November 21, 2005

Dear SSOT Board,
I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for the great breakfast and the wonderful company this past Saturday. It is people like all of you that keep the drive going for those young men and women serving our country both at home and abroad.
Robert Siebelts, CPT/USAF RES

November 7, 2005

Hi Dr. Truhe,
Thank you very much for all the support and gifts while we were deployed overseas. It is so nice to know that people care so much about the troops overseas. Thank you again for all the packages and support while we were deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom V.
Sincerely,Ian Rush, SGT/USA

September 2, 2005

I’d like to thank you and the people of Summit for taking time to support us service members during our deployment here in Iraq. We all really appreciate your efforts. As time comes closer for our departure back to the states a few of us Marines wanted to ensure you received credit where it was due. The local community has been such a help bringing comfort items and necessities to our part of the world. I am looking forward to returning to such a great and supportive community. Thanks Again.
Sincerely,
Jesse Nelson, CPL/USMC

August 29, 2005

I’d like to thank you and the people of Summit for taking time to support us service members during our deployment here in Iraq. We all really appreciate your efforts. As time comes closer for our departure back to the states a few of us Marines wanted to ensure you received credit where it was due. The local community has been such a help bringing comfort items and necessities to our part of the world. I am looking forward to returning to such a great and supportive community. Thanks Again.
Sincerely,
Jesse Nelson, CPL/USMC

aUGUST 3, 2005

I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to put together the packages that were sent. They were more than generous. I passed out the movie boxes along with the grab bags and the Marines enjoyed them. As a squad leader I am responsible for 17 Marines and to be able to take care of them in that aspect makes my job fulfilling. So on behalf of the entire squad, thanks again. It is truly overwhelming to receive such support from the local community.
The weather is hot to say the least. It averages about 120 however we have adjusted to the climate so it’s not as bad as it sounds. The camp is improving daily. We just got a new gym as well as a new PX which is supplied with all our hygiene needs and a few luxuries. I have been in-country for over five months now with less than two to go. Moral is up looking forward to going home. It’s funny how you can ask anyone and they can tell you exactly how many days are left. It’s hard not to. Anyway, I have to get going now. Thanks again for your support and prayers. They are both greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jesse Nelson, CPL/USMC

May 2005

TO SSOT in Summit, NJ:I am sending this email on behalf of the women at our location to say thank you for the shoe boxes of women’s items that were sent. Someone in the unit received the mail boxes and put them in the female latrine so that all females had a chance to grab something from all the shoe boxes. This was a great idea because we have several small units at our location and all the boxes were spread and available to everyone not just going to one unit.
Again a big thanks for all your support. Please pass on the word to all your volunteers that we said thanks.
MSG Barbara Rubio3rd BCT, 3rd IDFOB Warhorse

May 25, 2005

Hey Chris! So we finally got those packages and boy were we awed by the number of boxes. I cannot tell you how much the team and I appreciate what you and the town have been doing to support the troops. The DVDs were a big hit. We’re so excited about having new movies to watch. When the boxes showed up everyone on the team was like whoa somebody must really love you. It’s great to know that MY town is doing so much in support of the war effort. Quoting my team leader he stated, “Wow your town really kicks ass!” So again we here are truly grateful for what you guys are doing and I’m damn proud of my town.
Yuchen Chao, SPC/USA

May 10, 2005

Dear Christine, Helena, Annie, Virginia, & Chris,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the packages that were sent. It was extremely thoughtful of you to look out for us over here. The products included will be very handy, especially the lotion with SPF. However, I can guarantee you that all the products are much appreciated by all the female soldiers who received a package. It is wonderful to know that we are being thought of. Please extend my personal thanks to all companies and personnel involved in the Summit Supports Our Troops package drive. And thanks again for your thoughtfulness.
L. SGT/ USA

Febraury 16, 2005

Hi I'm SSG Williams with A 1/38FA here at Camp Stanley Korea (with Greg Edgreen) and I just wanted to say thank you from my self and the whole LIGHTING MAINTENANCETEAM we appreciate your support and all you do for us.

Febrauray 15, 2005

Dear Mrs. Truhe,
Thank you for your card, kind words, and for your efforts on behalf of Summit Supports Our Troops. It is great to know that my hometown is able to rally around the service members, despite differing views on the course of events that has gotten us to this point. I take pride in knowing Summit is able to show so much gratitude to people in uniform, whether they are Summit residents, sons and daughters of residents, or just folks in need of a pick-me-up and a pat on the back.
You truly went beyond yourself with the savings bond. I appreciate the thoughts and will ensure it is used to support the morale efforts on board my ship. I have been stationed on the ship for a bit over a year now and we are currently entering the fourth month of our maiden deployment. It has been quite an experience, seeing the source of the articles I used to read about in newspapers and magazines. We have been involved in a wide range of missions, from maritime security of oil platforms, to patrols of liquefied natural gas fields, to training exercises with foreign navies. Every day is a new challenge. My parents enjoyed the breakfast last weekend and I look forward to hearing how the organization grows. If you ever need anything from me, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you again and know that SSOT has my continued gratitude.
Regards,
George Messner, LJG/USN