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Marine Corps Community Services(Please help Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen)
Marine Corps Community Services ^ | 10/15/2004 | self

Posted on 11/15/2004 8:11:55 PM PST by kellynla

You can help Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen. With the holidays upon us and many service men and women away from their families; now would be an excellent time and way for everyone to show their love and appreciation for those who protect our freedom and fight for liberty.

(Excerpt) Read more at usmc-mccs.org ...


TOPICS: Announcements; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: airmen; christmas; gifts; marines; sailors; soldiers
I want to thank each and every one for their support of my fellow Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen who have shown what patriotism and heroism is all about.

Semper Fi, Kelly

1 posted on 11/15/2004 8:11:56 PM PST by kellynla
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To: kellynla
A FREEPER NEEDS OUR HELP!
2 posted on 11/15/2004 8:13:00 PM PST by ConservativeMan55 (http://www.osurepublicans.com)
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To: All

BTW, I want to inform everyone who doesn't already know this; that mail is the best morale booster for troops overseas.

So if you haven't already "adopted" a service man or woman who is serving overseas please don't hesitate to do so.

I guarantee that the only person who will feel better than the recipient of your mail is you!

Semper Fi,
Kelly


3 posted on 11/15/2004 8:24:43 PM PST by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
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To: kellynla

I completely agree with everything you said. I get giddy buying them little snacks and goodies and personal items to stuff in their care packages. And I cannot tell you how much it made my day to have them write back - something I never expected (because I just assumed they were busy) :)


4 posted on 11/15/2004 8:33:02 PM PST by cgk (The Left was beaten by Pres Bush twice & will never have another shot at him... who's dumb?)
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To: cgk

Well as one who has been a combat Marine, I cannot tell you how much a simple letter uplifts the morale of someone in combat. Being thousands of miles away from home and in combat can be a very lonely experience. And for you to take the time and expense to send gifts is very much appreciated. God bless you!

Thank you and all who have supported the troops.

Semper Fi,
Kelly


5 posted on 11/15/2004 9:16:35 PM PST by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
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To: cgk

Well as one who has been a combat Marine, I cannot tell you how much a simple letter uplifts the morale of someone in combat. Being thousands of miles away from home and in combat can be a very lonely experience. And for you to take the time and expense to send gifts is very much appreciated. God bless you!

Thank you and all who have supported the troops.

Semper Fi,
Kelly


6 posted on 11/15/2004 9:17:29 PM PST by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
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Ooops, sorry for the dbl post...
my pc must be hiccuping! LOL


7 posted on 11/15/2004 9:18:23 PM PST by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
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To: kellynla

No problem. It was worth "repeating"


8 posted on 11/15/2004 11:34:33 PM PST by packrat35 (reality is for people who can't face science fiction)
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To: kellynla

I've sent a BUNCH of stuff overseas -
wish the postage was tax deductible :)

Good Stuff. Sending stuff to the Troops is awesome!


9 posted on 11/17/2004 1:15:40 PM PST by MudPuppy (Semper Fidelis!!!!!!!)
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To: kellynla
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10 posted on 11/19/2004 12:51:18 AM PST by endthematrix ("Hey, it didn't hit a bone, Colonel. Do you think I can go back?" - U.S. Marine)
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