Plans were made to collect "support" messages, from the folks back home, for the troops in Iraq.
Below is the Email:
Families and friends have joined together, to send these messages of encouragement and support, to the troops serving in Iraq.
From the folks back home:
Ray W.Gould, USAF Ret. and Milli Gould, Belleview, FL
Donna McCleskey, Hardee County Sheriff's Dept., FL.
Hank Corbin, USAF Ret., MA.
G. Ray McCleskey, N. Ft. Myers, FL
Dia and Paul Perry, Marathon, FL
Brian Albritton, Avon Park, FL
Capt. Robert and Mary Schmid, Dania Beach, FL.
John Roberts, Capt. US Army, WW2, Jayess, MS
Wayne Hanks, Gibsonton FL
Candy Hanks, US Navy, Patrick AF Base, FL
Rich Colvin, Morganville, N.J.
Frank Dutko, Pilot Class 43-D, Gulfbreeze, FL.
Idalene Fink, Lake Placid, FL.
Walter F. Cole, Lebanon, New Hampshire
Patrick Caddle, Served US Navy, Miami, Fl.
Scott Jones, Fort Myers, FL -- 555 Red Horse, Vietnam 1968-69.
James A. Elliott, USAF Retired (554th)
Dick and Betty Ellis, Readfield, Me. and Merritt Island, FL
John R. Zimmermann SMSgt 106 CESq., Queens, NY
Ed Glover, New York
Ben Wengler, Ocala, FL
Philip (Mule) Muller
Lebrecht Miller, Served: WW1, Greenwood, DE
Al and Janet Wheeler, Orlando, FL.
Steve Sheffield
Nancy and Steve Maroulis, Northbrook, IL
Mark C. Forkey, USAF 819th Redhorse, '70-'78
Tom Gallagher, USAF Ret., Floral City, FL
Chuck Colley, ME.
Ruth & Aaron Krieger, Miami, FL
Fermin Graves, Santa Maria, CA.
Philip and Gayla Gardner, Lebanon, NH
Fred and Virginia Bloetscher, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Larry J. Morgan, New Port Richey, FL
Ken Keebler, Valrico, FL
Thomas W Keifer, USNA 58,Red Horse-RVN 66
Bruce and Carol Gradwohl, Doylestown, Ohio
Bill & Janet Rievert, Beaverton, MI
Donald F McCrowell USAF Ret
Bob Gould, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Jerry Brannon, Ozark, Alabama
Kenneth W. Morris
Alan F. Maberry - Phila.,PA ( Vietnam '68-'69 , '70-'71 )
Don and Shirley Averett, RedHorse Alumni, Alabama
Fred Bloetscher, PhD, PE Dania Beach, FL
Ken Goold, McMinnville, soon to be Venice, FL.
Christopher Barnes, 1SG, US Army, Retired, and Debra DellaRatta, Spring Hill, FL
Rick and Dorothy Paetzke, St. Clair Shores, Mi.
Ken and Bonnie Zicheck, Floral city, Fl
Debra Brownstein, Brandon, FL
Tom Boyer: SSgt USAF 1950-54
Pat McNally,Tampa
Dave Devine
Ronnie Griffin, USAF, CA.
Michael X. Wittman, USAF,Retired
Gene Huebotter, all my support.
Tom Welch, USAF Ret, Lompoc Ca
Allan R. Miners
Denise Belton, Lompoc CA
John and Liz Kelley, Ontario
Paul Sattler, Westminster, CO
Bill Boyd, Deptford, N.J.
Henry and Margie Porter, NC
Bob Fletcher, Retired Msgt, 823rd Red Horse, Bien Hoa,'Nam !!!
Tara and Oreste Macri, Loxahatchee, FL
Gail and John Shannon, Houston, TX
Ed and Eva Lou Saad, Lt Colonel, USAF (Ret), Livingston, TX
Suzi Riddle, Taylor, MI.
Rogers & Jean Craig, Texas
Art and Carol Cole, Rye, NH
Muriel Cole, Canaan, NH
The messages were sent, in one email, where they were printed and posted, for the troops to see.
THANKS to RedHorse at Hurlbert Field, we found a contact, and the messages were sent.
A GREAT BIG THANKS to the Air Force Captain in Baghdad, and to all who sent in messages!
Baghdad, Iraq
Subject: Morale booster
We're behind you 100%. Stay safe and come home soon!
To all our troops everywhere, we're proud of you!
WOW! We are so proud of all of you and grateful that you are holding the line for us. We remember you every morning and evening in our prayers. God protect each one of you and know you are loved! We love our Volunteer Armed Forces. Let's keep the politicians out of this one. Keep a stiff upper lip and carry on. Thanks for all you do.
Give 'em hell, we're behind you all the way!
Been there, done that! We’re with you all the way!
Do your job with pride and honor. As veterans we know what you are going through, because we've been there. We'll be there if you need us.
