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June 24, 2005 Thank
you for sending the 2 misters. We are sending them on to our
Son DJ
---- June 24, 2004 Hi
Sue, I just got in from work and was about to email you. The
package was June 24, 2005 Sue,
---- August 20 Susan, This is a big THANK YOU from a very grateful Mom!! I wrote you about a month ago while my son was home on leave from Baghdad. I had seen your misters on the news one night and e-mailed you to see where I could get a couple for my son and his friends. You wrote me back and very generously offered to send him TWO CASES!!! Well, he just received them a couple of days ago and they are all VERY GRATEFUL! I'm forwarded on his e-mail to you. I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did for my son and his Unit. It is so wonderful to know there are people like you that care enough about others to try to make them a little more comfortable during the hard times. God Bless You and your staff!!! Diane D. ----- June 27 Recently a letter appeared on the White House website in which the mother of a soldier in Iraq wrote to express her support. These words of thanks were written by National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice. Though they were written to one family, these comments express well the gratitude each of us feels toward the troops who are serving in Iraq. Dr. Rice's words: We appreciate and thank your son for his service and sacrifice to this great nation and thank you for the sacrifice you, as a caring mother, are also making.
Thank you again
for all that your son is doing. ---- unknown
contributor
June 13 Sue & Susan, I read the mister story in the Tribune today and I just wanted to thank you again for all you two have done for our troops. Sue, after the 1st stories in the papers last year, I contacted you regarding our son-in-law Steve H. who is a Apache pilot with the 101st Airborne. Because of many people working on the project, thousands of soldiers of the 101st recieved shipments of misty mates and and they were greatly appreciated. It just so happens that Steve, our daughter and their kids are here visiting us from Ft. Campbell, KY right now. When I showed him the story, he again expressed his appreciation for your efforts. His words were "we loved our misty mates" He said they really did make a difference in the extreme summer heat. They got back in late Jan from a year in Iraq, but will probalbly have go back again sometime this winter. Again, thanks for everything you gals have done and are continuing to do, Jerry B. ------ June 19 Dear Sue, I just wanted to thank you again for all your help on Tuesday in getting the misters out to my son's platoon - 3/1. As I write this he is on a plane headed to Iraq. I was able to talk to him Wed. and Thursday. When I told him about all you had done to get those misters to them he was amazed. He said he told several of his buddies and they were "pumped". There is no doubt that those misters will be put to good use when they get to their destination. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. Please call me about getting the other misters to my son Ryan who has been in Iraq since Feb. I think we were going to get the 43 for the guys in his unit to me to send. His platoon has 1000. I asked him to email me info on picking up supplies and at which airport. God bless you, Donna M. ------ COMMENTS 2003 Aug. 27 It's a beautiful day in Rochester, Michigan. As I drove in to work this morning, I said a prayer of thanks for my favorite time of year as September approaches and the mornings are golden and misty, the days are bright and clear without humidity, and the evenings are cool with lovely sunsets. I drove past a party store and noticed a shabbby, dirty "Yellow Ribbon" stapled to the outside of the building. Something about it's dinginess made me sad. I thought about all the hooplah that came with the "war" on television and the fact that I just heard more young people have died there since it "ended" than during the weeks we were in actual combat. I thought about what fairweather supporters we are and how easy it is to forget our military personnel separated from family, friends and the comforts of home.
