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I can not begin to express how important and how much of a blessing it was to see and feel the love that you ladies have for the American Solder. Having served during two wars both Desert Storm and now Enduring Freedom it is important to support our troops more than ever. Many people do not understand what today’s military go through. Just like the men and women of WW1, WW2, Vietnam, and Korea we leave our families for long periods of time. In some cases, up to 2 years. We come home and we have missed the birth of our children, anniversaries, Thanksgiving, Christmas, graduations, first steps and words, and worst of all some never come home to see any of these things ever again. It is the support of women such as yourselves that have been through what me and my family are going through now that helps me keep going. I know that i am not alone and that my family is not alone. I have included the picture you took of me on May 24. It was a great comfort to my wife to see me again before i left even if it was just a picture and i was talking to her in that photo. I have also included photos of my children just so people can really see what it is that we as solders miss every time Uncle Sam calls our name. We do not question why we just answer our countries call and we do it with pride and love for our Flag and our country. America still stands for FREEDOM and i want to believe that her people do to. I will send email from time to time with photos of use in Afghanistan. I hope Elaine is doing well i will pray for her daily. My deepest respects and thanks. SSgt G. USAF
Dear Freeport flag ladies,Thank you so much for all that you do for the troops and their families. My husband deployed in June 2006 and I loved all the pictures that you put on the internet for the families to see. It was great to be able to see what they were doing during their last lay over in the U.S. To other families who are not military, they might not be as grateful to see pictures of their family members on the internet, but for those families in my situation, seeing any photos or hearing their voice is worth more than words. I am acting as a single parent to four children while my husband is deployed. When he left for training for the deployment back in March, I was eight months pregnant with our fourth child. He got to come home for eight days before heading to Afghanistan. That short amount of time was wonderful for our family. I was so happy that he at least got to see our newest daughter for the first time. My children have such a hard time without "daddy". The pictures that you posted really helped them to see their daddy and what a hero he was to them and to our country. Thank you so much for being such wonderful people and devoting yourself to the troops and their family's. Again, thank you so much for caring. L.P.
Hello. this is chaplain D.S. of the 41st BCT. I want to thank you all for your kindness and hospitality when I was in your airport on 12 June, 2006. You are good folks. May God bless you and your families. You make me proud that I am serving my country. Dennis
Dear Ladies, The phrase thank you does not mean enough when it come to what you do. My husband has been sent to help with the war efforts in Iraq and while we are not stranger to good-byes this time was incredibly hard. I am 31 weeks pregnant and feeling a little worried about the upcoming weeks. After he left yesterday I drove home and began my long wait for a call to tell me he was allright. To my surprise I was able to hear his voice a lot sooner then I thought I would and got to hear him reassure me that all will be well and hear those words that always seem to take forever between then next time....I LOVE YOU! To top it off he explained that you took his photo while talking to me and will post it on your web site. Once it is on there he will be just one click away from me. Brian was overwhelmed by the amount of support that they received while there. He stated many times on the phone what wonderful people you are and how the Troop Greeters made him proud to be a member of the service. The community that we live in is not always the most supportive of the troops. To find a place that makes them boost with prides especially right before their arrival to carry out the mission at hand brought reassurance to my husband and no doubt countless others their with him. Though a simple picture and phone call may not seem like much to some, they are little miracles that make time go buy quicker and a person rest easier at night. May God Bless you and allow you to keep doing the wonderful thing you do. S.W.
My husband was greeted by you fine patriotic ladies on June 15th. Bless you for being good Americans and for showing support to these soldiers. He was teary when he called me. Thank you so much for being there and sharing these pics. My sons were thrilled to see Daddy one more time, even if was online. YOU WARMED SO MANY HEARTS that night, and my husband holds you very dear. He wants to move to Maine now! D.J,.wife to: Sgt. S.J. Brave Soldier & Proud American
My husband just returned to the states this past weekend and he informed me that you were all there to greet him when he arrived HOME! I know that it meant a lot to him to see the faces of those who he saw last supporting him before he left. He is from Maine and he takes great pride in what you do for the troops. He became a father during his deployment and we are so excited to finally be reunited! You are all wonderful AMERICANS who know what freedom is all about. There are a lot of people who say they support our troops, but not the war and you really show what support is all about. I just wanted to let you know how much what you do really means to those of us you support! May God bless each and every one of you!!!! J.F.
June 18th, my son an army Major landed in Bangor, at 1 am, and was greeted by your wonderful, devoted, patriotic members. I cannot thank you enough for giving my son such a warm welcome. This was the first step on his long journey into Iraq. He couldn't wait to call me and tell me how overwhelmed he was on his welcome. Words cannot express how a parent feels, knowing your generosity is easing the transition. I simply wish I were living in Freeport, Maine, so I could be part of your wonderful organization. A thank you from a grateful Mom J.F.
Hi My Name is K. I live in Waldport Oregon. And my boyfriend left to go to Afghanistan on June 15th 2006. And He was talking to me on the phone when you guys took a pic of him lolol that is so cute. i miss him very much and i thank God everyday that he brought such a awesome man and strong soldier into my life. I love your web site. It helps friends and family's that have loved ones overseas. I thank you all for everything that you do. I thank you for being there when they leave out. He was scared when he got to Maine knowing that he would be there in less than 48 hours. But when he got there and saw how caring you all where, it made his day. i could not be there. So i thank you all from the bottom of my heart! You all are awesome. I miss him so much but he and so many other's are the reason, why i can sleep at night and not have to worry! I love him for that. I always tell him that he really is my hero! … I thank you all for the awesome things you do to keep people remembering and loved ones updated on news and letter's and pictures. I hope to meet you all one day! Thank You!! God Speed. K.A.
Dear Freeport Flag Ladies and All of You, We Thank You and wish you all of God's blessings for the wonderful way that all of you are helping our Military when they come to Maine! Our Son is in your pictures from June 15, and it was so fun to see him. He called when he got to Germany and said to look up your site. I am so touched and honored to see a group of people serving others with visits and loving company while they await their next flight. Our military certainly needs a loving hug and a caring ear when they are missing their families so much. Again THANK YOU for your loving service to our military. B. I.
I really love everything that you people are doing for our troops! I know for a fact that it means alot to them and their families! I am the wife of one of the men who just left around the 14th of June and my husband was very happy to find out that you were taking pictures of that group leaving and anxious for us to see them! I was just wondering when those will be posted I know with Elaine’s health problems and the fact of it being fathers day weekend you have been busy and all I was just wondering when I should be looking for it! Again thank you for everything you do for these troops, their families, and all of us Americans! In the end we are all one big family! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! U.S. Army National Guard Wife R. A. L.
