Messages to U.S. Troops
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR MESSAGES!
12/6/2011 8:20:18 AM
Cherese
Virginia Beach,
VA
Dear Tree's for Troops,
We appreciate your kidness during the holiday while my husband is currently deployed. We have 4 kids who were overjoyed to get a tree from your organization this week. It was our first time putting it up without dad. I think it fell over 3 times, only one strand of lights worked and I am sure our effort to give it a fresh cut with a dry wall saw was pretty entertaining to watch. These were all things that made us laugh and realize just how much we rely on our missing family member. We finally got the tree up and it is GORGEOUS! Thank you for giving us a fond memory to treasure for years to come!
12/5/2011 5:03:13 PM
Karen
Star,
Idaho
I'm sending this THANK YOU in honor of my dad, who was a veteran and passed away last year and in honor of my husband. He too is a veteran and I donate in his honor every year to a military charity. As a family, we say THANK YOU for all you've done and continue to do for our country. We keep you in our prayers nightly. God's Blessings, Karen, Scott, Marlie and Ashlyn
12/5/2011 11:18:01 AM
Maria
highland Falls,
new york
Hi Troops,
Merry Christmas! Thank you for all that you do to serve our country. I am 12 years old and my dad is in the Military. He has been in it for 23 years, so i know what it is like to have your loved one sent out to war, and worry about them everyday. You worry that they aren't going to come home, but they do! I just wanted to say thanks to all the troops for all that they do. I know now the true meaning of Christmas. My dad got a tree this year from "trees for troops" and i just wanted to say thank you for the tree! it means alot in our family! when me and my 10 year old brother saw it we were so excited. Thanks for everything that you guys do and i wont ever forget you! you guys are in my heart forever!I hope to get a tree from"trees for troops again next chrismas. THANKS AGAIN!!!!
Lots of love,
The Travis Family!
12/4/2011 11:55:22 AM
Mike
Spokane,
Washington
Thank you doesn't cover the debt that we owe all of our troops, but thank you none-the-less for keeping us safe. Merry Christmas to all of you and Godspeed.
12/3/2011 8:58:28 PM
lisa
orangepark,
florida
THIS IS A TRIBUTE TO MY SON IN LAW AND EVERY MAN AND WOMAN BRAVE ENOUGHT TO BE FIGHTING FOR MY FREEDOM GOD BLESS AND BE SAFE You take a warm shower to help you wake up. He goes days or weeks without running water.
You complain of a "headache", and call in sick. He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends. He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket. He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you. He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls. He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.
You complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.
You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He doesn't get to eat today.
Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes. He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.
You go to the mall and get your hair redone. He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over. He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.
You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight. He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday. He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
You roll your eyes as a baby cries. He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet
You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything. He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting.
You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him. He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
You see only what the media wants you to see. He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't. He does exactly what he is told.
You stay at home and watch TV. He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.
You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable. He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.
You sit there and judge him, saying the world is probably a worse place because of men like him. If only there were more men like him.
god bless you all merry Christmas
12/2/2011 9:14:55 PM
Lori
Kalamazoo,
Mi
As a Marine mom - I know how hard it is to be from home during the holidays! Thank you so much for your sacrifice and dedication to the Freedom of this country!
Semper Fi and God Bless
12/1/2011 7:55:23 PM
Tabbatha
Callahan,
Florida
I wanted to thank you for serving. My husband is now training to be a Military Police Officer, we will be stationed in Fort Benning. I pray for you and the people back home who fight the silent fight with no weapons. God Bless!!!
11/30/2011 1:47:05 PM
Ernie
santa ana,
californi
Thank you very much for all of the hard work and dedication you have given to all americans, I don't have any military siblings in the service although I always wanted to join the military but due to my conditions I couldn't. Every time I ask god to look after my family I also pray for all of you as well. may god bless you.
11/28/2011 7:02:59 PM
andrea
bay city,
michigan
merry christmas!!!
we aprciate everything u do for the country!!!! hope u can come home know that im praying for u all and ur families copeping while uguys r away may i offer peace confort and joy for u and ur familys this holiday season hope santa is good to ya all!!!
11/25/2011 10:08:00 AM
Colleen
WESTPORT,
MA
Thank you for serving Our Country
with out you, life would be so much more difficult for all of us.
Just to Let you Know how much I appreciate you.
God Bless and know when time are bad for me I think of you and yours.
and suddenly things for me is not so bad.
Bless and Take care, My the Angels wrap there white lights and wings to protect all of You.
Peaceful and Blessed Holiday Season
and all year through.
Colleen
11/21/2011 10:18:23 PM
Rachel
Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma
My husband is currently serving in Afghanistan and will be away from home this holiday season. I just wanted to say thank you to all the other soldiers serving and to their families that have shared them. I wish for a safe and quick return and a very Merry Christmas to you all!
11/3/2011 5:48:54 PM
KB
Boston,
MA
Words can't even come close to begin to describe how much thanks I have for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families every single moment of every day. God bless you all. May you all get home safe, xo.
