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Maj Pain is asking for supportive emails for some of our guys. I hope the good Major will forgive me for ripping so much of his post for the following quote, but it says it so much better than I can.
What would you say to the warrior in the picture above [on Maj Pain's site, follow the above link -ed] if you could chat with him? You might say “Thanks for protecting us”, or “We support you”, if you were somewhere in passing. But what if you were sitting down, sharing your feelings over dinner? Then what would you say to him? Think about it, because you now have that opportunity.
We have a large group of Marines currently located in a remote area of Iraq. Mail might arrive once a week if the fates are with them, and water is obtained from a well on site. These are your Marines, living on the edge of the empire, alone and determined to succeed. They don’t live in Fallujah, they don’t have a PX or a store. They operate with the bare bones and a can do attitude. Adapt and overcome are the pillars of their structure, while rebuilding in an insurgent filled area. Police stations are built and governed by Lt’s, and life and death decisions are made by 20 something year olds.
They sleep in WWII era wooden huts and sleeping bags, as the constant blowing dirt finds its way into everything they own. They cherish the basic things most take for granted in the states. Operating flawlessly in the 100+ weather is not the exception, it’s the expected. They are a tight group that redefines the phrase, “No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy”.
Every single person who reads this post had better send an email to our guys. Send emails to dirtpeople@gmail.com and they will make their way to the Marines. I’ll be checking with the Major from time to time and I will not feel bad about calling everyone out if a flood doesn’t happen! Let your friends, family, coworkers, and church folks know, too. There isn’t an excuse in the world for that email address not to have tens of thousands of emails by the end of the week. You have your orders, now execute!
Update: I’ve also been pointed to Thinking Right where Jim is getting letters to send to the USS Russell. He needs 180 more and I know we can lend a big hand with that. Send those letters to letters@thinking-right.com. I don’t think sending two emails is asking a lot and I fully expect both inboxes to be overflowing. We can do it!
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Isaac
Thanks for the tip Marcus, just reminded me that I have not visited OMV for quite some time. There is another Letters from Home project going on at http://thinking-right.com/. CJ has posted about it but maybe a you might want to link to the update?
Leta
Consider it DONE!
Michelle
Dear Marcus,
I would like permission to help. I am a member of Soldier’s Angels and I would like to either link your article or copy and repaste your blog to our forum to get more people who would love to help out. Please let me know. I think this is a great idea.
Proud of our Armed Forces,
Michelle
Maj Pain
THANK YOU very much for hooking me up and helping the word get on this. Mail, what mail its far and few so YOU all are making adifference NOW! Thanks again. Semper Fi-Maj Pain. AAAAAAAAAAhhhtack!
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Fred Cousins
I just wanted you all to know that I am truly proud to see that Marines are Marines and doing what they have to do with the help of Doc and others. I don’t care what the almost Commie News media has to say or doesn’t say, they are them and we are US.
Now is your chance to sort out some things in your life also. Save some Money and don’t blow it all when you get home. It is easy to do, and when it is gone-that’s all she wrote. Life goes on back home and it is good to know that we have such Balls to the Walls Men and Women serving.OOHRAH!
Donna
Marcus,
Just sent my e-mails! God Bless All of our troops! You guys and gals are the best!!!
David
Done, I wish solving the gas issue was as easy!
I pray for these people. They need us and we need them.
David
Cindy
You have mail!
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God bless you all!
Sarah Widlak
Hello my name is Sarah and I think this is a great thing to do. My grandfather was a Marine in WWII. These soldiers work so hard for us and our country. This is the least we could do for them. My prays are with them too. Thank you.
Ruth Beaulieu
just send my email. i would love to send email to the troops.by the way all you guys and gails are doing a great job. and be safe.
Karen
I sent mine, for today. I’m so proud to have these Marines in my corner. We love you!!
Karen
Fred Simjian
Yes I want to help send e mail to vets
Sharon
Emails sent! Thank you, Major Pain, for the opportunity to send our support to our brave Heroes.
josie
god bless all of you
josie
if i can help please let me know i would be happy to send emails to our heros.
suzanne
what a fantastic idea, my e-mail is going out now..
Maureen
I want to thank all of our men and women in uniform for the tremendous sacrifices each and every one of you are making for the United States of America. You and your families are in my daily prayers. God bless and keep you all.
Trudy and Jon
Thank you for the opportunity to express our gratitude! It’s a privilege to be able to do that for our great military.
Representing Central PA…
Trudy and Jon
The Grass Hopper
Marcus,
I sent a email and thanked all of them.
We who are the DAWGSOFWAR know what has to be done. And it will be done.
ALLONS
11th ACR
Joan
Thank you to all the Marines out there who are so bravely defending our country. I know Marines take pride in being the “tip of the sword” and for that I will always be grateful. I believe in you, and believe in our objectives over there. I also appreciate you and everything you all do. Never lose your resolve. America will prevail ! you are the best of what America has to offer !
Stay safe, stay strong, stay brave and never surrender !
Failure is not an option !
Godspeed,
Joan F. Kranz
lori Peoria
Thank you all for your service,sacrifices and bravery for our country. You all make me proud to be an American!!!!
Lori P
Soldiers’ Angels
Lisa Halpin
What to say to let you know just how proud we are. We all say thanks and show our hearts,but there is so much that you do not know. You keep us safe from far away and proud of you we are. May you all stand strong and know your part of the United States Marine Corp.
Semper Fi Always
love and prayers,
Lisa I. Halpin
Deborah K. Millemaci
My brother was a Marine in Vietnam…so I not only support all the Marines but all branches of the military who are fighting for those of us at home and far away.
You are ALL in our thoughts and prayers Every Day. Just know that NOT ONE of YOU has been forgotten. Thank You for ALL you have done in the name of Peace.
Deb
Loretta Chambers
My husband is now in Iraq with the Navy Seabees (27) and he has my support all the way. I have had buttons made in his honour, and prayers all over in three different states. I know God sent him there for a reason just like he did all the other men and women who are over there. If he sees this, he will know its me because I was named after Loretta Lynn.
Lena Whelan
I am a Canadian and I say thank you to all the men and woman who are out there fighting to keep the fragil image of peace for us here in North America. Our cousin was a proud soldier who came home only for us to say thanks and send him home to our maker. We will miss him and in that I hope the message is sent to all who can not fight to use your words to uplift all of those who do.You are all in my prayers. If you read this did you know some of those brave men and woman have no family to write to them or send the most precious gift of a prayer we can all give something.