Musings From Momma Marine - Supporting Our Heroes with Care Packages
FORT HOOD SOLDIERS on 2nd TRIP TO IRAQ
Sun, Jul 26 2009 10:07
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We have picked up some more Soldiers to mail to in Iraq. A mom contacted me and told me about her son's battalion that is on their 2nd deployment to Iraq. She mailed to them on the last deployment but this one finds her suffering from fibromyalgia and not able to shop, pack or send very much. Momma Marine offered to help and we have now received the list of names for 115 Soldiers deployed from Ft. Hood. Momma Josephene has spoken with her son in Iraq and told him that Supporting Our Heroes is taking up the slack and she reported back "He told some of the other soldiers that you all were helping me.....Girl, you have my Ft. Hood battalion with smiles on their faces. GOD BLESS YOU FOR HELPING. This is the time when they start missing their families, including my son. Thank you for putting a smile on their faces."
If you would like to send cards, letters or donate something to go in their Support Boxes, PLEASE send them to us or call and we'll come pick them up. We do have Donation Drop Boxes in Borger, Fritch and Stinnett, TX . The locations are listed on the "How You Can Help" tab to the left. We will need more, more, more to be able to cover the Ft. Hood Battalion like they deserve along with the others already on our list. We have also added a few other Marines and Soldiers that have been emailed to us from some of our Hero Supporters.
These are our Sons and Daughters, Moms and Dads, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews, don't hold back, email or call WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT to help fill our weekly SUPPORT BOXES. And don't forget, we are sending to MEN & WOMEN.
GOD BLESS YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR HEROES!
Semper Fi,
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Updates from USMC AR 2/23 G Co. Iraq
Tue, Jul 7 2009 04:04
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Mamma Jodi,
Been sitting on your letters for a while now and I am finally able to make some time to thank you and all the folks at Supporting Our Heroes for your time and support. Please pass on to Dennis O. for the beanie babies. We appreciate all that you have done for us. It is very surprising how a Marine's attitude can change when they receive a package in the mail. You my dear have brought quite a few smiles to our Marines here. Thank you. The support that we have been receiving from all back home is unbelievable and heartwarming. There is just not enough thank yous to express how much we appreciate your generosity. We did received the freezer pops in one piece, they did not explode thank goodness. These are the treats that disappear once they get cool. The Marines cannot even wait for them to freeze.
So far we have been here over 3 months and our jobs are slowly coming to an end. With the implementation of the US/Iraqi agreement, our involvement in the cities is winding down. That is what we have named the "responsible draw down." All we would like to know is if this responsible draw down will advance our timeline of going home?
Our duty here has not been too rough for us. As a company we occupied three different Combat Out-Post "COPs" with the living conditions not too bad. With our draw down, we have closed our COPs and returned to our larger camp. We have dubbed this camp "Camp Cup Cake" since it has all the amenities that we lacked at our COPs and we are seeing the Marines getting a bit spoiled even though they deserve every bit of it.
Now that we have a bit more time on our hands, we are getting ready to start a company softball tournament. We have been talking about getting t-shirts made. Enclosed is a logo that was presented. If we are able to find a good local printer to get them done we will be sure to send you one.
Once again Thank you for your support.
From the Marines and Sailors of Golf Company 2nd Battalion 23rd Marines.
1st Sgt Erazmo Ornelas
Been sitting on your letters for a while now and I am finally able to make some time to thank you and all the folks at Supporting Our Heroes for your time and support. Please pass on to Dennis O. for the beanie babies. We appreciate all that you have done for us. It is very surprising how a Marine's attitude can change when they receive a package in the mail. You my dear have brought quite a few smiles to our Marines here. Thank you. The support that we have been receiving from all back home is unbelievable and heartwarming. There is just not enough thank yous to express how much we appreciate your generosity. We did received the freezer pops in one piece, they did not explode thank goodness. These are the treats that disappear once they get cool. The Marines cannot even wait for them to freeze.
So far we have been here over 3 months and our jobs are slowly coming to an end. With the implementation of the US/Iraqi agreement, our involvement in the cities is winding down. That is what we have named the "responsible draw down." All we would like to know is if this responsible draw down will advance our timeline of going home?
Our duty here has not been too rough for us. As a company we occupied three different Combat Out-Post "COPs" with the living conditions not too bad. With our draw down, we have closed our COPs and returned to our larger camp. We have dubbed this camp "Camp Cup Cake" since it has all the amenities that we lacked at our COPs and we are seeing the Marines getting a bit spoiled even though they deserve every bit of it.
