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To the Men and Women in the US Military:
Thank you for doing your job. I realize that your duties are being
performed at great risks to you and that you are acting with courage.
My family and I support you with great pride.
We offer our prayers for your safe return.
Susan Farrimond

San Antonio Express News 4/9/2003
Baghdad attack began with a fakeout

We support you, we love you, but most of all we thank you! Keep safe and know in your hearts that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers
Sincerely
Ruby

4/9/2003

we want to express our gratitude for all you are doing. we support you in all that you are doing, we diligantly pray for you every night at the supper table. our six year old daughter does not really understand what is going on,but she will some day. because of you she does not have to be afraid to go to sleep at night,or be afraid to go to school. thank you ! thank you! we love you all and remember when you come home , we will be waiting with open arms. god bless you and keep you safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! catherine in san antonio, tx.

AS A RETIRED AF MEMBER WHO SERVED TWO TOURS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA IN SUPPORT OF OUR TROOPS IN VIET NAM I AM 110% OF ALL OUR TROOPS EVERYWHERE ESPECIALLY THOSE RISKING THERE LIVES IN IRAQ SO THE REST OF US HERE IN AMERICA CAN CONTINUE TO ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE.
I’AM TOTALLY DISCUSTED AT THOSE ANTI WAR TYPES WHO THINK YOU CAN DEAL WITH CRAZY TERRIOIST WITH HUGS AND KISSES. A FELLOW SCHOOL BUS DRIVER [A 65YR OLD WIDOW OF A RETIRED AF SGT] TOLD ME IT REALLED CHAPPED HER ASS TO LISTEN TO ANTI WAR PROTESTERS AND EACH TIME SHE HEARD ONE ON THE NEWS THE FIRST THING THAT CAME TO HER MIND WAS THE CONTRY/ WESTERN SONG ‘Your walking on the fightn side of me’
WE ONLY HOPE THE PRESIDENT STAYS STRONG AND LETS YOU FINISH THE JOB SO WE DON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ANY THREAT FROM FROM IRAQ FOR A LONG TIME. TOM PONDER USAF CMSGT RETIRED.

Servicemen & women:
Don't pay any attention to the anti-war people and the overzealous press get you down. Mainstream America is with you all the way. Our little town (Llano, Texas) is nearly 100% in support of our president and the troops. God Bless You and hope you get home safely!
Bob Weber
Llano, Texas

Thanks Brad for doing this. God Bless you and all our troops working so hard. I pray daily for a safe return and safety while you are away. I watch a lot of news coverage and love seeing these brave men and women making the best of their conditions. Keep up the good work.
Debbi Bevens
San Antonio, Texas
debbib@swbell.net

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6:57 PM
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INSIDE THE PALACE
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chad Touchett (center) relaxes with comrades from the 7th Infantry Regiment. The Army has set up a mobile command post in the sand-colored building.

A California mother whose son is right now in Kuwait poised to
knock Saddam's block off, wrote her son asking how he would feel
if she joined other relatives of service members in an anti-war
demonstration in Hollywood last month. After reading her son's
response, she elected not to participate.

Dear Mom,
It's really your decision to march if you want to or not. You are
the one who has to decide if what we are doing out here is right
or not. My opinion is not yours.
I do, however, have things I would like for you and Grandma and
everyone else at home to know.
I am a United States soldier. I was sworn to defend my country
against all enemies, foreign and domestic. People may not agree
with the things we are ordered to do. I would like to address
those people by telling them that terrorism is not only a threat
to us as Americans, but to many other innocent people in the
world.
What type of country would we be if we didn't defend the rights
and freedoms of others, not because they're Americans, but how
about just because they're human? We live in a country where
people feel secure with their daily lives. They do business like
usual and don't worry about the thought of terrorism actually
happening to them.
The people of 9-11 thought the same thing. We now know that it
can happen to anyone at any time.
Yet as Americans we're afraid of losing our soldiers to defend
our security. I can only speak for myself when I say that my life
is an easy expense to ensure that my family and friends can live
in peace.
I strongly believe in what we are doing and wish you were here to
see for yourselves the honor and privilege that American soldiers
aboard this ship are feeling, knowing that we are going to be a
part of something so strong and so meaningful to the safety of our
loved ones. Then you would know what this potential war is about.
We will stand tall in front of terrorism and defeat it. We as
soldiers are not afraid of what may happen. We are only afraid of
Americans not being able to understand why we are here.
I ask for your courage as Americans to be strong for us; I ask
for your understanding in what we believe is right. I ask for your
support in what we are sworn to do: defend our country and the
life of all.
We will succeed in our task and will end the threat of terrorism
in our backyard. We will also end the threat of terrorism in our
neighbors.
We have to remind ourselves of what this country stands for:
life, liberty and justice for all. In order to maintain those
rights we have to stop the threat of terrorism.
I am proud to be here. I will be coming home, but not until I
know that it's going to be safe for all Americans and for everyone
I love.
My family is first. My country is where they live. I will defend
it.