While I was on the phone with my very handsome husband that “one last time” before he left the country, I heard one of you approach him and ask it you had gotten his picture yet. He said that you had and thanked you. That’s when he told me about you and your website. I was so moved by what you were doing, I told him before we hung up to go and find you, hug you and say thank you from me. Which ever one of you it was, took him in front of the flag and told him that you were going to “take care of your wife” and took another picture. That next morning, June 15th, I went to your website and read your history and looked at all the pictures that were up at that time. I was sitting here in my office, bawling like a big ol’ baby. Again, I was so touched and so moved by you ladies, your website says that anyone can come and join you so I decided that I wanted to come up to Freeport and stand on the corner with you on a Tuesday morning. I have planned a trip up to Maine next month, and plan on thanking you and hugging you in person on July 18th!!! You are angels here on earth. Thank you again and again! Take care and God Bless ~ S.S.
Lodge Brother, Capt. C. G. is presently in Kazhakistan, awaiting deployment to Afghanistan. Where things are a bit on the warm side at the moment. We are all saying our prayers and sending a lot of well-meant, but probably useless, advice to Chris. He was obviously touched by the kindness you showed to him and the other troops who visited briefly with you before departure. Since you don't enjoy the privilege of having known him for many years, you wouldn't know that he doesn't impress easily. But what you folks do for our people in uniform is very kind. And obviously is appreciated by all those you touch. I just thought that you should know that. And your efforts are much appreciated by those of us with loved ones deployed overseas as well. Bless you and thank you for taking care of my Brother Sincerely, S.N.
To me it is a beautiful thing that The Freeport Flag Ladies realize and respect what our troops do for us. You were there when my son and his unit were waiting for a flight to Kuwait and shortly after to begin a one year tour in Iraq. They will be home safe in November this year God willing. They lost one of their own and several wounded but in the last 2 months, so far so good. I dont even watch the news because I can't handle hearing them put the slant the media so loves to do to make my son and his buddies look like something other than what they are, and that is 'Heroes'. My son put it simply, in an email to me, he said 'Mom, when I get my life back......" and that little phrase is huge, and means so much. He has literally given a year up of his young life to do the job he must do on our behalf. So I thank you for being there to see him off on this journey. You are prob the last friendly faces from US soil they have seen before they left. And that means so much to us, their family. Hugs, Debbie, D. a Soldiers mom and friend
Flag Ladies About 31 of my cops from Whiteman AFB recently came through your reception area—I just reviewed the photos on your web site. They’ve been in Army training for the last several weeks and it was great to see their smiling faces before they moved on to the AOR. Thank you very much for taking the time to give them a great final farewell from the States. I know each of them appreciated your smiles, the cake, and all of your very gracious hospitality. Any one who takes care of my troops is a friend of mine, so if you find yourself in Missouri, please stop in at Whiteman AFB and say hello. Thank you for your patriotism and support. Sincerely, COL C.D.
Dear Freeport Flag Ladies, God Bless you for the things you do and this message sent Tuesday. All of the messages that you send touch my heart but it seemed that this one today was exactly what I needed to read. I love the Freedoms secured for me by the brave sacrifices of our military men and women both past and present. It is very hurtful at times when I hear how people talk about this war or the military in general. You see I like many others am a young military wife. Struggling today with the thought that this weekend I will celebrate my first wedding anniversary alone. But I am not sad, I am not weak. My husband is here with me in my heart, the Lord gives me strength, and your messages of true patriotism bring pride, joy, and honor to my face. I am proud to be an American and even more proud of the job that my dear husband is doing to protect my freedoms. Thank you for your encouraging words, you will never know how deeply that they have touched me. God Bless YOU! God Bless America!! God Bless our TROOPS!!! V.M.
I Dido your remarks. It is so easy not to understand the true cost of freedom until you it hits close to home. I know that I thought I understood the cost of freedom but I had taken so much for grant it until your son was killed. Today the simply freedoms we have mean so much more. Thanks For your patriotism and for your support of the troop, our son would have taken pride in what you and Freeport Flag Ladies do for the troops. It is for people like you that he would have said it is worth giving the ultimate sacrifice for. God Bless Joel Our reminder to the cost of Freedom Sgt. Andrew P. Wallace KIA Sept. 26, 2005
Just wanted to thank you for supporting our troops, and all my prayers go to Elaine. I wanted to take the opportunity to share my brother's information who will be deploying to Irak this coming september.....I thank you very much and will like for you too keep me informed of how i can help to continue supporting our troops....I am very proud of my younger and only brother for what he is doing for our country and I am glad your organization exists to ensure our troops get all the help they need to overcome the high risk they are facing....... I was very pleased to find your website............M.Z.
Sorry to hear about Elaine. I hope and pray for a full recovery. Be assured that your greetings will always be remembered and the troops that you have met will go to their assigned areas with pride and confidence knowing they have the personal support of your group and others from the Bangor area. You are the greatest supporters of the American Military that we will ever experience. Please tell Elaine that our troops will understand if she is not able to be at the airport to greet them because they will know that she will be there in spirit and that she will be in our prayers for a complete and fast recovery. COL R. A.
We are thinking of you and praying for you all the time. Thanks so much for what you do. Not only do the soldiers appreciate it but so do the families. Since my husband told me about what you ladies do, there is not a day that goes by that I don't pray for you ladies. Thanks so much for all that you do. You ladies have truly found the answer to don't ask what my country can do for me, but what can I do for my country. Thank you so much. Love always, K. W.
Thank you so much for sending out the picture of Elaine – one picture is worth a thousand words. Please tell her I admire her spirit so much and what she is doing for our troops – even from her hospital bed. She will be in my prayers every day for a speedy recovery so she can go back up that hill very soon. Theresa
We are the parents of one of the many soldiers you and your organization have supported over the years. Our son left for Irac last September 2005 and has since returned, but will be leaving again for Iraq again this September 2006. The pictures you ladies took of him and the wonderful support you all offered, has helped our whole family to get through these hard times. Just know that every single young person you support also has family and friends and girlfriends and boyfriends and best friends and aunts and uncles and grandparents and so on.... You have all touched the hearts of at least hundreds of thousands of soldiers and their families, and that is something that has more impact then you may know. We hope you have a swift recovery and we are praying for you here in Illinois and at Camp Pendelton in California. Thank you for being so special, God Bless you, J & K H.
