Todd

CSM TODD M. BURNETT
14th Engineer Battalion
RUGGED!
FOB SPEICHER

Thank you and God Bless, Mark E. Townsend
CPT, MI

Thank you again for everything that you do.

Respectfully~
Meredith Price

Just wanted to tell you, and all involved in your efforts in Dallas to welcome troops home...THANKS. Your efforts are tremendous...and most appreciated. I personally was overwhelmed with the show of support...and I know all of our servicemembers that come thru Dallas are as well. You show us by your reception in Dallas the overwhelming support the US Citizen has for our efforts here in Iraq..... and that is very important to us.

So, again, on behalf of many grateful Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines...THANKS. Please keep up the great work.

Take care and God bless. Rick

I also want to thank you for helping me to stay with my family for as long as possible while in the airport on my return from leave. I know that the security hassles must be a pain, but I appreciate you working to make that extra time possible for me and my family.

Once again, thank you so much for all of your support. I am loooking forward to seeing you again when I finally get home for good.

SPC Jolene Higa
111 EN BN, USA
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Baghdad, Iraq

Address: SPC Jolene Higa
A co 111 EN BN
APO AE 09342-1400

With heart felt Thanks

Thank you for all you do and continue to do for those who have, and continue to serve our great Nation William L. Glasgow
COL, IN
Executive Officer
155 BCT

Sincerely,
SSG Keyes

I would just like to thank everyone at the DFW Airport for what they are doing and keep up the good work my husband (SGT KINMAN) landed at the airport on 6 sep 05 for his RR and t was such a happy day for us both i drove up there from Ft Sill,Oklahoma to meet him he did not know i was going to be there i didnt know where i was going and thanks to everyone there i found my way i wasnt sure wheather he was on that flat or another one but he was and i was so excited when he walked out and ya'll made it even better and thanks again for what ya'll are doing i will be down there again on the 23 of sept to see him off again its gonna be hard but he loves what he does and for that i am so very proud of him and for everyone over there he will be home again soon for good and i cant wait.. Thanks again and keep it up you guys make the guys that are comming home happier then they already are and for the spouses even better to you guys take care.
Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts.
SGT Kinman and Wife Carla, C-Btry 3-13 FA out of Ft. Sill, Oklahoma

Tracy Vargas, M.Ed.

I am sorry that in our case we were not able to give the personal thanks we would have liked; our plane had been delayed and many of us were struggling to make connections. Still, in spite of our sleep deprivation and rush, please feel our sincere and heartfelt appreciation.

Thanks!
Brad

Andy "Brad" Bradbury,COL,MC,FS
Army State Surgeon - Idaho
Brigade Surgeon - 116 BCT

Thanks again,
MSG Gary Graff
Support Squadron, 3d ACR
Fort Carson, Colorado

I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW ABOUT A WEBSITE I USE. YOU MAY HAVE HEARD ABOUT IT. IT'S CALLED WWW.ANYSOLDIER.COM. THEN CLICK "WHERE TO SEND". P.L.M.K. IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD ABOUT IT + I WILL EXPLAIN MORE. IT'S A WONDERFUL SITE FOR SUPPORT FOR THE TROOPS! SPREAD THE WORD.

I SELL BEANIE BABIES + SUPPORT OUR TROOPS MAGNETS + SPORTS HATS + THEN I USE THE $ TO GO SHOPPING TO BUY STUFF TO SEND TO THE TROOPS IN THE MIDDLE-EAST. SINCE I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE WEBSITE LAST NOVEMBER I'VE SHIPPED 830+ BOXES OF STUFF!!! I'VE GOTTEN SOOO MANY RESPONSES THRU LETTER MAIL + E-MAIL. THEY LOVE GETTING MAIL THERE. I WAS THINKING MAYBE YOUR GIRL/BOY SCOUTS COULD SEND A PICTURE THEY DRAW OR SOMETHING THEY WANT TO WRITE. THAT'S ALL!

JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU ARE ALL DOING A GREAT JOB + KEEP IT UP! THEY LOVE IT! MANY HAVE MENTIONED IT ON THE "ANY SOLDIER" WEBSITE! :)

TAKE CARE + PLEASE WRITE BACK IF YOU CAN!

