[Coop]

What an amazing letter from an acquaintance who had a very close call a few days ago.

Think John Kerry's legions of lawyers will give a damn if they get a hold of his absentee ballot?

[GEC]

Thanks for posting Coop.

And please pass along our thanks!

[joevberry333]

Thanks you buddy for all that you and all our other soldiers are doing in Iraq and Afghanistan!

[cajungirl]

Todd,

We are all grateful for what you do. Don't forget it and when you come home you are going to get a great welcome.

[Happy2BMe]

Dear USMC Todd.

Your being there is the only reason I can send this 'THANK YOU' from all of us here in our deepest apreciation without fear of retaliation against ourselves, our wives and children, and our way of life.

YOU, and those like you give us this ability to live our lives as free men and women - able to hold our heads high and call ourselves "Americans."

Never, ever let anyone or anything convince you otherwise.

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"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation." - George Washington

__________________

IT'S THE SOLDIER

It's the soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the
PRESS.

It's the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of
SPEECH.

It's the soldier, not the campus
ORGANIZER,
Who has given us the freedom to
DEMONSTRATE

It's the soldier, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a
FAIR TRIAL.
It's the soldier who salutes the flag,
Serves under the flag
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who gives the protester the right to burn the flag.

-Father D. E. O'Brien

 

We Must NEVER Forget!

Iraqi Coalition Casualty Report

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Because of Their Sacrifices, These People's Lives Will Never Be The Same.

[TexKat]

Bump for Todd.

[The Hugs Lady]

Todd, know that the average American respects and honors the job you are doing over there. Don't believe what you see on TV...we don't. We appreciate your sacrifices and know that although you'd rather be doing your BBQ in your own backyard that you will stay until the job is done and the Iraqi people have a good taste of freedom. Thank you from all of us.

I started a little Yahoo group The Hugs Project in June because I wanted to do more to convey our grateful thanks. We have a mission and that is to provide love and support to all Americans over in the Middle East. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thehugsproject/ We can provide you with cooling ties, crocheted and knitted hats, slippers, neck warmers, care packages, letters, etc. If you know someone who is in need of a little TLC, please send me their address so that we can get a package out to them ASAP.

If any of the rest of you would like more info about joining us in our mission or helping us keep it going by sendind us some postage money (our biggest expense) please email me at thehugsproject@cox.net Thank you, K@ren

[thackney]

Most people would think that we would get our gear on and jump into a bunker........but not us. When things get bad here, we BBQ!

These sound like your kind of people...

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Todd, you've probably heard it all by now - how much we love you, how grateful we are for your service and sacrifices, how the children have new Marine role models, and how many of your neighbors are learning they have very good neighbors for the first time. You've probably received "virtual" ((hugs)), and poems, and - I am certain - daily prayers - and soon, new bar-b-cue tools, and all of it can not make up for what you give, but I hope our support makes the rare, restful moments a bit sweeter, and you carry it with you always where it's meant to rest, deep in your heart.

Thank you, Todd.

[kattracks]

Thank you Todd, for your bravery and service.
Hopefully, this will convey how many grateful Americans stand behind you.