KENNETH E. HINTON, Capt, USAF

March 11, 2008

Blue Star Mothers of America,
Thank you for the care package that my office received.  Everyone was very happy to receive such a nice surprise and all the great things inside.  We have hung the American Flag proudly in our office as well.

Tony Jones

March 5, 2008

Blue Star Mothers of America,
On behalf of my shipmates and I, we would like to THANK YOU with the deepest gratitude from the bottom of our hearts with sugar on top for all the packages sent to us!!!  When I received all those packages, it was like Christmas in March.  I could not believe how many packages I received.  And we were like little kids in the candy shop sorting through all the wonderful items in the care packages, and please believe all items where put to great use; as well as boosted our morale.  Again, THANKS for the packages packed with LOTS and LOTS of LOVE and GOD BLESS EACH and EVERY ONE of YOU in Blue Star Mothers!  It is nice to know that we have support and people back home who care about the troops fighting to keep your country the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave!!!

Warmly,

~HM3 Jones and The Gang!

James Lohman, USMC

January 22, 2008

Some of you might know my mother, Ruthie Lohman; she is in the Owasso chapter.  I am SK3 (SCW) Lohman stationed in Fallujah, Iraq.  I just wanted to tell everyone thank you all for everything that you are doing back on the home front.  We really enjoy each little thing that we get.  We do this for you and America.

A man walks his post,
Watching every movement in sight.
Dressed in full battle gear,
And holding his weapon tight.
With his eyelids heavy,
And his body weak.
He continues to press on
With very little sleep.
He never takes his focus,
Off of the job that lies ahead.
"Others lives are in my hands,
I can sleep when I am dead."

This is the attitude of every American soldier, sailor, marine and airman and it should be for every American. Once again... thank you!

SSgt Brooke Johnston
USAF, Balad AB, IRAQ
Jan 2, 2008
Thank you so much for the freedom box.  I appreciated all of the things in it, especially the phone cards so I can call home.  Everything will come in handy here.  Thank you again, it's nice to have people at home who care about us over here.

MSG WILLIAM SEABOLT

CAMP SPEICHER  IRAQ

December 24, 2007

Your love box has brought a gleam of light to an otherwise dark holiday season.  You have shown love and compassion to so many soldiers throughout Iraq.  I am a master sergeant with the 111th.Eng.Bde from W.VA., I wanted to thank you all for the support and effort you have shown for all of us.  May God bless and keep you all the days of your lives.  From all of us at the 111th Engineers, I thank you so very much.                                      

Ben Walters, LTC, IN
Kabul, Afghanistan

December 12, 2007

I received a box from you yesterday.  It was totally unexpected, but greatly appreciated.  I'm still unsure how you got my name & address, but I'm not complaining.  The goodies & items have been made available to all 34 of the soldiers in the detachment and I can truly say "Thank You" from all of us.  Keep up the good work!

Jeremy Lane, MSgt USAF, MNC-I C3 JOC

December 7, 2007

Greetings from Iraq!  Your care package came today to the Al Faw Palace, US Army Headquarters, Baghdad Iraq.  Thank you very much for the goodies.  You are very kind.  Thank you for supporting the men and women of the US Military.  Have faith that your military is working hard to ensure all American's freedom.

Christopher Wingate, MAJ, U.S. Army

December 7, 2007

Hello and Merry Christmas!  I just wanted to thank you for a care package I just received from your organization -- just in time for the Christmas season.  The items are much appreciated; even more appreciated is the knowledge of your thoughts and prayers for us over here.  Thank you so much for that.  It is an honor to represent you, even during a hard tour in Iraq.  May God bless all of you and your families and our country this Christmas.  Thank you again

SPC Amanda Reinwald ARMY!!

December 6, 2007

My name is SPC Amanda Reinwald and I am now on my second tour in Iraq.  I just wanted to thank you for your kindness and prayers.  It is very exciting to know that back at home, Americans are supporting the soldiers.  We got your package and we are very grateful. I know that you all have families and lives of your own.  But, it takes exceptional people like your selves to take time out of busy schedules to send packages to us.  I just wanted to that you for thinking of us and you are the reason we fight.  Once again thank you so much.

PFC Chris Lohmeyer, Army

May 4, 2007

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the boxes of goodies.  Receiving an unexpected something in the mail completely changes your day, as well a reminder that folks back home -DO- care, no matter what the media says.
Thanks again!

Sgt Christopher Baker, USMC

January 25, 2007
I served with Lcpl Thomas Blair in Iraq during OIF I.  I would like to send my deepest regrets to his family. Blair was a great friend and we became close on the ship over.  I think about him often and I will NEVER forget!  Semper Fi Blair we miss you.