SINCERELY,
STEPHANIE

Thank you, thank you , thank you. Also, thank you for your service to the USA, we appreciate you. We support our troops, our country and our President George W Bush. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,
Charla (a military wife)

I would like to thank you very much for your incredible support. I returned home on 20 July 05 to the Dallas Airport and your reception was AWESOME!

I had trouble finding my luggage, this delayed me from walking up the tunnel to go to the shuttle buses, so I walked up by myself. I felt selfish recieving such an ovation by myself. Then after that, one of you flagged down a vehicle and they gave me a ride to the correct terminal. All the troops that are returning back here to Kuwait tell similar stories of your gracious help. Thank you very much. Our Unit is WI National Guard out of Black River Falls, Beloit, Tomah, WI. This is our 2nd Mob.

CPT Donald A. Hartshorn
1158th Trans CO XO

It was midnight the night my son came in & there are 75 to 100 greeters there. Also, it was a Monday night. I for one could not thank all of the people enough.

God Bless each & everyone of you!

Sincerely,
Sue Burke

In addition, the gifts that I got when I came home and when I came back to Iraq after my leave were excellent. I like to thank every single one of you very much for taking the time and came to welcome us to give us kiss and hug and most importantly your support. It gave me great encouragement, and it makes us want to do the hardest job in Iraq. I also want to thank the USO group for giving us foods and telephone to use when I came back here.

Jimmie, I would like to especially thank you for welcoming us when we came back and when we left the airport and back to Iraq. Your helped at the airport for direction was greatly appreciated. God bless you and our country "America". We will be strong, and we can get the job done for the good of Iraqi people and us because there will not have many terrorists left to threaten us. It will be good for our generation too.

Again, thank you very much for all your support.

Sincerely yours,
LT Low, Jensen

He is such a devoted soldier and American. We are of the Vietnam era, and are some of my dear friends here in Silver City. After my daughter e.mailed us what you all are doing, I felt compelled to write to all my VET friends and Thank each one of them !! PLEASE. Please keep the wonderful service and Loving acts you all are doing!! Not only do the service men and women appreciate YOU, but we as families that are not able to be there in person, appreciate it also!!

Sincerely, Harry and Linda Bright, Bright Funeral
Home Silver City, New
Mexico

Pray for "MY" soldier and God Bless America!!

I have to tell you guys that when I came home, you amazed me. I was atonished from all the people, signs, and help you gave to me and my fellow soldiers. I had no idea I was going to recieve that warm welcome when I came home for R + R. I'm origianlly from N.H., and I never knew how Texas people were, but after my trip I can say that you guys from Dallas are GREAT!

Just when I though that all of that was great, there was another gentleman who helped me out getting an earlier flight home. I almost broke down in tears when I saw how great you guys were. I'm tearing up right now writing this letter, b/c it was just so great to see what you did for me and my other soldiers.

I wish I could send you guys a physical card, but there was no address on this buisness card I recieved before I left to come back. I just wanted to say thank you again, and you guys made my r + r a great and memerable one from the second I got to the U.S. God Bless you guys!

Sincerly,
Aaron

SA Aaron Carter
37th MP Det (CID)
LSA Anaconda, Iraq
APO AE 09391

God Bless you and the Welcome Troops organization!
Barbara Mueller

Thanks for your fine example,
Bret Atchley

Sincerely,
Amy Norton (Loving Military Spouse)
Ft Hood, Texas
SSG Norton, Justin
3rd Signal Bge. 16th Signal Battallion Alpha Company Stationed in
Mosul, Iraq

An Appreciative Mom in Guymon, OK
Linda McCurdy

Dale's letter

Home

In a word: overwhelming. Wow would work too. I am home. It is around 0730 on the 22nd of July – 1700 back in Afghanistan. My mind has finally caught up with my body and all of me is home – I think.

The trip across 3 continents and 9.5 time zones (I still have not figured out the half hour zone) took quite a toll. I did not realize it until my buddy Dale L and family came to see me. I was not all there physically or mentally.

I flew from Kandahar to Kuwait. After about a 24 hour layover we flew to Shannon, Ireland. Since CENTCOM General Order 1 was still in effect, I abstained from enjoying the fine Irish whiskey at the terminal – at least that is my story and I am sticking to it! J We then got back on the plane and flew to DFW.

