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An Open Letter to Our Service Members
3/25/2003 | Victoria L. Dearing

Posted on 03/25/2003 10:03:24 AM PST by cherry_bomb88

This is a letter I wrote myself and post here in the hopes that it will be seen by even a few service members...I felt I had to do something to counter the media attention of the protesters, however small that something might be:

Dear Any Service Member,

I do not know who you are or where you come from. I know not if you have a spouse or children. I don’t know your age, the color of your hair or the color of your eyes. Yet I pray endlessly for your safety and wish you Godspeed in your task. I pray for your family and friends that they have the courage and comfort they need. I pray that they are as proud of you as I am. I have endless admiration for the depths of your courage. You fight for my daughters, and me yet you know not our names. You have placed yourself in the face of grave danger and you stand fast and you stand true. My daughters and I cry with the families of your fallen compatriots.

I hope that you and the other brave men and women that stand shoulder to shoulder with you, both from our country and our allies, pay no heed to the medias portrayal of the protests that go on in America. Know that they only garner the attention of the media because they are not peaceful and they commit outlandish acts in a desperate attempt to be heard. They cannot accept the fact that the right to free speech does not give them a right to be heard and heeded. The majority of the country is behind you. Tens of thousands rallied in your support around the country over the last week. I know this to be true as I personally attended the rally in Chicago that outnumbered the protesters that assembled 10 to 1. Please know, dear service member, this country loves you, respects you, honors you and is grateful for the sacrifices you make on our behalf without even knowing who we are. Pay no attention to the protesters; they do not speak for us. Additionally, pay no attention to the Hollywood celebrities; they now more speak for the country than Saddam himself.

We watch the news with great intensity, praying endlessly that we will hear of no more prisoners or casualties. Our hearts sink and we shed tears as we hear of our losses…but make no mistake, these losses do not discourage us, rather our sadness only strengthens our resolve to see this through. Our strength increases, even through our sadness. Our wills gain resolve to ensure that you have the support, both in morale and in supplies, equipment and funding, that is necessary for you to achieve success in the mission that was set before you. We will not let you fail. We rally with greater intensity, we write letters to our congressmen & senators, and even to your commander-in-chief. We let them know the country stands behind them and that we support their efforts to ensure your ultimate success.

Dear service member, I hope this letter finds you safe and well and in as good as spirits as is possible. I hope that this letter increases that morale, knowing that the majority of the country is behind you. Please know that you and your loved ones have my gratitude, respect and endless prayers. Perhaps the words of one unknown person won’t seek to comfort you; however some how I know that if you fight for me, the unknown person, my words of comfort will find a place in your heart. Accomplish your mission, and come home safely, Godspeed.

With gratitude, love, respect, support & resolve for you unto the end of the war,

Victoria Lynn Dearing


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To: cherry_bomb88
bump. Great letter!
41 posted on 03/26/2003 7:21:35 AM PST by The Right Stuff
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To: MeeknMing
Beautiful and well written letter.

Bumped before..and BUMPING again!!!
42 posted on 03/26/2003 10:03:26 AM PST by Vets_Husband_and_Wife
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To: cherry_bomb88

43 posted on 03/26/2003 10:41:45 AM PST by TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!
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To: Warrior Nurse; cherry_bomb88; RedWing9; Mr_Magoo; TheRightGuy
Chicagoland-area-resident hello! (We live near the former Glenview Naval Airbase - I grew up in north central IL.)

Welcome to FR and thanks so much for speaking up! It's great to hear from all of you who are active military personnel. Please pass along back to your fellow shipmates our deepest thanks and words of support for all you are doing for our country. God bless America and God bless you!!!

Here is an audio clip of the group my husband conducts (streaming audio) to let you know of our support in song.

CC: Chicagoland Ping to some other Chicago-area FReepers whom I know feel the same way I do.

44 posted on 03/26/2003 10:47:32 AM PST by NotJustAnotherPrettyFace
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To: txradioguy
Thank YOU for serving in the Military!

God bless America!

45 posted on 03/26/2003 11:02:59 AM PST by NotJustAnotherPrettyFace
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
An Open Letter to Our Service Members ... Bump!

Let's Roll!
46 posted on 03/26/2003 12:19:43 PM PST by blackie
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To: EdReform
Good afternoon! :o)

47 posted on 03/26/2003 1:14:03 PM PST by cherry_bomb88 (Saddam....I have one word for you ..... MOAB)
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To: cherry_bomb88
Good Afternoon Bump!
48 posted on 03/26/2003 1:24:47 PM PST by EdReform (Support Free Republic - www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/581234/posts?page=914#914)
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To: cherry_bomb88

We Will Not Forget!

Your heartfelt letter shines like a candle in the dark! Your truthful words speak for many of us.
49 posted on 03/26/2003 7:06:52 PM PST by harpo11 (Godspeed Brave USA Troops! My Families Thoughts and Prayers are Being Sent to YOU!)
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To: cherry_bomb88
Good Morning Bump!
50 posted on 03/27/2003 6:20:25 AM PST by EdReform (Support Free Republic - www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/581234/posts?page=914#914)
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To: sweetliberty
Ping
51 posted on 03/27/2003 8:03:59 PM PST by EdReform (Support Free Republic - www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/581234/posts?page=914#914)
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To: cherry_bomb88; EdReform
Beautiful letter. It echoes my sentiments as well. Shame on all who would seek to undermine and demoralize our troops.
52 posted on 03/27/2003 8:14:15 PM PST by sweetliberty ("To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it.")
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To: PeaceBeWithYou; Budge; nicmarlo
Ping!
53 posted on 03/27/2003 8:16:03 PM PST by sweetliberty ("To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it.")
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To: cherry_bomb88
Wow! I wish I could add my signature to your excellent letter, CB88!
54 posted on 03/28/2003 6:33:48 AM PST by Budge (God Bless FReepers!)
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To: Budge
Thanks, Budge...I tried to not emphasis too much the 2nd Amendment, only because I'd sound to them like just another gun toting redneck (nothing wrong with that mind you) but they'll listen better to economic & social reasons (as well as counting votes).
55 posted on 03/28/2003 7:04:09 AM PST by cherry_bomb88 (gun, what gun??? I don't have any guns....why don't you let Mr. Blix look for them.)
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To: Budge
oops...thought you were looking at my letter to my state senator....we have HUGE 2nd amendment fight going on in IL...I need coffee...lol....thanks for the compliments on the other letter....it's amazing what comes out when you listen to your heart!
56 posted on 03/28/2003 7:05:18 AM PST by cherry_bomb88 (gun, what gun??? I don't have any guns....why don't you let Mr. Blix look for them.)
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