Success Stories 2009:
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1 July 2009: "To you all at Any Soldier.com
May God Bless you and your team on the tremendous support you provide us. I can honestly say not all soldiers receive loving letters and items from home and when I open a box from one of your supportive members who has adopted me to provide a care package too, it and that is a blessing to them and an honor for me to open for them. Requested items are genuinely received which I place in our common area for all and that area is and becomes a shopping mall for all our units which also includes the US Navy.
So to you and your organization, I say thank you on behalf of the United States Armed Forces because your organization is a Joint Task Force which is blessed and honored with good hearted people who take time out to provide for all of us...
Thank you..."
SSG Sandra Rolon, US Army & Any Soldier® Contact.
25 June 2009: "I have been truly blessed with love and support from the many supporters of AnySoldier. So many Americans responded so willingly to aid and support the military members and that has not gone unnoticed. I encourage all Army member that I come in contact with to get in touch and keep in touch with AnySoldier. The support of AnyAirmen and AnySailor also is greatly appreciated.
During my tour here in Afghanistan, I would not have been able to function without the love and care that is given in each and every package I received. Fellow military members have also enjoyed my boxes that I have willingly shared.
Now my tour is coming to an end. I will be transitioning back to the US in July. I want to thank everyone and every organization that have supported me during my tour. I am greatly humbled....and Anysoldier will forever be in my heart. If I am not deployed again I will become engaged in helping those who are deployed. AnySoldier has made a lasting impression and renewed my faith in the American people."
MSG Deborah J. Turner, US Army & Any Soldier® Contact.
10 Mar 2009: "Your organization is actually just what the doctor ordered--legitimate and up-to-date names/addresses are what we're looking for, as we already have the boxes/contents. Thank you so much for your help!"
Heather D., Red Cross, NC
26 Feb 2009: "Everyday, I see the packages pour in for our Marines and Sailors and I have to admit, it is staggering. I have deployed several times and I have seen several "Any Serviceman" type programs - mostly letters, sometimes books - but I have never seen anything like the love, appreciation and support that comes from the people who visit this site. It is, in a word, AWESOME. Thank you all for your support."
Major Shawn Hughes, USMC & Any Soldier® Contact.
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"Your organization's troop postings help our citizens show their steadfast support for our Armed Forces, and I am grateful."
President George W. Bush
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"By establishing an extensive network of U.S. soldiers available to distribute letters and care packages from home, Any Soldier Inc. has taken a leadership role in making sure the men and women of our military receive vital emotional support in their times of greatest need."
NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
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"It is a great honor to share with others the excitement and happiness of the men and women fighting for our freedom over-seas when they receive a care package from total strangers. AnySoldier.com has provided we WWII Veterans from a retirement community here in California with hundreds of names and addresses of our military fighting this war on terrorism. During my time in the service I never was able to receive a care package from home due unfortunately to my being in a Japanese POW camp for three and a half years, and I can honestly say it would have meant so much to we POWs if we knew the folks back home cared. Well, we care: and we show it by sending 50 care packages every week to our comrades fighting for our freedom.
Thank you AnySoldier.com for making these care packages possible."
Lester Tenney, National Commander
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Brian (left) and his Platoon Sergeant with the first of the AnySoldier packages, October 2003. |
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"No matter personal opinions on the war, I believe every American understands and appreciates that men and women are sacraficing their lives daily in order to protect our freedom.
Our soldiers are national heroes and they should want for nothing. But they do.
Things we take for granted everyday, go a long way to a soldier away from their family and the comforts of home.
So please join me in supporting our troops by fulfilling their humble requests through www.AnySoldier.com.
Let us show our appreciation today and everyday until our heros are home safely. Bless you all."
Leah Remini, Actress
"My father was in the service and received a military burial where I was presented with our flag. I've gotten a few emails asking what the military website I have mentioned in the past was. The one to write our brave men and women dedicating their lives to some war somewhere. They LOVE hearing from you! That link is: www.ANYSOLDIER.com"
Dane Cook, Comedian
"I have many friends and now family that have been personally impacted by the inspiring work of AnySoldier.com while serving overseas. AnySoldier.com bridges the gap between willing Americans and our heroes, by giving us civilians realistic ways to serve those who are serving us."