10/25/2011 4:37:37 PM
Sgt. L.Lopez
Edinburg,
Texas
To all my female warriors in any branch of service, I want u to know not a day goes by that I don't think about every single one of you. After my second tour with the marines I realized the equality in all of us except that for woman, especially mothers how hard it is not to see your babies at this time of the year. I know some may not agree but when your a mother making this sacrifice ur not just serving it country you are making the ultimate sacrifice as a mother by fighting to make sure the babies you arrested longing for continue to be able to celebrate God freely by fighting those who seek to threaten that freedom. And although I am homeeless...at least I'm home..so thank you for fighting with me alongside me and for me. You are the best!
7/1/2011 11:01:25 PM
Tori
North Ridgeville,
Ohio
I don't even know what to say. Just to have you brave men and women reading my message is an honor. I have all the respect in the world for you. You are all my idols. I am not nor will I ever be as brave as you. But because of you many of us will get to live to fulfill our dreams. You are all an inspiration. I wish I could give each and every one of you a hug. I wish you all to be safe and cannot thank you enough for what you're doing. We are all proud of you. God bless.
12/25/2010 7:14:23 PM
Jennifer
Las Vegas,
Nevada
May God bless you and you have a wonderful holiday season. You are making the ultimate sacrafice and I just wanted to say thank you. You are always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. You will have the ulitmate eternal reward for serving God's people with protection. Again, thank you and hope you all come home soon.
Merry Christmas!
12/24/2010 7:28:39 PM
Ariana
Fort Campbell,
Kentucky
A big thank you to everyone who worked to make the Trees for Troops happen this year. My sisters and I picked our beautiful tree and named her "Treesa". She is the best tree ever! Thank you again!
12/19/2010 10:23:09 PM
suzanne
davenport,
fl
THANKS Your Best
Love&Hugs
xoxoxoxoxoxo
12/18/2010 11:47:43 AM
Regina
Fort Eustis,
VA
Thank you, Thank you! Without your generousity we would not have been able to have a tree this year. The tree is beautifully shaped, really tall and smells glorious!
Merry Christmas
12/16/2010 7:19:18 PM
Stacy
Sandy Hook,
CT
I know it may seem especially at this time of year that you have been forgotten, but know in your heart that you are so appreciated and the American people are desperate to get you home safe and sound. Thank you so much for the massive sacrifices that you have made and for your bravery during these hard times. Bless you and Happy Holidays.
12/16/2010 11:00:14 AM
John
Fort Worth,
Texas
Thank you for fighting for my freedom and that I can enjoy a peaceful Christmas season. All I have to fight is the lines at the mall or WalMart and the freeway to work and back. Its nothing compared to what you all have to put up with!
Everyday when I put on my Dad's DFC lapel pin I do it in his honor and think of all "my" soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen and women keeping me free. THANK YOU! and Merry Christmas. God Bless you and your families. I pray that God will place a hedge of protection around you all!
12/16/2010 12:21:27 AM
Carol Cash
fort leonard wood,
missouri
Just wanted to give everyone that had part in the Trees for troops A HUGE THANK YOU... We are a Military Family and have been one of the lucky ones to recive one of these Beautiful trees and from the bottom of our heart Our family would like to thank you all and wish everyone of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and A WONDERFUL NEW YEARS
Much love and Thanks,
The Cash Family
Us Army
12/15/2010 7:29:45 PM
Tonya & James Dinnerson
Fort Hood,
Texas
Our family just wanted to say thank you so much for the christmas tree. This is our first family christmas together, My husband has always had a real tree for christmas. The family loves the real tree. Thank you so much for all you do for our soldiers and their families.
12/13/2010 4:56:54 PM
RAQUEL BARRETO
CURITIBA ,
PARANA - BRASIL
THANKS SO MUCH FOR RISKING THEIR LIVES FOR PEACE.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING SO FAR FROM THEIR HOMES FOR A NOBLE CAUSE.
GOD PROTECT AND SUSTAIN THE BRING BACK TO THEIR HOMES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
MY PRAYERS THAT WEEK CHRISTMAS WILL BE FOR ALL YOU.
MERRY CHRISTMAS ! !
12/13/2010 4:04:01 PM
Paula
Longview,
Texas
No words can express the appreciation and good wishes that I and so many of my family & friends send to our wonderful, dedicated, brave troops! Saying prayers daily for your protection and your well-being. May God Bless You and all you sacrifice every day for each other & our American citizens. May Christmas blessings reach you & may God bring you home to the US safely!!!!
12/13/2010 12:03:16 PM
Patty
Lansing,
Michigan
Thank you for all you do in serving our great country! Your commitment and service is greatly appreciated!
In addition to Toys for Tots, the staff of my office got together and sponsored two Trees for Troops. We dropped off our check and two Christmas cards on December 4th at Peacock Road Tree Farm in Laingsburg (my home town). I am told the trees left the next day for Fort Sill!! Merry Christmas to the military families there!!
