Messages from home (messages may be edited
for the sake of brevity):
Message: Happy Thanksgiving to
all of our troops! As I am sitting here today viewing messages and
pictures from this website, I wanted to take a moment to try to express my
gratitude and most sincere "Thank You" for putting it all on the line
everyday. I owe so much piece of mind and comfort to each of you. Today
and everyday, I want you to know that I am thankful for each of you and
will always remember the sacrifices you are making. Please come home safe
and God bless you!! Kelly, Redmond, OR
Message: To each one of you
brave guys and gals - thanks for being there in our stead. May God Bless
you, each one. Our prayers and love are with you. As the mother of 6, 4 of
whom are retired military, I thank you so very much.
Message: Thank you for what you
are doing over there. Though times may be hard, remember that all of us
back home are praying for your safety and a quick return. Your dedication
to a worthy cause will echo through-out time. The dedication of one person
makes a difference. I am so proud of ya'll!!! Again, THANK YOU and God
Bless!
To my guys, you know who you are- I love you and I'm praying for you. "The
Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer" - -2 Samuel 22:2
Message: Hello, I am 15 years
old and live in Bend, Oregon. I just wanted to say thank you for risking
our lives for us. I am praying for you. Thanks again. - Brittany S.
Message: Its for Cpt. Tim
B.....rt. Remember I'm thinking of you and I miss you very much. I can't
wait to see you. God bless you and everyone else. You guys are doing a
great job out there. Well Tim, Ich liebe Dich-I Love You. Jenny
Message: Thanks to all who read
this message for wanting to do the right thing. Your sacrifice will not go
unappreciated and unnoticed. You have an entire nation of grateful people
behind you 100%--those few who think otherwise aren't worth your time or
attention and definitely fail to speak for the rest of us. God bless all
of you in your efforts to create a place where each person will indeed be
free. Tony and Pat
Message: I just wanted to say
thank you for the packages you send every month. Its nice to see the
postcards from home, and to know people really do care. I am with "C"
company 2-162. INF. We are stationed here at Patrol Base Volunteer
in Baghdad. I just wanted to say Thank You. Spc. Josh C.
Message: I would like to express
my gratitude to all of those serving our country. It is very hard
sometimes for our men to leave their families, miss birthdays of loved
ones, spend the holidays in a different country. However it is so
appreciated, even by those who do not know how to say it or maybe do not
take the time to do so. I will always be grateful for all that you do and
will pray for you every day. I will also pray for the loved ones like
myself that are left behind to constantly live in fear of what the rest of
our lives may hold. I applaud not only the soldiers, but the families of
the soldiers that make such a sacrifice. Thank You and God Bless. Meredith
Browning, Family Program Coordinator, Oregon Army National Guard
Message: Hey! Thank you to all
our wonderful troops who are fighting overseas right now! My brother is
deployed in Iraq right now, so I know what it is like to have a loved one
over there! Stay Safe and God Bless!! - Sarah
Message: I am a resident of Bend and have
had a brother and a son in the military and I know how hard it is to have
family and or friends in harms way. I am very grateful for all that you
are doing to protect our freedom and stop the killing of innocent people.
I am so grateful that I live in a country that values human life. You go
guys.
Message: To all Army, Marines,
Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Navy: Thank you so much
for being a part of the best the world has to offer and the best the world
will see. It's an honor to write to you just to let you know you and
your efforts are so appreciated. I know you're there doing a most
difficult task and you don't need to be reminded by us back home why you
are there. You have an awesome responsibility on your shoulders. I believe
you are fighting for freedom as much as anyone or more in any previous
wars. It could become a very dark world without people like you willing to
sacrifice to uphold the good in this world. Thanks again so very much for
being understanding enough of the value of the fight before you as well as
being so brave and courageous to continue to take the fight to the enemies
of freedom. You are all my heroes!