God Speed and we support what you guys are doing.
Without a doubt, every intelligent and clear thinking American
citizen gratefully supports and sends encouragement to our valiant military troops in Iraq. It is extremely regrettable that the arrogant and idiotic actions of a few cowardly members have created further jeopardy to the remaining courageous majority. We pray for your safety and that you will soon return to your loved ones and those of us who are deeply appreciative of your sacrifices.
Support our soldiers in Iraq, they are fighting to keep us free.
We’re with you in spirit and support.
We all thank you for your bravery and service to our country. Ignore the crap you hear about the antiwar butt-heads. We endured far worse and you will prevail over our enemies. Remember Patton's famous quote, "The job of the American Soldier isn't to die for his country, it is to make that other poor dumb son of a bitch die for his country." Good Hunting and remember that God IS with You.
God Bless you all. We are praying for your safe return.
You have our support 100%----- Prayers being said for you ALL.
All America supports you. Never lose sight of that.
Be strong, we support you all the way. Come home soon.
Stay the course, stay safe, come home soon.
You're the Best...second to none...God is with you....
Keep up the good work, we are all with you.
God is holding you (all ) in his hands... Bless You All....
Whatever you might hear, remember, America is behind you
and proud of your service.
God Bless and keep all our troops safe and let them come home
WHEN their mission is done!
Give'um Hell Guys & Gals,"we Love ya' all and we're behind ya' "All The Way".
Come home safe!!
We are behind you 100%. You are doing great!
You're there for us, we're here for you! GOD bless!
America wouldn't be America if it weren't for the sacrifices made by some so that ALL of us can live in freedom. We thank you !
God Bless all of you, All of you are great Americans and I support you 100 percent.
We appreciate the great work you do and greatly admire your commitment to making the USA a better place for all of us. God Bless. Stay safe
We are appreciative of and fully support, our armed forces; we pray for your safety and soon return. May God bless and protect you!
Bill & Edie Patterson, NY
We have more faith in our troops than to believe what we hear.
We are proud of you and support you.
Keep the faith and know we are supporting all of you.
My wife and I support all our fine troops no matter where they serve. Remember anything not worth defending is not worth having and Liberty is worth defending and providing to those who do not have it. Keep up the good work, be vigilent, and come home safe !
May God keep you close to His heart, and cover you with His hand.
It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. We are thankful that you are doing it for us.
Myself and my family send you our sincere best and pray that you stay strong and safe to return to your families and a grateful nation.
It is very difficult being out front in helping save the world, and I am sorry we are not there with you....take care and come home safe.
As a Viet-Nam Veteran I certainly support the men and women in uniform. Come home soon.
God bless all of you in service to our country! Complete your mission and come home safe and sound...freedom is NOT free !
To ALL our troops deployed, you are supported 100%.
Stay safe, come home soon. We know you do what's right!!!
The media has filled the world with bad news of a few mistakes but we know you guys and gals are doing a great job in an honorable way. Just get the job done with respect and come home safe and sound real soon.
We're behind you 100%--stay safe and strong!!
We are behind you 100%.
We appreciate EVERYTHING you are doing and are praying for your safety.
I too have someone in Iraq and pray everyday for her safe return along with the rest of our troops. We support you and appreciate everything you are doing to keep us safe.
You have our prayers
I am praying for your safe return
Keep up the good work, we are behind you, Thanks for being there for us. We will be here for you when you return.
We support you and pray for your safety. Return home soon.
Thank you and America is proud of all of you.
We support you in your service. God's direction & protection.
My standing support goes out to all that honor and fight for their country. My best to all, come home safe, and be Proud for what you do! God Bless You All!
Love and support to 1/6 IN 2 BCT 1 AD and everyone that is there!
Thanks for being there for us.
Here's to the day that you all can be home with your families. May it be soon.
Be strong people, we're behind you all the way. Freedom is what its all about...you've got my support.
I've been there guys and you have our support.
We are all behind all the troops in harms way. Including ALL Red Horse/USAF Engineering Troops!
You have our support.
We want you to know that we are with you and all of the troops that are so bravely working for a free world. We appreciate the good you do each day and know you are working to rid the world of the likes of Osama and Saddam and all terrorists. We are proud of you and pray that you will stay safe and come home soon.
We only believe half of what we hear or read on TV and the net. You all keep up the good work. My last assignment (2003) was Deputy Director of Operations and CAT Director at USAFE headquarters, I know the truth. We're only hearing the bad stuff.
Stay Strong, and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of your countrymen.
Guys and Gals we're with you every step of the way. We're looking forward to the day you will be home. Our prayers for each and every one of you, God Bless.
We here at home wish we could do more. We hope you will return home safely and soon and hope you will feel good about having served in Iraq.
I am glad to have the opportunity to add my name to this list and I too wish I could do more. Thank you for answering your country's call to duty.
