The soldiers are now receiving their adoption papers and they are happy. Thanks for all you have done for us.
Thank You...SGT Davis, 217th BSB
I want to express my heartfelt thanks for supporting my husband and his fellow soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. My husband, received a wonderful package from you. I know you are well aware how much boxes from home mean when one is far from home. So, thank you for all that you do. You helped them in getting through this long deployment. Thank you and best wishes...Wife of a 1-15 IN Soldier
I would just like to Thank You for all the many things you are doing for us, and most of all, the moral of each and every soldier that gets something out of the packages you send. They mean a lot to us, just knowing that someone out there that we have never met, or even seen cares enough to send some love and support in a box. Our families thank you and we do appreciate your time. I know there is a lot of time that goes into what you do, and I would like to tell you that it is well worth every min and sec that we open the boxes. We feel like it is Christmas all over again every day, and it is always some new. Once again, Thank You and God Bless what you are doing for us...SGT, 1123rd T.C.
Thank you and all of the children who created the wonderful welcome home signs and food bags for our troops returning from Iraq. I am a mother of one of them and it really touched my heart. I'm so grateful you and the children have taken the time to think of our US soldiers. I brought my son's welcome home signs home and will save them for him in a scrapbook I hope to put together for him so he may show his children one day. Thank you again for everything you are doing for our servicemen and women! They really appreciated it.
Sincerely,
Janis Mehall
Mother of BSTB Soldier
I just wanted to send you this little to note to thank you for the box of cookies that you sent. I really appreciate all that you and Hugs for Soldiers are doing for all of our deployed service members. The cookies were a HUGE!!! hit. I can’t quite understand it, but these guys out here really go crazy fighting over Girl Scout cookies. It is really quite funny to watch. They were offering to buy them from me and were trying to make all kinds of weird bargains for some cookies. I kept one box and shared all the rest. Needless to say, Hugs for Soldiers brightened the faces of many people that day. I really don’t know what else to say but Thank you and please keep up the good work.
Very respectfully,
FC2 (SW) Justin P. Shoemaker
USS Philippine Sea CG-58
We the Soldiers here in Iraq want to extend our gratitude for you and the girls scouts for supporting what we do over here and for what we do for Americans. People like you make this mission here in Iraq worth fighting, and the Soldiers appreciate all the support from great Americans like yourself and others like you. I have attached photos of our Soldiers with the cookies, and I hope the girls get to see them. Again, thank you for your support.
CPT Justin B. Teague, E Co./1-502
Thanks again for the Girl Scout cookies and please tell your staff
we are so very appreciative of your support.
God bless you,
CPT Dotson
You all are so AWESOME!! We could never thank you
enough for all the tremendous support you have provided our
Soldiers. You have made the lives of thousands of Soldiers in combat
better every day. We are so grateful for all of you. YOU ALL are
what make our country great. Just like the Soldiers who serve something
higher than themselves, so do every one of you. We are honored to know you
all and to have been associated with you. I am enclosing a note to our
families and you will see that you all are one of our
families.
From a very grateful
battalion.
"Just wanted to say hello and hope that you have a good week in all that you do
for us and the country you live in. Thank you so much for adopting my fellow
comrades in arms over here. They just love getting letters, emails, and some
goodies from their sponsors." ...SGT 2-1 GSAB
"I just want to say thank you to the Vonore Elementary School for your support. The Valentine cards were beautiful. I hung them all over the wall of my room. Thank you for all that you do. Your support is priceless." ...SPC Gulley
"I just wanted to let you know that we received the cookies. I would also like to thank you for the support you show to the service members - I can't imagine what an enormous undertaking this must be for you with the numbers of soldiers deployed.
Your willingness to send care packages is great, but I must say that what struck me was the fact that you had a personally written greeting in each box. Do you have time to sleep?!?!