I thought about my late husband John when he was 19 and a soldier
in Vietnam and so isolated and far away from home, and how important
our letters to each other were then. I thought maybe I could find
a way to start a letter writing campaign or get Christmas cards
to those young people to tell them that TODAY I remembered them,
and I am grateful to them, and I am sorry for the losses and suffering
they and their families must endure, and that I realize they are
doing this for ME. Beverly
C. Greetings, I was listening to the talk show with Bruce Jacobs this morning when you called in. First off, being from a military back ground and having a daughter and son-in-law at Ft. Bragg, NC - let us THANK YOU for all you are doing for our troops. Not only are we making a donation, I have emailed friends and family across the country and overseas asking for donations to this cause. We find it well worth our attention. Keep up the good work and we hope you get to the goal you have set. God Bless and best wishes, Rob and Kelli Cunningham Aug. 22 Sooo so many
of us are aware of you -- the military person --over there in From a little old lady in Sun City AZ and her friends I am so very grateful that a real person actually acknowledged my mail!! Thank you so much for your considerations and request. My son, Matt, enlisted in the Army less then a year ago, graduating from Ft. Benning, GA with CCo, 2nd battalion, 58th infantry. He was immediately sent to Vilseck base in Germany for two months, then to Kosovo where he told me he was assigned to a downed apache that crashed right around the time he got there - - his words were that he saw some very disturbing sights which conveyed that he may have been assigned to body retrieval; hence, his first experience with death. I've been involved with life and death for over 10 yrs and know that I have become desensitized to a degree at the sight of one who has expired, no matter how gruesome. It made me think of all the young men and women who face this reality and hope that in the face of that possible scenario, they find the fortitude and strength to get past it. How can we not support them and do everything to assure them that they are appreciated and will never be forgotten. Matt returned to Germany 07/25 at which time he volunteered to reassign to Iraq - -boy, that was a blow - - I worried about Kosovo, which is still considered hostile territory - - but Iraq, of course is a mom's biggest nightmare, even though hopefully the worst is over (if that is a fair assessment).But he said he was mentally and physically ready & I'll be behind him 100%! Linda G. ---- I am on my way to donate. I know the heat is brutal on our men and women in Iraq. I pray for their safety, health and accomplishment of mission. I have a huge amount of gratitude. Thank you and God Bless. Alyson ....Glendale, AZ I heard your conversation on the Bruce Jacobs show this morning coming home from work and I, too, am appalled by the reaction of the Cardinal's re: the misty-mates. My youngest son, PVT 1 class, Matthew B. leaves this week for Iraq for next 9 months to a year tour & I, too, am concerned about the exposure to heat (as a medic, I see a lot of heat related pt and know how horrible heat exhaustion / heat stroke can be). Even if my son were not going, it is something I had thought about; not having a clue about this web sight and your goals. My daughter & I had come up with several ideas of our own for keeping troops cooler but what you're proposing sounds a lot more effective. Please be assured that a donation is being made to help further the cause. I am so very proud of my sons (another in the Navy in Sicily) as well as all of the fine men & women who are keeping watch for all of us. Thank you for considering this mail, Linda G. Aug. 13 Dear Sue, Aug. 13 DOD should be paying this. Mention that to a few members of Congress. HS ----- Aug.
5 Hi, Just wanted to tell you that I think what you are doing is
wonderful and I know our soldiers will love it. I was so happy to
see that your next goal is the 101st Airborne, my son is in the
101st, 3/187 A co. to be exact. I don't have a lot of money, but
will try to send at least enough for one or two Misty mates. I wish
I could send more. It's so good that you can get them at cost. You
are doing a wonderful job and will make life over there a little
bit more comfortable. ----- Let me start off by saying that what you are doing is wonderful. Too many times the only news we get in overseas deployed locations is all the war protests and negativity towards our cause in the states. Not exactly a morale booster. Yesterday as I was sitting on post I was listening to Armed Forces Radio and heard a clip on the news about your program. I think it is great, but I would ask this of you. I know that since this is "Operation Iraqi Freedom" that the troops in Iraq are going to get the most publicity. There are, however, thousands of troops like myself, deployed to the middle east but not Iraq. It seems that because we are not in Iraq that we get forgotten, even though I now sit less than 800 miles from Baghdad. While we probably have it easier in the sense that our host nation welcomes us here, we face the same type of weather and harsh conditions they do. I am not writing this to complain or try to make people feel bad, I'm just want people to remember that there are troops in the middle east, not in Iraq. Thank you for your support of the United States Military, you should be commended for your work. Sincerely, Senior Airman, United States Air Force Stationed in Qatar ---- Dear Wonderful Women: I just heard about you guys on the ABC news. You are the best! I will be ordering at least 4 misters for the troops. And, I am passing the link on to everyone in my address book! G-d Bless you. I have been agonizing about how to help the troops during these last few difficult weeks (already sent stuff via our Temple). This will uplift our spirits and theirs. Please tell your guys that the American people have not forgotten them. They are remembered in our prayers and we can't wait for them to come home. No one I know has anyone serving in the war - but, all of my friends have been doing things for the troops. So, please convey our gratitude, love and wishes for a safe return to these heroes and heroines. And, thank you too! Donna Martin --------- Dear Sue - Just saw the tail end of the Channel 10 News! Good for you - you are really spreading the word. The guys seemed impressed. I am one (of I hope many) who talked with you on the phone and then e-mailed you last week concerning a Misty Mates order and donation. I know you must be very busy, but if you could take a minute to e-mail me acknowledging that you received my e-mail requesting Misty Mates to Ramon's friend, Bronston, I would very much appreciate it. I can't wait for Ramon and Bronston to receive these. I think they have been very busy lately over in Mosul. Anyway, I wanted to e-mail you to tell you that I talked my neighbor, Jackie, into donating. I think she said she donated $200.00. She made a remark about how wonderful it was not to have to worry about every penny anymore, and so that was my opportunity to tell her about you and your good works. She wasn't in town when the newspaper article came out, so I was so very excited that she was willing to do this.
