Just picked up on this over on biggerhammer's board...I'm just passing it on.. Tall Shadow

EDIT: I'm adding the names of the "Adopters" next to the "Adoptees".  -Troy

CONSERVATIVE ALERT ISSUE: We rarely forward information we receive like this, but with the holidays upon us, we were especially moved to
get this information out to as many folks as possible.

If you or anyone you know of might be able to help out these
soldiers, now is a great time to do so. And if you've been
forwarded this message, you might also consider visiting
http://www.ConservativeAlerts.com/ to sign up for our FREE
e-mail Alert list. God bless you, and Merry Christmas.

------ Forwarded Message
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 22:16:20 -0500
Subject: Military needs your mail - PLEASE Help!!
Forwarded for your information...

My brother in law is in the air force and he forwarded this
to me. I am going to try to get something to these military
men and women who are in need. Please do what you can and pass
this along to anyone who might be able to help.

These are real addresses and real people in need. Lets help
them know that we love them and support their sacrifices for
our country.

Thanks
Carmen

Pass this along please
List from Mike Ruffner GySgt USMC Retired

Have an extra Christmas Card, Cookies or Holiday Specials to
share with the warriors protecting our way of life? Pick a
name, pass it on, let them know we support them! Get them
to the schools and churches also! Semper Fi!

LCpl Brad Seegert (WIA Iraq)
C 1st Bn, 2nd Marines
2d MarDiv FMF
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542

Cpl. Zak Klingberg
Fox 2/5, WPNX Plt.
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

LCPL Vincent Schuld
CSSG-3HQ CO S6
Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863

LCPL Jason Leber
157-A Lakewood Dr.
Jacksonville, NC 28546

AMN Nicole Leber - sister of above in Air Force
PSC 54 Box 95
APO AE 09601

LCPL Jonathan Ake
3/8 Weapons Company
81's Plt.
Camp LeJeune, NC 28542

LCPL N. L. Whittington
3/4 Kilo, Wpns Plt.
PO Box 788265
29 Palms, CA 92278-8265

LCPL Matthew M. McDonough
HQ CO 2nd Regt. MT
PSC Box 20093
Camp LeJeune, NC 28542

PFC M.E. Ludington - female
Loc. #314
MCCES MCAGGCC
Box 788253
29 Palms, CA 92278-8253

Sgt. Jeremy Sullivan
MWCS-18
Unit 37181
FPO AP 96603-7181

Other Services:

PFC Cancel, Jose
4th Plt Killer Troop 3/2 ACR
Unit 92384
APO AE
09322-2384

NOTE: he has no one but his family writing to him
*************************************
PVT Guskov, Yuriy
CCO 3/327 INF REG,
Unit # 96030
APO AE
09325-6030

NOTE: this young man has no one but his girlfriend writing to him
************************************
SGT Romanishan, John  R-32
(Medic) Eagle Troop,
2/3 ACR Unit # 91464
APO AE
09320-1464

NOTE: John is a medic... was unable to save his fellow soldier
and has been really down about it
***********************************
SGT Steve Asche
604 E Clark Apt 2
Champaign, IL
61820

NOTE: this soldier was sent home with 2nd degree burns on his
hands... wants nothing more than to return to his brothers...
is receiving physical therapy now
***********************************
SPC Wenzel, Timothy
333rd MP CO
APO, AE
09335

NOTE: Timothy is a medic...was feeling exhausted and buddy told
him to stay at base and buddy would go on call...buddy was in
ambulance that was ambushed and driver was killed..Timothy
feels guilty and says "it should have been me"
***********************************
SPC Buckingham, Karl
413th QM BN/1011th QM Co.
7th CSG Unit 91700
APO AE
09372

NOTE: soldier is receiving NO mail and NO packages
************************************
SPC Burnworth, Jason A
Task Force Associator Team
Cougar Camp Monteith,
Kosovo
APO, AE
09340

NOTE: receiving mail only from his mother
************************************
SPC Connely, Justin
82 ROC/LSA ANACONDA,
IRAQ/
APO AE
09372-1846

NOTE: soldier is receiving NO mail No packages
************************************
SPC DiIoli, Denise M.
E/704th DSB 92662
APO AE
09323-2662