Please let Elaine know that our thoughts and prayers are with her. God bless her and everything that you do for us. Thanks. From the Maines of Company A, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, Topsham Maine (now currently serving in Iraq), and from the Marines of the Inspector Instructor Staff, Topsham Maine. Sgt B.
Your support to the Men and Women of the MEARNG and troops around the world is nothing short of inspirational. I am sure you don't remember me but rest assured I remember you. You were at a rest stop on I 95 South when we were deploying and we saw you again during our return. Know that all of my soldiers support you and send you get well wishes. Please get well soon. God Bless, CPT M. S.
I hope that you get well soon and I hope to see you when we fly back into Maine and the Great Country of the United States. I will say a prayer for you every night to hopefully help you recover and get well. Sincerely and with Great Respect SGT S., Michael A.
Thank you for always remembering our troops. My father was from Ireland and brought us up to be proud Americans. To this day I always thank the men and women in my prayers who have served to give me my freedom. I am so sorry to hear that one of you is not well. Please know that I will put you in my thoughts and prayers, for a speedy recovery. Our troops and those that served before them need to know that here at home people like you are keeping them going, for sometimes they feel very alone and wonder why they are where they are. When ever I see a service person I always walk up and say thank you for my freedom. It doesn’t matter if they are in combat or will ever see combat, the point is they are ready and willing to serve this great country and defend it with there lives. For that, I want them to know, as an American I am very grateful. Ladies, thank you for efforts and commitments, to our troops. May god bless and keep you safe. K.B.
I am on my first tour in Iraq and I had the fortunate opportunity to fly through Maine and meet you and the rest of the staff. I had my picture taken with you, although I am sure that does not tell you much because I am sure you have taken your picture with thousands of Marines. With out a doubt you touched my heart that night. It was about 2:00am and you were so happy to see us walk in off the plane. I wish I could be there for you like you were there for me when I needed someone. My wife is who sent me the information about you in the hospital. She has kept up with your website ever since I have been gone. I will be there with you in spirit during your time in the hospital. I promise to pray for you everyday until you are back in the airport with that smile on. The men and women of the Armed Forces need you. I myself was nervous flying over to Iraq but when I left Maine I was put at ease by you and your friends. Get well soon!!! Love Sgt. S. R.
I appreciate all your e-mail ladies…I sent Elaine a post-card yesterday. I will be coming home in June after 16 months over here in Iraq on my second tour. Thank you for your up-lifting messages and support! God bless you and keep you all! Oney
I just wanted to let you know that I love getting your emails every week. My husband went to Iraq in December with 4th ID and your emails make me proud and bring a little tear to my eye.As an ARMY wife I would like to thank you for your support of all of our soldiers. S.K.
This message reached me from my Fiance, over here in Al Asad, Iraq. Elaine touched my heart and the hearts of every one of my Soldiers. She has my prayers and a big hug too(since she gave me one too)! We came through on March 30, 2006 I will never forget my last moments on American soil because of the wonderful sendoff you gave us! Let Elaine know, from me personally, I expect to see her back there in Bangor to greet me and the Troops on my way home Around April or May 2007!....That's an lawful Order from an Officer! We are the REDBULLS!!!! First Lieutenant M. A. S., OD
Hi. My husband called me yesterday and told me what a wonderful greeting himself and the rest of the troops received when they landed in Maine yesterday on their way to Afghanistan. He also was excited that you guys took his picture and will post it on your website. I just wanted to thank you for taking time out of your lives to support those who give us our daily freedom. I just wanted to let you know how much that all meant to him and now to myself. Outstanding community and country service. I commend you. I look forward to seeing his picture, I haven't seen him since the end of April and a new picture should hold me unitl his return in December. Thank you again. J.K.
Hi, my name is JO1 D. M. I am a mobilized Navy Reservist serving with US Navy Customs Battalion QUEBEC. Our battalion had a brief layover in Bangor, Maine. Like many of the flights that arrive there, you and your colleagues met, greeted us and sent us on our way. Your kindness touched my battalion greatly. We recently discovered that one of your members is ill. I think that the work you all are doing is important and heartwarming. We feel honored that you care enough to show such total support for us troops, people you do not even know. and we want to wish her well!
Our prayers are with you. As a soldier’s wife, the things you do for our troops brings so much pride to my heart. I cannot thank you enough for all the wonderful inspiration and support you bring forth. God Bless and speedy recovery, One Proud Army Wife
I am one of the many soldiers whom you greeted at the airport on my trip over to Iraq. You took a picture of me and let my wife and children see it. That meant a lot to me and my family. We need you back there, keeping our spirits up and sending us to war with a smile. Please get well. My thoughts and prayers are there for you. Sincerely Cpt D. S., MD
I looked for a get well soon card but unfortunately was not able to get my hands on one here in Fallujah. I do hope that Elaine is getting and feeling better. Please let her know that we appreciate her support, and we here the Marines that are aboard in Fallujah, wish her a quick recovery. Hope you feel better Elaine. God Bless. Ssgt P.E.
A special thanks goes out to you sweet Ladies who work so hard to make sure our soldiers coming and going feel good. Thank you for all you do, my soldiers have certainly appreciated the care and concern. Our youngest son has returned from a year in Iraq, and our other is son just left to serve a year in Afghanistan. They haven't seen each other for 3 years. They are good boys and there seem to be so few speaking out for them. Thanks again for all you do and I will pray for Elaine, what a great spirit she has. May God bless you all and may God bless our troops and their families. Sincerely, A proud mother of 2 soldiers.
May God Bless you and make you well very soon. You are a very great lady. You are very devoted to being a FlagLady and we will pray for you to recover very soon. God Bless and Keep you M. and S. R.Freedom Me.
Thank you for all that you do. My husband is currently in Iraq right now but he told me about the warm welcome he received from you in Maine. He remembered you from the last deployment to and from Iraq as well. I want to thank you for all that you do to lift the Marines spirit. You are a true Godsend. I just got the email about Elaine. As I am writing you this, I pray that God heals her body and gives her comfort. I will continue to pray for her. Thank you again for your love for our country and the men that serve it. God bless you, J.S.
Hope all goes well for you. May God Bless You Always, for all the good you do and the Great Inspiration you are for all. Hope you get well soon and can get back "On the Hill" waving the American Flag. God Bless You. Love you a bunch. R.B.
My prayers are with her. May god bless and watch over her. Your work is greatly apprreciated, and is very humbling. Thank you for your sacrifices. Sfc J. D. G.