Love, Gail --------- Note
from the Front: "I will take as many of these misters as these fine people will donate. Please thank everyone involved for their generosity; it measurably enhances morale to know that we have American citizens who continue to support us in our struggle to bring security & stability to Iraq. We are in contact with the enemy almost daily, having lost two Marines KIA & numerous WIA, but our Marines continue to attack the enemy with the same enthusiasm & professionalism that has been evidenced by Marines throughout our nation's history. Thank you for facilitating this unselfish act from grateful citizens to the men who continue to serve in harm's way in defense of their nation on foreign shores." R/S, ----- My husband has a Misty Mate, he loves it.. and everyone in his troop all have asked their wives to send one for them also.... My husband is serving with 4th ID 1-10 Cav from Fort Hood.. he is a Chief Warrant Officer and flys Kiowas (58's) ... Buffalo Soldiers.. thanks for keeping my trooper COOL Sincerely, Tami M. -------------- Just saw your efforts covered on News Channel 10 this morning. What a fantastic job you are doing!!! I will certainly make an effort to get to a Bank One to make a donation. I had no idea the temperatures were so high over there. I can't stand the heat here!!! And they are all covered up in uniforms. I will re-read your website and make sure I have the correct bank. Thank you again for everything you are doing for those precious service men and women over in Iraq. Ginny P. -------- <<for background on this story, please check our photo gallery>> 07.22.03 We have a family
friend who is currently here on leave and will be redeploying very
soon. Is there a local address where we can pick up a Misty Mate
through this program to send with him? Thanks for a quick So much happened so quickly since I last responded to this e-mail that I'm just now catching my breath. Thank you, Steve Utter and Misty Mate and Sue and Susan for getting 1000 Misty Mates to my friend 1st Sgt. Dave J. When I sent
you the original e-mail I was only thinking about getting one for
him and maybe a few more for him to take back with him. In my wildest
dreams I never imagined that he would be taking 1000!! Thank ------ 07.17.03
Note from the Front: "I will take as many of these misters as these fine people will donate. Please thank everyone involved for their generosity; it measurably enhances morale to know that we have American citizens who continue to support us in our struggle to bring security & stability to Iraq. We are in contact with the enemy almost daily, having lost two Marines KIA & numerous WIA, but our Marines continue to attack the enemy with the same enthusiasm & professionalism that has been evidenced by Marines throughout our nation's history. Thank you for facilitating this unselfish act from grateful citizens to the men who continue to serve in harm's way in defense of their nation on foreign shores." R/S, --------------------------- 07.18.03 Thank YOU Susan! I know the Marines love what you are doing, how very generous of you! I can't tell you how much it is appreciated. Lt.Col from Camp Pendleton ---------------------------
07.18.03 I survived the
Nazi concentration camps. I owe my LIFE and my FREEDOM to U.S. Troops.
I will donate all I can. Maria 07.18.03 You are impacting the lives of thousands
of Troops and Americans nationwide. You know that misty mate is
going to cool a lot of troops and warm a lot of hearts. The result
will be exponential. What ou're doing for our Troops and our country
is a far greater gift than I could give of 22 years. Ken M. Marine, 22 years of service |
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