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I just wanted to say thanks again for the stockings. All 13 boxes. They were a big hit with the Marines. Take care and keep up the the great work that you do. Tom Kapla ____________________________________
Prairie Air, Thank you for the wonderful Christmas stockings you sent. I was lucky enough to receive one and just wanted to express to you how much we appreciate your support during the holidays here in Iraq. Sincerely, GLEN G. LANGDON, Capt, USAF Fuels Project Officer MNF-I DCS R&S ____________________________________
Let's start out with THANK YOU and sorry we aren't Marines. Your box of christmas stockings was the best thing I've seen out here. To let you know who we are, we are an Army field artillery unit. And we appriciaate everything you do for the Marine Corps and the occational army/navy/air force units.LOL ;-) My guys are bad about getting there pics taken, but I will at least send you a pic of the stockings. Thank you again Robert Coffey SFC, US Army _______________________________
Thanks for sending the stocking to the Marines in Baghdad. It was a nice surprise to get one last week. Thanks for thinking us over here. Take care, Joe Henson _______________________________
Ladies and Gentlemen, My name is LCPL Kyle l Curtis and I work in supply with MARINE WING SUPPORT SQUARDORN 272. we really appreciate the stocking that you sent us for Christmas it means more than words can say to know that we are supported by people back home in the US. Enclosed in this email are some pictures of the marines in supply armory and embark with their stockings, hope you enjoy them. VR/S LCPL Curtis MWSS 272 supply (DASF NCO) _______________________________
Thanks so much for all the Christmas stockings that you sent all of us at Camp Ramadi Iraq recently. We also received 2 boxes of flip flops, some clothes, a Christmas tree, and many over- the-counter medicines. I am holding the stockings so that I can dish them out to everyone just prior to Dec 25th. I know they will be very much appreciated by all. Please pass along our thanks to the rest of your organization. Sincerely, Dave Dave Bray, MD MAJ MC USA Dermatologist Senior Battalion Surgeon for C CO 3BSB 1BCT 3ID _______________________________
I want to say Thank You Very much for all your support and dedicated to all the Marines station in Iraq, Afghanistan and all over the world. Take care and God Bless you and all the families involved in this support. Merry Christmas from Baghdad Iraq. Semper Fi SSgt Duran _______________________________
Good morning, My name is cpl devine, Justin. I just would like to thank you very much. me and my platoon appreciate everything you do for us in the war against Iraqi freedom. Your support back home goes a long way. We are going to take a platoon picture on Christmas when we hand out the stuffed stockings. Thank you very much again. Justin devine Cpl devine, Justin 2nd supply bn, maint co, 1st plt Unit 73735 _______________________________
My son SPC Gregory Regan Jr who is stationed at Camp Taji, Iraq let me know he received 5 BIG boxes filled with stockings for his unit and they LOVED them! Gregory and his "Family" wanted me to tell you "Thank You"! They emptied out the stockings, put all the contents into a community share box and are hanging the stockings and Christmas cards up. You are all great! Merry Christmas! _______________________________
Ladies & Gentlemen, I wanted to take the time to thank you for the stocking gift packages you sent. It was a great surprise and filled with many wants & needs of myself and the Marines they were shared with. Thank you for taking out the time to think of us and I hope you all have a blessed day! R/S, Corporal Munsell, Laura E. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 Headquarters, S-4 Embarkation/Logistics Al _______________________________
Thank you for sending the box full of stockings. It was the exact amount to be passed to all the young Marines in my department. They were very grateful and appreciative of your thoughtfulness. Thank you for thinking of us and for giving the thought of home back to me. I can‚t wait to tell my family (Pekin/East Peoria area) that a wonderful box was received from „home‰. Thank you! Steve Williams Master Sergeant of Marines _______________________________
I just wanted to write and say thank you very much for the beautiful stockings that your organization sent to our unit. I am kind of running with the Christmas celebrations for our unit and I wanted you to know that I will put your gifts to good use. I will try to send a photo of the unit as Christmas approaches so you can see your efforts in action. Thanks again and know that we appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. Have a wonderful day, CW2 Dave Ramsey _______________________________
