There is an interesting idea go around now. I quote from the website of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network below...
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They are actually very tough to read because these men and women love the country and served - often for lengthy periods - and want to continue to serve their country.
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Today's is from Jason Daniel Knight a former Petty Officer and translator. He was kick out of the military under Don't Ask Don't Tell, but was asked to return in 2004. He gladly returned (as requested by the Navy) performed exemplary work, but was again kicked out under DADT. I don't understand why you would bring back as soldier who wants to serve - let him serve for a while then kick him out again - but I guess that is the point of the website.
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“Stories from the Frontlines: Letters to President Barack Obama” is a new media campaign launched to underscore the urgent need for congressional action and presidential leadership at this critical point in the fight to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Every weekday morning as we approach the markup of the Defense Authorization bill in the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, SLDN and a coalition of voices supporting repeal, will share an open letter to the President from a person impacted by this discriminatory law. We are urging the President to include repeal in the Administration’s defense budget recommendations, but also to voice his support as we work to muster the 15 critical votes needed on the Senate Armed Services Committee to include repeal. The Defense Authorization bill represents the best legislative vehicle to bring repeal to the president’s desk. It also was the same vehicle used to pass DADT in 1993. By working together, we can help build momentum to get the votes! We ask that you forward and post these personal stories.