Hello All,
My name is Steve Smith and I am the point of contact for the 41st AG HHD Oregon National Guard (Salem) assigned to Kuwait. I have been communicating with John Baker regarding the Boxes for Soldiers and I have had an absolute blast! The response to this project has been overwhelming. The soldiers here have been taken back by the generosity and compassion that the members of Morning Star and our community have shown during this deployment.
The boxes I receive and hand-out always bring a smile to their face. No matter if the soldier is 20 or 50 the excitement I see in their eyes makes me think of a young child on Christmas. Each solider is truly thankful and appreciates all that is being done back home to remind us that we are not forgotten.
Just today a young Sergeant came by and asked me if there were any boxes. It felt so great to be able to give her a box and a second box for her “battle buddy.” The boxes had just arrived minutes before. The smile on her face as she walked away with the boxes was absolutely priceless.
I have made sure that everyone gets to experience the cards and kind words that accompany each box. Before the soldier takes the box, I make sure to get any cards or notes from the box. I then display the cards in a binder in my area for everyone to enjoy. Each day soldiers come by and sit for a few minutes to read the inspiring words written by all of you.
My wife, Shannon, and I still are brought to the brink of tears when we think about all that is been done for the troops serving all in the Middle East. I want to ensure you that your efforts have had wonderful affects on the each soldier that receives a box and your kindness will not be forgotten!
Thank you again and God Bless!
SSmith
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