Thanks from the Troops

Thank You

to Blue Star Mothers

everywhere

We frequently receive letters and emails from the troops thanking us for our efforts and various chapter activities. In order for the members to all share these thank you notes this page has been created for our brave men and women in the military to let us know how we are doing.

To the military men and women who post here - please do not include any personal information as this is a public page. If you know the name of the chapter you want to thank please mention it.

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--- On Thu, 11/12/09, (Name removed) N 2LT MIL USA USAMEDCOM wrote:

I just wanted to send you an email and let you know that what the Blue Star Mothers of America organization is doing is so important and is truly a blessing. I was born and raised in Oklahoma and I am an Army nurse at Walter Reed. As you probably know, we get a great number of wounded warriors who are not only physically injured, but some are also emotionally hurting as well. Some of these men and women have numerous visitors, which I believe makes their transition much easier. However, there are some who don't get many visitors, for whatever reason, and I think that this can take an emotional toll on them because they feel as though no one cares about them or appreciates their service, which is not the case at all. As a nurse and soldier my words can only go so far with these soldiers. It means the most to them when they hear good things from someone outside the military.

Today I saw your group of people when you came to visit some of our wounded warriors and I got to talking to a gentleman who's mother is in your organization (I think his name might be Daniel). I noticed that he was wearing a Sooners hat and asked if he was from OK (who else, but a true Sooners fan would wear a Sooners hat this season?!). He told me why y'all were there and that y'all had just been to visit some soldiers. I know that the soldiers that you all visited greatly appreciate the time that y'all take out of your schedules to come all the way to DC just to visit with them and let them know they ARE appreciated and what they do IS important.

I work with these soldiers day in and day out and I can always tell when someone has been by to see them because they are in greater spirits and are smiling more.. So thank you all for your caring hearts, your loving spirits, and your smiling faces. Your support is what keeps our soldiers going in times like these.

Have a great weekend and God bless!

Very respectfully,

2LT (name removed)

"Bless the LORD, who is my rock..
He gives me strength for war
and skill for battle."

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Diana (USNR)

Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:27 AM

Thank you very much for the support you have showed us when we left for Iraq. It really touched my heart to see that there are people who really care for our us (troops).

For the Blue Star Mothers of South Carolina.

Linda Marteney

Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:07 PM

Thank you ALL for everything you do, for your sacrifices and your service. You, too, are truly heroes. guardian angels as well. I would love to become a member, but my son didn't enlist. Thank God and Congress the draft is gone. Very few of my friends were drafted to Vietnam, choosing to enlist instead, but what a nightmare those days were. Thankfully, today's kids are welcomed home and supported by America.

JoAnn (USN)

Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:38 AM

Thank you for you support you show us when I was departing to Iraq. I really appreciate it.

For the Blue Star Mothers of South Carolina

SGT David-Joe Oliver

Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:44 PM

To the Blue Star Mothers of America-Ohio, I would personally like to thank you for the gift Socks that we received Yesterday by way of our commander. It was very nice of you to send those out to us. Myself and my fellow soldiers really appreciate it. thank you for all you do in support of the troops where ever we may be. thanks a Bunch. Sincerely SGT David-Joe (name removed) C Troop,1-230th ACS TNARNG

Teshonda Getties

Fri Dec 4, 2009 6:44 AM

I just wanted to say thanks to this organization for the gift box I recieved it was greatly appreciated I did share this with the platoon Im in I am in afganastan right now and a specialist I recieved a box from the North Metro Atlanta Chapter(GIA) again thanks.

SPC Dineyazhe

Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:54 PM

Hello! I jus really wanted to say Thanks for all you have done for soldiers deployed all around. Your packages have brought many smiles to our unit. We are very greatful to be your prayers and blessings. Its been a long couple of months but we couldnt have done it without your encouragement and support. Thank you, I wish I could give everyone a BIG HUGE!!! :) Thank you, coming from all of the soldiers from the 386th MCT. THX a million. HUGS from all the bulldawgs.. :)

SPC CAVAZOS

Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:16 AM

How to start,

First of all me and my soldiers are currently located in Tallil,Iraq. Most of them are'nt fortunate to get to go home for Christmas or New Years to be close to home with the family and loved ones.
BUT thanks to this organization that you blessing women have created, you give a chance for soldiers to feel like home and that just because we are across the world and far away does not mean we dont get to be happy. thank you so much for the care packages and stockings full of joy and candy we have a peice of home. thank you once again i can never thank you enough. God Bless you all.

SPC Martinez

Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:43 PM

To all the blue star mothers of new mexico and everywhere else. Thank you all very much for all of the boxes you send us. They are very appreciated. All of the support you give us helps to get through the hard times, long times and holidays without our families. your support helps to show us soldiers that we are appreciated for what we are doing and what we go through every day here in afghanistan. thank you again, and keep doing what you are doing.
It is such a great program. Airborne!!

