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7-year-old donates $400 to help soldiers overseas
Last Updated: July 9, 2010 6:11pm
Smith comes from a long line of soldiers and made the donation to his local regiment, currently serving in Afghanistan.
"(Dean) recently donated all of his birthday money, about $400, in the form of Tim Hortons gift cards for our soldiers overseas," said 2nd Lieut. Bryan Paget, the adjutant for the Lincoln and Welland Regiment.
The regiment has 10 soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan.
Dean's father, Frank Smith, was part of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and Dean's great grandparents served in the Second World War.
"I just want to support them because they support us and give us our freedoms," Dean said. "I want to grow up to be army guys like them."
Dean's mother, Dawn Smith, was proud of her son's considerate birthday request.
"Usually for his birthday, we rent out the (Leisureplex) arena and he is able to invite all of his friends and family," she said. "This year, he asked me if instead of gifts can we send something to the soldiers. So, we asked everyone to bring $10 gift cards to the party."
Dean also wrote a letter to send to the troops.
"Our troops deployed over there love seeing this stuff," said Paget. "It makes them feel good to know people back home are thinking about them and supporting them."
Dawn Smith said the gesture is not unusual for Dean.
"He's so kindhearted and very caring," she said. "He really knows there are soldiers in Afghanistan and he has an interest in them."
Paget said the regiment plans to present Dean with a Support Our Troops flag, an appreciation certificate and a letter of appreciation.
rspiteri@nfreview.com
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