It's people like you that really make the sacrifice of separation from family and friends more bearable - gestures like this give a sense of value and worth to our mission here."...CPT, 4/10 CAV
"On behalf of the Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, I would like to send my sincerest, heartfelt thanks for the support shown by your organization. The packages and letters we received from your organization during the holiday season lifted our spirits and reminded us that there are wonderful people such as you back home supporting us. It further enhanced our morale as we continue to meet our purpose in the Global War on Terrorism. There are many days here when the men are called upon to accomplish tasks that place them well in harm's way. To receive packages from the home front is a reminder that they are loved and missed back at home." ... Cpt., 1-15IN
"Thank you for the Valentine card. It was nice to receive it. It's always nice to hear from students back home." SGT, 1/502 INF BN (AASLT)
"God bless and thank you for your thoughts. So many of us have loved ones in the states, so I ask that you pray for them also." SGT, 1/502, 101st Airborne, 2nd Brigade
"Thank you so much for your cards and thoughts! It means a lot to us to know that we are supported by those we love; but knowing that people we have never even met think of us, support us, and pray for us is an incredible feeling." SSG, 2d BCT, 101st Airborne
"Thank you for all of the love and support during Valentine's Day." FSC, 3-1CAV
"I would like to thank you for all of the cards you sent me. That put a smile on my face. Also, the cards show that ya'll support us troops and that means a lot to me and the others. Thank you very much and keep in mind that your support is one of our most important reasons for doing what we do every day." SGT, HHC 1-320FAR, 101st Airborne
"How cute! I loved the cards from the children. Thank you so much! There was a 7 year old, Brandon, from Fairview Elementary. He made a very nice picture for me." SSG, HHC, 526th BSB, 101st Airborne
"Let me extend my sincere thanks to all of you. The Valentine's card is superb. Thanks so much. Also I thank you all for all your support. I am truly blessed to have you all to remember me during Valentine's Day." SGT, E Co., 1-502, 101st Airborne
"Thank you for the cards and the nice thoughts. I do appreciate you taking the time to send me cards/letters. I don't get much time to reply, but do my best. God Bless you and your family always." SSG, HHC, 526th BSB, 101st Airborne
"I would like to thank you all for the Valentine's Day card and your thoughts of me and the other soldiers." SPC, 101st Airborne
"Thanks, guys, very much for your support and this wonderful card. Please be good in school. Again, thank you from your soldier." PFC, 101st Airborne
"I want to thank all of you in Ms. Sargent's class for the Valentine's card! Hope you all have a fabulous day. Study hard -- trust me, it will all be worth it at the end." SGT, 1-502, 101st Airborne
Thank you so much for mailing more boxes! I am so excited! Gives me something to look forward to! ... SSG Kennedy
Just received the cards with the Valentines. Thank you very much and thank you for what you guys are doing ... LTC Kolasheski
Can't thank you and your team enough for the support to our Soldiers deployed in harm's way. As a Brigade and squadron, we are better because of your efforts. Our Soldiers know that America cares ... LTC Kolasheski
Thank you for the gifts on christmas and the birthday card. thank you for taking time out of your schedules to do what you guys do! ... Spc Frangedakis, Phil
I distributed the Christmas packages you sent. Please tell everyone that we really appreciate everything they are doing. Packages and cards are simple things to folks back home, but there's always a little smile inside when you get mail here. We are truly blessed to have friends like y'all .... MAJ Price
I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you and Hugs for Soldiers for everything you have done for us. Just the other day I received the Valentine’s Day cards and the candy. Thanks for the hugs and kisses, I loved them. The boys really loved the cards and all the Christmas Packages, cookies and letters we received during the last year. The generosity of the folks back home is overwhelming and we really appreciate it .... CPT 2-69 AR
i just want to thank you for everything you have done for me over here. i just came back from leave and got a card for my birthday from you. i also got the package you sent at Christmas. i just want to tell you thanks for everything and that it means a lot. thank you ..... SPC, 1-15IN
Merry Christmas. We did in fact receive your gifts by Christmas and distributed them to the Soldiers. Those were probably hands down the best care packages we have received yet, simply incredible, thank you .... a Squadron Chaplain
I really appreciate the time and effort you all spend on us. Know that your efforts have a huge impact over here. Again Thank you .... CPT Thompson
I cant thank you enough for everything you have done for our soldiers deployed over here. You and your staff are very special people who have a heart of gold. You take time out of your busy schedule to help out soldiers that are put in Harm’s Way. ... you and your staff make the world of difference to thousands of soldiers over here .... SGM Hairston
"Thanks for all the support and Merry Christmas to the Families of the 2-69AR, both deployed soldiers, and families taking care of the home front."... PV2 Brian Lamb
"The good thing about Hugs for Soldiers is that the care packages you send go directly to the soldier. Often times, things are sent to headquarters where they pile up and never get out to the soldiers on the front lines." ... LTC, Special Ops
"I gave the soldiers who lost everything in the mortar attacks the boxes of towels, socks, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, and all of the other things you and your volunteers sent. Boy, were they happy! My commander told me to thank you for helping out these soldiers and to tell your supporters thank you as well. You and your friends are heroes in our book..." PVT Eubanks
"Thanks again for everything, special shout out to 2-69AR Able company in
Iraq, bring everyone home safe!"