When we landed I could feel a change – not really a change, just emotion coming to the surface. The DFW fire department gave us a welcome home spray as we came into the terminal. The crew put on some music – and I thought to myself “if they play some mushy patriotic music I am not gonna crack . . .” and they didn’t . . .but I was ready to start bawling – I could feel it.

The airport did a great job of getting us though customs. We already had a 100% bag inspection at Kuwait, so that helped. As I left customs I heard people cheering. I put on my best tough boy look, and told myself I was not going to lose it.

As I came around the corner there was a crowd cheering for us. All of the Soldiers had the same look on as I – the “deer in the headlights” look. Then I saw my family.

The boys had grown at least 6 inches – ok maybe 2, but they looked so much taller and skinnier! Shelby was the biggest shocker. I had seen her almost everyday on the computer. But seeing her in real life took my breath away – she was as beautiful as her mommy!

At this point I was floating - a numbness – shock I think. I did not expect to feel this way. Someone handed me a picture of something, people were talking to me, but I was not really comprehending what was going on.

At the exit a man shook my hand and said thank you. He was wearing a ball cap that said Korea on it. His ribbons were also on the cap – and I still distinctly remember those ribbons and his face – I could pick him out of a crowd right now.

Wow – here is a Soldier from the conflict sometimes called the “forgotten war” taking time to tell me thank you. I just looked at him, looked at his ribbons, and thought – how in the heck can I be here accepting a “thank you” from someone of his generation.

That was on my mind as I went home. I thought about want I *should* have said to him. I can’t even imagine the sacrifices he must have made. There is simply no way to compare my experiences and his. But I still felt a bond with him.

What I want to say to him and all the others is that the reason my deployment is so much different from theirs is simply because they laid the foundation for success. It was the sacrifice and commitment of those who have gone before that has made the U.S. Army the best in the world. So to the gentleman who greeted me at the exit – the one wearing the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal – thank you!

When we got into the parking lot, I was able to take each of my children and give them a great big hug. I had felt an urge to do this for a long time – especially with Tom Tom – he is a great hugger. I was able to distract Shelby and get her away from her mommy and tossed her in the air and gave her a tickle. She just giggled and smiled at me – I felt so relieved.

I could tell Blake was a bit anxious to get home. He had a “surprise” for me at home – Michele had already spilled the beans. Ever since I had been gone, he had been building me a lego “clone” army so I could battle the Tommy people and Baby Einstein’s hordes – those are the play names of Blake and Tommy’s spaceship armies.

I was not used to going faster than 20-30 kilometers per hour, so I was a bit nervous in the vehicle. Blake spilled the beans on Michele – she had an “accident” involving the RV and a tree branch – RV gets a new roof! I think it was Blake’s way for getting even with Michele for her telling me about the legos . . .

We stopped by Region 8 on the way home. They had a big sign with balloons saying “Welcome Home Dale.” That was cool. It was real quiet at the center – which was good – I don’t think I could handle seeing everyone at once. It was nice to see those who where there – and now that I have my wits about me, I look forward to going back and saying howdy.

When we went home, Michele gave me the tour. She has done a lot of work on the house. It looked great. I can’t imagine how hard it was for her to get all that done with one hand. Shelby tends to take up the other most of the time.

I had a quick wrestling match with the boys. Shelby would occasionally join in by jumping on me or attacking one of the boys. Blake and Tommy were anxious to show me the “surprise” so they led me into their room and showed me my lego army.

At this point, I was beginning to sense that I was worn out. I could feel a little bit of grumpiness setting in – I desperately tried to fight it off – I wanted my first day home to be perfect. Plus there was a certain flag girl that needing some chasing . . . .

I caught myself having to go into another room from time to time to re-gather myself. There was a lot of stimuli for which I lacked the energy to respond! At 7 p.m. ish I was beat. I kept catching myself dozing off.

I enjoyed watching Shelby and Lindley (Dale and Mel’s rug rat) interact. It seemed like each other’s favorite toy was the toy the OTHER girl had in her hand. Pretty funny to watch.

R&R: The Summary

Michele tried real hard to keep the “honey do’s” to a minimum. But there was plenty to do around the house. I installed a ceiling fan, changed a door knob, put in a new doorbell, changed a broken toilet seat, mowed the lawn, put baby and Christmas stuff in the attic, tilled and planted a flower bed in the front, and changed some light bulbs.