Lonnie J. Lewis
Navy corpsman
C Co. 1/4 WPN PLT
UIC 39726
FPO AP 966139726
P.S. Mom, please send this to everyone who has a hard time
understanding why we are here. Ask the paper to put what I've said
in a column so that others will know why we are here and what we
are here for.
I love you all and will be home soon. I left my address so that
if anyone feels like writing to let me know how they feel, they
can.

A big THANK YOU for your sacrifices of time and, in those saddest of cases, of life or limb. We DO appreciate you all. Don't pay any attention to those protestors; they really are in the minority!!!!!!!! I'm proud of the job you're doing and I understand why you are over there. I'm proud of the restraint you are showing and the way you are conducting yourselves. I wish I could write more but this is my office email and I need to be prudent. I hope and pray that you can come home safely in spite of the great risks.
Sandy

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I just want to let the troops know that we support them 100%. I pray every day for their safe return. Thank you for fighting for our freedom. You are all HEROES!
Susan- San Antonio

When I see the reactions of the Iraqi people to the sight of the men and
women of the US and Great Britian coming to free them from a evil present in
their country for so many, many yrs I KNOW that this war was the right thing
to do. I knew it when it started and I will know it for the rest of my life.
Never forget the reactions that you see in the people of Iraqi while you are
there...what has been done is right.
Please know that my family supports all of you and wishes the Iraqi people a
better future.
God Bless each and every one of you.
SLC

Brad, I'm Ernie Spurlock, Minden, Louisiana. Former Marine and I support your efforts and that of the Troops.
Thanks, Ernie

Hey ladies and gentlemen...TX supports you fully. Kick butt and God speed you home! MaLisa Cotton...a proud American

I do hope that we are nearing PEACE!!! I pray daily for the safety of
everyone involved with the war in Iraq as well as the leaders who are
calling the shots. I pray for your courage and safety and for guidance
from our Lord Jesus Christ. If you do not know our Lord I do hope that
there is someone to introduce you. God loves you and so do I. Blessings
from Helen Edwards in Lawrence, Kansas. Our Jayhawks tried hard on
Monday to win the National Basketball Championship for you but couldn't
quite make it by 3 points.

YES I SUPPORT THE TROOP GOD BLESS THEM ALL FOR KEEPING US SAFE IN KY

Brad, Hello from Bahrain, just got here Sunday & was checking your website for the latest news in SA.
Russ

Thank you all for your service and love of our Great Country. May God
Bless all of you in all ways,always. He`s got the whole world in His
hands.
Has60

Just wanted to make my voice heard.
God Bless our troops doing what must be done so that others might live free.
I for one appreciate your undertaking on mine, and all our behaves.
Keep you powder dry,
Michael Calloway, San Antonio, TX

Words fail to express the feelings I have for each and every one of you. I could never begin to tell you all how much you mean to me. Thank you so very much for everything you are doing for us all. That future generations may live in peace and freedom.
Good luck.
God Bless.
Take care and come home soon.
James M.

All my love and support heading your way from San Antonio, Texas. I think you are all heros and pray for your safe, triumphant, return every single day! Hugs and Kisses for you all!
Twee~*-*

our grandson nick is with the 3rd inf. 507. we pray for all of you.
mary and jerry peterson, new braunfels, tx.

