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From: Clemens Capt Frances J
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 7:50 AM
Subject: Thank You Again!
Mrs.
McFarland,
I just wanted to write and to thank you and all of the volunteers once again for the amazing care
packages and for brightening up the days of my Marines. We just got back from a week of training in Djibouti Africa
(what an amazing experience and very humbling) and then when we got back on ship your packages were there! My Marines
were so grateful to have snacks and supplies, especially after being in the field and eating MRE’s and working in the
heat.
I walked down to their berthing and heard them all talking about what they had gotten from your packages and then
on my way out they all made sure to stop me and tell me to relay their thanks to you and everyone else who helped put the
packages together! So thank you for that. It means a lot to me to see a smile on their faces! Especially
now when we’re 2 months from being home! Sometimes they say it’s the final months/weeks that go by the slowest
and so far, unfortunately, that is true! All in all it has been a successful deployment and I wanted to simply say THANKS
for your time, generosity and support!
Fondly,
Capt Fran Clemens
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From: Mitroka, Timothy M CPT MIL USA FORSCOM
Sent: Friday, March 28,
2008 2:29 AM
Subject: Thank You
Jennie,
Thank you so much for the all the care packages!!! My team and
I really
enjoyed the goodies inside. I loved all the cards from the kids. I always
get a big smile on my
face looking at the pictures the kids draw and what
they write. I'll tell you what. I'll take those any day
over food or toiletries. It means so much to us to know that people back home are thinking of us over here. It
really lifts our spirits and keeps us going on. Please give our gratitude to all those in your community who helped
put the packages together. They were filled with everything we use out here. I'm not sure if all the kids whose cards we received are from the same area, but please pass our thanks
to Sam, Sophia, Julia, Paul (3yrs old and wants to be an office worker), Olivia
Molho, Lauren, Sas Gunnar, and Robbie. Tell them we are doing just fine over here and hope the same for them.
Happy
Easter to you too, and I hope you are all doing great.
CPT Timothy Mitroka
United States Army
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From: Beato Florence D USA LT USN CSTC-A CJ7
Sent: Thursday,
March 27, 2008 9:55 AM
Subject: HELLO FROM CAMP EGGERS AFGHANISTAN!
Miss
Jennie Macfarland,
Good evening from Camp Eggers, Kabul Afghanistan. Today's weather is perfect for spring season.
The cherry blossoms are in bloom and it rained yesterday. We received your care package to "Any Soldier" today.
There
are about 9 Soldiers in our Division and 1 Navy Officer, that's me.
We are happy and thankful for the variety of items.
You really prepared
a great package for us. I got the hand sanitizing spray, Starbust, Welch Fruit Snacks, and the duracell
batteries.
Please say hello and thanks to Rievette (mom of three),
Ms. Patricia Carey of Riverside
CT
Jack Caley (Age 8)
Sophia Nobi (or Nabi)
We love the cards and we are inspired. Thanks a million for
what you do.
God bless you all.
Sincerely,
LT FLORENCE "BOK" D. BEATO
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From: Caruso, Scott D USA Cpl USMC CFLCC MARCENT
Sent:
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:41 AM
Subject: Thank you
Ma'am
I wanted to thank you and everyone evolved in your efforts to send care packages. Myself and the other Marines here
at MCE-K really appreciate it.
Thank you again,
CPL S.D. Caruso USMC
MCE-K MARCENT Driver
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From:
Russell, Terry S MAJ PEO IEW&S LNO]
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:11 AM
Subject: Thank You! (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Mrs. McFarland,
Please accept the many thanks from the soldiers, sailors and airmen of Joint
Composite Crew Squadron-1 (JCCS-1), Camp Victory Baghdad, Iraq for the Easter boxes you sent. It's contents delighted our
troops and assisted in maintaining a high state of morale. Please extend our gratitude to your church and the folks in your
community who contributed. Know that your thoughts and prayers for our safety are a great comfort to us and are well appreciated.
Very Respectfully,
Terry Russell
V/R
TR
TERRY S.(TR) RUSSELL
MAJ,FA
PEO IEW&S LNO to MNC-I/AMC
Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq
APO
AE 09342
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From: Gilroy LT Kevin F (22NCR R2 Intel Officer)
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 3:16 AM
Subject:
[U] THANK YOU
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. McFarland,
Thank you and your class for the wonderful gift package that you sent to me. I shared
the gift package with my department and roommates (shipmates) and the favorite
items was the cookies. Thank you for your support.
