Reading about this story compelled me to post about it.
Chris Cooper Jr. is a soldier stationed in Iraq. His
father has passed away, and a combination of the
medical bills and funeral expenses has wiped this family
out financially. Cooper is taking out a loan against his
military pay to help his family out.

Here is more about the Cooper family's plight: http://lonestarpundit.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/support-the-troops-help-a-local-soldier/

There is more info in the local newspaper, here: http://www.hcnonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18292534&BRD=1574&PAG=461&dept_id=574060&rfi=6

If you can help out in any way (even if only to post about
it in your blog), I am sure the family would be very
appreciative...