Okay – the truth now. My dad put up the fan – I handed him tools. Michele changed the door knob and doorbell – I babysat and stayed out of her way. The lawn guy mowed the lawn. But I DID change the light bulbs – Michele told me to.

My buddy Kevin changed the toilet seat – and that wins the Yellow Badge of Courage. The broken toilet seat was in the boys’ bathroom. Now the boys have a 95% success rate when it comes to accuracy. The other 5% tends to end up in the carpet – that is where Kevin had to lay to remove the toilet seat . . . what a buddy – only cost me a six pack of Sol (Mexican beer).

Kevin and Ronda – my buds from Kansas – came down with their kids (Bre, Joey and Nick). We hung out at our place until we got sick of each other (usually takes 1.5 days). We then went to the lake and rode their jet skis. On our last day together we (the adults) took a backwater tour at Caddo Lake.

I spent a lot of time playing Game Cube, Legos, and Pokemon. We spent a lot of time in the pool. I was also able to chase my flag girl quite a bit . . . she was quite the party girl (inside joke).

My Dad and crew also came down. He brought Linda (mom), Misty (sister), Andrew (nephew), Cameron (niece), and Sienna (Misty’s boyfriend’s daughter). We had a great time swimming and just hanging out.

Grandpa and Grandma Blakley came down for a day visit. They brought Michele’s cousin Rachel with them. Rachel is more like a niece to us – we seem to get along real well – she is two years older than Blake and they are pretty good buds. We turned to prunes playing in the pool.

I got a second chance with Dale, Mel and Lindley. I was able to get a good tickle-fest with Lindley and catch up with Dale and Mel. I met some Region 8 co-workers for lunch and went by Region 8 to make a quick visit and steal office supplies . . .

Departure

I had hoped time would slow down while I was home – but it went quick. I spent most of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with the kids. We had one more massive Lego battle. My attempt to rule the galaxy failed yet again – but the boys promised they would make me a stronger spaceship army for when I get home.

We left Mt. Pleasant around noon today (Saturday) and headed to DFW. Michele and crew got to wait with me inside the terminal. We ate a late lunch at Chilis. We usually order one dessert and share – but the boys let me know that they thought we were now a two dessert family – so when I get back we will have to start ordering two desserts to share . . . good thing I just got promoted to 1LT – might be able to afford the extra dessert! J

Shelby spent most of her time entertaining other passengers. Tommy did a great big brother job of keeping her stoked. He would race with her and chase her down when she ran off too far.

Blake stayed real close to me the whole time. I could tell that he now knew what it meant for me to be leaving. He was trying real hard not to cry and be a big boy – broke my heart. Tommy and Shelby still don’t really understand – but Blake has a big boy awareness. I was really hard saying goodbye.

Right now (10:30 p.m. Central) I am on the plane heading to Budapest, then to Kuwait. My family should be getting back home about now. I left them a surprise underneath their pillows. The boys got some lego kits, Shelby got a cute shirt, and Michele got a mushy love letter . . . I thought that was better than a chore list! J

Michele is amazing. She left me home *alone* with the kids for about two whole hours one day – I was totally wasted when she got home – those kids really wear you out! I can’t imagine how hard it is for her. She has the toughest part of this lovely adventure.

A lot of people who I visited with asked me what I *need* in Afghanistan. The answer is absolutely nothing – I am well taken care of already. What I want is for Michele to get a break from time to time.

Michele is not the social butterfly of the family. She is the queen bee however – and she needs an occasional trip away from the hive and buzz of the busy bees at home. So if you get a chance, come by for a visit, surprise Michele with a girl’s moment – shopping, massage, hair or nails, or just come play with the kids for a bit, while Michele makes a Wal-Mart run!

I had a great R&R – I am ready to get back and get this over with. I hope to have a servant heart and just be willing to do what needs to be done. I am not 100% sure what my new duties will be – I am fairly certain I will stay at Kandahar. I hope so!!

It was great to visit with many of my friends and family. I am sorry I did not get a chance to say howdy with everyone – I look forward to that when I get home for good! Please keep my family in your prayers and feel free to give Michele and call or email and let her know you are thinking of her!

Dale A McCurdy
RCAG-Kandahar
APO AE 09355

Please let all the others know we appreciate your support.

Thanks again and if their is anything we can do for you please let us know. CW3 Luke Sweeney
A Co 8-229th AVN Regt
"Flying Tigers"
Tikrit, Iraq

I want to extend my humble thank you to you and all of your volunteers. You truly are Patriots and great Americans.

