Thursday, 2008 June 19

Karen.

Thank you so much.   I did not keep anything because now we are giving support to other units. But your help is so amazing. Let everyone know that everything is on the way to the patrol bases. At this point we are helping.6 other units.

These companies are patrol bases and the units are infantry units. That does not count my company xxx.

Wow you don’t have an idea of how many soldiers we are helping. I’m so happy to know people care about us here and are so kind to spend their time helping us improving the quality of our living areas here. As soon as the guys receive the packages I will forward to you an email with pictures of them. There are no words to express my gratitude. I know they need the help. I did keep any thing for my unit because we live in a big camp.  A couple of weeks ago I had the experience to visit one of the patrol bases for my reenlistment with the army. (5 more years but now I will be a nurse)  

Well about the base I was so surprised. When we arrive I asked a silly question "where is the patrol base?" cause the place was nothing else than a couple of tents and the trucks were the guys go on patrols and a trailer that is used as an aid station. And some sand walls around the place protecting the perimeter.  (with no a/c) when I asked for the bathroom everyone look at me like I was crazy. They just answered "hey are you sure you want to use it?" it was just a wood box with no door and a hole. You do what you got to do in a bag!! And then they burn it. The mosquitoes were everywhere. I did not even eat I felt so sad. They were so happy because we brought donuts and candies with us. I thank God my mom can sleep tight because I’m in a big camp and the facilities are not perfect but at least we don’t lack of basic things. This is why I get so motivated to do this.  I know they need it. And that day I realize that the real soldiers are those guys there at the patrol base.  Lacking of every thing but keeping their heads up for our country until we get home. Thanks  

Thank you soo much. As soon as I get pictures I will send it to you.

JT

Karen,

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR THE PILLOWS AND CASES!!  I didn't realize there were pillow cases too!  I took half the box to the ICW to be given to Soldiers when they fly to Landstuhl.  The nurses were very appreciative.  They are an awsome item to give the Soldiers!! If you get them from time to time, we would greatly take more.  As of now, we package Soldiers to Germany with blankets as pillows so I'm sure they will appreciate the pillows!  You're doing an awesome thing! We greatly appreciate it!! I'll let you know when the lights and sirens come in.  We also got the box of scrubs!  THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!! I never would have imagined that you would send so many.  We greatly appreciate it!! 

My brother is in Afghanistan serving with the xxxst Division Headquarters. 

AGAIN, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Somewhere in Iraq
SGT xxxxx

Ma'am,

You are our guardian angel.  I never realized the supply situation until I tried to get my arms around it.  It's definitely too big.  Its individuals like yourself and the individuals in the Landstuhl Hospital Care Project that bring joy in so much heartbreak and frustration.  We are truly blessed.  Thank you.

TAW, TSgt, USAF
NCOIC, Intensive Care Ward

Dear Karen Grimord

Thank you SOOO much for the donations.  We received 3 boxes with pillows and shower shoes and snacks.  Thank you so much for it.  I forwarded the boxes to the guys at the patrol bases.  I know they need it the most. 

Thank you for being so kind and taking from your time to give us this donation.  There are no words to express my gratitude.

SPC T

COMBAT MEDIC 101 ABN DIV

Thursday, 2008 May 29

Your packages have been great.  We don't get supplies here on a regular basis and our supply convoy was attacked and destroyed yesterday.  The casualties are increasing due to the summer months.  The blankets have all been handed out and the other supplies as well.

THANKS AGAIN

CPT DE

Ma'am,  We received two boxes today and I want to thank you for the clothes, CDs and Movies.  All items were truly needed.  We have been sending our troops to Landstuhl in paper exam shorts because our clothing supply has dwindled down to nothing. 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

Again, thank you for everything you are doing to help our soldiers make it through this difficult time with a little dignity and comfort.