Mike Vogel, Actor
08 Feb 2009: "The last couple days have been like Christmas as the troop has received packages from supporters back home. It astounds us that there are people so willing to send us little pieces of home. It made my day when we received a package from a couple in Minnesota; little did they know that the newspaper they sent was my local paper!! Nothing could have brought me down from cloud 9! These little things mean so much and the oddity is that most of us don't realize we miss these things until they show up to brighten our day. A package of Haribo gummi bears arrived today - the ultimate favorite of one of our pilots! This organization is incredible in that it allows people who care about us to become connected to our effort and develop a relationship with an individual soldier or in our case an entire troop. This connection allows people stateside a better understanding of what we're doing and possibly opens a door to learn about a civilization half a world away."
1LT Carmel Cammack, US Army & Any Soldier® Contact.
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Our thanks to the many of you who talk about Any Soldier in your blogs! Some HERE.
3 July: "A fiery 4th for grown-ups, too"
CharlotteObserver.com - Charlotte, NC
3 July: "Three cheers for the red, white and blue"
Friday Flyer - Canyon Lake, CA
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27 May: "S. Hadley housewife cheers up GIs"
The Republican - MassLive.com - Springfield, MA
24 May: "Guest column: Support your war fighters"
Shreveport Times - Shreveport, LA
23 May: "Spitz: Many ways to honor the fallen"
MetroWest Daily News - Framingham, MA
20 May: "Your Mission: Make Memorial Day Memorable!"
Momlogic.com - Burbank, CA
20 May: "Operation Pencil Push"
Sequim Gazette - Sequim, WA
14 May: "Armed Forces Day: celebrate with your kids"
Examiner.com
14 May: Live Internet Radio Interview with Lorin & Dixie Ricker and Don on the "Walking a Walk" show.
Castle-Rock Radio
12 May: "Honoring Southborough woman's efforts to help the troops"
MetroWest Daily News - Framingham, MA
5 May: "West Side Elementary Supports Marines In Iraq"
The Chattanoogan, TN
4 May: "Head Start sends care to troops"
Cleveland Daily Banner, Cleveland, TN
1 May: "Showing Appreciation for our Military Personnel — Past and Present"
FedSmith.com
Click here for April 2009 News
-30 April: "Monroe military mom is on an 'anysolder.com' mission"
The Photo News - Monroe, NY
30 April: "Family receives warrant officer's combat awards"
Fort Leavenworth Lamp - Fort Leavenworth, KS
16 April: "A man worthy of your words"
Examiner.com, Indianapolis, IN
15 April: "What's Right With Kids Today? Nick Sisti: Encouraging the Troops!"
whatsrightwithkidstoday.blogspot.com
14 April: "Teens pack boxes of goodies for soldiers serving in Mideast"
Gillette News Record - Gillette, WY
14 April: "Web connects couple to troops"
The Daily Journal - Cumberland County, NJ
11 April: "Don't forget those who serve overseas"
The Daily Advertiser - Lafayette, LA
9 April: "Care packages, with a feminine touch"
FOX 13 - Tampa Bay, FL
5 April: "TOPIC: Bill Van Winkle, passed away this past week"
Flattrack.com
1 April: "10 Things to Recycle That You Never Thought You Could"
Weather Channel - USA
1 April: "Woman Shows Support With Care Packages"
The Ledger - Lakeland, FL
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25 March: "Sending sisterly love overseas"
New Times SLO - San Luis Obispo, CA
23 March: "West Side Elementary, Northwest Georgia Bank partner to support Marines in Iraq"
The Catoosa County News - Ringgold, GA
19 March: "Moultrie teacher makes pupils part of current events"
The Post and Courier - Charleston, SC
13 March: "Hands in motion touch lives of soldiers"
McKinney Courier Gazette - McKinney, TX
12 March: "Soccer smiles continue in Afghanistan"
InsideNoVA.com
5 March: "The Sister Soldier Project Launches New Website"
BlackNews.com (press release) - Columbus, OH
5 March: "Soldier pen-pal visits R-MA"
Northern Virginia Daily
Click here for February 2009 News
25 February: "Making a difference: Teachers, students and parents can support troops"
Vineland Daily Journal - Vineland, NJ
22 February: "Helping soldiers cope with hardships"
The Times of Trenton - NJ
13 February: "Christmas on Forward Operating Base Apache"
Mount Vernon Gazette - VA
12 February: "Operation Soccer Balls"
Reston Connection - VA