~ Major Rich Wilson

My son came in for R&R yesterday Monday at DFW and you all were there and what a surprise it was for all of the soldiers who so appreciate it.

I command you for your generosity and sincere kindness and caring and thank you so very much.

My name is Marie -T. Jacquot and my son is Capt Richard Morse.

We are so thankful and grateful

I am sharing this with everyone because you deserve the thank yous. You tended to all the little details to help us with this emotional event. You are absolutely superb.

I have just looked at the web site and thank you again. The power of the support is huge and reaches out far beyond our limits.

I thank you deeply.

Marie T. Jacquot

Thank you.

V/R
HMCS(FMF) Cliff White
FPO AP 96426-3041

Thank you and God bless you all!!

Terri Green
Louisville, KY

Even, when we return to Iraq, You guys where right there with us the whole way. I just want to say from the bottom of my heart!! Thank You!!! Thank you to the people of Texas to take the time out of their busy lives and schedules to greet, chat or just hello to us (military).

Thank You,
CW3 Lee A. Rowland

Best wishes,
Rick Sherlock

I appreciated your help and guidance as we processed in and then got ready for the flight back to the OIF AOR. We appreciate you and all the wonderful folks who greet the soldiers on the R&R flights at DFW.

God willing, I will be heading back to the States in August, once I finish my tour here. I will return to my civilian position as senior pastor of First Lutheran Church of Burbank, California. It's people like you and the folks there at DFW that truly make things better for all of us in the Global War On Terrorism. Again, please accept my heartfelt thanks for a job well done.

Your friend,
Chaplain (Colonel) William L. Brunold
377th Theater Support Command (Chaplain Section) Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Michael N. Wells
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army

My name is Annie Torres, I'm from Houston, Texas. I met you on May 30, 2005 at the airport while we were waiting for our son Specialist Raymond Canales, (Army) to arrive from Iraq. I just have to say THANK YOU! THANK YOU! to you and everyone else that took time out of their day to come out and give all these soldiers a wonderful homecoming. My son said it just blew his mind. He had heard from other soldiers that had went on R&R before him that they had the same experience at the airports, but he said it was awesome to actaully see it for himself.

Unfortunately, my son has to return to Iraq on this Monday. We should be in Dallas on Sunday so that we can see him leave. But, I have to say, you all have given him and my family a memory we will cherish forever. It's such a great feeling to know that citizens have such a love and support for all of our military soldiers.

Again, Thank You for all you have done, and may God Bless you all. Continue the good works. It's truly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Annie Torres
Army Mom

You will probably not remember me but I just wanted to take a few minutes to say thank you.

About a month ago, my son who is in the Army was on a plane from Kuwait coming home for leave. My husband, two sons and myself came to Dallas to try and surprise our soldier during his lay over in Dallas. We had come to Dallas Wednesday night and were hoping to catch up with my son, Paul, when he came in on Thursday. We were sure it would be like finding a needle in a haystack and knew we would only get to spend a small amount of time with him but the gamble was well worth it. My son, Paul, was due in on a Thursday but at the last minute we received a call from his wife saying he had left a message and would not be landing in Dallas until Friday. We came to the airport Thursday anyway to scout out the most likely path he would be taking, hoping to increase our chances the next day of seeing him.

What a wonderful thing happened when we got there on Thursday.

The most wonderful group of people were there in the terminal where the soldiers were due to land. A group of people who offered us information, food and most importantly support. It was the most heart warming thing I have ever experienced. Even though my son was not due in until the next day we hung around and waited for the planes that day to land and unload. I remember just standing there with tears running down my check as the volunteers began to cheer and clap as the soldiers walked through that door. It was such a great feeling to know as a mother that my son would be greeted with such a wonderful, warm welcome. People shaking their hands, handing them food and offering to help these soldiers in any way possible. The next day when my son arrived it was not any less spectacular. My son said he had no idea what was going on when he heard the clapping and the hollering and was just in shock when he walked around the corner and realized that it was for him and the other soldiers. It was a great experience and it could not have been possible without the people who volunteered. I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you,
Paulette Overton

I recently went thru DFW on RR from Iraq and was greeted by such a warm and touching welcoming party and I wanted to make sure I said thank you and tell you I appreciate you. We may have to endure the heat and danger but you all have just as big a role for us by supporting us and letting us all know we are appreciated.

