PROJECT: T-SHIRTS FOR THE TROOPS
In May 2007, 200 of our Horsemen were deployed.
We received pledges for 200 shirts,
and the order was placed.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Subject: Red Horse support
To the folks that were likely
involved in this mission of support for the deployed 557 Expeditionary Red
Horse Squadron.
I just wanted to make sure that you knew that your gesture
of support was extremely appreciated and well received by all.
Great shirts! Hopefully MSgt Duggan will share with you some of the photos he
took here at FOB Hammer with some of the troops enjoying their shirts.
The shirts were given out as part of our commander's call yesterday. MSgt
Duggan let me know how this all came about, and let me just say you guys
were amazing in your show of support.
I am the Red Horse physician for this deployment and the attached physician
at Nellis AFB for the 820th there.
The base you sent these wonderful t-shirts to has been immeasurably improved
to help support the fight for the Soldiers, Airman, Sailors by the sweat, blood, and tears that have been
provided day and night by the fabulous Redhorse men and women that are
located here.
This is by far the most austere site of any of the deployed
sites we are at. The group as at anywhere from 8-12 sites at once. Reading
your missives about your prior experience, I can tell I will have the same
longing for the hard work ethic and the wonderful fellowship that I have
been blessed to experience so far during our 4 months here. I truly believe
that Redhorse folks are imbued with something different. If nothing else
they are special in my heart and will always be...
All thank you for the well wishes, prayers, and continued support. Thanks
again for the shirts and notes, God bless you, and hope to see you soon.
Take care,
Ronald Khoury, MD
Capt, MC, USAF
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20 July
The boxes of shirts have been received by MSgt John Duggan, in Iraq !!!!!!!!
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6 July
The full shipment, 200 shirts, was shipped to Iraq, this morning !!!!!
An additional box was sent, for the "gals", with shampoos, lotions, conditioners, soaps.
(Thanks to our daughter and grandkids.)
Included in one box:
a list of the "donors",
cards,
separate messages,
and 8 pages of shorts messages to the Troops, from the folks back home.
This project would not have been possible, but for the
great help from the following:
Jeanie & Art Barboza
Bobby Barnes, 31st CES Prime Beef, 1974-78
Pam Bruns
Jacques Cayer, 555th, 1969-70
Jed Clampitt, Original 555th
John Croghan, 555th 68-69
Frank Dutko, Pilot Class 43-D
Betty Ellis, Maine
George Farley, 554th, Phan Rang 1969-70
Tom & Marcia Gallagher, 555th, 1968
Jack and Sally Gilliland, Original 555th
Ray & Milli Gould, Original 555th-CRB, Retired from 819th
Wayne & Candy (ex-Navy) Hanks, Florida
David Hawker, 556th & 557th - 1969-70
Marty Haynes, 556th 1966 Thailand
Bob Hecker, 556th CES RH 1966 & Prime Beef
Judy (Milli's bank teller, FL.)
Stan Klein, Original 555th
Bob Lythgoe, 555th 1969
Nancy Maroulis, Northbrook, IL.
Rick Mitchell, 556th, 1968-69
Mike & Linda Mogerman, Florida
Ken Morris, 555th 1969.
Manuel Murillo, the NEW 555th
Robert Peters, 819th 67-68
Martin (Pete) Petretti, 820th, 1967-69
Harold Price, a Redhorse Dad
Cliff Schneider, 823rd 69/70 RVN
Charles Stant, Original 555th
Tim & Beverly Tenney, 554th
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Redhorse deployed.
PROJECT: SHIRTS FOR TROOPS
Donating the cost of a shirt(s), or any cash donation,
for the deployed Redhorse that asked for them, (see email below)
We don't think they should have to pay for them !
Whichever unit you were (or are) in,
there's been Redhorse "Pride", for 42 years.
Pass that pride on to our troops.
It's not so much about T-shirts,
but to let our troops know we care enough,
to send them something that they want !
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Your fellow Horsemen, families and friends,
got those shirts for you, John !!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: John D.
To: USAF-Redhorse
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 12:42 AM
Subject: 200 shirts
WOW !!! that is so cool !
Thank You so much for your support.
You just dont quit do you?
Thanks again,
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: John D.
To: USAF-Redhorse
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 11:35 AM
Subject: RH shirts being donated
That's awesome.
The guys and gals of the 555 will be excited to know that we are all in your hearts.
Thanks so much for your support.
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----- Original Message -----
From: John D.
To: USAF-Redhorse
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: 555th RH
Hello,
Myself and my fellow Airmen are on our way to represent
the re-activated 555 RHS in theater for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
I have shown/asked a number of folks the design and they all
want shirts to carry on the heritage we all share.
Unfortunately, we were still training in the field and
missed the deadline, and now departing for the AOR.
Is there any way we can still get in on the deal?
We are all as dedicated to the 555 as our retired
brothers and sisters and would like to show who we are,
where we've been, and where we will go.
I am requesting an address, cost amount,
or any info you can provide.
Thank You.
TO THE HORSE!!!
Msgt John Duggan
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Shirts for troops, ready to mail.
THANK YOU,
to all those that REALLY cared.
You opened your hearts and wallets,
for our Troops,
to make this effort a success !!!
YOU DID IT !
The 200 mark was met.