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LETTER FROM KIRKUK! (And see above for items en route now to Bagram, Afghanistan.)

"Dear Patricia and Friends,
I would to, 1st and foremost, like to give my higest thanks and appreciation for all in your "Band of Merry Patriots"! All of us here in ***** Battery **********, truly are uplifted by your generosity and kindness. Our morale has received a booster shot!
...Kirkuk is located in the N.E. Corner, and demographically comprised of Kurds, Arabs, and turks. We are trying to start an Outreach Program in the outlying villages of Kirkuk through the local school system. the need is great as this may be the most neglected area of Iraq during Sadaam's reign due to his contempt for the Kurdish people. the ages for toys and school supplies range from kindergarten thru sixth grade. Clothing is also needed. I will be getting more details over the next week and will be happy to pass the info on as I receive it."

[He goes on to request only one item for himself, so anybody out there have any CD's from the group "The Cardigans?" He especially would like "The First Band on the Moon."

Ends: "thanks again for all your support,"

Please contact me if you can help with the CD's or with some items for children as the thing they most want in their hands is something to give to the kids around them.