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Molly Holub injured in Iraq

The war in Iraq hit a little closer to home this past week. The first Marion County soldier serving in the war has been wounded.

According to her father, Marion County Commission Chairman Dan Holub, U.S. Army Specialist Molly Holub was traveling in a Hummer on a road north of Baghdad. The group stopped and an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) was detonated near the vehicle.

"A huge chunk of shrapnel hit Molly's helmet," Holub said. Some shrapnel also hit her face and neck causing a fracture on her face.

She was transported to a hospital in Germany following the incident.

The main health concern for the young soldier is damage to an eye. She did not sustain any life-threatening injuries.

"We found out today (Monday) they'll have to remove the eye," Holub said.

Holub talked directly with Molly's doctors in Germany and Washington.

On Sunday, Molly was transported to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Holub and daughter Tamra left Tuesday morning and flew to the Washington hospital to be with her.

Molly was scheduled to have eye surgery Tuesday, and Holub said Molly will return to Marion by the end of the week with her father and sister.

She will receive a maximum of 30 days convalescent leave before she returned to the D.C. hospital for more treatment.

Molly is a 2004 graduate of Marion High School. Her parents live in rural Marion.

Cards will reach Molly at Walter Reed if they are mailed by Friday.

Her address is:

Specialist Molly Holub

Room 318

Malone House Hotel

6900 Georgia Avenue

NW Building 20

Washington, D.C. 20307

After Friday, cards and well wishes can be sent to her Marion home, 1953 240th, Marion.

Community support

Large cards are available at Marion National Bank and D&J Liquor for residents to sign. The cards then will be sent to Molly at Walter Reed.

Donations to help the family with expenses while Molly is recovering are being accepted by Marion Kiwanis Club. Donation cans are at Marion County Record, Carlsons' Grocery, Ampride, Central National Bank, Marion National Bank, and Tampa State Bank.

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