McDonald's Restaurants Provide $1,100 for Salem-News.com Afghanistan War Coverage

When it comes to supporting coverage of US troops overseas, McDonald's joins other organizations that have stepped up to the plate.

Photo courtesy: Lewis & Clark College

(SALEM) - Salem's chain of McDonald's Restaurants have provided a generous donation toward Tim King's upcoming assignment in Afghanistan where he will be embedded with the 41st Combat Brigade of the Oregon National Guard.

Seaman-Pollard Family Restaurants Inc. provided $1,100, which goes a long way toward offsetting the costly several week trip that Photojournalist/Reporter Tim King will take later this month.

A former U.S. Marine, Tim will bring Salem-News.com visitors frequent streaming video news reports from Afghanistan's war theatre. People will be able to see their friends, colleagues and loved ones doing what their nation has called upon them to do.

King says they are already heroes, Oregon National Guard soldiers have an exemplary record in combat and in peacetime, "But they deserve to be seen training Afghan soldiers, going on patrols, and just going through their everyday lives in a country very far from home."

Salem-News.com is indebted to Seaman-Pollard Family Restaurants Inc. and Salem's McDonald's Restaurants for their vision and generosity.

Other organizations and individuals that are helping us are listed below, If you are interested in supporting the upcoming Salem-News.com assignment in Afghanistan, email us at:

bonnie@salem-news.com

Tim's new helmet has already gone to war once

McDonalds Restaurants of Salem provided $1,100 toward the trip to Afghanistan. We hardly know how to thank them enough, but we know this is one organization that sees the value of bringing the stories if our Oregon soldiers home.

Nopps Jewelry and Art provided a kevlar military issue helmet with a value of $250. This is greatly appreciated! You can visit their site: www.nopps.com

Eric Mason of Salem provided $100 toward Tim's trip to Afghanistan. Eric and Tim formerly worked together at Portland, Oregon's ABC station.

Jesse Anderson of Lincoln City provided funds to help, as did Dan and Marti Motley of Salem.

One of Salem's most courageous families, David and Arlene Banks, provided $100 toward Tim's trip.

Another pair of Salem heroes, Scott Smith and Margaret Sanner, provided funds to assist with Tim's Afghanistan trip.

Roger Yost and Alessandro's Ristorante have provided generous assistance for the Afghanistan coverage.

Camo and Gear Military Surplus in Salem contributed a pair of new military issue boots that will be ideal for use in Afghanistan.