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Soldier from Iraq returning today to say thanks to Port Townsend

Nov-29-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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by JENNIFER JACKSON

PORT TOWNSEND -- Chris Loverro, the Army reserve staff sergeant who started two humanitarian aide projects during his tour in Iraq, returns to Port Townsend today to thank townsfolk who supported his efforts.

``He was so tired last time that he just wanted a quiet visit,'' says Carrie Pierce, Loverro's local contact.

``He's coming back to officially thank everyone.''

Demobilized in October, Loverro came to Port Townsend a month ago to visit Pierce, who he met last November at a Seattle restaurant before shipping out with the Fort Lewis Stryker Brigade to Iraq.

There, assigned to military operations and humanitarian assistance, he saw the need for warm clothing and blankets for war refugees. [...]

During today's visit, Pierce says Loverro wants to personally thank the people who helped with ``Operation Blanket'' and ``Operation Pencil,'' another aide program to provide school supplies for Iraqi children.


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