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thank you for stopping by Dear Lee...

Rapunzel

THANKS!!! To all the soldiers who support our right to be free, and defend our country!!

You would think with all the visits to this site there would be a LOT more posts.... cmon people if you stop by to read add your support for our soldiers.....

Dear Debbie

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You are so sweet & kind...thank you
i can always count on you dear Sister
for love and prayers and moral support...


i know that this thread has got to mean a lot
to our beloved soldiers who formerly served
and those who are serving in combat presently...

I hope this brings them some love & peace & a little
break from the brutal war that wages all around them...

i hope they find some refuge & some sanctuary knowing
that we take time out to pray for & to think of them
and to put this little online scrap book of poems,
stories & songs of love, encouragement
& inspiration just for them ...

Happy Valentine's Day ....


a token of my love for all of you


we love you ~ Our Soldiers









i thank all of you who have posted here for

your kind, colorful, heartfelt & loving entries

yes, dear lady....checkinout42


that has been my observation all the while...

a whole lot of energy put into the other threads....


and people viewing , but not adding their support and love



yet...


if it wasn't for our steadfast soldiers

protecting our land day and night


and keeping the war elsewhere


we would not have the freedoms to do

even a slight portion

of what people often take so for granted



i wish people would seize the moment more

and quit thinking only of themselves

& their own little worlds

and reach out more to others




cause we are all so amazingly

and


intricately connected


and when part of us is hurting and falls....


we all do

American Soldier....By Toby Keith


I'm just trying to be a father,
Raise a daughter and a son,
Be a lover to their mother,
Everything to everyone.
Up and at 'em bright and early,
I'm all in my business suit,
Yeah, I'm dressed for success from my head down to my boots,
I don't do it for money, there's still bills that I can't pay,
I don't do it for the glory, I just do it anyway,
Providing for our future's my responsibility,
Yeah I'm real good under pressure, being all that I can be,
And I can't call in sick on Mondays when the weekends been to strong,
I just work straight through the holidays,
And sometimes all night long.
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door,
Hey, I'm solid, hey I'm steady, hey I'm true down to the core,
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrafice,
Oh, and I don't want to die for you,
But if dyin's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with an honor,
'Cause freedom don't come free.
I'm an american soldier, an american,
Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand,
When liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right,

an American,
An American,
An American Soldier

To my brother and all the other men and women in the military,
Thank you for giving so much of yourselves to keep us safe and free..We love you all, and appreciate the sacrafices of you and your familes...Thank you

Rhonda



Thank you dear lady for your love & support


and for adding this great song


nice to see you Sister

http://home.att.net/~Poofcat/troops.html


Dear Lord,

There's a young man far from home,

called to serve his nation in time of war;

sent to defend our freedom

on some distant foreign shore.

We pray You keep him safe,

we pray You keep him strong,

we pray You send him safely home ...

for he's been away so long.



There's a young woman far from home,

serving her nation with pride.

Her step is strong, her step is sure,

there is courage in every stride.

We pray You keep her safe,

we pray You keep her strong,

we pray You send her safely home ...

for she's been away too long.

Bless those who await their safe return.

Bless those who mourn the lost.

Bless those who serve this country well,

no matter what the cost.

God, Bless America!

http://soldiersangels.org/



Soldiers' Angels was started by a self-described ordinary mother of an ordinary young man turned hero, Sgt. Brandon Varn. Brandon was deployed in Iraq and has since honorably completed his mission and has returned back to his proud and loving family.

In the summer of 2003, he wrote home expressing his concern that some soldiers did not receive any mail or support from home. Being a caring and loving mother, she decided not to allow a situation like that to continue. She contacted a few friends and extended family to ask if they would write to a soldier or two. Within a few short months, Soldiers' Angels went from a mother writing a few extra letters to an Internet Community with thousands of angels worldwide.

With more and more merchants donating services, money and items for packages, the Angels reorganized as a 501 c 3 non-profit so all donations would be tax deductible. Soldiers' Angels currently supports tens of thousands of American Service Members stationed wherever we raise our nation's flag, and that number continues to grow daily. Soldiers' Angels are dedicated in supporting our military during and after their deployment.

In December of 2004 a worldwide support forum was created in the hopes of providing a place where the needs of our heroes could be fulfilled.


Now this ordinary mother's youngest son, Bretton Varn, is serving his country in Iraq as he continues his family's legacy of bravery, honor and commitment. As with all of our brave men and women in the United States Armed Forces, our thoughts and prayers are with Brett and his family as he begins his tour in service to his nation.

May God Bless Our Troops!




Learn More
Soldiers Angels has been supporting our nation's military men and women since 2003. Our mission is to provide aid and comfort to the military and its families, provide immediate response to hard situations, and make sure no soldier feels unloved.We start with letters, care pacakges, and comfort items to our deployed. We also help their families here at home as requested.

Through special projects, dedicated teams and individuals supporting our troops we hope to make a difference in the lives of our soldiers.
Find out how you can get involved! Learn more here.


http://soldiersangels.org/

most of us are busy with this day of love here in the States

but....in the midst of all the romance and kind sentiments

i just wanted to come here to this place of refuge and peace

& send some love to our soldiers who sacrifice so very much
for those soldiers who never get much of a break...
who barely get any sleep ~ who have hard jobs to perform ...
who are so far removed from Family and dear loved ones

those who are deprived of so many of the things we take for granted ~
whose hard & difficult lives i can only begin to imagine

this day is really for you , cuz it is your love & dedication

that keeps us all free & i cannot thank you all nearly enough

To all the soldiers anywhere, We are thinking of you being away from your loved ones on this Valentines Day. Thank you for your sacrifices and we thank your families.