TAW

NCOIC Intensive Care Ward Afghanistan

Monday, 2008 May 26

Dear Karen –
Once again, my heart reaches out to THANK YOU for the shipments and gifts that you have sent to us this month.  The towels, shorts (WOW!!), sock and blankets were greatly needed and much appreciated.  And the Girl Scout Cookies are ALWAYS such a plus and welcomed treat for all of us!  Once again, everyone here is astounded and thrilled at the generosity that you and your team continue to send to us.

As we prepare to return home soon, I am proud to pass on your legacy to our successors and to let them know that they too, will be supported and helped in their mission here in Iraq.  Thanks again for all you do for ALL of us.

Lots of Love - L

 

Ma'am,

It is the end of my rotation out here and I wanted to thank you for
everything that you have done for us.  

Thank you again,

SSgt(s) NG

Dear Karen,

I also thank you very much for everything you have sent us. The PJs are great, although our ARMY Cmdrs. Say we are softening up their soldiers when we put them in the PJS and robes you sent. LOL. Some of the guys say "Hey if I get hurt will you take care of me here." LOL. I also have received the gowns and smaller white towels you sent. They are perfect!!! Before you sent me the gowns, we had no gowns for our pts. going to the OR. NONE! Of course, for our trauma pts. They are to the OR naked. But covered in lots and lots of warm blankets, but for our other surgery pts. It is great to have a nice warm gown ready for them. It just makes it easier for the entire OR staff. So thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! Also the medication bags are wonderful! They are great for personal hygiene products to and the troops love them. The AEROVAC team also thinks they are cute too!

Thanks again,
Chris

Well, we have received lots of boxes from you recently.  Pillows, lounge pants, long sleeve t-shirts, mirrors, AND phone cards.  I didn't unpack all the boxes myself so am sure I missed some of the items, but we have received  (besides the phone cards) about 7-8 boxes maybe as many as 10 from you recently.  Thank you and your org for all the hard work and supplies.  All will be put to great use - as you know.  Will be sending a new list in the next few days.

Thanks - take care,

Tuesday, 2008 April 22

I received the box of scrubs and gave them to our little TMC.

Here’s a picture of our TMC.

T.B.

Tuesday, 2008 April 22

Mrs. Grimord,

We did receive your shipment of blankets from the LHCP several months back.  We shared a couple of these blankets with some of the Soldiers we encountered within our Task Force and passed the rest along to the Air Force Theater Hospital (about a block away from us) for distribution to wounded Heroes coming through their facility.  Those who received these blankets were greatly touched by their quality and the thoughts and love behind them.  Thank you so much for all that y’all do to make a difference in the lives of Soldiers, Airmen, and Marines at such a trying time in their lives.  Your efforts really make a significant difference as they begin their road to recovery! 

Blessings, 

CH (CPT) DKB

"Vindico Infula Odio Sumptus"

Karen,   

Glad to hear from you.  Since we are pushed out so far, we don't have a PX or any stores here.  The mail comes once a week, sometimes once a month.....

One thing the troops here could really use are WebCams so they can see their families.

We just got internet and that would make a big difference.  Since we don't have an MWR, any MWR type stuff would be great.

We treat a lot of local nationals here and it would be nice to give something to the kids.  Scrap metal sells for $4 here.  The kids collect it up and the adults disassemble it.  2 weeks ago, a local national blew off his arms and left leg while trying to take apart an unexploded mortar round.  He lived.......

Thanks again for any assistance you can render,

CPT

Karen, yes the wedges are wonderful. I also cover them with a sheet too so you know the old infection control stuff. SOOOOOO I love to use them after we have maint. the airway on a fresh post op pt. and I need them to cough and deep breath later. They are great. Thanks.  It is more homey now. We did a lot of cleaning and rearranging when we got here. I almost wish I wasn't soon leaving because I have unfinished projects. We have unfortunately been busy lately.

Do you happen to have any more of the little cotton pull string bags (LHCP Med Bags). They are great for putting meds. And dressing supplies in for our patients who we fly out of the AOR??? 

Christine

I'm so sorry.  I just can't get caught up. 

Were work as hard and as long each day as we can but sometimes the workload due to mission requirements can be hectic. 

