This is the motivation behind contacting soldier's angels. One of my workers hasn't received one piece of mail yet. Everyone around him has received at least a letter but he hasn't received anything. We have been out here for nearly 3 months now and the other day he received an email from his mother asking do you still want me to
send you something? She had promised when we left January 4th that she was just about to send him a package. And now almost 3 months later she actually asked if he still wants her to send him something. It broke my heart when i found out about this.If she only knew how hard and lonely it is for people out here away from home.I know if she actually understood this then she would have sent something a long time ago. But hearing this is just crushing. So thank you for your giving spirit. The only reason I found about this website is because someone else received a package from Soldier's Angels. You may never receive your deserved thanks but let me tell you that people out here are needing your kindness. It means a lot. You may never know how much of an impact you will have on a person who is away from home for the first time half way around the world but let me reassure you it is noticed. So thank you very much.

U.S. House passes Knollenberg’s bill to honor U.S. Troops

 The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a resolution to designate an official day of recognition for the service of active-duty U.S.servicemen and women.Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R/MI-09) sponsored the measure on behalf of Alexandra McGregor, a sixteen year-old Waterford resident who originated the idea for this legislation.

“Our service men and women make enormous sacrifices to keep us safe and to protect our freedoms. They leave their homes and families, work in highly stressful and dangerous conditions, and ensure that all of us here at home are safe and secure. We need to honor these men and women and show them that Americans across the country are appreciative of their work and sacrifice,” Congressman Knollenberg said.

Veteran's Day officially honors the service of our veterans and those who’ve died for our country with designated national holidays. However, there is no official national day of recognition for active-duty troops.

Knollenberg’s resolution will designate March 26th, 2006 as ‘‘National Support the Troops Day.’’ The legislation states that “all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

“With this resolution, it is my hope that our troops will know that the American people – from the 16 year girl in Waterford to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives – are grateful for their service. Our country is at war and it is more important than ever to show our appreciation for our brave and dedicated men and women in uniform,” Congressman Knollenberg said.

Congressman Knollenberg's web site:

http://www.house.gov/knollenberg/mediacenter/press/2006/3-14-06.htm

The credit of this article goes to the Army News Service.

Too bad the CNN thinks that this ain't worth mentioning. Too bad the New York Times thinks the same. Anyways, where's that chocolate store at? I need some to stop me from sending angels back home these notes! LOL!

Oh yeah, even I can't say some of these Arabic names too! Enjoy!

Bridge reopens over Euphrates as Babil gateway

March 13, 2006 FOB KALSU, Iraq (Army News Service, March 13, 2005) – Iraqis celebrated the reopening last week of the Musayib Bridge, located about 45 kilometers south of Baghdad, and officials said it will make traveling easier for residents of Babil province. The span, which runs over the Euphrates River in Iskandariyah, is the main thoroughfare for merchants, worshippers and families who travel north to Baghdad or south to Karbala. The bridge was destroyed one year ago by a terrorist car bomb. The reopening ceremony March 6 was attended by Salem Salh Mahdy, Babil province governor; Gen. Qais Kamza, Babil provincial police chief; and Lt. Col. Patrick Donahoe, commander, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. (Editor’s note: Cpl. Michael Molinaro serves with the 2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.) Desert Lion Soldier, SGT William Shepherd