Susan Gaertner

Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:53 AM

I am a blue star mom and I am so proud of all of the young men & women that are serving our country. I know you are faced with difficult day to day challenges but we are so proud of all that you do. Please know that we love you and have the utmost respect for each and every one of you brave soldiers. I understand the commitment and how difficult it is to be away from your family and friends. God speed and msy you all return safely home. XOXO, Susan Gaertner

SFC

Mon Feb 1, 2010 12:28 PM

To ALL the Blue Star Mothers, and especially to the Delmarva Chapter-Thank You!!!!!!!!

I just arrived in Afghanistan and we started settling into our new base camp, when I stumbled on a single Blue Star sitting on a shelf in our office as we started cleaning stuff out from the last unit. I wondered who would do such a thing to the our flag, until I flipped the star over and read the attached tag-"I am part of our American Flag that has flown over a Home in the USA. I can no longer fly. The sun and wind has caused me to become tattered and torn. Please carry me as a reminder that you are not forgotten". This Feb makes 20 years for me and I had never been so touched outside of my family. I frequently put myself in harms way due to the nature of my job, but I give the Blue Star the same priority as my rifle and military I.D. card-always close and accounted for.....I have my Protection, Identification and my Motivation-Thank You again!!!!

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Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:28 PM

Dear ladies of the Blue Star Mothers of Edmond Oklahoma. My name is Technical Sergeant Cornelious Barnett, and I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thank you for the care packages that I have received from your organization during my deployment here in Kuwait. It has meant so much for myself and the others here when they have arrived, and your timing is always on time. I am so looking forward to meeting all of you upon my return, to thank you in person for your prayers, and packages and all that you do for us here. May God continue to shower down Blessings on each and every one of you and your entire organization.

P.S. I received a letter from a young man by the name of Brian, and I forget the elementary school that he attends there in Edmond, but I would like to thank him for his letter of encouragement. If you can assist me with that matter I would greatly appreciate it.

Seaman Nelson

Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:16 AM

Thank you so much for the care package!
:)

Kari Standfuss

Mon May 10, 2010 2:16 PM

I would like to personally thank all of the Blue Star Mothers for what you have done for my family. Sgt. Kurt Kruize is my brother and he will be greatly missed and you all have been very supportive to my family through this difficult time. I would also like to thank you for the blankets that you had made for all of us with his name on them. That blanket means a great deal to all of us who received them. So thank you from Sgt. Kruize's family and from all of the other fallen soldiers familes as well. God Bless!

Trish Zema

Mon May 24, 2010 10:04 AM

Thank you so much Blue Star Mothers from the bottome of my heart. A care package was sent to me and was so uplifting during an emotional time. Alll the goodies put me back in good spirits. What you do is truely incredible and so remarkable that a few mini luxerys could brighten day. Thank you once again for someone not forgetting about us out in the "sand box"!!

Rick Candelario

Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:40 PM

I would like to take this chance to thank 5 y/o Aidan for his care package sent to me. I received it today and really enjoyed the contents. Good guess on the Chef Boyardee, by the way! The past few days have been...trying...and to receive this package was just what I needed to close my eyes, breathe deep, and move forward in good spirits. Thank you, Aidan.

Capt Alexander

Sat Jun 26, 2010 1:08 PM

Thanks to the Rio Grande Valley, NM chapter for the wonderful care packages sent to Afghanistan. It was apparent that much thought went into these packages. It made my day, thank you!

Lt Col Janette Goodman

Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:34 AM

This is just a short note to the BSMA Heart of Georgia Chapter to say thank you for your care packages and heartfelt messages! It was a very pleasant surprise to receive the cards, letters and treats and I want you to know that it really means a lot to us who serve.

This is my 3rd deployment and during this rotation I had the opportunity to serve in both Iraq and Afghanistan. While I admit it was difficult to leave my family, your thoughts and prayers helped make my journey easier and I humbly thank you for YOUR support.

Julius Strickland

Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:30 AM

Thanks to all the Coastal Carolina Blue Star Mothers. The support that you have sent here to Afghanistan has been not only boundless but heart warming as well. Not only have you given us wonderful gifts and great treats, you have provided my mother with the opputunity to give her time and efforts in order to say thanks to those of us who serve. From all of us here in the 173rd ABCT thank you and keep up the wonderful work with all our fellow service members.

Amber Araujo (wife of a vet)

Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:57 PM

you all are truly doing Gods work may he bless you in all ways. my husband is 27 and currently on 86% disability and has no employment at this time, i am a full time student and yall give hope to us. America needs all of the blue stars they can get God bless.

Amber Araujo Antioch CA

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