Karen, I don't know any way I feel is
appropriate to thank you for what you do for us.  Once units get established things normally come together.  Supply channels have to be established and then of course the waiting begins.  There are so many
"Homeland Heroes", I can't believe it. In 24 years of service I have never reached out to anyone outside the normal Military Channels.

Sometimes the ability to wait is more then we find acceptable and make due. Other times we get lucky and find wonderful people like yourself.

God Bless you,

Karen,

I sincerely apologize, at the time you responded I was overwhelmed trying to catch a bird from here to another site. After 22 plus years of service I have never seen this type of wide spread effort.  As you can imagine the upcoming elections are a tremendous concern for us.  We (Seniors) of course have knowledge that is not in print and shared with few throughout the DOD, and it obviously should be that way.  Future plans, INTEL etc.. Just add to the anxiety of who will be the next US
President.

I often find my self taking hours to write a simple thank you note. I'm
the most Senior and almost oldest Soldiers in the organization.  I'm
responsible for everything that does and doesn't happen in my Battalion and for those Units in my AOR that don't have a CSM.  Soldier and personnel care is our #1 concern. Fancy high equipment is useless if families and soldiers are not properly cared for.

These youngsters are merely on loan to us and I "will" do everything in my God given power to take the best care of them I can. This is where miracles like you come in.  The Military Seniors are very well aware that the support provided to our Military Men and Woman by "Homeland Hero's" like yourself is critical to our mission success.  We actually discuss these matters as factors to consider when making far more
critical decisions concerning our missions.  You all are more of the
"Team" and "Force Multiplier" then you may even realize. Our wounded and
"Recovering Heroes" are of tremendous concern to us. They will rejoin their Units and tell their stories both good and bad. It's a blessing when they return with the message that "America" is still behind us with their support and outreach.

I must get moving.  Please write or contact at anytime -

Saturday, 2008 April 19

Hello Karen!

I received the box of scrubs and pillows today. Thank you very much! I took what we needed for our Radiology dept and shared the rest with EMT and the wards. Thank you again for all the help!

Radiology

This is a little pic. Of our MSU. I hung the new curtains and we made up the beds. The quilts are sent along with our heroes when we fly them out to a higher echelon of care.

A variety of black shorts and sizes would be great. Maybe just 1 box would be OK. Of course anything we get we put to use.

Thank you Karen. I appreciate everything you have done for us. You are a doll. 

Capt, USAF

Friday, 2008 April 18

I’ve done a lot of traveling since I emailed last. On February xx, 2008 my mother passed away in peace at home. I traveled to xx, for her funeral. From the time I got into the armored vehicle here in Camp xx to the time I checked in at the Radisson Hotel in Rapid City was 42 hours. I didn’t even get to stop in Amsterdam, or any other place long enough to get out of the airport. After mom’s funeral I made the same trip back.

On March xx  ^th I took off from Camp xx again only this time I was on vacation and had lots more fun. I spent the first night in Dubai in a 5-star Sheraton hotel room just to pamper myself. WOW that was pretty nice, a long way from the 9X7 container I call home. Dubai is absolutely an incredible place. The construction of the world’s tallest building is along with a couple of hundred other huge buildings being built in Bar Dubai which is the part of the city on the West side of the river. The skyline is littered with 200+ ton cranes everywhere you look.

I took a walk along the waterfront and passed both some fair sized yachts and some foreign cargo boats. I felt at ease and relaxed everywhere I went because I knew there was no crime in this city. They deal with criminals very harshly as does the rest of the middle east. There is no graffiti either, the city is very clean. I had lunch at the Dubai Creek golf course, and a taxi ride around the city. The taxi driver was Indian and had been there 13 years. He told me the one bad thing about Dubai, traffic. He said it was a good thing we were going across the river in the afternoon instead of rush hour. It would have taken us several hours to get back. I then took the taxi into the oldest part of the city into what’s called the gold soak. There are literally hundreds of shops with gold merchandise displayed and no bars on the windows.

