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http://www.anysoldier.us/
On the site is directions for what and where to send care packages to US troops deployed overseas. Sure the government supplies with necessary items to survive, but I know many spirits would be brightened.
In my town, my sister recently started a drive at her work and church to raise goods and items. Shes recieved over a thousand dollars in donations, as well as boxes and boxes and BOXES of stuff from the list.
[WARNING LONG] -a response to the website from a Army Captain in Afghanistan -
Its Sunday afternoon, and I'm looking at our growing list of supporters that have sent us so many packages within our first month of deployment in Afghanistan. It is so humbling to me to be on the receiving end of so much love, support, and generosity. At the same time, I know that I am simply here by circumstances beyond my control, but for which I willingly volunteered. The true intended recipient really isn't me anyway - It is my Soldiers. I am merely a conduit, as their commander, to bring the gifts, treats, notes, and cards to them. I serve to ensure everything is doled out fairly and that those that have little or no support get an extra package to open.
Its funny how a simple piece of mail can brighten someone's day. Its kind of like Christmas all year round - by that I mean that we hope and pray that each day brings us an expression that someone, a family member, a friend, sent us a note." [/WARNING LONG]
On the site is directions for what and where to send care packages to US troops deployed overseas. Sure the government supplies with necessary items to survive, but I know many spirits would be brightened.
In my town, my sister recently started a drive at her work and church to raise goods and items. Shes recieved over a thousand dollars in donations, as well as boxes and boxes and BOXES of stuff from the list.
[WARNING LONG] -a response to the website from a Army Captain in Afghanistan -
Its Sunday afternoon, and I'm looking at our growing list of supporters that have sent us so many packages within our first month of deployment in Afghanistan. It is so humbling to me to be on the receiving end of so much love, support, and generosity. At the same time, I know that I am simply here by circumstances beyond my control, but for which I willingly volunteered. The true intended recipient really isn't me anyway - It is my Soldiers. I am merely a conduit, as their commander, to bring the gifts, treats, notes, and cards to them. I serve to ensure everything is doled out fairly and that those that have little or no support get an extra package to open.
Its funny how a simple piece of mail can brighten someone's day. Its kind of like Christmas all year round - by that I mean that we hope and pray that each day brings us an expression that someone, a family member, a friend, sent us a note." [/WARNING LONG]
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