Posted on 07/03/2008 7:09:36 AM PDT by GrandmaC
My Nephew-in-law is in his 3 tour in Iraq. He leads a squad of 22 soldiers who are not near any military base. Our family sends out monthly care packages to him and his men. Last week they lost 3 who were temporarily attached to them for a special mission. With all the bad press out there I would like to send in my next care package "words of praise and encouragement" for these guys. Can you take a minute and write a note to them. I will print out each note separately (that is appropriate) and include it in my care package this month.
Without you, we are nothing ...
Without you, others are nothing ...
Because of you, we are everything.
This is both a thank-you to you, dear one, and an acknowledgment of Him.
GramdmaC!!! Bless your heart, it’s so good to see you. It’s almost July 4th. Hope you have seen the recent posts about redrock’s health struggles. He needs your prayers.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Not a day goes by that we don’t think of and pray for our men and women in uniform. Words cannot express our gratitude for your service to our country and the cause of freedom everywhere. The sacrifices are great; we will never forget them or take them for granted. The accomplish also is great. History will prove that the work you do each and every day by doing your duty changed the world for the better, no less than when our fathers and grandfathers liberated Europe. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and please know we remember well those who have been lost.
GrandmaC,
What a great idea. Bless you. And thank you for giving me this opportunity to give a shout out to our brave fighting men. I give money and goods to various groups who are helping our troops, but I don’t actually get to “speak” to them. Words sometimes seem so inadequate to express the debt of gratitude that we owe these incredible people, but I will try.
Guys, it is truly an honor to address you directly. We, as a country, are so blessed to have young men like you who are willing to stand up for our nation in these perilous times.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank all of you for standing in the breach, for loving your country so much that you are willing to put your own comfort aside to protect her, much like a loving husband does for his bride.
Every day, I thank God for sending us extraordinary men like you. We have heard much of the Greatest Generation, of the GIs who bravely saved the world from the horrors of fascism during WWII. These were the men of my parents’ generation. It brings me to tears of gratitude when I consider how much you troops of today, men of my children’s and my grandchildren’s generation, walk in the shoes of those noble warriors. Your spirit truly represents the best of your generation, a shining example to all of the world of how free men are willing to take up the burden of protecting liberty from the attacks of barbarians.
God bless you. May our Blessed Lord walk with you every day. I pray that our Savior brings comfort to your loved ones who wait for you at home.
I will be off for a little while as I have to help my new daughter, I will check back later. Please keep it going. Thanks
Dear Warriors,
You are loved. You are cherished. You are never forgotten.
I am able to fly my flag this July 4th because of what you do. I am able to live freely, because of what you do.
Words of thanks are not enough, but I humbly offer them to some of my heroes. THANK YOU!
God Bless you all!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!
Exodus 15:3 “The Lord is a warrior: the Lord is His name.”
Philippians 1:3 “I thank my God every time I remember you.”
Thank you for your service seems like such small, tiny little words to show the overwhelming gratitude I feel to each and every one of you. You are my Hero’s. You are the best face of America. God Bless you! And Thank You For All That You Do!
Gloria Jane
On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for your service to our country. It is wonderful to be able to write a note to you, and know that you will see and hear our love and gratitude directly!
You are in prayers for your safety, for your safe return to those who love you, and for taking good care of each other.
God bless you all, with all His best, for your sacrifice and heroism. You are, every one of you, heroes.
Please tell your service member that we know they are doing a good job under difficult conditions. We love them, respect them and pray for them. They are the good guys and ladies.
We send you prayers and a hearty THANK YOU for everything that you do. Without your service to our country, my family would not be able to rest comfortably.
May God watch over you and protect you. Give you strength in a time of need.
God Blessings be upon you!
The Millers
Dacula, GA
First of all,thank you. I do believe for those of you who are over there,you are doing good works. Just yesterday I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about Iraq’s who were being interviewed and how grateful they were and couldn’t think of a way to ever show their appreciation to the U.S. But they were also afraid that the U.S. would leave too soon. Please know many people are praying for all of you. God bless you all. Nora
Hey guys! Thank you SO MUCH for what you are doing and sacrificing to do it! You each are an example of honor and commitment that is so lacking in the world. I am so DAMN proud of you guys, you make me PROUD to say, “Yea, those guys are on MY team!” You are what it’s all about. Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU! God bless you and STAY SAFE!
Danae In Oregon
pinging the list.. please help GrandmaC encourage her Son-in-Law
David
correction Nephew in law.. not sure how i misread that...
GrandmaC,
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to express my sincere appreciation and grattitude for the service and sacrifice of your Nephew-in-Law and his team.
Greetings from Tallahassee, Florida. First and foremost thank you for your service and sacrifice to our great nation. Your service, and the service and sacrifice of every member of your team is vital to the security of the United States of America — Please never forget that — As a soldier who returned home in January 2008 I want you to know that I understand what you are going through — I too have lost members of my team both Iraqi and U.S. — Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if there is anything I can do for you or your team.
Sincerely and with great respect !
Sergeant First Class David C. Osborne
Former member of Iraqi National Police QRF Transition Team
PO BOX 38267
Tallahassee, Florida 32315-8267
(850) 933-8511
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BTTT
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