Dubai is an excellent place to buy gold and I purchased some bullion coins as an investment. Even walking around with a bag of gold coins I was not concerned for my safety.

A 17 hour flight later I arrived in Atlanta and then on to my brother's house. My sister was there visiting and the three of us threw a big party the next night. I stayed in xx for the next week visiting. Had lunch with the gang at the company I used to work at, and then a friend close enough to be called brother, and I went down to San Carlos Mexico for a 5 day fishing trip. I did almost nothing for those four days except reel in a couple of fish when it was my turn and we went into a small fishing village called Mulege (Moo-la-hay) for one night’s dinner. That little trip is an email in itself.

When we returned to the US I went to the hospital for a check-up by my doctors who gave me a clean bill of health to return to the theater.

Driving back to xx gave me a chance to reflect on my life as it is, what I am doing in Afghanistan, my plans for the future… yep - that drive through the desert is really boring! One final day in xx to visit with my brother and I was off back to the middle east. This time I got a room in the hotel that is right in the Dubai airport. After about 30 hours it was great to just stop and rest without having to go get a taxi and travel anywhere.

Here is a picture from my room view of half of the Dubai airport.

The next morning I put on my scarf and headed back into theatre. 

Now that I’m back in Camp xxx and rested from my vacation, I’m getting back into the swing of things. I’m now working days here which is night time in the US and finally get to see the sun for more than an hour at a time. I looked at a picture taken myself and realized I look like a ghost compared what I used to be.

We’ll see what happens here, the Marines are starting to arrive and things are getting active. I’ll check in next month.

Saturday, 2008 April 12

Hey Karen

Sorry I haven't talked to you recently, I haven't been on my AKO account in a while. 

First, I would like to thank you for sending the flip flops, scrubs, pens, coffee supplies, and everything else you have sent. 

Everyone up here really appreciates the support you have given us since we have come into contact with you.  I am trying to get together some photos of me and everyone I work with in the ER so you can see the people you have helped. 

As always anything you send, I will make certain that anything you send will be put to good use.  I can't tell you how lucky I feel that we have a contact like you.  Everything you have done to help make our lives a little better is very appreciated.  I have been working with another unit out here at the hospital for some time now.  I am going to be going home in late June, and I was wondering if I could give your contact information to the unit that I have been working with when I leave.  The unit is the xxxxxth team and they are a great group.  I have been working with them for the past 6 months and they have become almost family to me.  unlike my unit, they are full time Army and are here for a much longer deployment.  I think they are going to be here until xxx of this year.  Anyways, before I give your info to anyone I wanted to make sure it is ok with you.

Thank you for everything.

CD

Dear Karen

Thank you so much for the blankets we received.  We really appreciate all the efforts your group goes through in order for us to have these nice things here.  It certainly makes it easier to bear through.  We kept some here at the Clinic and the rest went to the patients at the hospital. They were very appreciative as well.

Thanks again for your kindness and generosity.

May God bless you and all your efforts,

-Capt

Karen,

I am the Medical Officer here at a small outpost on the Afghan border.  Our supplies are few and far between due to our location and the only way to get here is by helicopter.  Some months we go 2 months without supplies.

My biggest problem is when we get wounded and we can medivac them out due to weather.  I am trying to get small portable DVD players, DVDs, CDs, for the wounded to watch/listen to while awaiting a medivac flight.

We also treat some of the local nationals, US civilians and Polish troops.

Any blankets, sheets or any other supplies would be much appreciated.

THANKS,

Karen,

Three big boxes arrived today. I was ready to write you about a missing box (one mailed with another on the 26 Mar, and received weeks ago), but it arrived yesterday. Two big boxes came today. Thank you and please thank your sponsors who have given so much.

LTC PF
Commanding

Saturday, 2008 Mar 22

Hello Karen,

Happy Easter.  If I haven't told you lately, you are a heaven sent.... Thanks so much for the DVD players and movies, our soldiers, coalition forces and host nation personnel are thoroughly enjoying the movies with the headphones.  I also received the blankets and towels, those always go a long way.  I'm putting in my bid for flip flops of all sizes.                   

