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Operation Support Our Troops, Westchester, NY
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Posted on 11/12/2007 5:31:24 PM PST by dervish

I attended the Gala last night of the Westchester chapter of the OSOT. This Chapter is led by Bonnie Eilen, MD, whose daughter and son-in-law served and are serving in the curent war.

Lot's of money was raised, and as Bonnie said, "Thank you all, we made alot of money, I will go spend alot of money!"

Thank you Bonnie for all you do. And God bless our troops and keep them safe.

The video link is the video they showed last night at the gala.

soldiers receiving packages

And here is more about Dr. Eilen and the Westchester OSOT.

Bonnie Eilen

Some thank you notes to share:

DEAR OSOT, I wanted to express my gatitude to you for your wonderful packages. I fell so lucky to get your support and to know how much you're taking care of soldiers. Packages are a big morale booster and whenever I get and OSOT package, I share it with all the soldiers in my section - there's so much to go around, and it really brightens our day! Love, R. F.

To our friends and Volunteers, Thank you yet again for your continued support and care packages! We have spread the goodies among roomates, unit members and other soldiers here at camp Bucca. A friend of ours just lost her IPOD, the the IPOD shuffles were a huge lifesaver. You guys are really good at picking out yummy food! Thanks again!!! GW and HB

Dear Friends at Operation Support our Troops, Thank you so much for the very thoughtful and generous care package you sent me in Baghdad! It went a long way to sweetening my New Year! I wish you a Shanah Tovah! sincerely, R.S.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; US: New York; War on Terror; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; iraq; osot; supportourtroops; veteransday

1 posted on 11/12/2007 5:31:27 PM PST by dervish
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To: dervish

A feel good story indeed. Thanks for sharing.


2 posted on 11/12/2007 5:44:12 PM PST by pissant (Duncan Hunter: Warrior, Statesman, Conservative)
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To: dervish

Thank you! I watched the video, so touching and simple things like the packages we send can make such a difference for our troops. They appreciate these things from home so very much! I need to go wipe my eyes and blow my nose. God bless our troops!!


3 posted on 11/12/2007 5:45:12 PM PST by fishergirl (My warrior, my soldier, my hero - my son. God bless our troops!)
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To: dervish

Westchester? I’m shocked. Westchester loves Mosques and Muslims.


4 posted on 11/12/2007 5:46:38 PM PST by angcat ("IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM")
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To: angcat

This event was held at a Jewish Temple.


5 posted on 11/12/2007 5:48:29 PM PST by dervish (Pray for the peace of an UNDIVIDED JEWISH Jerusalem)
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To: dervish

A story I would never read about in the Journal News.


6 posted on 11/12/2007 5:50:32 PM PST by angcat ("IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM")
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To: angcat

not a chance.

But my block is filled with US flags, mixed Jewish Italian.


7 posted on 11/12/2007 6:25:02 PM PST by dervish (Pray for the peace of an UNDIVIDED JEWISH Jerusalem)
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To: dervish
My old block was all Italian. Speaking of “block” my hillbilly daughter once asked me if she could ride her bike on the street. I told her “stay on our block” she said “what’s a block” LOL

She is not a city kid!

8 posted on 11/12/2007 6:28:24 PM PST by angcat ("IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM")
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To: dervish; StarCMC; Bethbg79; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma; laurenmarlowe; ...

Meet Some Strong NY Freepers Caring for the Troops.


9 posted on 11/12/2007 6:57:44 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: dervish

I live in Westchester and would love to be notified about these events, if that’s possible. Many thanks!


10 posted on 11/12/2007 7:28:07 PM PST by RedRover (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: RedRover

will do.


11 posted on 11/13/2007 1:42:05 PM PST by dervish (Pray for the peace of an UNDIVIDED JEWISH Jerusalem)
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