God Bless the USA and God bless The ANGELS of AAP…Our Hero's at Home!!!!!!
SGT John E. Washburn, U.S. Army, deployed to Afghanistan
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Dear AdoptaPlatoon,
I am moved to write you great American ladies and moms to let you know how important the work is that you do. I work here in Afghanistan and am part of the same unit as SGT John Washburn. I have seen the things you have sent to John and been impressed very much! I will assure you that John shares all this stuff with our entire FOB, and I see the twinkle in the eyes of these young Soldiers as they come in and are able to pick out things they want or need. Some of these young men and women may not get very much stuff from back home, and it means so much to them to know that folks like you back home care, and back it up with action. Although many people talk about sending things and say "what do you need," your organization definitely walks the walk and is the most proactive service organization I have ever seen.
It is hard out here - austere living conditions, lack of simple things we take for granted at home (like being able to drink and brush your teeth from your sink!), and the tragedy of seeing people hurt and worse - sometimes strangers and sometimes friends - always tragic. But, the thing we miss most is just HOME and FAMILY. These are the most important things in life. Thank you for helping to provide things to make life easier, and for being, in a way, a "family" organization to he lp us. We appreciate you. And, like our brothers from past conflicts did not have, it is much easier to do this job when we know we have the support and love and concern from great Americans like you back home. We all wish we did not have to be here, and look forward to our safe return, but are proud to do this job asked of us by our great Nation, and appreciate so much your help and assistance.
With great respect and admiration,
Steve Jarrard, U.S. Army, deployed to Afghanistan
P.S. And...I am not a hero, but I work around and support heroes here every day - and it is my great privilege to do that and be part of this mission.
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You andyour staff are such a great blessing to my Unit. You have lifted the morale of so many Soldiers and without good morale you can't fight a war. Thank you so much.
SGT James Wesley Boldizsar
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I just wanted to send you a sincere thank you for the packages that were sent from AdoptaPlatoon and your supporters. My troops and I enjoyed the thoughtfulness of the packages. It is nice to have the support from home. This is my second tour to Iraq. For some of my troops it is there first tour over here. It is nice to have a packages waiting for you after a mission. My troops and I want to thank you again for the package, we enjoyed it very much. My soldiers wanted me to express their appreciation; it was obvious there was much time, thought, consideration, support and love packed into each box. Especially heart-warming were the cards and letters you included expressing your support for our service here in Iraq. You all have > touched our hearts and made the New Year more enjoyable with care packages filled goodies, bringing a satisfying smile! Rest assured your message of support has been received by many and has certainly inspired positive influence on our platoon morale. Again, please pass on our sincerest appreciation to everyone involved with you and your organization and to the great citizens of the United States of America supporting our Armed Services. God bless you all
SFC Jordan
GSE Platoon
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We would like to say a very heartfelt and warm "Thank you" to all of our
supporters who have made this deployment so much more bearable, and for
boosting the morale of hundreds of our Soldiers throughout the Battalion. We
will never forget the love and the care that we have been shown with the
Adopt A Platoon supporters, and will hold that in our hearts and memories
forever more. All of you are great Americans, and are very much appreciated.
Your support contributed greatly to the success of our mission and for the
personal enjoyment of our everyday life. With all of our love,
SGT(P) Amanda Johnston
Baqubah, Iraq, FOB Warhorse
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Again, I just want to say thanks for all your support of the troops this
pass year.... I have just met my replacements, and I told them about how
much support and encouragement you were for all of us and they would love to
join up as well. The care packages and letters of encouragement were just
what we needed to keep us connected to home....
Thanks again! Miracles and Blessings are made by average people doing
something nice for others.... Thanks for being our Miracle and Blessing
....And if you are ever in Germany, Heidelberg look up Alpha Company 302 at
Patton Barracks and we will definitely return all the acts of
kindness.......
SFC Wilson, Cynthia
SFC Anderson, Kristen
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Your support has been more than I or the soldiers could ever have imagined
or send enough thanks of gratitude for.... The organization kept sprits high
and faces filled with smiles and hearts filled with joy from all the care
packages and letters of encouragement were received..... From all the
Soldiers of Alpha Company 205 and 302 Military intelligence Battalion we
salute you all, may God grant your hearts' desire to continue this selfless
service that means so much to so many..... May God always send miracles and
blessings your way because you are truly a blessing to others.....God
Speed....
SLY FOX OUT!!!!!!!
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Honored and proud to serve my country. I was here 1991 and now 2007. I love the United States of America and will always Fight to defend the Constitution and what it stands for. Ensuring that my family and friends may always maintain their liberty and freedom. Thanks to all the Americans who support us. Your efforts are not unnoticed and really do make a difference.
MM2 Daniel E. Higgins
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Thank you everyone for the support, it really is helping me get through my first deployment. Especially when I am missing the birth of my daughter, and that really depresses me. Anyways, once again thank you for your support, and God Bless everyone.
Sean Henline/SPC/US ARMY, Mobile, Ala.
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Hello everyone...this is my second tour here in Iraq and it gives me a very good feeling to know that there folks back in the states that have redirected their negatives views on the war to positive support of our troops, US, the men and women of our great nation. I would like to thank each and every one of you who support us and ALWAYS make our return home that much more pleasurable...with that said I sincerely hope the support continues and hope to be home really soon. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
MSgt Rodriguez
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I just want to say thank you for all your support from back home. It's nice to hear positive instead of constant negative. Those of us over here just want you to know that we fight for our country because we love it so much. And it is nice to hear that OUR country LOVES US as much as WE LOVE IT. Thanks again for the kind words and support.
SSgt Ralph S Coulter
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Hello all you great Americans! I just wanted to thank you and express the pride I feel in knowing that there are people like you that still love us as much as we love you! The support that you give never goes unnoticed from those who really need it most. We appreciate you so much! Thanks for everything!
Jim Temples MSG US Army, Omaha
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Thank you so much for all the support and encouragement that you bring to us that are away from our families, friends, and loved ones! You put a smile on my face over here as I am standing duty! God Bless you all!
HM3 Downey
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Thanks to everyone that sends messages to us. It means so much to know that people are gathering behind us in our time or need. I wish I could personally, face to face thank each and every person. But since I can't, Thank you one and all and God Bless The USA.
PFC Sean Weis
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I'm reminded of a group of servicemembers who did not have their communities' support. Our fathers and grandfathers who served in Vietnam, and after experiencing my generations form of war, I am humbled and amazed by the support that the American public has shown to us overseas. I have approximately 60 days left here and I am grateful of the support and the kindness that everyone has shown, and I offer my thanks and respect to yesterdays soldiers, who without them we would not have the support we do today, America learned a hard lesson, Thanks to your sacrifice. Thank you and God Bless
Brian Clarkson SGT Army
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Thank you to everyone who supports us. I and everyone that I am with are very thankful for people who support us...it keeps us going. Thank you.
Alex Kincade/ SrA E-4
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This is not my 1st go around in the military...I actually have 17 years altogether, but after 9/11, I realized I had to do something. I am 44 and have been married for 19 years and 5 children. I would just like to thank each and every one of you for your support, no matter the reason for it...you, just as you say we are, are appreciated for your support. Nothing gives me or anyone else in my unit a bigger kick than getting one of those care packages, and the colored pictures from the kids...man, I have to excuse myself for a moment and collect myself....and I am not the only one...men who are much bigger than I need a tissue after those. So America...you keep up the fight on your end..and we will do the same here...wherever here is...it is an honor and a privilege to serve you!
Jayme P. Smith / Spc