Thanks again for all you do.

Cap

Hi Mrs. Grimord
I really appreciate the last package you sent us. the look on some of our soldiers faces when they got their robes was priceless. people have told me how they just regret not being able to where them to work. and the blankets are being used to help keep patients comfortable who have to be here for one or more days.

The rest of the hospital staff and I really would like to thank you............................ thank you for all of your help again.
 

SFC CD

Tuesday, 2008 Mar 11

Karen,

The labels are nice. I still have the one from the sweat pants I received.

Someday if I have the chance I’ll stop by that VFW, donate to them and thank them for their support.

I’ll be working on my local fraternity groups when I take my real vacation in a week.

Thank you for all your efforts Karen.

Tuesday, 2008 Mar 11

Dear Mrs. Grimord:

On behalf of all Sailors and Soldiers assigned to the ..., Kuwait, I would like to thank you for the box of robes and pajamas that you have provided.  Your immense efforts and dedication helped support my crew and increased moral during this arduous duty in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM/OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.

Sincerly,

K.D.                                  Captain, U.S. Navy, Commanding Officer

Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED

Ma'am, 

We received a box with a story on it about a Medic who was killed doing what he does. I just wanted to let the family know that the Pajama Pants are being put to use helping our Wounded Warriors. Thank you for your support. 

SGT Exxxx

Friday, 2008 Mar 7

You guys are Awesome!

Do you ever get tired of me telling you that?  I sure hope not, as I want to say it loud enough for all to hear!!!  You are more wonderful than I think you realize!
 
To that end, I want to let you know that we received the shipments of robes (O my gosh-they are soo nice!), watches, PJ's, phone cards another O my gosh!!!), CD's, clocks,  towels, blankets, and cookies, cookies, COOKIES!!!!  - and so much more!  It's like Christmas all over again, and everyone here is amazed and impressed by the incredible way you have of supporting us.  I just don't have enough words in my vocabulary to express how much the items you send are appreciated by so many.  I am always overwhelmed by your love and energy and generosity.  You are truly and angel doing God's work here on earth.
 
I can't believe Easter is so early this year, but I want to send you tons of Easter wishes and lots of Easter hugs.  I hope you have a beautiful celebration, Karen.  Please know I love and respect you more than I can ever say.  HAPPY EASTER, HAPPY SPRING, my friend!!!
 

Love - Linda

Karen,   I will take all the blankets you wish to send me!  We go thru them like water thru mesh!  (was gonna say "water thru a kidney"; being medical and all).

The little med bags are great!  I didn't know what they were really for before but that's how I have been using them!
Great for hiding feminine products!  One, I placed a couple stuffed toys in for a civilian patient with 2 small children at home.  She loved it!  I still have plenty of the med bags right now, 20 or so. 

Thanks!

86th CSH
TF Mosul

Dear Ms. Karen Grimord

Thank you very much for all the wonderful goodies that we received.   Everyone here at the AF Clinic enjoyed everything and is overcome by the generosity and kindness you have shown to us.  The towels are the best part.  Everyone loves how soft they are and that they are just a small part of home. 

Being deployed for any amount of time can take a toll on anyone, any packages received are a small reminder of what we are fighting for, and for that we say thank you!  Don't stop doing what you do.

Sincerely,

Capt NMC

SRA ASB

Dear Karen -
I feel as though I have been neglectful in expressing my/our gratitude recently in all that you send and do for us.  I want to let you know that we recently received the shipments with the wet wipes, batteries (SO COOL!!! And so needed!), stationary, pens, hygiene items, ceramic coffee mugs, blankets, towels, mats, hoodies, coffee, creamer, robes, bath and thermal blankets, flip-flops, cloth bags, and so much more!  These items are above and beyond expectations and are so welcomed and appreciated!!!  Folks LOVE the cloth bags, the robes are a huge hit (and disappeared almost immediately), as are the coffee mugs!  And the hoodies are huge with the patients (most of the young - and you know how they like those as a fashion statement now-a-days).  I can't thank you enough, but know that my heart is full, and everyone here sings your praises.