Thank you so much for all the boxes you've sent to my men these past few weeks. I'm the executive officer for a 700 man infantry battalion stationed in the northern part of Baghdad. We've only been in country for about a month and so have roughly 14 (or so) to go. Within a few weeks of getting settled into our new home we started receiving your packages--the troops were pretty happy...and surprised. They really do appreciate the snacks and other stuff you've been sending. It seems like a never-ending amount! About half the battalion is living in more austere conditions than I, out in the Baghdad neighborhoods in Combat Outposts. We've made a special effort to get your packages out to them as well and I know they appreciate the little touch of home that the stockings give 'em. Again, thank you so much for showing these Soldiers that someone is thinking of them and thankful for what they're doing. MAJ Joseph Kuchan 1-502 Infantry, 2 BCT 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) _______________________________
On behalf of my Marines and Sailors, I would like to take the time to thank you and everyone else responsible for the wonderful stockings. We truly appreciate this noble gesture because we can see that somebody took some of their personal time to make the stockings to include filling them. My men and women noticed this and were deeply touched by the kindness and generosity displayed. Gestures like these truly make everything we do worthwhile because it tells us that America cares about their men and women who are out here serving their country. Being away from our loved ones during the holidays is difficult, but we knew and understood the sacrifices we would be making when we signed on the dotted line. It truly is an honor and pleasure to serve our country. Once again, please thank every person who contributed to the wonderful stockings on behalf of the RED DRAGONS. We would also like to wish you and your families Happy Holidays and may God bless you all as well. "Semper Fi" SgtMaj Diaz HMM-268 Red Dragons _______________________________
Thanks so much for the wonderful stockings that you all have sent for my Marines and I! We are very excited! Currently they are put up in a box waiting till Christmas Morning and then I will pass them out to all the Marines! Thanks, SSgt Robertson _______________________________
I would like to thank you all for the stockings. This probally isn't the web site to do it but I figured it would work. I am the Ordnance Chief with VMA-542 at Al Asad Iraq. We have taken a few pictures that will be heading your way also. But again from the Ordnance Marines here Thank you all for your support and prayers. MSgt James York _______________________________
We would like to thank you for the support. The stockings have brought a Christmas cheer to the Marines of “C” Co. 6th ESB from Peoria, IL currently attached to 3rd BN 5th Marines in Camp Fallujah Iraq. Attached are some pictures of the stockings hanging on the Marines gear racks. Unfortunately we are never all together at the same time but I ensure you that every Marine received their stocking and was great full that they received one. Again we thank you for the support, thoughts, and prayers. Semper FI V/R SSgt Conrad Const. Foreman 3/5 Eng Plt. _______________________________
Men and Women of the Central Illinois Proud Families of Marines, I received several boxes of stocking from your organization over the past couple weeks. Tonight I passed them out to my company. Needless to say, they were very well received. A small token from home goes a long way. For many of my Paratroopers, this will be their first Christmas away from home. For other Soldiers, like myself, it is yet another Christmas away from home (four years in a row I have spent Christmas in a new country!). For all of us, the stockings are a token demonstrating that there are great Americans back home who support us and make our daily sacrifices worthwhile. Thank you for sending enough stockings for me to pass on to my company. I'm not sure how I got on your list, but I'm glad that this Army Soldier made it. I'm originally from Dwight, Illinois, in Livingston County. It is encouraging to know that I hail from a state that is so supportive of it's veterans, from all services. Thank you for the that support! Please continue the prayers as well, each one certainly makes a difference. Respectfully, CPT Jeremy Riegel Commander, HHC 173d Special Troops Battalion Jalalabad, Afghanistan _______________________________
To the folks at WMBD 31 and FOX 43, We recently received some stockings that you put together for us over Christmas. Thank you for your support during this holiday season. We appreciate all the goodies and warm thoughts you sent our way. It means everything to us to know that we are on your minds and hearts back home. Thank you to all who were involved in making and sending these holiday care packages. From the Marines and Sailors of 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines Detention Collecting Point, Camp Fallujah, Iraq. _______________________________