To all the brave AMERICANS in Iraq I just want to say THANK YOU for all your efforts in the war there. My wife and I pray daily for you and hope and believe for safe return home. I pray when you return home you will be given a HEROES WELCOME. God bless each and everyone of you.
Don & Sharon Steadman Fredericksburg, TX

We are praying and thinking of our troops constantly. May God bless each one of you and your families. Thank you for giving your life for America and me, so we will be safe here at home.

Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree. This means lt to me, I love oak trees. Oak trees have deep roots, grow strong and tall, provide safety and comfort and weather every storm.
I am a proud american wife, mother, sister, daughter and aunt, so what can I do? I have no son over there. My son is safe at home, in college. I found out what I can do. I counted the oak trees in the front of our place and there are 25 of them. I have tied yellow ribbons round each and every one of them. No, I have no one over there right now, but there are alot of mother who do. This is all I can do right now to show my support.
As a mom I want to send my love and appreciantion for all that you have sacrificed to do what you are doing, to do what you believe is right. Come home soon and safe.
luv,
a mom.

Thank you, I don't know what else to say. Just thank you a million times over.
God Bless

Hello we would just like to say thank you and tell you all what a great job you are doing. We are very proud of you. We hope that this war ends soon and that you are all brought home safely. May God bless and protect you all.
Melanie and Terry Morgan
Orange, Texas

I AM FROM OREGON, AND THINK YOU GUYS ARE SHOWING THE ENTIRE WORLD WHAT WE ARE MADE OF IN THE GREAT U S OF A, DEDICATION, STRENGTH,AND FAITH IN OUR SELVES

To Our Troops and Fellow Americans,
As I sit here in my home office, I find it difficult to express myself in the written word. I am here enjoying all this Country has to offer and it's all because of the sacrifices of you incredibly brave people and those who proceeded you in our Armed Services. I wanted you all to know that my neighborhood has American Flags displayed and we wear "Old Glory" pins. There are no "Wage Peace" demonstrations here, but they would be tolerated only because American Troops have fought to guarantee these rights to all. Stay alert and focused so you may all return to a Hero's welcome. The most I can give you at this time is my prayers and I do so with as much pride as I can muster.
Your legacy will be that of a group of Americans giving all they have to liberate an oppressed people. Stay true to your Heart and Oaths. God Bless you all from me and my family.
Dennis Eberhardt
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

Thank you with all of my heart for what you are doing for our country. There are no words to adequately describe how proud we are of you. You can be assured that when you come home, you will be welcomed by me and my family as well as millions of Americans as heroes and nothing we can ever do will be enough to repay you for all you have sacrificed.
Mary Ann Williams

I just want all of you to know, we the United States of America are very proud of all that you are doing to help free a people that have been under the rule of an evil man. You are doing a job that most of the world does not want. Yet, as Americans, it has, and probably always will come to us to help the needy, suppressed people of our world. I cannot imagine what you are going through over there. I do know that God is quite able to see you through all that you have to go through. Once again, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for volunteering as free Americans to help an oppressed people to rid themselves of this tyrant. God be with you all.
Michael Burrhus
Fredericksburg, Texas

To all who have disrupted their private lives~~
To all who have made the ultimate sacrifice so we may be free~~
To all the families involved~~
May you know n' never doubt that we are 100% behind you. Kerrville, Texas is alive with the Red, White, & Blue flying everywhere~~~yellow ribbons, as well, are visible all over the area. May God bless each of you and,with Him as your Commander, there is no doubt of the outcome! God Bless America~~
Judy and Gary Phillips, Kerrville, Texas

My family are indeed very proud that you have volunteered to serve and fight for our Country and all it stands for. There are always those who will never understand. Do not let those who talk- the- talk but never walk- the-walk
deter you from your mission. You are truly the dedicated Americans. Stay focused, function as you are trained, lookout for your Buddy, and REMEMBER we support your service and dedication to our country. We who have gone on before you, will take care of the dissenters. We ARE Very Proud of You and your service to our Country.