More and more, patients, staff and men and women service members are blown away by the support and generosity we see from those of you who demonstrate that through your efforts and generosity.  You truly are a godsend.  This war is genuinely being won on all fronts as a collaborative effort from the collation forces AND all the folks at home and all you do to help us here.  Please know you are a HUGE part of all that goes on here.

Hope you and yours are well, and enduring the winter weather.  Take care and know you are always in my prayers.

Sincerely, your friend - xxxxx

Hi Karen,

Thanks for the emails in response to my letter. I didn't realize how big your organization is! Just realize how much everyone "out here" appreciates what you all do for the troops.

We are a surgical unit and love to operate on trauma patients. The problem is that someone has to get hurt before we can do our job. It is a double edged sword!

Tell everyone in your organization how much we appreciate what they are doing for the troops. Sometimes, it is hard for me and the Soldiers here on the ground, to read on the internet what the politicians say and how some people at home don't support what we are doing. People like you and your organization help us feel supported and feel like what we are doing is what we are supposed to be doing!

Keep warm and safe and hug your family for us.

Karen, have you been thanked lately?

Just in case...THANK YOU!!!!

I am grateful to you for all you do for us.

Good Morning Karen,

Thanks for the last shipment of calculators they really came in handy
for both ICU's....everyone says thank you! :*)

Cxxxxxx

Hi Karen!
...................By the way, wanted to let you know that I have received the shipments of towels, bath blankets, blankets, and the rest, and love you for it! 

I have been unable to get internet access for several days, or I would have let you know sooner.  Thank you for everything, and for all you do!

Yer friend - Lxxxx

Dear Ms. Grimord:

On behalf of the Soldiers of the 2-3 Brigade Troops Battalion currently deployed to Iraq, I'd like to offer my sincere appreciation for your generous outpouring of support.  Our Soldiers
selflessly serve their country with dedication and professionalism every day without expecting much in return, but when they receive a gesture of
encouragement in the mail it absolutely makes their day.

Please accept the enclosed gift as a token of our gratitude.  Your support means so much and has made far-away Soldiers feel a little closer to home.

Sincerely Yours,

Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED

Just thought I would update you all. I have received all of your packages and they have been shared with lots of different people. We have been able to get a bunch of stuff out to the different Forward Operating Bases, some stuff has gone to the kids, some to our patients
and some for us. Thank you again!

I would like to report that all of us that sat for our oral boards for the Fleet Marine Force pin passed! We are just awaiting the General to sign off on our paperwork and we'll be able to wear our pins officially.

I don't know about anyone else, but I have mine strategically hidden on
my uniform until that time :)

We have seen not a huge amount of patients (always a good thing), but
have seen more than our counterparts in Ramadi.  Soon we'll be heading
outside the wire again to do some more Continuing Medical Engagements
and, as always, I am looking forward to provide whatever care I can, along with our other medical providers.

I can also tell you that we have less than 50 days left here. My roommate is  leaving on an advance party to set things up for us back home, and she will be leaving in about a month's time. Less people are coming to fill our spots...this means, through time and effort, that the area has improved. It makes me reflect and be thankful for everything that has made it this way...I am proud of each Soldier, Sailor, Marine and Airman for what he and/or she has done while we have been here.  My LtCol told us just recently that 2007 has been a pivotal year for the Al Anbar province in terms of coming to peace and less hostility, and I couldn't agree more.

Anyway...I just thought I would briefly update all of you and wish you well. Before I know it, my replacements will be here and we'll be headed
home.

Talk to you all again soon!
Best,
 

The number of nurses coming out is going to be fewer and I myself have no one to turn over with. It is nice to know that things are going well enough that we have to down-size a hospital rather than increase the number of people.

Nothing too much else to report. For those that have sent packages, I have gotten them and thank you! We are stacked to the brim with books and other supplies. All of what you have sent has been so greatly appreciated!

