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| If you have the time and are interested in supporting the American soldiers please look at the link and perhaps "adopt" a soldier.
If sending packages, please keep in mind that depending on the time of year the daytime temperatures in Iraq or Afghanistan may be high so watch that you do not send something that will potentially melt in the heat like chocolate (unless you get the melt proof chocolate made by Hershey's). Requests include the following: any reading material (pornography is prohibited)
If contacting a soldier, you could of course ask him or her what they might like to have to make their life more tolerable while on duty. Placing items within zip-loc bags will also greatly reduce the dusty sand that permeates everything there also. Adopt a Soldier
Other links: USO.org
For a list of comprehensive legitimate organizations: Department of Defense
To send a letter of support for anyone in the military: Support
_________________________________________________________________ To help upgrade safety for our military Operation Helmet
---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- To contact a person in the US military and send a letter of support please visit this site Operation Dear Abby ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- For the birdwatchers, welcome to Birdwatching in Iraq ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ___________________________________________________________ To help the pets of military personnel contact the following: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- I believe this was sent as an e mail: Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday - and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED. And it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on. The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is...We need your support and your prayers. Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday. IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON If you don't agree DO NOT attempt to belittle someone who does and say it is an empty gesture! -If our actions can make a difference then they are not empty gestures.
An empty gesture is one that is made without thought or meaning behind it. An empty gesture is not seen. Not noticed. Happily I think the Support thread has helped countless people involved in the military and their families. There are so many links to help people get started or to give them new ideas. Far more people look in and don't post than do post. All praise and respect for those who served in the past,serve in the present and will serve in the future! |
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell.