I would like to thank Central Illinois Proud Families of Marines for all of their love, support, and concern over the past several months. As our time here passes, all of us miss home and the ones we love that much more. Add to this the holiday season which is a time that many of us see our families and friends more frequently, and feelings of loneliness and homesickness become even more prevalent. The cards, letters, and presents sent by all of you worked wonders to help raise the spirits of all of us that are here in Iraq. We are very fortunate to have so many people that care enough to take the time and effort to think of us while we are out here. All of the Marines were surprised when they received stockings and that we also had a Christmas tree to enjoy. It is incredible how much support we receive from back home. We are truly grateful for your support not only during the holidays but throughout the year. It's amazing how the little things always go a long way. It is organizations and people like you that remind us why we do what we do. Thank you and God Bless, GySgt Dave Melka Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48 Great Lakes, IL _______________________________
I would like to personally THANK YOU... on behalf of myself, the Marines here at SEI Platoon, Maintenance Company and all forward deployed troops away from home this holiday season! Your efforts and support help to bring a little bit of home to each and every one of us! I'd like to also THANK the following for their efforts and contents of my personal stocking: -WMBD-31 & FOX-43 of Central Illinois -Washington Presbyterian Church -Mason and the other K/1st Grade CCD Students at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Roanoke. -Brandon and his fellow W.D. Boyce Council Boy Scouts of America in Peoria. -Alberta Anderson of Pekin. Your organization's continued support is greatly appreciated and brought us all a little bit of Christmas joy this year, which plays a vital role in keeping the Marines' spirits and morale high. We at SEI can't thank you enough! "SEMPER FI" GySgt Michael D. McComas SEI Maintenance Chief Maintenance Company Supply Bn (-)Rein Al Taqaddum, Iraq _______________________________
Thank you for your support and all of the stockings that you sent. You‚re support and generosity for all the troops over here means the world to us. It makes our sacrifices worth while; please continue your support each year that the troops are here, it means a lot to all of us. I‚ve included a picture of part of group with the stockings. Once again thank you for your support and generosity. V/R SFC Boyer, Brian _______________________________
CIPFM, We are MWSS 473, a reserve unit of Marines in Iraq. We received stockings from you for Christmas; attached is a picture of the platoon with stockings. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this Holiday season away from our families. Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 Communications Platoon _______________________________
Dear Central IL Proud Families of Marines, Thank you so much for the Christmas stockings you sent. Attached is a photo of several medics with their stockings from our treatment platoon at the Camp Ramadi Battalion Aid station in Iraq. We are an Army unit but fall under a Marine command and work at a FOB (Forward Operating Base) with just as many Marines as Soldiers. Everyone who received your stockings was very appreciative. Thanks so much for sending some holiday cheer our way. Sincerely, Dave Bray, MD MAJ MC USA Dermatologist Senior Battalion Surgeon for C CO 3BSB 1BCT 3ID Camp Ramadi, Iraq APO AE 09396 _______________________________
On behalf of Alpha Company 3d Sustainment Battalion, 3d Sustainment Brigade FOB Q-West, Iraq I would like to thank all of you, who who took the time out of your schedules to assemble the these fine holiday stockings. The Holiday season is most difficult time of year to be so far from our families. We are delighted that although we cannot be among you at this specail time of year, it is very heart warming that you continue to keep us in your thoughts. From our Family to yours thank you central Illinois for your generocity during this season of giving. Attached is a picture of the Company with the stockings. Thank you Honored to Serve, SSG Ricky Melton Night Operations NCOIC A Co. 3d SB STB FOB Q-WEST APO AE 09351 _______________________________
Thank you so much for the gifts and stockings that you sent to our unit. Attached is a picture of a small section to which you brought holiday cheer. God bless you and your families during Christmas and this Holiday Season. Respectfully, Corey Pullig Captain, USMC Battalion Judge Advocate 3d LAR Battalion COP Rawah, Iraq _______________________________
Dear Friends, Today, the marines and I received your Christmas Stockings that you sent. We do appreciate what we have received. Though we are not home for the holidays, we know we are being thought of by our families, friends and people like you who do what you can do bring a little bit of Christmas to us and the other service members. Thank you for taking the time to fill these stockings, because we know it was with love in thanks that you did this for us. God Bless you! R/S MSGT ISABEL CASTILLO CAMP TAQADDUM, IRAQ _______________________________