Thank you all again. I'll email you all again soon...January seemed to pass by so quickly. The next thing I know, it'll be the time when our replacements are here and I am turning over to you guys!

The very best to you all! And until I update again...:)

V/R
LTJG, NC, USN

Thursday, 2008 Jan 24

Good Morning Karen,

I cannot believe how helpful your organization is.  I received the last shipment of supplies and of course they came in quite handy.  The staff was amazed at the amount of  supplies you were able to send.....

truth be told so was I.  We all also appreciate the letters regarding fallen military members; we all  think that's really special of you. 

So, thank you very much, all supplies will be utilized. 

We will be looking forward to the next shipment of supplies. 

Thanks again in advance

Wednesday, 2008 Jan 23

I wanted to let you know that I/we received the sheets (wow!  They are great!!), and the blankets, quilts, and CD players today.  Thank you so much for the great and very welcomed donations for our guys and gals.  You never know how far reaching your generosity is with all of us.  I look forward to the bath blankets, and will let you know when they arrive. 

You are an awesome lady, and I am fortunate to get to know you even a little bit.  I hope to meet you in person one day I will be honored to shake your hand (or give you a hug!) 

Singingly yours

L

Tuesday, 2008 Jan 15
 

Dear Ms. Grimord

I wanted to thank you for the comfort items that you sent us.  What a wonderful gift for the EMF Kuwait staff and patients to know that the folks back home care, and are willing to go that extra mile to support those serving.

Your gifts have done wonders for morale and are greatly appreciated.  It means so much to know that people other than our families support the troops that are far from home.  Your special gift as will as your time, love, and caring is very much appreciated.

Please pass my sincere appreciation to all of the members of the Landstuhl Hospital Care Project.  We look forward to the time when we can come home to our family and friends.  God Bless you for your gifts of love and your support, it has touched each of us in more ways than you will ever know.  Thanks!

Sincerely,

Just wanted to send a quick thank you for all that you have done so far!
Thanks,

CPL MF

Friday, 2008 Jan 11

Thanks for the awesome box of 

sheet sets, the ICU at xxxx was in 

great need.  

We are very appreciative and 

completely shocked and excited all at 

the same time.  

It was like Christmas all over again. 

CPT KJC
AN, USA

Tuesday, 2008 Jan 09

My full name is Robert Uxxx, I am a contractor with ITT Systems Co.

I was flown from Camp Phoenix Afghanistan to Landstuhl on Nov 10 with some internal bleeding. I had no clothes other than the bloody ones I came in. At discharge a Lt in the patient movement took me to the "Chaplains Closet" where I picked up shoes, a coat, t-shirts, sweat pants and a carry bag. This allowed me to go to a hotel in Landstuhl and eventually return to Camp Phoenix. I am eternally grateful. 

I'm also a Mason, Shriner, and Elks member, all of whom support our veterans. They will all be fully aware of this organization and the help you provide very soon.

Tuesday, 2008 Jan 01

Ms.Grimord-- I'd like to say Thank you for acknowledging the troops the way you do. It touches me to no end to see what you do and the difference you make. You see my name is Mike XXXX and I am a contractor in Kuwait, supporting the US Army as they head towards Iraq and Afghanistan, and it is the best feeling in the world. I will have supported the US Army for 4 yrs as of Feb 1st 08 and get goose bumps knowing that I really make a difference. You and you're team should be so proud of the Army here in Kuwait, what a fine group of men and women who are so genuine, professional and focused on their jobs. It is truly a great feeling and what a heartfelt feeling to be able to say "I AM AN AMERICAN", as I support the awesome power that is the US Army...........................

Great Job ma'am 

Sincerely;  

Hope you and yours had a blessed Christmas and all are well.  Wishing you a wonderful 2008 - and thanks to you and all who help through Landstuhl Hospital Care Project for all that is done for our military - downrange, hospitals and veteran's hospitals.  It is a blessing to work with you all.

Warmest regards,

Wounded Warrior Ministry Center
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center