Hello Ladies, I wanted to let you know that I have been thinking of you dearly. I hope that Elaine you are doing well. I dropped off a little something from Alpha Co. 1/121st FA BN SECFORII and the Alberts and Many of the families that you have touched with your love. There was also a shout out to you this morning on the radio. You Ladies are our Patriotic Mothers for we know that you take love, care and precious time to give to others our loved ones in the military and those of us who have the pleasure to be blessed with your visits daily. I will be on the Hill until you can take back the Post. Love you all Deeply, Melissa
Please pass this on to Elaine for me. My prayers are with you that God will return you to good health. I know He blesses you for your dedication to our service members. You are an uplift to my soul . May I be as dedicated to those I serve. God Bless You and Thank You. Maj J. S. P.S. I loved your picture (sick and all)
ELAINE, YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS DAILY. YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO THE TROOPS,AND TO EVERYONE! WE PRAY THAT YOU GET WELL VERY SOON. dd
Our Prayers are with you Elaine. The Lord Blessed us with your friendship. We can never repay you all for what you have done for us, but we will try. God Bless and God Speed. Lauro God Bless you both.... my prayers are with Elaine - she is an angel on earth, and has much work left to do. Thanks for the update and make sure while she works on those folks down at Maine Med about their non-patriotic support.... I bet before she leaves, there will be lots of true colors around there!!!!
It is with the utmost caring that I wish Elaine well and hopefully, a speedy recovery. The two of you are real and lasting tribute to the men and women who are fighting for freedom and the country that we love so much. Each week when I get your note I think about the dedication you have shown to your Tuesday task and the thousands of hours you have spent making the soldiers feel closer to home. Please tell Elaine that my prayers are with her and I know that she must be tired from all the long hours of communication with soldiers, and sailors, Marines and all the gallant men and women who makes us proud every day. My heart is thinking fondly of both of you. Love, Kate
We just wanted to extend our grateful appreciation for what you do for our men in uniform, and in particular the attention you gave our son as he was passing through your area on April 15th. What a blessing that "someone" was there for them. And knowing our son, he was very thankful for what you did. We are so proud of our son and all those who serve in the military. They indeed are our heroes! My husband is retired Air Force and he served in the Viet Nam war. We thank God for all who risk their lives for our freedom. May God bless you for all you do. F &L.L.
You are both in our thoughts and prayers. As I sit here writing you this email, I pray to our Lord and Savior that Elaine make a full recovery. It is people like the both of you that keep us military wives focused on our husband's mission in theater, whether it be in Iraq, Afghanistan or where ever they are sent. I thank you for all you do and the outpouring support you give the military soldier and their families. Once again, thank you and God bless. L.F.
Our prayers go out to Elaine in her time of need. We were and are so very appreciative of the support that you flag ladies give to our soldiers. Our soldier went through your loving arms on Nov. 3, 2005 he is over in Iraq serving our country. Thank you for being so faithful to be at the airport no matter what time of day or night. Thank you for doing The Lord's work so well, so generously, so lovingly. I will send a personal card onto Elaine. You are wonderful gals! N.B.
I will always be grateful for all you do for our Soldiers and for the support you offered when my husband was deployed. You were there to hug him and encourage him when I was not able to be there for him. Now, I am here for you and Elaine. I pray that the Lord will lay His healing hand upon her, strengthen her and bless her during this time of illness. May HE take Elaine by the hand and keep her strong. R.B.
Rest assured that Elaine is in my thoughts. I just returned from Iraq (where I was forwarded your emails every week by my mom), and I've seen first hand what the power of prayer can do. I'll be thinking about her during these critical days for her. Take care -Captain R. M.
Elaine is in my prayers for a full and speedy recovery. What she has done for the morale of the soldiers and their families is immeasurable! I will say a prayer for her recovery every day until she is well. Please keep us informed. Sincerely, C.F.
Hi, I just want to thank you for all the great work you do and have done for the troops. My husband is one of the ones you greeted as they left October 5th 2005. It was his 2nd time overseas. He was wounded along with his battle buddy on Feb. 2nd of this year. They both are here now in Oklahoma. They both are with the 1/77FA. Part of the 75th Brigade out of Fort Sill Oklahoma. My friend told me of how wonderful you all are and I agree. Thank you from my heart for all the good you all do. It is very much appreciated. My husband said it is overwhelming the kindness that they received from you all. Thank you... C.T.
Thank you, JoAnn. I will pray for Elaine's return to health and that she might know God's comforting presence during her illness. If good works meant a guarantee of trouble free days, the Freeport Flag Ladies would have no dark hours. However, it seems that God's ways are more mysterious. Please relay to Elaine that many of us who appreciate her devotion to our troops will remember her in the coming days in our prayers. P. McC.
Sorry to hear that one of the most wonderful people is sick. I hope that she is well soon. Thank you all for the PATRIOTISM that you show all the troops of the U.S. military. You all should be VERY proud and I am VERY honored. SSG. A. R. 133rd Eng. Bn. Co.A Belfast, Maine
I am writing to let you know that as we speak in this email my heart is sending up prayers to our Father in Heaven for Elaine’s recovery. Whatever the outcome, she is blessed with peace from a loving Heavenly Father for her heartfelt work of devotion to our service member/spouses through the work of your organization. Thank you for the pictures and love you send back to us so that our memories are filled with more pleasant photos than the heart-wrenching goodbyes we recall as they leave. I am one of those spouses who appreciates you all so very much and look forward to a day when I can say in person a heartfelt “thank you” for all that you do. Please pass my love and respect on to Elaine. My prayers and others are sent up for her peace, comfort, protection and healing. God’s Blessings, K.B.
Of course my prayers are with you and so are those of the ones whose lives you have touched. When we surrender to the will of God all of our fears go away. That's what keeps me going and will keep you going also. I hope this finds you recovering and among cherished friends and family. A card will be coming soon. G. L. D., LTC,MC,USAR Camp Bucca, Iraq
This is Susie from Germany, I'm really sorry to hear about Elaine and I hope she will get well soon. It's a difficult time and I can't say thank you enough for all that you have done. So the least that I can do is to tell you that I keep her always in my prayers. She must be a wonderful person and I look up to her and to you for all the wonderful work. I'm sending a little prayer to you and hope that a lot of people are doing the same and I hope that the Lord will give her the strength to fight once again. "And the prayer offered in Faith will make the sick person well. The Lord will raise him up" John 5:15 Thank you for everything. Every week when I get your email I forward it to my friends on the front. And they are thankful for that. It helps a lot to know that there are people out there who care. So I hope that it helps Elaine too, when she knows there are a lot of people here who care for her.
