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May 13, 2005
I hope we make you proud
The Marine Corps Family Foundation was established last year as a means for Americans to support Marines deployed at war. After Operation Santa USMC was completed in December and over 6,000 Marines received Christmas-in-a-box we were overwhelmed with the many responses from the many Marines who were so happy that they were rememebered and supported by our efforts. At that time I was humbled by their gracious thanks. Today was no different. Read on for the whole story.
In March a very energetic Girl Scout called me to ask if I knew how she could deliver Girl Scout cookies to our troops. The girls in her troop had sold cookies and as they did they encouraged their customers to make donations of cookies to our troops, resulting in over 12 cases of cookies donated.
It was easy to help these young American Girl Scouts to complete their mission. Deb and I had names of Marines who had just been deployed to Iraq, and we were more than happy to send those yummy boxes to the most deserving, our Marines.
But, that is just the beginning of this story. Here we are safe and sound living our lives in a country of freedom and wealth, sending cookies to Marines halfway around the world in a country that is just learning trust and freedom. It is a place of known danger everyday. We are all thankful for our military, its strength, its the courage and unselfish dedication. And, in some way small way Girl Scout cookies seem like a way to say thank you and we support you.
Several Marines sent to us their thanks. The following is a letter I recieved from a Marine that enjoyed this small token of appreciation. I do not know him. I will probably never have the opportunity to meet him. But, once again his words were just too much for this mother of a Marine.
Dear Friends, Your unwavering support gives us all renewed strength. Words cannot express the joy I have to serve you and to bring freedom to others. With wonderful people like yourselves, it is an honor and a privilege being a Marine. I must say your cookies are a fantastical banquet in which we partake daily :) I hope we make you proud. Thanks again for your support, may God bless you in all that you do. Semper Fi. Your Friend, Cpl. Nighswonger/USMC |
So, the next time you wonder what you could do to help, or if it would really make a difference. Know that anything and everything is appreciated. A simple letter or card, cookies, or a magazine, you decide. Our Marines deserve your love, support and gratitude, and showing it through a donation to a supportive foundation like The Marine Corps Family Foundation or simply sending your own box of goodies will be a blessing.
You too will be humbled by the gratitude of these great Marines, who make us proud everyday.
Donations can be made to the Marine Corps Family Foundation, 4500 Ruby Ct NE, Salem, OR 97305 or email Deb@marinecorpsmoms.com or cjr@marinecorpsmoms.com .
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