Girl Scouts, Bruce Willis send cookies to Wasp Sailors and Marines

Stinger Scoop Vol 02-07 | June 1, 2002 | SMSN Derrick Ingle

[Bottom_Gun]

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis and the Girl Scouts of America sent a little piece of home to Wasp Marines and Sailors deployed on the war against terrorism.
Recently, the Girl Scouts of San Diego started an operation donating over 100,000 boxes of their signature cookies to ships out at sea, calling it Operation Thin Mint.

Meanwhile, Willis purchased 12,000 boxes of girl Scout cookies from his 8-year-old daughter Tallulah Belle to support military personnel serving in the Middle East. His cookies were given to Marines and Sailors onboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy, and Army and Air Force personnel in Afghanistan.

Wasp crew members were apperciative and surprised by Bruce Willis' generosity. " I can't believe he picked us", exclaimed PH3(AW) Chris Delano of Kill Devil Hills N.C. "After all these years of watching his films, it's great to see him give something back."
most of the ships personnel agreed.

"The name Bruce Willis is usually affiliated with an action hero icon," said SM2(SW) Gregory Boston, a native of Hampton, VA. "It's ironic. These cookies show that he sees the armed forces as the real heros"

Willis' cookies, along with those of Operation Thin Mint, arrived in the ship's hanger bay on seven pallets. Shipmates were astonished to be appreciated by a celebrity. And the cookies from the Girl Scouts in San Diego carried a little something extra.

Handwritten letters of concern and appreciation were attached to all cookies boxes affiliated with Operation Thin Mint. Girl Scouts ranging in ages from 5 to 17, displayed their gratitude in ink, marker and crayon.

Wasp Marines and sailors smiled, laughed, and even cried after reading the heartfelt words of appreciation. "Its great to see the younger generation caring about the welfare of the troops and the nation." Lance Cpl. Adam C. Stern, of Tampa Fla., said emorionally.

Former Girl Scouts on board had a moment of reflection. " I was a Girl Scout just nine years ago," said 21 year old FC3 Autumn Skalany, of Crystal Lake, Ill. " We did things for the community, but something like this is out of the ordinary. I appreciate their generosity, because they didn't have to do this."

Obligations at sea detach troops and sailors from home to fulfill an ongoing effort in perseving America's freedom. Because of the support of Bruce Willis and the Girl Scouts of San Diego, shipmates gained a sense of gratitude, importance, and a slice of home.

[Bottom_Gun]

it's nice to see someone of fame giving something back. I know we had a post about bruce buying the cookies, but I thought everyone might like to know where they ended up.
My wife, who posts here as NavyGal, is onboard the Wasp, and this is from the dependant News Letter.
Be gentle everyone this is my first post!

[TomGuy]

Good to hear the cookies were delivered...and with the notes of appreciation. Bruce Willis shows us that there are still some true good-guys even in hollowood.

[Lazamataz]

Yeah, but why does he have to send cookies only to White Anglo-Saxon Protestants? Can't he send cookies to black people, Francophones, or Catholics?

[sneakers]

I would guess that all three groups were represented on the Wasp! :-))

[goldstategop]

Besides the Girls Scouts are politically correct!

[Bad~Rodeo]

Assuming WASP means white anglo etc. or could possibly be a Special Op's unit???

[BigWaveBetty]

You did an excellent job BG! Thanks for the post and thanks to NavyGal for her service!

Here's a link to that previous story.

Thanks Bruce!

[ibme]

USS Wasp

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

[Bad~Rodeo]

Thanks bro,figured as much

[LouD]

It's good to see Girl Scouts supporting our country. After 9/11, our local Girl Scout Council sent out a newsletter which suggested the girls organize peace rallies, or hang pro-peace banners.

And yes, they have been FReeped...

[Drango]

I wonder where the cookies are from Baldwin and Cher?

[Focault's Pendulum]

Be gentle everyone this is my first post!

Congrats on your first post!!!

OK....times up!!

[RaceBannon]

THIS IS WAY COOL!!

[homeschool mama]

I'm touched by the response of those receiving the cookies and notes from Girl Scouts. We need to show the military our appreciation and this is a sweet way to do so. :o)

Prayers for NavyGal while she serves on the Wasp.

Thanks for posting this info, BG...

[homeschool mama]

ping

[senorita]

Nice to hear something like this about a celebrity. Most of them seem to lean way to the left! And thanks to NavyGal for her service to our country.

[niki]

bttt

[Freedom_Is_Not_Free]

Do you remember when all of Hollywood supported the troops overseas? How the mighty have fallen. Communist Hollywood couldn't give a damn anymore.