9 February: "Making a difference, one soldier at a time"
Wayne Independent, PA
8 February: "Operation Soccer Smiles"
Inside NoVA - Prince William, VA
1 February: "Harley care package collection"
MSNBC - USA
Click here for January 2009 News
31 January: "Harley care package collection"
WBBH - Fort Myers, FL
31 January: "Care packages for troops overseas"
Winknews.com - Fort Myers, FL
29 January: "Wekiva Students Flying High After Flag Raising"
WFtv.com - Orlando, FL
28 January: "Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan grateful for Lehigh resident’s boxes"
Lehigh Acres News Star - Lehigh Acres, FL
17 January: "Rocker Stapp, NBC2 anchors golf for troops"
MSNBC - USA
17 January: "My pledge for 2009: pursue justice, show mercy, and love my neighbor"
Beliefnet.com - New York, NY
8 January: "Local Harley shop collecting packages for overseas troops"
Cape Coral Daily Breeze - Cape Coral, FL
8 January: "Troops need show of gratitude now"
The Columbian - Vancouver, WA
6 January: "Randolph-Macon's Portillo receives awards for her dedication to volunteer work"
Northern Virginia Daily - Strasburg, VA
5 January: "Christmas in Afghanistan"
Inside NoVA - Prince William, VA
2 January: "Students send soldiers packages"
Charleston Post Courier - Charleston, SC
2 January: "Combined efforts aimed at honoring our soldiers"
Greeley Tribune - Greeley, CO
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| Great Events and Efforts 2009: |
6 April 09: After months of planning by Major Bourland for a golf tournament at Quantico, last minute changes in base policy by the Marines wouldn't allow it. So, taking lemons and making lemonaid being the stuff of Support Junkies, Anna Renault and others put together a dinner nearby at The Globe & Laurel Restaurant. Even Peggy Kane flew in from California! Amazing what Support Junkies can do!
31 March 09: Marco Island Florida Marriott Resort invited Any Soldier Inc. to attend their "Mission Business Sessions" for a presentation and for the attendees to build care packages. Marriott never ceases to amaze in it's beautiful resorts, and continuing support of our troops.
21 March 09: Bob Havens of Fort Wayne, Indiana, organized a "Packing Party" as part of his Eagle Project. Scouts who are about to earn the rank of Eagle have to do a service project, and Bob chose AnySoldier.com for his. Over 100 Boy Scouts have used this web site for their Eagle Project and we were hononed to be invited to attend this one.
Harley-Davidson of Fort Myers, FL teams with AnySoldier.com!
31 Jan 09: Hundreds of people showed up at Harley - Davidson of Fort Myers on Saturday to send a personal gift overseas to our troops. They are collecting care packages to send to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Each box will have different items in them, but all will be sending the same message. People back home are thinking about you.
Harley-Davidson of Fort Myers and AnySsoldier.com teamed up to host the ultimate party for america's troops overseas. The party kicked off Saturday morning with bikers taking part in a poker run, live music, and of course treats.
(From WINK News)
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21 Jan 09: Xerox sends 51 Care Packages!
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Notes to Troops
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9 Jan 09: TORRANCE, California - Towers Elementary (in conjunction with Alta Vista in Redondo Bch) is doing a service learning project by sending letters, and hand drawn pictures to U.S. Troops in the Middle East. The purpose of the project is to encourage students to participate in the global world and learn how simple acts of kindness and care can positively affect someone's life. It gives them the opportunity to learn about patriotism and appreciate the brave men and women who are in foreign lands without their own families. Jeri Reeder reports.
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13th Annual "Polar Bikers Ride"
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| 1 Jan 09: Sponsored by River City Harley-Davidson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the ride was attended by over 100 bikes, to include representing Any Soldier®, Marty on the Ultra. Good to know that he wasn't the only crazy out there in the mid-20s temperature. The ride was to benefit Cancer Services. |
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