I am so sorry to hear about Elaine my prayers are definitely going to be with her. Prayer works more than anything I will forward this to has many people that I know. All of you ladies are awesome and have been a real inspiration as my husband and I have been dealing with this deployment, which is coming to an end in July!!!!! Well all my thoughts and prayers are with her and all of you. Thank you for everything, N.K.
Thank You for every thing you have done. I am glad to hear that you are getting better. Without you ladies, Us Moms and wives would be having a rough time. I enjoy getting a poem from you every Tuesday morning. I thank you again for the picture you send me of my son. I am waiting and counting down the days and months till he comes home again through Bangor. It great that he puts his feet on American soil in the great State of Maine where he grew up. Semper Fi C.D.
I was one of the troops you greeted on April 15 at 0-dark thirty in the AM. I want you to know how wonderful I thought your efforts and greetings were. Its nice to know that there are true patriots out there and that our work in the military is not without notice. You even made me look good in the pictures!! I come to Maine quite frequently to cover OB/Gyn in Damariscotta. Don't be surprised if my wife and I just stop in sometime to say thanks again. Here in Iraq the days seem much the same...but the memory of your welcome still burns and it's appreciated more than you know. I've also sent a letter to the Maine Troop Greeters with my appreciation. I was a VietNam veteran and the contrast is amazing. Then you dared not wear your uniform unless you absolutely had to. Now you and your friends have made it an honor again. You make the sacrifice worth while. Thanks, G. L. D., LTC,MC,USAR
Hi Ladies! I am still hearing from our Medics in Iraq and they send their greetings to you! I am Sherry in Colorado and I was the secretary of HomeFront Heroes in Grand Jct. CO. Our web site is militarysupportgroup.com We are doing the same as many wonderful support our troops groups. My son and his unit were greeted by you all and again I am so very glad you were there to welcome him home. I enjoy the poems and e-mails that I have been receiving from you. Please keep them coming!! Sincerely A Momof A Soldier ,S. L.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! My husband just left to spend a year in Iraq and I was pleasantly surprised to find his picture, along with his company, on your web page. What a special gift to family members-to get one last glimpse. I have posted that picture of my husband as my backdrop on my computer to look at everyday. Thank you for what you do for the military. It means more than words can express! H. G.
I am comforted by the fact that there are folks out there that not only support our troops, but extend compassion and caring to them as people. As soon as I received the email that there were pictures on the web of my son’s company, I rushed to the website. I was disappointed at first that I could not find him, but as I looked at the pictures, the smiling faces and the love in the smiles of those who were greeting them, I knew that I didn’t need documentation to know that he was cared for. I treasure the pictures of his fellow soldiers as a way to pray for those who serve with him. I commend what you are doing and thank you for putting your actions where your heart is. Blessings M. L.
Thank you for this wonderful site and for all you are doing for our troops.You met my son-in-law on April 15th and spent some time with him. His picture is now on your site for all of us to see. We know that Robert is doing well but we do not, and will not, know where he is until his return. Even then he may be unable to say anything about his "trip".He told his wife (my daughter,) about your visit and he is very proudand thankful to you. As you well know, not all American's want anything to do with our men and women in uniform. How sad that those people don't realize (or just don't care)that their freedom is due to the sacrificesof our men and women in uniform. My husband and our youngest daughter both served in the Air Force Thank you for caring. A proud mother-in-law: M. K.
God bless you!! My son was deployed to Afghanistan over the Easterweekend. I was made aware of your web site and was jumping out of my skin when I saw Paul's picture. I can't thank you enough for doing this for the soldiers and their families. It was such a relief to see his big smile. Many thanks and God Bless P. M. Proud mother of an American Soldier
Thank you so much for what you do for our troops. You have a couple of pictures of my husband leaving for Iraq and it is a comforting sight. When I told him he was on the internet, I could hear the smile in his voice. My husband has done a year of homeland security, a tour in Afghanistan and now in Iraq all since August of 2002. He has missed a lot with his kids. We will celebrate 22 years of marriage this summer apart once again. Thank you for the smiles that you must bring to numerous families. You are awesome!!!! S. F.
Ladies ~ I live in Iowa. I am the Family Readiness Group Coordinator for Alpha Co. 168 INF. I wanted to personally Thank each of you for the comfort you showed our soldiers when they arrived in Maine before heading out to Iraq. It's people like you that help our soldiers feel good about the mission they are about to embark on. My son is with this unit but he left on an advanced team early in March. I know he would of been proud to have meet you all. You all make our world a more kinder place to live.
I would like to say a big THANK YOU for all that you are doing for our military men and women as they pass through the airport. A cheerful and heartfelt send-off means a lot to us military folks I recall when I came back from Gulf War I in 1991 and passed through the airport in Bangor how wonderful it was that the people of Maine greeted us so warmly. It is great to see the support for our troops and the love of our country remains strong in Maine. A friend of mine, Captain Burke Bristow, passed your way on 15 April on his way to Iraq. His wife sent us the link to your site. I really enjoyed seeing my friend’s ‘mug’ on your website. Thanks again for all you are doing. You are all ‘Great Americans!’ Sincerely,H. W. think what you ladies do is great!! And all of us Military wives loved these pictures. My husband has just left and is on your website from April 2006, Flight 1. We have an 11 month old daughter and I've been looking for a picture of him so I can hang in her crib. I don't any good pictures of him because he just hates taking pictures. I was hoping that you might have some pictures you might be able to email. R.M.
ecently, my wife SSG Y. L. stopped at your Airport site in Bangor Maineenroute to Iraq. I was on the phone with her when she was there. I want to thank you for making all us troops feel welcomed when we pass through your area. We really appreciate it, and we love you all for it. Thanks again. God Bless you...SSG D. L. I just wanted to say "Thank You" to the Flag Ladies and the other wonderful people who made the soldiers welcome in Freeport. My nephew was in your pictures from March 30. I cannot express how much it has meant to our family to know that Shane and his platoon had such kind people showing their appreciation for these men risking their lives. It is so hard to have a loved one in active combat, but it helps when fellowAmericans support our troops! God Bless and please know your efforts are deeply appreciated by all of us in Iowa D. D.
Thanks you ladies very much. You are so kind. I really appreciate you sending me the photos of my wife. Wonderful peoplelike youmake us feel very loved and appreciatedwhen we are off fighting war on foreign soil. God Bless you and the U.S.A.! Sincerely, SSG D. L.
