Joshua Sparling - 8,000 cards and counting!

Personal visit, previous news report from FNC ^ | 12/20/05 | Coop

[DrDeb]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR PROVIDING US WITH SUCH AN INFORMATIVE UPDATE!!!

My family and I sent Joshua a package full of clothing, books, and other goodies; we also sent Christmas cards (with gift/prayer cards) to the other soldiers.

I'm sooooooooooooo thankful that you and other appreciative/patriotic Americans have gifted these incredibly courageous HEROES with your time and love! AWESOME. JUST AWESOME!!

[Coop]

It's an honor to be able to personally thank those who have given so much. And it means even more when I'm speaking for others geographically removed.

[Oorang]

Excellent, heart-warming, report and photos Coop. Warm thanks to you for reaching out to these fine soldiers.

Just a reminder to all. If anyone would like to send something to soldiers still overseas, this is a (IMO) excellent method:

http://www.shootingusa.com/LATEST_UPDATES/IRAQ/Operation_Thank_You/operation_thank_you.html

Thanks for the ping Coop and Merry Christmas.

[Coop]

And thanks and Merry Christmas to you!

[Landry Fan]

My pics being developed now in a secret photo lab deep in the Batcave. Stay tuned.

[shezza]

Bravo, Coop! Our Boy Scout Troop sent another 160 cards last week...I hope they're not stuck in a backlog in MSG Evans's office. ;o) Thanks for all you're doing for these heroes.

And thanks for the ping, Louie!

[Coop]

Great stuff, thanks for caring! I'm going to try to go out early Friday and help them make a dent in that backlog. :-)

[freema]

BTW, no that doesn't make you the reindeer, St. Coop!

I've got two 15 year old girls going gangbusters in the kitchen. They confiscated my spatula in a friendly takeover. They got a little happy with food coloring in the icing. There isn't supposed to be any food coloring in the icing. LOL!

[shezza]

Good on ya. Any requests that they've made re: holiday yummies or such? FReepmail me and I can Priority Mail you anything they could use or eat.

[Coop]

Popular items are sweats, cigarettes/dip (i.e., Copenhagen), popcorn, beef jerky, and individually wrapped snacks that are easy to distribute (for example, a box of oatmeal pies can be opened so single pies could be distributed, while a 2-lb. bag of M&Ms cannot be shared - which I personally view as a positive, but for those on restricted diets...)

Also, there is a McDonald's close to Walter Reed. Folks might like receiving gift cards for the golden arches, to get a break from the food routine. Just a thought.

[AprilfromTexas]

We can only hope Parcells gets to him first. We may actually make the playoffs this year!! Stay tuned...and keep waving those pom poms.

Nice job on the WR visits!! I look forward to my next trip!! I hope H & C will stop by Friday night!!! I'll be watching from Texas!!!

[AprilfromTexas]

Nice job, Coop! I've got care packages on the way!

Thanks so much for keeping us informed!! Hug those heroes for me!!!

...and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my freeper friends!!! I'm proud to know you!!

[Coop]

We're proud to know you as well! Hope to see you next month.

[kattracks]

BTTT

[3D-JOY]

Really big guy?

Should I go looking for larger than 2X shirts after the holiday? They have 4-5X sometimes here in the outlets.

[Landry Fan]

He said he's a 5X.

[Coop]

Merry Christmas :-)

[3D-JOY]

After my screen finally stopped being blurry...I have read the thread and am so glad to know the results of all the boxes etc. sent there.

Thank you for doing this and reporting it to us. Keep in touch with LandryFan for items to share. I mail to her.

[Marine_Uncle]

Thanks for the update. Will be sending him an overdue letter thanking him for his service and sacrifices.

[Sisku Hanne]

Overwhelmed by emotion bump.