Son of a Soldier Dad
PV2 Brian Lamb
"Thank you for all you do in helping our soldiers. One of the coolers came in about 3 days ago. It's starting to get hot over here, so it couldn't have come at a better time. Our soldiers live at little Battle Positions and have no way of getting a cold or cool drink. So believe it or not something as simple as a cooler is a big morale boost. Thanks again for all you do.".... B Co., 2-69 AR
"Thanks for sending us the Girl Scout cookies. We will enjoy every box of them. It means a lot to us when our friends and family send letters, emails and packages. To most people boxes of cookies are not a big deal, but when it's mail time and your name is called it turns an ok day into a great day regardless of the circumstances. We proudly support and defend our nation during this time of war and will continue to do so until we are mission complete.".... CPT (name withheld)
"I wanted to say thank you for the Girl Scout Cookies. The quickest way to a soldier's heart is sweet cookies :) My boys love them and your kindness is very much appreciated. As a platoon leader, I couldn't be prouder of my boys. Rest assured that they are all competent and confident in their task and purpose here. We fight for our Country. We fight for our families, for democracy, and for all that is right in the world. We feel blessed to have our American brothers and sisters who support us and recognize our extreme sacrifices.".... 1LT (name withheld)
"Really good to hear about the fly strip drive. Some days it feels like we're under more attack from the bugs than the insurgents! Anyway, thank you all very much for the impending flystrips. They'll be a big help in the war on bugs.".... SPC Garvey
"I just wanted to say thank you from a grateful Army wife for all you have done. "
"Hey just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart from me and my soldiers with the boxes you have sent to us we are not able to get to a PX or store here so your boxes have helped with the basics and a lttile extra from home once again thanks and hope to see you in 2008 hopefully anyway. Remember sleep good tonight I will always be at watch this night and every night until they tell me to go home tell your church thank you and God Bless you all. Speed and Power."
"My husband is currently deployed to Iraq with the 3rd ID, 3BCT, 1-15IN (A-CO) out of Fort Benning. It is very refreshing to see your site and learn of the ways you are showing your love and care to our soldiers. I know, firsthand how much it means to them and to know that they have our support. There are so many soldiers who have no family or friends who send letters or care packages, so I know this ministry makes their day and gives them reason to keep on going. Keep up the good work and know that you are in my prayers. I will be sure to share your site with everyone I know and come in contact with. You are a blessing."......An Army Wife
"IM PVT EUBANKS, AND I WANNA SAY I REALLY APPRECIATE THE LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM YOU AND EVERYBODY THAT IS HELPING. THANK YOU AND EVERYBODY FOR PRAYING AND HAVING US IN YOUR THOUGHT. MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN EVERYTHING YOU DO."
"I was on HammerSlogger the other day and saw how much you're doing for the troops and wanted to thank you so much. My boyfriend is (name withheld). He is serving his first deployment right now with B/CO 1-15 3rd Brigade and I know he always loves hearing about how much people are doing back home to support the guys. It really means the world to them and I never want them to feel like we are forgetting them as time goes by. So again, I thank you so very much and would love to help in any way possible. Thank you."
"I just found this website on the slogger website and just wanted to thank you for all that you are doing for our troops. This is my husband's 3rd time there for a year at a time. It gets pretty hard, but he has always came home and im praying for a quick return this time. I wish that everyone in the USA would support our troops like this. Thank you."...... a wife of a United States Soldier
"Thanks for reminding us how much folks back home care about us. The Easter posters and letters helped brighten up our TOC a lot. Thinking of home makes this place a lot easier to take. Hope to see you all when we get back next year. Keep in touch! "...... a 2-69-AR Soldier
"We received the Easter posters. Wonderful posters and letter! The Soldiers love reading the posters; we have them posted in the TOC. Thanks for putting this effort together. You guys are the greatest. Thanks for your support of Soldiers; it means more than you will ever know" ...... LTC Perry
"I and my buddies cannot thank you enough for the phenomenal generosity. The Hugs for Soldiers crew really brightened our holidays with the dozens of bags of goodies. What a kind, thoughtful, generous and considerate thing to do" .....Army 9th Div. MiTT
"I would like to thank everyone for what you have done to support and improve the moral of the Marines during this difficult time of the Holiday Season. The care packages and cards put a smile on the Marines when they received them. I would like to thank everyone that supported this cause from the bottom of my heart".......3d BN, 2d Marines, Company I
"On behalf of 3d Platoon, India Company, 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, I would like to thank you all for the Christmas Care Packages you sent to our Marines. The long days and nights spent away from home were made that much more tolerable by your generous gesture of support. You can be proud of our Marines as they diligently continue to bring a level of Peace and Security to those who have been without it for so long. The whole platoon appreciates your thoughts and prayers this Holiday Season. And, we would like to extend the same good will toward you all".......All the Marines and Sailors of 3d Platoon, Company I
