I know I hardly ever post here, but this has got to get out.
I just got this in my e-mail tonight and I had to pass it along. I am an 18 year veteran of the armed forces but it still brought tears to my eyes(my main job is killing people and blowing sh*& up, besides recon). I have been on long deployments and I know the loneliness of having no word from home.
I don't know your political affiliations and I don't care. I do know that our troops need all the support we can give them. It kills me to think that some of our troops aren't getting any letters from home telling them that we are proud of their sacrifice. Please do me a favor and at least pick one name from this list and just send them a christmas card. It will mean the world to them that you care.
Mods, if this is too long or needs editing, please pm or e-mail me. I will try to get this one one page but it's looong. Also, if you sticky it, you will get my upmost respect.
Thank you SFC. John Wheeler A Troop, 1/18th Cavalry
If you or anyone you know of might be able to help out these soldiers, now is a great time to do so.God bless you, and Merry Christmas.
------ Forwarded Message Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 22:16:20 -0500 Subject: Military needs your mail - PLEASE Help!!
Forwarded for your information...
My brother in law is in the air force and he forwarded this to me. I am going to try to get something to these military men and women who are in need. Please do what you can and pass this along to anyone who might be able to help.
These are real addresses and real people in need. Lets help them know that we love them and support their sacrifices for our country.
Thanks Carmen
Pass this along please List from Mike Ruffner GySgt USMC Retired
Have an extra Christmas Card, Cookies or Holiday Specials to share with the warriors protecting our way of life? Pick a name, pass it on, let them know we support them! Get them to the schools and churches also! Semper Fi!
Sgt. Jeremy Sullivan MWCS-18 Unit 37181 FPO AP 96603-7181
Other Services:
PFC Cancel, Jose 4th Plt Killer Troop 3/2 ACR Unit 92384 APO AE 09322-2384
NOTE: he has no one but his family writing to him ************************************* PVT Guskov, Yuriy CCO 3/327 INF REG, Unit # 96030 APO AE 09325-6030
NOTE: this young man has no one but his girlfriend writing to him ************************************ SGT Romanishan, John (Medic) Eagle Troop, 2/3 ACR Unit # 91464 APO AE 09320-1464
NOTE: John is a medic... was unable to save his fellow soldier and has been really down about it *********************************** SGT Steve Asche 604 E Clark Apt 2 Champaign, IL 61820
NOTE: this soldier was sent home with 2nd degree burns on his hands... wants nothing more than to return to his brothers... is receiving physical therapy now *********************************** SPC Wenzel, Timothy 333rd MP CO APO, AE 09335
NOTE: Timothy is a medic...was feeling exhausted and buddy told him to stay at base and buddy would go on call...buddy was in ambulance that was ambushed and driver was killed..Timothy feels guilty and says "it should have been me" *********************************** SPC Buckingham, Karl 413th QM BN/1011th QM Co. 7th CSG Unit 91700 APO AE 09372
NOTE: soldier is receiving NO mail and NO packages ************************************ SPC Burnworth, Jason A Task Force Associator Team Cougar Camp Monteith, Kosovo APO, AE 09340
NOTE: receiving mail only from his mother ************************************ SPC Connely, Justin 82 ROC/LSA ANACONDA, IRAQ/ APO AE 09372-1846
NOTE: soldier is receiving NO mail No packages ************************************ SPC DiIoli, Denise M. E/704th DSB 92662 APO AE 09323-2662
NOTE: soldier is really down...just found out that they won't be home till next April or May, been there since Feb. last name is spelled cap D i, cap i, oli. ************************************ SPC Houk, Aaron 413th QM BN/1011th QM CO. 7th CSG Unit #91700 APO, AE 09372
NOTE: mother disabled, father deceased, receiving NO mail ************************************ SPC Kyle Smith HSC 244th EN BN, 555 ENG GRP, APO AE 09323
NOTE: receiving NO mail **************************************** SPC McBean, Kenneth H. II B-1-187 IN / Unit # 96073 / APO, AE 09325-6073
NOTE: friends and family have stopped writing to him **************************************** SPC ORTEGA, ANNABEL 82 ROC/LSA ANACONDA, IRAQ/ APO AE 09391-1846
NOTE: having a very difficult time..only one of three females in unit *************************************** SPC Zunich, Michael HHB 1-17FA Unit # 92627 APO AE 09323-2627 NOTE: survived a bomb attack on convoy...very depressed **************************************** Smith, Meredith 2761 West Ivory Way Taylorsville, UT 84084
NOTE: this is a widow...her husband was killed in Afghanistan in Feb..she and 8 year old daughter are having a very rough time *************************************** Sgt. Pierce, Bill 4th Platoon ADA Unit #92374 APO AE 09322-2374
NOTE: going through a divorce and has small children...doesn't receive any mail ************************************** ADDED 11/17/03
Captain Christopher A. Jackson RS4, RHHT, 2ACR, Unit 92401, APO AE 09322-2401 ************************************* PFC Martinez Taryn Alpha Co. 527th MI BN APO, AP 96271
She is very home sick with the holidays coming up, feels alone, asks for junk food and shampoo and conditioner *************************************** PFC ALVARADO, LAUREN Commo Plt, HHC 1/32 / Inf 10th Mountain Division FOB Chosin APO AE 09384
Encouragement, snacks, gum, fun stuff *************************************** PFC Binder, Jared M 3-BCT/C, Battery 3/4 ADAR, APO-AE 09368 ****************************************
PFC Brown, Kathy HQ/A 562FSB Unit #96064 APO AE 09325-6064
**************************************** PFC Evans, Karl D C Company lā.(tm) AVN REGT Fort Eustis, VA 23604
had heat exhaustion, dysentery, and Norfolk virus..
