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Messages to our soldiers at Christmas

AZ National Guard 1-285th Christmas Tree, check out the ornaments....you get to be creative in Iraq.

Web of Support has the most fabulous members....below are a few of the messages that were sent to their soldiers for the holidays.

We want to express our love and support to all military personal. Christi- We hope that you have enjoyed the packages and letter we have sent you. The kids are really enjoying getting to write to you. Please let us know what you are in need of or if their is something that you want, and we'll try and get it shipped asap. Merry Christmas to you all.

Our love and best wishes,

The Taylor  family

I received an e-mail from my adopted soldierr, what a delightful and amazing feeling to get that response.  I feel truly Blessed to have adopted a soldier.  She has put her life out there for OUR freedom, and I am very thankful for her and all the soldiers who serve OUR country.  May God Bless them ALL.

And thank you for organizing the adoptions.....

Have a wonderful Christmas season,

Bricker Family

NV

Adopting a soldier(s) is a way of giving back to them for all they do for us.  What i do is very little compared to what they do.  Just to let them know that their are many Americans who support them and are behind them 100% all the way until all come home.  I would like to say thank you to all of you for your bravery standing in harms way for us and for the cause of Freedom which isn't Free but never forgotten for those who have fallen defending that Freedom.  May God bless, may his face shine upon you, and  may he guide you through these tough times.  God Bless and come home safe. THANK YOU

Joshua

Hello Mason,

Adopting you is truly amazing. I can't thank you enough for everything that you do and shopping for your package every month is the highlight of my month. It's my little break to help someone with the simple things; compassion, kindness, and an uplifting note. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and that I'll hear from you soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Best wishes,

Natalie

We came in contact with P. J. Degross approximately seven months ago.

It was out of our desire to show private support of what our troops are doing to support our freedom here in the States by their unselfish service overseas; namely

Afghanistan

and

Iraq

.

There has been a gathering of friends and family to support a weekly mailing of packages of needed goods and treats to the troops as well as a monthly batch of homemade beef jerky to a specific group of troops based in

Baghdad

.

It is with regularity that we hear back from these well serving men and women and learn of their appreciation of us here at home (appreciation going the opposite direction that it should).

Their heart warming news brings joy to our souls and makes us wish we could do more.

God bless them in the endeavor that they have volunteered for to preserve our safety and protect our way of life here at home.

Giving is always better than receiving. 

We pray for their safe return.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jim and Kathleen

Nevada

Hi Kissa,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

Adopting a soldier was a way for our family to say thank you for all that you and the other soldiers are doing.  People get hung up on right and wrong about war and sometimes forget about the soldiers who show up, protect and defend

America

.  We want to let you know that we think you are a hero.  What you, and every other soldier does is important, special and should always be remembered and supported.

If we could we would send every soldier serving something special, since we can't do that we thank you for all that you personally have given and done.

On top of that we think we got lucky and got a soldier with a sense of humor, so smile :)

May you have a safe, peaceful and happy holiday!

The Roberts Family

I've adopted a soldier named Tennyson,

Of

Iraq

, he is currently denizen.

But soon the day comes,

When he'll pack up his guns,

And be pointing them only at venison.

            or

Dear Ernest you make us feel proud

I'll say that always, right out loud!

You're a man brave and true,

An American too,

So I'll lead the hurrays from the crowd.

This has meant so much to my husband and I  be involved with Web of Support to hopefully make life a little more comfortable for our soldier by sending these care packages. So many Americans take for granted what our service personnel do for us and we need to let them know how much they are loved and appreciated.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to  Lynch, HHC!

The Hendersen Family

Hey PJ!

Just a short note here from Janis  Since you "adopted" my husband Norris and his men at

Camp

Dogwood

back in 2005, you have grown into a huge organization with the Web Of Support.  We are so honored to be a part of it!  One of my adopted soldiers is our best friend who took such good care of us while Norris was at

Walter

Reed

Army

Medical

Center

.  He is still there recovering, but I am home and now she is at TF Desert Hawk.  I would have been lost without her support at WRAMC and now I love having the opportunity to put a smile on her face at mail call.  It means so much for me to support our troops while they are far from home and thanks to your Web Of Support, I have that cherished opportunity.  The cheer and excitement is contagious and now my co-workers are catching the "Support Our Troops" fever.  We love you guys and pray for you all every day.  Hope this Christmas is the best it can be for our  troops so far from home and family.  We are so very proud to honor your service to our country. Know that you are not forgotten.  Janis and Norris ,

Mississippi

,

WRAMC

,

DC

 

Dear Timothy

I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas. Even though 

you won't be home for Christmas I know you will never 

be far from my thoughts and I know you will be in the 

hearts of your family. Please stay strong and may God 

bless you and keep you safe.

The Myers Family

MS

A different Christmas Poem

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,

            I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.

My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,

            My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.

Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,

            Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,

            Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.

My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,

            Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.

In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,

            So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,

            But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear

Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,

            Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.

My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,

            And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,

            A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.

A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,

            Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.

Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,

            Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,

            "Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!

Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,

            You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"

For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,

             Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..

To the window that danced with a warm fire's light

Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right,

I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night.

            So that your family can sleep without fright.

It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,

            That separates you from the darkest of times.

No one had to ask or beg or implore me,

            I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.

My Gramps died at 'Pearl on a day in December,"

            Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers"

My dad stood his watch in the jungles of 'Nam',

            And now it is my turn and so, here I am.

I've not seen my own son in more than a while,

            But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.

Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,

            The red, white, and blue... an American flag.

I can live through the cold and the being alone,

            Away from my family, my house and my home.

I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,

            I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.

I can carry the weight of killing another,

            Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..

Who stand at the front against any and all,

            To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."

"So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,          

            Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."

"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,

            "Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?

It seems all too little for all that you've done,

            For being away from your wife and your son."

Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,

            "Just tell us you love us, and never forget.

To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,

            To stand your own watch, no matter how long.

For when we come home, either standing or dead,

             To know you remember we fought and we bled.

Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,

             That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."