I received your care package of goodies yesterday, the 18th of April. Thank you so very much. It was especially nice to find the wonderful heart-shaped pillow. Today is my 42nd birthday, and it was a wonderful surprise to get a birthday gift from you (even if you didn't knowthat's what you were sending.) The candy, although some of it already has been "sampled" will go to our intake area here at Landstuhl Hospital. The soldiers all come into this area from Iraq and other places, injured, sick, and frightened.It's so nice to have a little yum-yums from the good ole USA.So rest assured, my lovely ladies, that the chocolates will be shared with those in most need of a pick-me-up. Things here in Germany aregetting green, as the weather turns to Spring. The landscape is getting more beautiful as the grass and trees come to life again. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and for all you do for our soldiers. Cpt M.L.
My husband was the recipient of your kindness on Nov 6-7, 2006 as he and the rest of the 1-120th Field Artillery passed through your area and were met with a long layover in the airport. Thanks to you, and the fun pictures you so generously posted for us families to look through, we got to smile through our tears at one last glimpse of the faces of the soldiers we said goodbye to so long ago. I personally loved the picture of my Shawn...you caught him at his favorite passtime..reading. He looks just like he would if I were talking to him as he reads in his recliner...if you can look past the camo uniform with the name on it, and the look of fatigue on his face. He flashed a smile just as the camera took his picture. That picture smiles at me everyday at work. I've spoken to many other family members who feel the same way I do. They loved looking for their soldier, and nearly every one was "captured"...sleeping on the floor, on chairs, eating, laughing, talking on the phone. It is comforting to know that anytime of the day or night, when my Shawn finally comes home after serving his duty for this country, at least some people will be at the airport to welcome him and his soldiers as they should be...as heroes who deserve our respect and love. Unfortunately, in my state of Wisconsin, there was on the recent spring ballots, a question to raise a referendum to bring the soldiers home right now, no matter the good they are doing where they are. 24 out of the 32 communities that had that question on their ballots got it "passed", even though it "doesn't matter". What they forget, is that these Soldiers are very well informed as to what is going on "back here" due to the internet, media , etc. It "matters" to the Soldiers that the communities feel that way. Thank you so much for all you do to make our Soldiers feel respected, honored and loved, both as they leave our great nation, and upon their return. May God Bless you wonderful people. Angels are truly among us. J.W.
Thank you so much for doing what you all are doing. My husband left to the Middle East on Saturday, April 15th and all of you were nice enough to give them a warm American send off. The pictures were wonderful and sure did bring a smile to my kids and I. We will cherish each one of these pictures…especially while he is away from home. Keep up the great work and thanks once again for supporting our troops! B.B.
I wanted to thank you for sending my husband off with your kind words, love, and support. He recently deployed to Iraq and flew through Bangor Maine (Easter weekend) and the first email I received from him detailed the long journey and told me he was safe; it also mentioned a wonderful group of ladies who came to see him and his fellow soldiers off. My husband and our family is deeply moved and grateful for your actions; to see a smiling face and hear encouraging word when you are leaving loved ones for six months or more truly is a gift. Thank you for this wonderful send off for our men and women in uniform you all are S.D.inspirations to us all.
You have no idea how much you mean to the wives here at Fort Polk, Louisiana. We talk about you often. Even though you only met our husbands and soldiers for a few precious hours before heading to Afghanistan, your Hero's greeting touch so many lives. My husband and I often thank God that you were able to send me a picture of his smile, so I wouldn't have the tears of that day as my last image. God Bless You All. You are what AMERICA is all about! Forever Grateful, B.N.
My son called me yesterday to let me know that he had arrived in Bangor and would soon depart for the next leg in getting to Afghanistan. He was excited and told me about these wonderful people who were there to see his group off and how great he thought it was. When he told me the name and your web site, I recalled that last year sometime - I believe on 60 minutes there was a segment on your group and what you were doing in welcoming our service people coming back and seeing them off. Needless to say at that time I thought it was neat that someone was doing what you were doing and went off consumed with all the things that take up my day and our family. Yesterday, I realized how very important and how truly wonderful you are! Yesterday you touched my life deeply and I just wanted to let you know how much I personally appreciate what you are doing When I dropped Richard off at the airport on April 9th to return to Ft Bragg - I held him and told him how much I loved him and how proud I was of him. At the same time there was that sense of dread that that moment may have been our last together and that dread will not pass until he is safely home again. To know that you were there to see him off with your caring and overwhelming sense of patriotism for our service personnel is truly awesome and I know it makes them feel even more proud that they are serving their country. M.P.
Hello! I just wanted to thank you for meeting my husband and taking care of him yesterday. I could tell by his voice, on the phone you provided, that he was happy to have his “team” met by your “team!” As they embark on a year in Afghanistan, I know everyone greatly appreciates your kindness. It’s the little niceties which will help remind them they are never alone. Thank you again. T.H.
Thanks a million for posting our son's picture. It was one of the best pictures we have ever had of him. I called his older sister in Ames Iowa and had her look it up on her computer. Made her cry. She was really moved. We all appreciate what you have done for our son. T. R.
Thank you so much for going to meet the soldiers and marines as they deploy and return. You are so loving to do that. Members of their families, such as myself, appreciate it VERY much You are awesomely powerful and independent! S. F.
Hey, just a small email to say thank you for all that you do for us back home in the US....I am stationed here in Balad Iraq....I came through and met you while on my way to Iraq...Everything is going pretty good so far, I cant wait to get home later on this year...well, I have to run for now....thanks again for all that you do for us over here in Iraq....David O
Hi. The pictures on this site are wonderful. My 3 and 8 year old daughters were ecstatic to see a picture of their daddy who is now in Iraq for almost 3 months with 9 more months left to serve there. This is his second deployment. Thank you so much for your efforts and pictures. L.H.
Dear Ladies: Just an update on NMCB22 Lonestar Battalion.They are back in the USA! The last of them from the Amarillo, TX unit will be returning to their homes on Thursday. Thank you again for the loving send off you gave this group last September as they headed to Iraq. Your support will never be forgotten by the Moore family here in Texas. I will never forget the excitement in my husband's voice as he called that night. "Honey" he said, " it's the middle of the night and you won't believe this group of people here to see us off!" Thank you from the the depths of our hearts for your support, your emails and prayers. God is good! God Bless the Freeport Flag Ladies and God Bless the USA. V.M.
