That is super!!
Thanks for keeping up the good work!
BTW:
Posted on 09/09/2007 9:17:28 AM PDT by do the dhue
I served in the Army. I didn't serve during a war. But even then when I was a long way away from home, it sure was great receiving letters from home. Please pass these videos below along. Maybe folks will get the idea to send a letter (or email) from home to a Soldiers who enables you to sleep in peace at night.
I want you all to know something too:
Our Troops put rucksacks sacks on their back that dig into your back while you march. They have helmets and body armor on in temperatures that are over 100 degrees. You can drink two gallons of water and not take one leak. These men and women are sacrificing for me and you and I don't hear them moan about it. They have answered the call of our Nation. They have answered John F Kennedy's immortal words,
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty"
Our Troops are doing this for our kids, so they wont have to do it one day. They do it for an Iraqi kid who does not have to live in fear of Soddam Hussein's wood chipper. Now, Iran and others would love to try to gain power in Iraq. Our Troops are fighting to keep Iraqi girls from wearing a burka one day. They are fighting to keep a taliban (I will not capitalize their name) type like government from taking over in Iraq (and we all know what the taliban and al qeada did).
I have one more thing to say:
We debated this war before we went. Congress voted and we went (remember John Kerry voted for the war before he voted against it). We will have plenty of time to debate it when it is over. While we have boots on the ground, I suggest we all show some resolve. Quit listening to the quitters in the media, demoratic party, and some RINOs. We must show our enemy and our new friends resolve. Our Troops in Vietnam did not lose that war. We the people lost it because we listened to the Commie anti war protesters. Well, I say pick up a weapon and stand a post here at home (I don't mean a literal weapon like an M16, I mean a spiritual, intellectual weapon and a pen and/or keyboard). I go out to web pages who support the war and I get news from the military rather then listening to the liberal media all the time. This gives me the other side of the story. I let folks I know who are there know that I support their efforts. I also have gone and am going again to Washington DC to show support for the war. You don't have to go that far (it would be nice though), but a letter from home would work great.
Now, all I ask is that you let folks who are over there fighting al qeada and Iranian insurgents who are training Iraqis to kill our troops know that you support their efforts. Let them know that you will not waver, tire, falter, or fail. The person who loses the will to fight first loses. Let them know that we will not allow another Vietnam again. Don't let people like Hanoi Jane turn into Jihad Jane. Stand your post and let your Troops know that you got their six.
Send some letters from home:
Letters from home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPCzwQTa6oE
Letters from home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKzuSAg3l8s
Wayne has letters from home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCcxU2-TgJk
American Soldier US Army Ryan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FIu_89BD0U
Absolutely great idea! We all should flood the house with letters/faxes (tangible pieces of evidence) - let them know we support her. She's a junior in the house and they will pile on her in try and make her be quiet - they will punish her in an attempt to "teach her her place" at the back of the bus!
If they see she gets a big noise from We the People - they'll get a bit nervous
That is super!!
Thanks for keeping up the good work!
BTW:
Thank you for the kind offer but - as per my post # 12 - I’m an old retired fart now.
Just adopt as many as you can and remember those single soldiers with little or no family need mail also.
Web Site: www.house.gov/schmidt
E-mail: Contact Via ‘Web Form.’
Washington Office:
238 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3502
Phone: (202) 225-3164
Fax: (202) 225-1992
Main District Office:
8044 Montgomery Rd., #540
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 791-0381
Fax: (513) 791-1696
(more district offices)
I just tried to send her an email but she only accepts fro her district. I am going to call and let her know I appreciate her stance. I hope she accepts calls from folks who are not from her district.
Will do. That is why we make up packages for the entire platoon. With the holidays just around the corner we will be starting to collect stuff for them soon.
I’m glad you created the opportunity to spread the news and I hope others will take this opportunity to sign up with Soldiers Angels, Operation AC, AnySoldier.com, books for soldiers or many other similiar organizations serving our troops.
I’ve been sending care packages since 2004. As you and Vinnie said they need to hear from us. Here are some of the recent comments I’ve received from my soldiers/sailors:
“Thank you for the awesome packages you’ve sent throughout our deployment. We all look forward to mail day and we also appreciate your correspondence via e-mail. Your prayers and kind words mean the most to us.” - Brad
” I did recieve your care package. The mail process is not very swift here. I really appreciate the snacks. We have to skip meals alot and it’s nice to have something on the go. Thanks again!” - Wayne
“I can’t thank you enough for setting us up with the angels. I haven’t recieved a piece of mail from anyone except you and the angel...stupid friends and family. Anyway you’re the best.” -Allan
“You guys are really having a major impact on morale here as I had hoped. Some of the guys are planning on visiting their Angels when they get home to say thank you. You are all doing God’s work. I hope you know that. “ - Matt
” I really apppreciate the cards sent by the people also, it was very interesting to read all the different people that support us. Thanks again, I really appreciate it and hope to hear from you soon.” - Mike
It’s a worthy use of time considering what they do for us ~ April
Great video.
Please support our Troops!
HEAR HEAR!!!
Please support our Troops:
http://soldiersangelsforum.com/
Check out the video here too: http://www.operationac.com/
First of all thank you for your service to this great nation.
I will watch the videos in a bit but here is one the really touches my heart. Remember Me
I love that one! You forgot the tissue alert...
Have a safe trip, dhue! I’m glad to know a homeboy will be representing our state at the WR FReep Friday night! Tell the regulars hi for me.
Will do and consider it done!
OUTSTANDING VIDEO!!!
I have seen it before, but it is always worth another view!!
Thanks for posting it.
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