***************************************** SPC Hoche Stephan HHC 3/325 AIR 82nd ABN DIV Unit # 96931 APO AE 09368-6931
cards or notes ************************************* SPC Karlecke, Helen 800 MP BDE/822 MP Co APO AE 09375
expected to be home for the holidays, now will be remaining in Iraq til Feb
***************************************** SPC Kunz, Jeffery HHC 326 EN 96186 APO AE 09325-6186
whole unit is depressed....needs FUN things like board games, FUNNY DVDs or VHS tapes
********************************************* SPC Lasseigne, Wendy HQ/A 562FSB Unit #96064 APO AE 09325-6064
needs encouragement ****************************************** SPC Leon, Joseph 1st Platoon, Bravo Co., 2-187 INF, 101st Abn. AASLT, Unit # 96080, APO AE 09325-6080
not receiving mail from home
********************************************* SPC Likes, Mathew R. C Co. 389th EN BN CBT (H), 130 Engineer Brigade, APO AE 09302
He is emotionally spent...only gets mail from mom and dad...
****************************************** SPC Marken, Nicholas A. 2485 S. 7th Street Lebanon, OR 97355-1125
was wounded in recent attack, received shrapnel in his arm and has nerve damage - coming home!!
********************************************** SPC Moore, Peete HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37 IBDE 1AD Unit 93034 APO AE 09324-3034
receiving no packages/mail ******************************************** SPC Pearce, Jason HSC 244th EN BN, 555 ENG GRP, APO AE 09323
collecting items for kids - crayons, toys, clothes, paper, pencils, shoes, etc.
******************************************** SPC Pruett, Michael B Co 2-8 INF 4ID Unit #92607 APO AE 09323-2607
needs encouragement
****************************************** SPC Robison, Eric 88th MP CO (2nd Plt) Camp Wolf APO AE 09336
*************************************** SPC Snyder, Brian A Co 51st Sig BN 22nd Sig BDE Unit 91301 APO, AE 09335-1301
**************************************** SPC Taybron, Bradley HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37 IBDE 1AD Unit 93034 APO AE 09324-3034
receiving no packages/mail
******************************************* SPC Yates, Trevor V Headquarters, Fox Troop 2/2 ACR Unit # 92377 APO-AE 09322-2377
Asking for school supplies ******************************************* SSG Grace, James 400th MP BN APO AE 09302-1322 ************************************************ SSG Hernandez, Rodulfo HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37 IBDE 1AD Unit 93034 APO AE 09324-3034
receiving no packages/mail ************************************************* Spc Fletcher, Gabriel 1st Plt, B co. 2-187INF, 101st Abn AASLT, Unit #96080, APO AE 09325-6080
Major Richard A. Miller HHT SPT SQDN 3rd ACR Unit # 91483 APO AE 09320-1483
asking for books, mags, and treats for soldiers; NOTE: this major has over 9000 in his regiment...if you mail to him asking him to pass out to the soldiers, they WILL write back...they are desperate for mail....this unit is the one that lost SIXTEEN soldiers in the Chinook helicopter...every one of the soldiers had a service in Iraq and it was quite devastating for his soldiers *************************************
Mike Ruffner GySgt USMC Retired Preferred Packaging Amber Waves Flag Co., Inc. 40557 N. Minena Antioch, IL 60002
So any who... if you happened to be going somewhere that sells Christmas cards by the truckload for a dollar & wanted to sit in traffic & whip one or TEN out, or in the dr.'s office, or while waiting to be checked out @ the toystore or...If it was me or mine, I would appreciate it.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Great info and thanks for the heads up. I'm sure I speak for the gang here when I say we'll get right on it - Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
TTT - C'mon folks, 5 minutes and a stamp. That's all it will take. Everyone here can do that once a week! Count me in!
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Consider it done!
Posted by CamaroSSgal (Member # 1870) on :
Thought I would bump this back up....I have printed out the list and our family will get working on this!!! Thanks for the info! Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
I sent some out with my picture and my SS, along with the message "Everyone at Chirpthird.com (a Camaro & Firebird message board) thanks you for your support! Keep up the good work and come home soon, and safe! Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
I just saw this post today, but I printed out all the names of these young men and women serving our country. I took this list to the GM here at the dealership and showed him the names. He advised me that EVERY SOLDIER on that list WILL receive something from the us at the dealership.
We are also running "Fill the Trucks" with gifts and supplies that we are sending on a weekly basis to these fine men and women. See news story: http://www.abc25.com/Global/story.asp?S=1528016
I just wish I would have seen this post before now, but at least they will receive something.
Thanks for posting this.
Jeremy
[ 23. December 2003, 05:08 PM: Message edited by: SS 891 ]
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