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Maine Troop Greeters (Vanity)
Maine Troop Greeters ^ | March 30, 2007 | USMCWife6869

Posted on 03/30/2007 7:27:06 AM PDT by USMCWife6869

http://mainetroopgreeters.smugmug.com/gallery/2586812#136321824

I don't know if any FReepers are members of this great group, but if you are and are reading this, please accept my gratitude.

My husband was one of the members of this particular flight, and the show of support is something he says he will never forget. After a long and trying day of goodbyes, he said it was great to be greeted by such wonderful people. Being able to call home was a wonderful bonus, as he had left his cell phone behind, and we had not thought to buy him a phone card before he left. My children were miserable that day, and hearing from their dad so soon made such a difference to them.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: maine; supportourtroops; thankyou
I wanted to let you all know, if you didn't already, about this fantastic group of people. I can't begin to tell you how grateful we are for them.
1 posted on 03/30/2007 7:27:08 AM PDT by USMCWife6869
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To: USMCWife6869

After the past stories of the actions of more than a few bad apples, it is good to hear that good things also happen in the Pine Tree State!


2 posted on 03/30/2007 8:09:51 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (Prevent Glo-Ball Warming ... turn out the sun when not in use)
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To: USMCWife6869

I am not a member of this fine group but I live 2 hours from Bangor. I have several time been there when Troops were stoping by.
It is an honor to stand in the greeting line. I didnot live in Maine when this tradition started with the Gulf War but certainly knew about it in Calif.


3 posted on 03/30/2007 10:33:04 AM PDT by larryjohnson (USAF(Ret)
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To: USMCWife6869

I am able to post on freerepublic from my email in Al Taqaddum Iraq and wanted to tell my wife USMC Wife6869 that I love her and miss her and appreciate her posting on my behalf, hopefully she sees this.


4 posted on 03/31/2007 5:06:26 AM PDT by Sheli my HBDB
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To: USMCWife6869

They take pictures and post them online...need an indoor smoking sight...


5 posted on 03/31/2007 5:10:53 AM PDT by dakine
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To: dakine

site...two things at once...


6 posted on 03/31/2007 5:12:26 AM PDT by dakine
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To: Sheli my HBDB

Oh wow. I just woke up and saw this. I miss you so much :)!!! This is such a great surprise. Hey all, meet my husband!


7 posted on 03/31/2007 7:05:47 AM PDT by USMCWife6869 (Godspeed Sand Sharks.)
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To: Sheli my HBDB; USMCWife6869; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ...
Well, Wife, are you going to introduce us??!! : ) Welcome to FR, Sheli!!!
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FReepmail if you want on or off this list

8 posted on 04/24/2007 2:00:34 AM PDT by freema (Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: USMCWife6869; Sheli my HBDB

Hi husband/Hi wife! Nice to meet you! And welcome to FR! My dh is a Marine Reservist. He’s activated in conus since May 2004 (w/7 months off tucked in there). How sweet it is that communication is so much easier than it was 12 years ago.

Anyway...carry on. Just wanted to say hi and send along my welcome. :)


9 posted on 04/24/2007 6:17:45 AM PDT by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL ( **Hunter-Tancredo-Weldon-Hayworth 4 President**)
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To: Sheli my HBDB; USMCWife6869
WOW....Great hearing about the both of you and I am glad you are part of the FR family....I hold all the military and their families in my prayers every day....be strong, be safe we love you guys !!!!!!!
10 posted on 04/24/2007 7:01:20 AM PDT by Kimmers (Coram Deo)
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