Hello Ladies, ...I am sitting in Kuwait right now waiting to head North.I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks and gratitude for what you do. Although,I did not meet you on our way here,I know many people that did.To say that you boosted morale would be an understatement.It means more than you can imagine that you are supporting us.My father is from Bangor,so I was able to meet with him in between a late night layover.But,I wanted to thank you for being there when my friends got off the plane.I appreciate what you are doing,keep up the great work and God Bless. Blessings, SPC M. C co 134th BSB 1-34 BCT ,Combat Medic
I am sure you hear it many times over, but it can not be said enough. THANK YOU!!! My son just deployed to Iraq and travelled through Maine on his way there. I was given the link to your website by our Family Readiness Group and I am very impressed with you ladies. I don't know that we hear enough about the good that the soldiers are doing overseas. I got to see a picture of my son, Orrie on your website and it touched my heart. It was wonderful to see him. I hope you ladies know how special you are. The number of lives you have touched with your website must be amazing. Ijust want to Thank you for being who you and and doing what you do. R.F. Proud mother of a soldier
Dear Ladies, You ladies do more then enough for our troops. I just want to thank you for your support to our troops. I was on the flight on the 12th march 2006 and I was touch to see everyone there and I even talked to a young lady and her mom that flew 100miles to see the troops for the day. We even met a lady and her mother, that her father served in the 78 DIV which I belong to now. I will never forget you all and I want to thank you for everything you do and all the time you spend doing it. God Bless SGT S.
Hey, just a small email to say thank you for all that you do for us back home in the US....I am stationed here in Balad Iraq....I came through and met you while on my way to Iraq...Everything is going pretty good so far, I cant wait to get home later on this year...well, I have to run for now....thanks again for all that you do for us over here in Iraq....David
I am sure that you get many of these emails but I wanted to say THANK YOU! God bless you ladies. My daughter is one of the soldiers that came through the Bangor, ME airport on their way to Kuwait. She is the one that posed with the WWII veteran with another of her battle buddie.. She is the one female soldier that stands 6'2". She's my one & only child & miss her terribly. It really made me smile to see her. The picture with the WWII veteran was touching. You see her grandfather (my father) just passed away November 8, 2005. She was not able to return home for the services & he was a WWII, Korean War veteran. I am sure that posing with the gentleman was good for her. Please keep up the good work & once again, god bless you. People like you, good folk make me proud of being an American & having my daughter serving her country. J.B.
On March 30, our son began travel to the Middle East, stoppingover in Bangor, Maine before leaving the United States, Looking through the pictures of the troops, and seeing the smiles on their faces was a great comfort to us. Because those faces showed that they were welcomed by a group of loving and caring people. What you are doing for these troops is priceless, not only to them, but to us, their families. Just knowing that they are supported and comforted at such a difficult and stressful time makes it a little easier for them, and us. And from the pictures I saw on the web site, you ladies trulylove what you are doing for them.DR
Thank you SO MUCH for sending the picture of my husband. You are truely angels for all the work you do to help the soldiers feel welcome and cared about! It means so much to me to see his picture of him smiling: He called me from Kuwait tonight and it was wonderful to hear his voice. Thank you for yourtime in sending his picture. Love, K.W. PS I am due to have our first baby in 6 weeks and he is so excited to be a daddy:)
I have just spent the last hour and a half looking at every single item/photo on your site. My heart was blessed to see two pictures of my own son and some of the men I know who are now serving with him from Iowa. I know of many young men going off to war at a young age, some straight from high school and basic training – my son was one of them some 16 years ago, when he served in Desert Storm and saw a way of life totally different from anything he had ever known. They leave anxious to see what lay before them and yet terrified at that same thought. Now, returning to war as an officer, dedicated to fighting for “our” freedoms on “foreign” soil and not “US” soil, I am proud and yet torn at what he might see and what he might experience. This time he doesn’t just leave a mother and father, brother and sister, but a wife and 3 children and nieces and nephews who understand the sacrifice he is making. Thank you ladies, for seeing these troops off and making their last moments on US soil “special.” We all know that not all will come home as they left. Thank you also for being there when they come home again, welcoming them unlike many I know, who were not welcomed, but were instead spit upon for serving in Vietnam. This little glimpse of my son today has been a real blessing! God bless you all! J.M.
I found a picture of my husband on your website!!!! I have saved the picture to my computer screen, but was wondering if I could have the original as well?!? He traveled through Maine on March 30th, and I have yet to hear from him since he landed somewhere in Kuwait (and could very well be in Iraq already). Seeing his picture on your website last week was bitter sweet and brought tears to my eyes. I really appreciate what you ladies are doing! Keep it up!!!!! J I hope you are still going strong and can meet him in Maine in 1 year when he returns home again. L.L.
I just wanted to say thanks again for what you are doing for soldiers going to and returning from overseas deployments!May God bless and protect you all. Sincerely, SGT R.I
Thank you very much for all that you do for our Soldiers heading off to Iraq. Your web site with pictures of our Soldiers is wonderful, all of you are great Americans. We are blessed to have you representing the families and friends who want to seetheir Soldier's off to Iraq. This was so touching for our family and friends.What a greatmemory for the Soldiers, thank you forhonoring them and being the last Americans they saw, state side. May God continue to bless you and the wonderful people that support our troops. Thank you again for all you do. The pictures of our son are really great.B.S.
Dear Ladies, This would be my son on the right in this picture. The young men with him graduated from the same high school and actually joined the National Guard because Ryan was in it. They went to basic training between their junior and senior years in high school. The young man on the left and my son were sharing a house in Sioux Falls, S.D. and going to school along with working jobs when they were activated. I know you meet many of these young men but rarely get to hear about them. On the other hand, I am sure that many of us mothers out here do email you with the stories. So many soldiers and so many stories go with each and every one of them. When these soldiers were marching off the field at the end of their departure ceremony, I was struck by the site of young and older, men and women, of all races,all volunteers,marching side by side off to fight a war for freedom. This is what America is really about. My family has been in America since 1622, when my great-grandfather, Henry Howland landed in Plymouth Colony. I am proud of my son carrying on a long line of family members who have fought in almost every war since. Such a small world that we live in and yet so vast. Again, thank you for the small things that you do that become so large in the soldiers' eyes. BP
I got your email address off your site, which I was given by the leader of my brother's family readiness group. At approximately 1 p.m. CST this past Saturday, I got a call on my cell phone from my brother, SPC D. L. from Truman, MN. He I are very close and I was so happy to get one more chance to say good-bye before he shipped out. I am sure you guys hear it all the time, but I want to tell you what a wonderful thing you are doing for our military and their family and friends. My brother Dustin just got back from Afghanistan last July and Derek left for Iraq training in August. Unfortunately, I was only able to get together with my sister Megan and my brothers, 2 times since July before Derek left, due to my husband and I being stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. That made the phone call I received on Saturday all the more meaningful. As a wife and sister to military members, I want to thank you all for your love, support, loyalty and devotion to our military. You are warming heartsall over the country Thank you again and take care! CK
Thank you all so much for what you are doing for the troops. My son just passed through Maine on his way to Iraq on April 1st. He was very appreciative of all you did for them. As a family, we are thrilled with the pictures of the men of our area, sons, daughters, fathers,friends and neighbors. This will be a difficult time for all of us with the separations and it means so much that so many people have reached out and touched our lives. May God bless all of you in your endeavors. I know from your site that you formed after 9-11. I wanted to tell you that that day affected Ryan very deeply. He was sixteen at that time and when he turned 17, joined the National Guard so that nothing like that would ever happen again to this country. I am very proud of my son and all that he is doing. Thank you again, BP
From the state of the North Platte Canteen from WWII, I wish to extend a personal note of appreciation and gratitude for the gracious hospitality that you and yours provided to my nephew, Sgt. J, V., and the rest of troops of the 125th FA, Minnesota National Guard. He and a number of other personal friends are grandly shown in your photos from March and April. … You folks are a fine example of the greatness of this country. It is withgreat satisfaction to be considered a fellow citizen with those of your stature.