Be Safe!

thank u

Thanks for your love & support Sister Sherry

hugs ,

Vanessa

Dear Sister Zanne,

i'm sorry, i don't know your real name

I appreciate you coming by for our troops with love and light
with heartfelt prayers & inspiration ~ both day and night

your sis

Vanessa

http://www.osfphila.org/sp/pryr_svcs/prayer_troops.html


Troops Lost in 2008



February 11, 2008
Staff Sgt. Javares J. Washington, 27, Pensacola, FL

February 10, 2008
Sgt. Corey E. Spates, 21, LaGrange, GA

February 8, 2008
Spc. Michael T. Manibog, 31, Alameda, CA
Sgt. Timothy P. Martin, 27, Pixley, CA
Staff Sgt. Jerald A. Whisenhunt, 32, Orrick, MO
Sgt. Gary D. Willett, 34, Alamogordo, NM
Pfc. Jack T. Sweet, 19, Alexandria Bay, NY

February 7, 2008
Petty Officer 1st Class Luis A. Souffront, 25, Miami, FL

February 6, 2008
Sgt. Rafael Alicearivera, 30, Bayamon, PR
Sgt. Bradley J. Skelton, 40, Gordonville, MO

February 5, 2008
Staff Sgt. Donald T. Tabb, 29, Norcross, GA
Spc. Miguel A. Baez, 32, Bonaire, GA
Sgt. John C. Osmolski, 23, Eustis, FL
Sgt. Timothy R. Van Orman, 24, Port Matilda, PA

February 4, 2008
Spc. Christopher J. West, 26, Arlington, TX
Chief Petty Officer Michael E. Koch, 29, State College, PA
Chief Petty Officer Nathan H. Hardy, 29, Durham,NH

February 2, 2008
Staff Sgt. Chad A. Barrett, 35, Saltville, VA

January 31, 2008
Cpt. Michael A. Norman, 36, Killeen, TX
Spc. Matthew F. Straughter, 27, St. Charles, MO
1st Lt. David E. Schultz, 25, Illinois

January 28, 2008
Sgt. James E. Craig, 26, Hollywood, SC
Staff Sgt. Gary W. Jeffries, 37, Roscoe, TX
Cpl. Evan A. Marshall, 21, of Athens, Ga
Spc. Brandon A. Meyer, 20, of Orange, CA
Pfc. Joshua A. R. Young, 21, Riddle, OR.

January 27, 2008
Maj. Alan G. Rogers, 40, Hampton, FL
Sgt. Mikeal W. Miller, 22, Albany, OR

January 26, 2008
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Wilson, 28, Boynton Beach, FL
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Kahler, 29, Granite Falls, MN

January 25, 2008
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, 24, Iowa City, IA
Sgt. Tracy Renee Birkman, 41, New Castle, VA
Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston, 19, Denver, CO

January 22, 2008
Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, 20, Conway, AR

January 19, 2008
Staff Sgt. Justin R. Whiting, 27, Hancock, NY
Spc. Jon M. Schoolcraft, III, 26, Wapakoneta, OH
Spc. Richard B. Burress, 25, Naples, FL
Lance Cpl. James M. Gluff, 20, Tunnel Hill, GA

January 16, 2008
Pfc. Danny L. Kimme, 27, Fisher, IL
Pfc. David H. Sharrett II, 27, Oakton, VA
Spc. John P. Sigsbee, 21, Waterville, NY

January 12, 2008
Pfc. Keith E. Lloyd, 26, Milwaukee, WI

January 11, 2008
Lt. Col. Richard J. Berrettini, 52, Wilcox, PA
Lance Cpl. Curtis A. Christensen Jr., 29, Collingswood, NJ

January 9, 2008
Sgt. David J. Hart, 22, Lake View Terrace, CA
Pfc. Ivan E. Merlo, 19, San Marcos, CA
Pfc. Phillip J. Pannier, 20, Washburn, IL
Sgt. David J. Drakulich, 22, Reno, NV
Spc. Todd E. Davis, 22, Raymore, MO
Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier, 30, Rutherford, TN
Staff Sgt. Sean M. Gaul, 29, Reno, NV
Sgt. Zachary W. McBride, 20, Bend, OR
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew I. Pionk, 30, Superior, WI
Sgt. Christopher A. Sanders, 22, Roswell, NM

January 7, 2008
Pfc. Timothy R. Hanson, 23, Kenosha, WI
Maj. Michael L. Green, 36, Chagrin Falls, OH
Sgt. James K. Healy, 25, Hesperia, CA

January 6, 2008
Spc. James D. Gudridge, 20, Carthage, NY

January 5, 2008
Pfc. Jason F. Lemke, 30, West Allis, WI

January 4, 2008
Petty Officer Second Class Menelek M. Brown, 24, Roswell, NM

January 3, 2008
Maj. Andrew J. Olmsted, 37, Colorado Springs, CO
Cpt. Thomas J. Casey, 32, Albuquerque, NM

January 2, 2008
Sgt. Shawn F. Hill, 37, Wellford, SC
Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Maseth, 24, Pittsburgh, PA
Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson, 24, Jordan, MN

Lord God...


I pray for the souls of the soldiers
who have so gallantly given
their young and precious lives


i just am staggered by the death count in 2008 alone...


I also lift up the families of those who lost their loved ones..


Parents who have lost their children ,
left with a stinging, gnawing, irrepressible pain
that will last them the rest of their lives

wives without a husband, husbands without their wives...


and some children who will NEVER here on earth
get to see or know their father or their mother ...


and those who will NEVER see their Mom or Dad
walk thru that door to their home again...


Lord, please bring an end
to this horrible war soon

Hi Lady Rhonda ...


thanks for stopping by, dear sister ...

i love you & all of my friends who care