Message from a soldier: I
would like to recognize the great people of caring for troops and how well
they have treated me and my team members. I am deployed with the US
Special Forces in Afghanistan. We go to some of the most remote regions of
the country with the Afghan National Army. Some of these people didn't
even know the Russians had left the country, if you can believe that. The
look on the faces of these small children when I give them toys is
priceless. I will try to get picture back there eventually. I always make
sure the local people around here know where the toys came from, and that
it didn't matter whether we were Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or whatever,
because we are all human and every child deserves to simply have a toy,
especially those who live in WAR. Thank you very much. Where there is
despair you have helped to bring hope and happiness. - SSG Holmes
Message: To all that have come
back from the 3/7 ,,,, Welcome Home Heroes! We all appreciate all that you
have done. Mr. and Mrs. Donald O.
Message: I really believe that the Lord is
with you in all that you do!!! I hope that all of you will be home soon!!!
Not only does your family miss you all, but your country misses you all!!
Take Care and be well!!! Lisa
Message: To all the troops and their
family members, I THANK YOU ALL! Your courage and patriotism is
appreciated, and you are NEVER overlooked. Despite the harsh criticism
that has been made over the war in Iraq and negative news, your sacrifice
is greatly appreciated. I am truly grateful for the decisions you have all
made to preserve our freedom. You are in our hearts and prayers, GOD
BLESS!
Message: First I would
like to say thank you! I'm originally from Vestavia Hills, AL...and now
live in Mt. Juliet, TN. I now know people from two different states that
are actively in the military or have just gotten back. And it is the same
attitude from every side... we are doing a good deed in Iraq. I'm proud to
know some of the special soldiers that are defending our country. God
bless ya'll! For the soldiers that are still in Iraq or
Afghanistan...thank you for your hard work and selfless duty! It's hard to
imagine people my age (I'm 22) doing something so heroic and so powerful
by changing and effecting the world. It inspires me to do so much more in
my life. Our soldiers are an inspiration to us back in the states. Please
stay safe! We are thinking about you and praying for you. Not a day goes
by that I don't pray for ya'll's safety and quick return! From my family
and friends here in TN--God Bless You!
Message: Michael, You come
home in a few days. This was your second tour in Iraq and I hope
your last. So many people have prayed for you. I thank them as it is
not just your skill as a proud marine. WELCOME HOME. Its time. Mom
From one of our Soldiers: To
everyone at Caring For Troops,
Thank you for the package. I appreciate you sending it. I shared with the
other troops here and they appreciate as well. I will admit that I was
selfish and took the beef jerky and was the first one that read the ESPN
magazine. I appreciate you sharing your Oregon hospitality with this
Kansas boy and his troops. Please tell my cousin Eric Chandler
specifically, thank you. Thanks, CPT Daugherty
Message: I just would like to say
THANK YOU ALL very much for all that you do for all of us and I am so very
grateful to be an AMERICAN. I would not trade anything about my life
and the FREEDOM that I have here. GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!
Angie N. - Bend Oregon
Message: Thanks to all of you, men
and women, serving overseas, especially in Afghanistan, Iraq and other
hostile places. Please be well and stay as safe as you can. We are praying
for all of you and your families. Also, a big hello to our son, Spc.
Geoff Gustafson HHC Co. Recon, 1-27th in Iraq.
Remember, "Bloom where you are planted"!!
- An Army Mom
Message: Thank you for all you are
doing. My heart and wishes are with you and your loved ones. I live in
Bend, Oregon and we just sent some of our national guardsmen off.
Again, thank you and may you have the favor of God with you. -
Sue
Message: To my son Mike V, I miss
you so very much. I am so excited to be standing there, again when you
walk off that bus in 29 Palms. I wish every Marine had somebody there to
say welcome home. We will be there, and we will welcome you home again. I
am so very proud of how you have grown up to be a good man. See you in
Sept.
Your Mom, Sharon O.
