This is an email from Kirkuk that I forgot to post last week while I was trying to get boxes packed and mailed:
SPC ******* is a soldier in my 1ST Platoon and yes his writing is atrocious, but he does have a big heart and a soft spirit nature. I'm so glad that you got a letter from him and that you were able to read it!! That is another reason why I choose to type out emails, my writing skills are pretty bad as well.
I know that we are looking forward to all the goodies you have is store for us!! As for the books, there are some that only read. They prefer to do that over watching anything, so books are good. We have started a library Room" and now they are filling up with all kinds of books for all to enjoy. Many people donate books they receive to this room and as people finish reading, the get placed back on the shelves. We seem to have a good spirit of sharing. I think people stationed here almost don't want to keep anything, but pass it around as they finish. It really works well despite all the ownership training we all get through our socialization processes growing up.
We do appreciate all the Supplies sent our way for Operation Crayon. As for totals, we are expecting to see some really large, palletted donations that are rumored to be sitting in Kuwait, awaiting transport. I will do my best to get some pictures of the supplies, as next Friday will be a party to move them all into a warehouse for the purpose of setting up a packaging assembly line.
I cannot thank you enough for you efforts to make this such a pain free deployment for so many. I have been on a few in my 18 yrs, but never seen this type of love and support from so many. You must be a Republican. Thanks!!
V/R,
C*****
