UPDATE: Theft of donated items for wounded soldiers

Linda Ferrara, whose attempt to collect clothes and blankets for wounded U.S. soldiers at a German hospital was thwarted by thieves last week, wrote to say that she has received tremendous response from the community after the Daily Breeze reported the crime. We ran a story about her efforts and burglary last week, and several other news agencies followed suit.

The Torrance mother of five, including a soldier killed in Afghanistan last year, sent this along:

"The response has been terrific, and if we get what we have been promised it will be a bonanza for the boys at Landstuhl."

Landstuhl is the hospital in Germany, and Soldiers' Angels Germany overseas the donations for the sick and injured troops who arrive with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The drive to collect sweatshirts, boxers, pajamas, socks, etc. is ongoing. For a complete list of needed items and to find out how you can help, e-mail lindaferrara@aol.com or visit Soldiers' Angels Germany.

And to everyone who wrote me asking how to help, a big thank you. I've passed your contact information on to Linda.

Previously: "Those guys are over there putting their lives on the line, even for the thieves."