Thank you so much for your continued support of myself and our soldiers. My mother used to tell me sometimes you meet Angels in disguise. I think you all could be some of those angels. Thank youagain and God BlessMAJ JS
Ladies - We who serve Iraq, salute you! R.O.P.
First of all, I would like to thank your group for being so kind to the soldiers! I know my brother really appreciates what you did for him and even more for the fact that you were there for him and all the others when his family couldn't be. You truly took a stranger to you, but a loved one to us, into your hearts. Thank you very much! G.T.
Dear Freeport Flag Ladies, I just wanted to write you and say thank you for everything you wonderful ladies do for all the soldiers coming and leaving the states. I am in the Army and my brother is in the National Guard. He left on March 30th on the second flight. I was lucky enough that someone got a picture of my brother. I can't remember the last time I've seen my brother with that big of a smile on his face, and i do believe that your organization had a big part of that. Thank you again. That is how I wanted to picture my brother leaving and you have helped me out on that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Maybe in about a year I will get the pleasure of meeting you ladies face to face when I get ready to deploy and maybe my picture will be on your website for my brother to look at. Thank you again. Sincerely, PV2 MM
Thank you so much for what you did for our soldiers. It was nice to see them smiling. What you do is so very special... to our soldiers and for their families. I cried looking at the pictures with joy to think that as our brave men and women left the United States they knew (because of your efforts) that they were appreciated and would be prayed for. We can't send our soldiers off with a better gift than love. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely, SF Proud wife of a brave and true hero
Your ladies are truly amazing! Words do not describe nor seem enough to express our thanks and gratitude. What you stand for is truly remarkable, you are angels on earth. When I saw the smile on our daughters face, that said it all! Thank you for welcoming and supporting our troops! What you do and stand for will never be forgotten! You have touched a stranger and don't even realize how it has touched our lives! God Bless you all, you are history in the making - forever!!! J.H.
My son was in Bangor enroute to Iraq. He is a Marine and to the best of my recognition, I'm sure I located a photo wherein his side profile and backside was photographed while seated at the airport I have only received 2 emails from him since he left and I have to tell you, it's very tough to not hear from him. He is my only son and is 20 years old. His decision to enlist was purely his own (and maybe divine inspiration had something to do with it, too). I simply want to tell you how touching it is to be able to go back and look at those photos over and over again. Each and every face is a son, daughter, husband, wife, brother or sister to someone. They all are priceless. Again, my deepest appreciation for your efforts.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your website! My husband was in the group that you photographed march 30th on flight 1. It was so exciting to see him and all the other guys, it helps us feel a little bit closer to him. I so appreciate your patriotic spirits! So many people these days don't respect the families that are left behind and don't realize the sacrifice we are making. I thank you so much for all you do to support the troops! This has been the hardest thing we have had to go through, but people like you make it easier. My children, 3 and 5, also love seeing anything having to do with daddy or army soldiers.RM
With my deepest thanks, I sent this email.Our warrior Seabees from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico and California of NMCB 22 have returned to US soil safe.Thanks for the wonderful prayers, letters and gifts.Words cannot describe how wonderful it has been knowing you all are always supporting us, not only with words, but with action! Thanks again for all that you do to support the warriors from our great Nation. God Bless and God Speed!
I just learned about your web site thru a friend. My son, a member of the Marine Corps, just left for Iraq on Friday, March 23. Irregardless if I ever see a picture of one of you with my son, I still want to thank you for this wonderful service you provide. It is nice to know that our young men and women are passing through the loving arms of such wonderful, thoughtful people on the way to Iraq. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My son is fortunate enough to have a loving family who said goodbye to him. Some have no family at all. Thank you again. It makes us feel especially good to know that our son was wished good luck before he left American soil. Keep up the great and important work that you do. PD
I viewed the Freeport Flag Ladies site and must say hats off to all involved. I was so impressed at the dedication everyone puts forth for our soldiers which includes my son. I live in Bristol, Ct and made a trip to Dayton OH to say my goodbye and be safe but was pleased to see that he had others to see him off from Maine as well. Although I could not be there it means so much to know he received just one more hug before departing. As a mom this is very difficult but I could not be prouder nor more grateful for what he does and what you do as well. My thoughts and prayers go to every soldier and their families for a safe return. KG
My Husband left on March the 11th for Iraq and came threw Maine on his way there with his Navy Battalion.My husband called me from Maine and told me about all the wonderful things you ladies did for him and all the guys! You ladies are truly angles and I just wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Our boys are 6 and 3,and they where so excited and proud to see their Daddy on your website! Thank you again and my God bless you, our troops ,and all the families!.....S.O.
Thank you so much for what you do for our troops. Finding my son’s picture among the many you have published brought tears to my eyes but also a great deal of pride – in him as a Marine leaving on his third tour of duty in Iraq and in you as wonderful people who do so much for our troops, their families and our nation. I have read all the letters you have posted and spent much time looking at all the pictures. What a wonderful tribute to our military! PK
Hi, Thank you so much for taking pictures of our troops. One of the Marines told his wife about you guys, who then told his mother. She emailed everyone on the units email listyour website. I found a picture of my fiance. He is talking on his cell phone in the picture. In fact, he was talking to me. I remember asking who he was talking to, and he said that a lady wanted to take his picture. I was so happy to find this. Thank you so much for providing this type of service. I would love to have a copy of the original. | ||
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