Now that we have a bit more time on our hands, we are getting ready to start a company softball tournament. We have been talking about getting t-shirts made. Enclosed is a logo that was presented. If we are able to find a good local printer to get them done we will be sure to send you one.
Once again Thank you for your support.
From the Marines and Sailors of Golf Company 2nd Battalion 23rd Marines.
1st Sgt Erazmo Ornelas
I AM A MARINE'S MOM
Fri, Jul 3 2009 02:25
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I just wanted to thank you for posting my poem!! As we celebrate Independence Day and we ready for the next deployment, it is as special today as it was the day I wrote it. We have sent more than 500 care packages to local persons that are deployed through the help of our community. They have NEVER let supplies run out! We hold a car show each year to help offset the costs of shipping and as we begin final preparations we are hoping for a fabulous turnout. This year we added mnotorcycles and a 'Round the Lakes Motorcycle Ride. (A little nervous as we've never done this, but hey, we have to add something new each year!) Again, thank you so much for your site and for posting my poem. Rhonda Elliott-Tippecanoe, IN
We posted Rhonda's poem 29 May last year. I proudly post it again today. I AM ALSO A MARINE'S MOM AND I AM A SOLDIER'S MOM ! And her writing stands as strong today as it did last year.. OORAH! RHONDA! From one Military Mom to another ... YOU ARE AWESOME! And I will gladly stand beside you any day of the week professing just this very thing ....
I
am a Marine's Mom
I proudly display my son's picture for all to see it is on the counter where I work, it is the most conspicuous on the wall at home.
I am the woman you see in line at the store who has an American Flag pin, a "My Son is a Marine pin", and a red, white & blue ribbon with the blue service star in the middle.
I am the person driving the car that is in front of you with the magnets that say "Support Our Troops", Proud Parent of a Marine, and a blue service star, a yellow ribbon attached to the top of my antenna.
I am the one with the grocery cart full of cereal bars, beef jerky, flavorings and additives for water, Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, and Skittles so my son and his fellow Marine brothers can have a little piece of home while in a strange and far away country.
I am the person you see carrying boxes to the Post Office so my son and his fellow Marine brothers know there are people in the states that support them.
I am the one you see with tears in my eyes whenever "The Star Spangled Banner" is played or sung before a ball game.
I am the one that has tears in my eyes when the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag is said.
When you see my son's picture when you come into my place of business and ask me who it is and where he is, please understand, this is MY SON
.
Please do not tell me we shouldn't be there. We are. Please do not tell me the latest injury reports, the casualties, bombings and shootings. I know this, it is always in the back of my mind Please do not tell me the war is because of the President. This is my son's boss. I will not speak ill of him for whatever reason Please do not say that's no place to be, my son is there, he's serving our country, he would rather be home safe with his family, but he has a duty.
Please do not say "I'm sorry", I'M NOT, my son volunteered to protect his country. You should say, "You must be very proud of him."
Please do not tell me you know how I feel, unless you are a military parent, spouse, child, or fiancée, you have NO clue what I feel.
Please just tell me "Your son is in my prayers."
There can never be enough prayers going up for our military or my son or me.
I am the Mother of a Marine, this is my daily routine:
Mentally calculating the time difference half way around the world. Accepting that my son is now MY protector Reaching across the ocean with my love, hoping my son feels the extra boost in the dead of night, waking up and saying a prayer for his safety and peace of mind - Never letting my son see the tears in my eyes or hear the catch in my voice whenever he leaves home or ends a phone call. Enduring those moments when I am not as strong as I think I should be. Making it through each day by the grace of God - Opting to work extra hours or volunteer more than I used to trying to keep my mind occupied - Trying to smile even when I haven't heard from my son for days or weeks on end Holding onto the Marine Corps motto of "Semper Fi", hoping I can keep the faith - Every second of every minute of every hour of every day, praying God is with my son and will bring him home to me safely - Rejoicing and shouting so all my coworkers know it is my son who is on the telephone.
written by Rhonda Elliott - 05/09/08
PROUD Marine Mom
LCpl Kristopher Hill USMC-deployed
re-posted by Jodi McClellan 07/03/09 PROUD Mom of LCPL Andrew McClellan USMC & SSG Jeremy McClellan, USArmy -- BOTH DEPLOYED
Semper Fi,
Pennsylvania National Guard in Tarmiyah, Iraq
Thu, May 14 2009 08:07
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C Co. 1/111 INF 56 SBCT
Stryker Brigade. A National Guard Unit from Pennsylvania landed in Iraq in January 2009, among them is SSG Jeremy McClellan, from Borger, TX, called in from the (IRR) Inactive Ready Reserve while in the process of re-enlisting in the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Program.
Hooah! ARMY!
Semper Fi,
