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I am fortunate to be able to participate in care packages to our troops with Bear Hugs to the Troops. Sometimes I receive a note from a soldier and every time I do, I cry. To think that he/she would make a note to me a priority - well, just writing that makes me teary. Soldiers, just like firemen and police, run towards danger instead of away from it. They do what I am not brave enough to do. Thank you. I raise my tea cup to you. By the way...Sergeant Major sent her email address and photo when asked. You may write to her if you'd like. Also, I have asked the other soldiers for permission to post their email address and for a photo. As that info comes in I will post it. 
Dear Grandma Rae: I am an ordinary Soldier from a big city who was given an opportunity to serve my country in a very unique way. During my deployment I met a very diverse group of people from different countries who never ceased to amaze me with what they could do Continue reading... Grandma Rae, I wanted to thank you for the tea that I received. It is so nice to know that people back home are thinking of us. Have a wonderful New Year. Very respectfully, LCDR Sharon E. West, MT(ASCP) Command Surgeon, CSTC-A Mentor Afghanistan National Military Hospital Sharon.E.West@afghan.swa.army.mil Say Hello to Command Surgeon haron E. West  Dear Grandma Rae,I would like to say "thank you" for the time, effort and love you contributed to our care packages. I truly appreciated the Friendship Tea Bags, I received the Bigelow Chinese Oolong. I've never had it before, and it was delicious. The homemade tea bag cover is adorable and will be a keepsake while I am in Afghanistan. Having the support from friends and family, aides us in our daily tasks to complete our overall mission. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Master Sergeant Kimberly Johnson United States Army Grandma Rae Allow me to take the time to thank you for your tea bag gifts to the troops in Afghasistan. Being over here has its difficult moments, but it is people like you that provide the inspiration and motivation for why we are doing what we're doing. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Thank you again. Captain Daniela Marhan USAF, F-15 E Pilot |