John R. Hunt, CMS, USAF (Ret.) - WWII, Korea, Vietnam
John R. Hunt, Jr. CWO, USA (Ret.) - Vietnam
Michael P. Hunt, SCY, Coast Guard (Ret.) - Vietnam

I AM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS
US NAVY RETIRED/FRANK

Thank You -All US Troops -for going overseas to fight for the finest nation on Planet Earth. For Being willing to make the supreme sacrifice for my freedom and my rights as an American citizen. Also know in your hearts and minds that my prayers are with you daily as well as the people in the church I attend.You dont realize how much of a blessing you are to the people you are liberating. Keep up the good work and may God walk beside you all every step of the way.
M.P. Fiedler
CenterPoint, TX
msftex@ktc.com

Dear Troops,
I want to express my sincere gratitude for all that you wonderful men and women do both in times of trouble and in times of peace. I wish I could accurately reflect in words what I feel about each one of you, but the English language does not contain the words which could convey such sentiment. This may seem strange considering that I am a Canadian, but I had the privilege of living in the USA. One day I hope to return. I apologise for the position the Canadian government has taken and the lack of support. Please know that you are thought of often and I will pray for all of you.
God Bless You All,
Dino Bonanno

To ALL who serve, particularly in Iraq. You are thought of consistently. You are admired. You are appreciated. You have the very sincere thanks and total support of the family of which I am just a small part. Don't ever doubt that the good folks of the greatest country in the world don't support you 100%.
Barrie Greenslade.

dear brad.
im not much with words, but i, and everyone that i know and all my family are 100% + behind our troops. everyday i keep them in my heart and prayers. i want peace, like we all do, but i am glad that true red blooded americans are not indifferent to the oppression and persecution of our neighbors in Iraqu. if no one takes a stand for freedom, then, terrorist and dictators will be free to destroy America,too. I am proud to be an American, and God Bless our troops and all those who are putting forth efforts to rid the world of terroist. thank you for this opportunity,
respectfully,
charlene kearney
san marcos, tx

9/11/2001, I sat in front of a television screen for fourteen hours, in shock. I watched as the towers fell. I watched as the pentagon was hit. I barely moved from my spot. I listened to the news reports, I listened to the President. I talked to my son as he watched the sky for air traffic flying below radar. I waited. I didn't wonder what to do, I didn't cry, I didn't get fighting mad, I sat, stunned.
My daughter watched too. That afternoon she asked me for her assignments for the day. My response was to sit in front of the television. She asked again later, my response was to sit, in front of the television. My daughter wrote this poem that day.
The Flag
It stands for our country
When nobody will, it sings
Out a Song when nobody can,
It calls out the names of
People we love, of Army
And Navy, of Coast Guard,
Air Force, and Marines.
It calls out the names of heroes we know
Presidents and Generals,
Winners and losers, living
And dead.
Written by Charlotte Mikus
Now, many months later, we are at war. I watched the television, listened to the news report, called my family. I turned off the television, kissed my daughter and went to bed. I catch up on what is going on by hearing the reports on the radio, reading the headlines on line and in the news paper.
My daughter helped me to see. Living life doesn't mean not caring. Going on with our lives doesn't mean not understanding. Our flag will stand for our country, our soldiers will fight for our flag, our leaders will keep the flag flying high. I will teach my child, love my family, honor my God and support our country.

To SGT. Gary Vise, 4th Calvary. Hope ya' get this Gary, I promise to watch over your family left on post at Ft. Hood. Keep your head down, bro' we're are proud of you and your troops. Just do your job and come home safe.
C'YA Later from Eloy :-)

From a Vietnam Veteran to my brothers and sisters in the Armed Forces serving their Country in Iraq. I know what you are going thru and facing day to day. My prayers and thoughts are with you daily. Death and destruction of war makes me sad, but I don't turn my back on reality. Your memories will be with you for the rest of your life, good and bad. Be diligent, safe, stay positive and take care of those around you. You have great support from your fellow Americans. God Bless and God Speed to you all. You will be welcomed home as the brave hero's you are.
Larry Kearney
San Marcos, Texas 78666

Keep up the good work, be careful. We love you guys and gals!

to all of you who wear the uniform I would like to say
thank you for keeping the country I love and live in
free. Watching the victories you have over there make
me cheer more than if I was watching my favorite team
winning the super bowl. My prayers are with you and
for your safe and happy return. Where I work at, alot
of us watch and listen very intently to all sorts of
news about everything we can learn about what is
happening over in the Middle East and alot of us swell
up with pride at the superb job that is being done by
the finest military in the world!
Godspeed and come home soon,
Guy Quigley

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Amber Clark & Family
Bergheim, Texas

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