Michele Wilkes, USAF

January 12, 2007

My co-workers and I would just like to say thank you for the packages you sent to us during our deployment.  It is very nice of you all to do this for us and we appreciate your support!  All of the goodies are coming in handy and the cards from the people were very uplifting.  The American Flag you sent is hanging proudly in our shop.  Thank you!

CW4 Steven D. Morrow, US Army Reserves

Dec 4, 2006
Thank you very much for your Freedom Box.  It's people like yourselves that make it all worthwhile.  Thanks again and bless you all.
Jalalabad Air Field, Afghanistan
FET 19

CPL Gaamad, Ray R, Army

November 24, 2006
I'd like to thank you for the care package that I received from your organization.  I received today thank you very much it awesome what America does in the time need. 

MSgt Brian Brown, USAF

January 5, 2006

I'd like to thank you for the care package that I received from your organization.  Your support of our military is greatly appreciated.  I'd also like to thank Brian Carroll from Adair Elem. for the nice letter.  Brian, when it comes time to join, GO AIR FORCE!

Cedrick Green, Army

December 19, 2005

Thank you very much cause in some cases a lot of soldiers don't get to any type of packages and for you all to take out time of your busy day to make a care package for us just shoes how much we are respected and love at home even when the war makes it seem like no one cares but we all know you do.

Lanessa Bass Warden

December 14, 2005

Thanks Blue Star Mothers. I have a half brother in Iraq fighting for our country.

Sgt. Duffer H. Bowyer
November 21, 2005
Hello Blue Star Mothers of America,
Hi my name is Sgt. Bowyer, stationed here at Camp Adder, Iraq. Wanted to thank you all so much for the nice care package you all put together; sent to me. It means so much to know that we are loved & supported back home; its people like you guys that make this endeavor worth it. I have been deployed now for over a year & plan on extending for another tour because I believe we are making a difference. I have seen the news from back home showing that support is dwindling for us being here. It is disheartening because we see very clearly what all has been accomplished first hand & most of us want to complete the mission so that we won't have to come back over ever again. I was here in Desert Storm & wished then that we would have taken out the Baath party & Saddam because I knew we would be right back over here if we didn't and here we are today. Thanks to all the businesses who donated towards the care packages. I will be sure to share with my buddies who don't get much mail. The Hooters magazine was a nice touch! Sure miss seeing the pretty American girls back home. I want to commend you all on a nice, well put together web site. It looks to be kept up; I have added you to my favorites. I will try to send you all some pictures for your photo gallery. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU & may God bless you all. 

Sgt. Duffer Bowyer

PFC Reese Julie

November 20, 2005

Thanks for the support and the box. I received today thank you very much it awesome what America does in the time need. Thanks so much it made my day. Keep up the great work.

PFC Reese

Stationed Kkurkirk Iraq

SPC. Matthew E. Stheimer

October 5, 2005

I cannot thank you enough for that packages that were sent to Mes-e-Sharif Afghanistan- Camp Patrick Tillman. As a part of the security force, life isn't too forgiving and a little piece of home is always welcome. Your support and prayers truly are a blessing!!
SPC. Matthew Estheimer
A.co 1-151
76th infantry brigade

Pastors Arthur & Gwen Jackson

September 11, 2005

Dear Blue Blue Star Moms org., Thank you for the job you do.
Pastors Arthur&Gwen Jackson
Living Faith Christian Center
Palm Coast, Florida

Mary S. Willingham

September 11, 2005

Thank you for the freedom box you supplied to my son and all the men of the 1st of the 158 last week. He was thrilled and amazed of the neat stuff you put in his box. My son and all my kids live in Oklahoma but I live in Arkansas. We do not have a Blue Star group here. Thank you so much for what you have done.

Angie

August 25, 2005

God bless organizations like this one. Our troops make the difference in the world. They need and deserve our support & prayers! God bless them all for their dedication to our country, hard work and freedoms they work so hard for us to keep.  God Bless America, our Troops and our President!!
My husband serves proudly in the Air Force and my father served 30 years in the Navy! I AM PROUD OF THEM

1LT Jennifer Hughes

July 29, 2005

To the Broken Arrow Chapter of Blue Star Mothers:
Thank you so much for your care packages. They are very much appreciated by the troops here. Everything can and is used by someone. It is so nice to have support from people at home. Thank you all for your prayers.

AN Hernandez, Chris M

July 24, 2005

I just wanted to say Thanks! for supporting us and helping us out! I am a sailor on the USS Carl Vinson and am on my way home from being at sea for the last 6+ months. We received a package from you and read all the letters. We could not go on with out the strength you give us. So on behalf of the 6,000+ sailor and marines on the ship: THANK YOU FOR BEING AN AMERICAN!

Kathy Leifermn

July 14, 2005

A special thanks to all BSM who have supported my son and family.