Holiday Greetings! We thank you so very much for the numerous Christmas stockings you sent to us in Iraq. Attached are pictures from the Marines of 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Rawah, Iraq. Once again, thank you for making this a joyous holiday season! I am attaching these pics separately as they will not send due to the size, etc. Semper Fidelis, 1stSgt Gary E. Gall H&S Company, 3D LAR _______________________________
On behalf of Truck Company Maintenance Platoon, I would like to thank all of you who took the time out of your schedules to put together these stockings for us. Being away from home and family during the holidays isn't something any of us want to do, but gifts like this let us know that we are in your thoughts and that there are people at home that care. Being from LaSalle County, knowing these gifts came from central Illinois was pretty special to me. Attached is a picture of the platoon with the stockings. Thank you Respectfully Sent, Sgt Newell Justin P Platoon Sergeant Truck Co. Maint. _______________________________
Ms. Smith, the Red Dragons just wanted to wish you and all the volunteers to include your families Happy Holidays. The attached photo contains every member, Marine and Sailor, of this command you and the volunteers have supported with the wonderful stockings. Once again, "Thank you for the support and Happy Holidays." "Semper Fi" SgtMaj Diaz HMM-268 Red Dragons _______________________________
Thank you for your support and all of the stockings that you sent. You’re support and generosity for all the troops over here means the world to us. It makes our sacrifices worth while; please continue your support each year that the troops are here, it means a lot to all of us. I’ve included a picture of part of group with the stockings. Once again thank you for your support and generosity. V/R SFC Boyer, Brian NCOIC, TAMP-Iraq ____________________________________
Holiday Greetings! We thank you so very much for the numerous Christmas stockings you sent to us in Iraq. Attached are pictures from the Marines of 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Rawah, Iraq. Once again, thank you for making this a joyous holiday season! I am attaching these pics separately as they will not send due to the size, etc. Semper Fidelis, 1stSgt Gary E. Gall H&S Company, 3D LAR ____________________________________
Holiday Greetings! We thank you so very much for the numerous Christmas stockings you sent to us in Iraq. Attached are pictures from the Marines of 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Rawah, Iraq. Once again, thank you for making this a joyous holiday season! Semper Fidelis, 1stSgt Gary E. Gall H&S Company, 3D LAR ____________________________________
Thank you all for your gift boxes of stockings and your continued prayers, support and safe wishes. On behalf of all the Marines of CLB-8, especially those of the S-4 section, Merry Christmas and have a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year. Semper FI 1stLt Miller, Edward H CLB-8 S-4 Camp Fallujah ____________________________________
We have just received the stockings that were sent to our unit. Attached are the photos of the young Marines that received them. My Marines are very grateful for the Christmas spirit that your organization has touched them with. Thank you very much. SgtMaj Halcovich R VMFA(AW)-225 ____________________________________
I want to thank you for sending me and my Marines a care package during the holidays it really means a lot to us that American citizens care thank you and god bless…..Have a great day…. And Happy Holidays SGT VALENTIN D 372 MAINTENANCE PLT. SGT ____________________________________
Thanks for the Christmas stockings. The soldiers really liked them and gave them a touch of home. The soldiers spirts are high, as we looking forward to our return to the states. My unit is out of Ft. Riley,KS. We are with the 1st Infanrty Division. We have been in country since Feb. We are thankful to have people back in the states who support the troops. We are surley the greatest nation in the world!!! SGT Zimmer Dco. 216th IN ____________________________________
I received six boxes today full of Christmas stocking! Thank you so much for the work, coordination, and effort you and others put into Operation Santa. Every month, all the Marines located on the base here in Baghdad get together for a social where we eat and have a good time. For our next social in December, I will announce to all the Marines what CIPFM has provided before I issue out all the stockings. I will also take pictures and send them to you. Thanks again! Melvin Burch 1st Lieutenant Melvin D. Burch, USMC Battle Captain, C3 Joint Operation Center Multi-National Corps-Iraq ____________________________________