sibling. The Packers and WPS Health Solutions will host a family or group at each 2021 home game and recognize them on the video board during pregame activities. A total of 145 individuals, families or groups have been recognized through the program thus far."...
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Cpl Vic Burk
SGT (Join to see) Not that it matters but Camp Pendleton is in San Diego County near Oceanside, California (on the south side of the base), not the city of San Diego!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Cpl Vic Burk - The San Diego Metro is Pretty Big! Easy to Get Lost, I Prefer Hanging Out in Coronado.
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