I served during the 1st gulf war in 90-91 and due to airplane mechanical problems was not able to enjoy such a warm reception last time at Hunter Army Airfield, GA.

Please tell everyone there from the USO to your associates and other volunteers a very heartfelt thank you and god bless all of you!

Thanks
CW2 Mike Hopper

I came through DFW airport on my way home on leave to Idaho. Everyone there made us feel so welcome and proud to be Americans that I thought this was appropriate. Texas is great. Everyone I have met who came through your airport says the same thing. God Bless all of you.
1SG Stan Clinton

I'm officially back into the swing of things. We had a huge sand storm the other day, it lasted about 3 hours. I had never seen a wall of sand before it was pretty wild.

I told my dad about what you guys are doing for all of us. He was really impressed. When he came home form Veitnam he said he remembered a much different greating. God Bless you and all your freinds and family.

Your Friend
SPC Lisa Swanson

Jimmie,
Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I appreciate your generosity. I was heading back home to Minneapolis through Dallas/Ft Worth and you gave me a cigarette when I was all out. You knew just what the guys need after a flight like that, not Girl Scout Cookies! Anyways, thanks a million Jimmie, your a lifesaver!

Sincerely,
SGT Jesse Pope

Dear Sir~
I wanted to write and say thank you for everything that you and everyone else did while my husband was in for R&R from Iraq. He came into town May 20th and left June 5th. Everyone was so sweet and helpful to me the morning he came in, and more importantly everyone was so amazing to everyone. I was amazed at all of the people and the decorations and the enthusiasm. I told my husband how everyone was just as loud for him (he was one of the last to come through) as they were for the first person.

While my husband had me to greet him, so many others on the plane were catching other planes, and you showed all of the soldiers, whether they had family there to greet them or not, that they are appreciated and supported by so many people here at home. I just think it is so great what you all do, and I was hoping you would spread my appreciation to all of the other volunteers who give their time to greet these soldiers whom they do not even know.

I also wanted to thank you, and my family wanted to thank you as well, for your help at the airport the day my husband returned to Iraq. We were unaware that all of the family could get a pass and this allowed us to spend about 4 extra hours with my husband. We cherished every minute of that time, and wouldn't have had any of it if you hadn't told us about the passes. Also, we were amazed at how everything worked that day, and want to thank you for your special attention to the families and for putting the soldiers with families first, so we could have as much time as possible with our loved one.

With great thanks and respect ~
Meredith Price

Jimmie,
I recently returned to duty in Kuwait. I thank you so much for the wonderful welcome home, and send off after the R&R. Me and my battle-buddy left Dallas airport with a renewed sense of pride and purpose for the mission we are doing.

The prayers and support of us and other troops is just phenomenal, and is at times overwhelming.

I am Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer Nelda Hidrogo with Expeditionary Medical Facility Dallas, stationed at the US Military Hospital Kuwait. My battle-buddy for the trip home and back was Hospital Corpsman Third Class Petty Officer Pete Sanchez. Petty Officer Sanchez and I have a gift we would like to send to you as a token of our appreciation for all you and your organization do in support of American troops.

We have flown a flag over our hospital in your honor, and would like to mail it to you. The only problem is that we do not have a physical address to mail it to.

If you would email me a physical address we will send it.

Again, I thank you for your patriotic spirit, and the support and devotion to duty you extend by your actions to deployed troops.

Your friend and shipmate,
Nelda Hidrogo

Dear Mr. Van:
You probably want remember me given all the soldier and their family's you see each day. On May 5th my son deployed back to Iraq after a 2 week furlow. You helped my daughter-in-law and myself find the area we needed to go so we could get signed in and be with my son until he left. I just wanted to thank you for your help and for all that you are already doing for our soldiers. A Mother's love and thanks to you. Enclosed a picture of our soldier. Thank you from my heart. Mrs. Davis

Hello,
I don't know if you remember me but I am the asian female captain whom you spoke to at the DFW airport while I was going back to Iraq from my R&R leave. Everything went fine for me when I got back. Thank you for all your support in the military and to the service members. It was nice meeting you and talking to you. Hope to see you again when I redeploy back to the states.

Volunteers who have letters from soldiers can send them to