Message: Thank You! You all are
heroes. - Kathleen, Bend, Oregon
Message: Just wanted to send out
well wishes to you all. We deeply appreciate your efforts to keep our
country safe. Thank you and your families for the sacrifices you are
making. Will keep you in our prayers for a safe, and speedy return home.
Thank you!!!! P. Porter
Message: Our family wants you all to
know how much we appreciate your sacrifices which are required to
preserve our freedom and way of life here in the USA. We know what you are
going through as our son is currently in Iraq. God bless and safe speed
home. The Norwood family.
Message: Dear Troops....you and your
families.....are on our minds and in our prayers.......there is nothing to
say....but....Thank You!!!!!!!
Message: Just wanted to
thank you for your critical service to our country. Despite what you may
see and read in the negative news media...your work is so very
appreciated. You, and those who served before you, are the reason my sons
can grow up to be whatever they want to be, vote in free elections and
have choices others don't have. What great freedoms! THANK YOU!
Kristi Miller - Bend, Oregon
Message: Dear troops, Our
family prays "daily" for your safety and wants to say a big "THANK YOU"
for keeping our great nation free.
God Bless You All, Dan P. and Family
Message: Michael Variz, Hi Mike.
We miss you like crazy. Hope you are well. All the Kids are getting big
and learning fast. Can't wait until you see them. We love you very much.
Hope to see you in Sept? Love Aunt Tammy
Message: To all our brave men and
women, thank you so much for all you do. Our thoughts are with you always.
Stay safe and I wish you a speedy return home. - Annette,
Proud Navy Mom
Message: I would like to say thanks
again to the troops for all of the efforts put out there in the field.
While my youngest brother is on the frontlines he is surrounded by others
like him that are committed to doing the right things for the right
reasons. I know that the bad press that the troops get at times are never
a true measure of all the good they are doing and it is important that you
all know that we know you are working hard for us!!!! Thanks Dan for the
hard work and supporting the troops. - Drew H.
Message: Dear Soldiers, My prayers
and thoughts are with you as you stand tall and proud. You are America and
we as Americans stand proud of each and every one of you! Each day I pray
for your return home to the loved ones who are waiting with open arms and
hearts. God Bless each and every one of you! Thank you for who you are!
Evelyn M.
Message: An old Indian proverb once read , " We can only
be , what we give ourselves the power to be." I feel that with the power ,
pride and dignity , that all our military has , that's what makes this
country so great . Thanks, to all of our heroes that serve . God bless you
all.
Don and Sharon O., Redmond , Oregon.
Message: Thanking everyone over there for doing a great
job. We are all behind you. Go Ducks, Bob M.
Message: Hello to all the troops out there! We so
appreciate all of your sacrifices you are making for us and what you are
doing to help others in the world experience the great gift of freedom.
The many projects you are working on to improve the lives of others is
noticed by all of us here at home. It's awesome to read about it in our
newspaper. I'm very proud of our troops. Take great care, Julie S., Bend,
OR
Message: I would like to thank each and every military
person who is serving or has served overseas. Your service to this
country is so very much appreciated. We pray for a end of this war and all
of you to return home to us soon. A special thanks to Michael Variz my
very special grandson serving in Iraq. Thanks - A Marine Grand Mom
Message: We are so proud
of all you young men that are putting your lives in danger so that we can
have a better and safer place to live and for our families and friends.
Our prayers go out for all of you and hope that you will be safe and be
able to come home to your families soon. May God Bless all of you.
One of your friends at home in Rainier, OR.
From Tom & Carol H.
Message: A special thanks to all of
our Military! Thank you all for serving America in our time of need. A
special thanks to Erica and all others in the big sandbox. I am proud of
you my daughter and proud to be among those who wait for your safe
return.- Love, A Military Mom (Karen K.)
Message: We are so proud of all of
our troops and what you all have accomplished. We think about you and pray
for you each and every day. We will never forget your sacrifices and we
will support you to the best of our ability. You are our heroes.
From Dan Hulbert, Bend, OR
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