LT Kevin Gilroy
22nd Naval Construction Regiment
Multi National Forces - West
Camp
Fallujah, Iraq
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From: Reed, Gary W SGT MIL USA MDW Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 7:42 AM
Subject: thank you
You have recently sent a package to a soldier here in Afghanistan. Recently that soldier has re deployed
back home to his family, and i have received his package. I just wanted you to know that. I would like to say thank you for
your kindness and caring. You know that you say thank you to the soldiers here means so much to us, but I would like to say
thank you from the soldiers here. You do so much for us by showing that a complete stranger has the kindness and ability to
think of us. When allot of people don't.
Some of the soldiers here don't really have any family outside the military and
just one package brings back hope and some of thiner spirits, and you have sent 5 care packages. I just wanted you to know
that you and your family are in our prayers, and that all of us hope the best for you as well.
thank you
Gary
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From: Demarchi, John J MAJ MIL USA USAMEDCOM
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 4:14 AM
Subject:
Thank you
Good day from Iraq: I have been the reciepiant of multiple packages from
your
organizations. Thank you all. I will send letters out to all who have
sent theirs to me in thanks. It is great to see the
suport of both families and strangers for the troops deployed overseas, no matter the political climate. All must always
remember that soldiers are instruments of elected officials and policies. We must never go back to the days of denial for
the sacrifices of the Viet Nam era troops who for the most part were drafted into that war. We are all voulunteers and exect
to be sent on to do the countries' bidding. It is hard to do and harder for those at home to understand what we go thru. For
every combat deployment, most have many days/months/years away from home and family and no amount of money makes it that much
better. We appreciate your gifts and rememberences, especially the children and thir homemade cards and letters. I have them
on my wall in my office. They, the children, are what we are serving for, their future!
John DeMarchi, MAJ SP,APA-C
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From: Lake, William J SA CID
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 7:05 AM
Subject:
Thank You
Mrs. McFarland:
Greetings from Iraq! I hope this finds you and your 4th Grade CCD class
well and enjoying
another great spring in New York. I am very familiar
with New York weather, as I was born in Brooklyn, live in Salisbury
Mills, and work at West Point.
First, let me say thank you for the great care packages you and your 4th
Grade CCD class sent
to me. I was very surprised when I received them and enjoyed reading every card and letter. I could not possibly
use everything you sent, so I shared many of the items with the soldiers I work with. Everyone wanted me to express
their sincere gratitude and appreciation for your support and your good wishes. Again, thank you very much!
As for me, I am a Chief Warrant Officer in the Army and have been on
active duty for nearly 20
years. My job as a CID Special Agent is comparable to what the FBI does for the civilian world. I investigate
felony crimes wherein the Army is a party or has an interest. Here, I not only investigate crimes within the Army, but
also among the detainee population. It is fascinating and rewarding work.
As I mentioned before, I live in Salisbury Mills, NY. This is a hamlet
bordered by the Towns
of Cornwall, New Windsor and Blooming Grove. I
work at West Point, NY and have been stationed there since June 2004.
I
am married to a wonderful woman (Kate) who I have known since 2nd grade
at Most Precious Blood School in Walden, NY.
Like your students are
doing now, Kate and I went through many years of CCD together, making
the sacraments of Penance,
Eucharist and Confirmation together. We are
active in our church, which is St. Francis of Assisi, Newburgh.
We do
not have any children (yet), but we do have a wonderful 85 pound
Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Ginger.
This is my second tour in Iraq. I was first over here in 2003 and 2004.
It seems to be hotter
than I remember; already the day time temperature
is over 100 degrees! In the middle of summer, it will be about
140
degrees. Luckily, the places where I work and sleep both have air
conditioning. Unfortunately, to do
most everything else, you have to be
outside in the heat.
Well, I supposed I should go back to work. Thank you again for your
care packages, good
wishes and prayers! God bless you all!
Sincerely,
Bill Lake
William Lake
CW3, MP
Special Agent in Charge
68th MP DET (CID)
Camp Bucca, Iraq
APO
AE 09375
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From: Persuad, Raymond G SFC 3-3 9 MECH Battalion Medic
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 4:29 AM
Subject:
Thank you.
Thank you and all the member of your community for your support and
contribution. I am part of an 11 man
team that was sent to train Iraqi,
so all US soldiers can come home soon. So far the work has been very
difficult and
painful but your care packages do put a smile on the guys
face. I will pass the letters out to the guys so that they can
write
back to your class. Once again Thank you.
PS Here is a PIC of my team with General Petreaus.
V/R
SFC Raymond G. Persaud
2nd Bn (MECH), 36th Bde, 9th IA Division, MiTT #0933
Medical Advisor
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