NOTE: soldier is really down...just found out that they won't
be home till next April or May, been there since Feb. last
name is spelled cap D i, cap i, oli.
************************************
SPC Houk, Aaron
413th QM BN/1011th QM CO.
7th CSG Unit #91700
APO, AE
09372

NOTE: mother disabled, father deceased, receiving NO mail
************************************
SPC Kyle Smith
HSC 244th EN BN,
555 ENG GRP,
APO AE
09323

NOTE: receiving NO mail
****************************************
SPC McBean, Kenneth H. II  AimSmall
B-1-187 IN / Unit # 96073 /
APO, AE
09325-6073

NOTE: friends and family have stopped writing to him
****************************************
SPC ORTEGA, ANNABEL   Treadhead71

82 ROC/LSA ANACONDA,
IRAQ/
APO AE
09391-1846

NOTE: having a very difficult time..only one of three females in unit
***************************************
SPC Zunich, Michael
HHB 1-17FA Unit # 92627
APO AE
09323-2627
NOTE: survived a bomb attack on convoy...very depressed
****************************************
Smith, Meredith
2761 West Ivory Way Taylorsville, UT
84084

NOTE: this is a widow...her husband was killed in Afghanistan in
Feb..she and 8 year old daughter are having a very rough time
***************************************
Sgt. Pierce, Bill
4th Platoon ADA
Unit #92374
APO AE
09322-2374

NOTE: going through a divorce and has small children...doesn't
receive any mail
**************************************
ADDED 11/17/03

SPC Broyles Randall ACO 1st BN atk
82nd avn regt
82nd airborne division
APO AE 09 384
**************************************
ADDED 11/18/03

Captain Christopher A. Jackson
RS4, RHHT, 2ACR, Unit 92401,
APO AE
09322-2401
*************************************
PFC Martinez Taryn  Pat-Riot
Alpha Co. 527th MI BN
APO, AP
96271

She is very home sick with the holidays coming up, feels alone,
asks for junk food and shampoo and conditioner
***************************************
PFC ALVARADO, LAUREN
Commo Plt, HHC 1/32 /
Inf 10th Mountain Division FOB Chosin
APO AE
09384

Encouragement, snacks, gum, fun stuff
***************************************
PFC Binder, Jared M
3-BCT/C, Battery 3/4 ADAR,
APO-AE
09368
****************************************

PFC Brown, Kathy
HQ/A 562FSB Unit #96064
APO AE
09325-6064

****************************************
PFC Evans, Karl D
C Company lâ.(tm) AVN REGT
Fort Eustis, VA
23604

likes twizzlers, beef jerky, pringles, gatorade, vanilla
pudding - cannot have anything chocolate

******************************************
PFC Kelly, Patrick
3D COSCOM / 11th TRANS
APO, AE
09323

*****************************************
PFC Munn, Don
173 AB-BDE 554 MP CO
APO, AE
09347

was suppose to be home for thanksgiving, told he had to
stay in Iraq until end of april 2004
*******************************************

PFC Romig, Sarah  Raven
HHB 1-4 ADA Unit 93020
APO AE
09324-3020

********************************************
PFC White, Shakim
HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37
IBDE 1AD Unit 93034
APO AE
09324-3034

receiving no packages/mail

*******************************************
PV2 Towe, Korey
1st Platoon, 101st Abn AASLT
Unit # 96080
APO AE
09325-6080

Part 2


********************************************
PVT Harvey, Brian
C Co 447th BN 15th Signal Brigade,
Fort Gordon, GA
30905

********************************************
PVT. Miller, James Adam
B FSC/1-67 AR Unit #92607
APO AE
09323-2607

needs encouragement and prayer!

********************************************
Pfc. Hood, Tyler C.
C co. 1-22 INF BN
Unit 92597
APO AE
09323/2597

********************************************
SGT Howell, Joseph
413th QM BN/1011th QM Co. 7th CSG
Unit 91700
APO AE
09372

soldier is receiving NO MAIL and NO PACKAGES

********************************************
SGT Powell, Chrisopher L
2nd Platoon, Ghost Troop 2/2 ACR
Unit #92378
APO-AE
09322-2378

******************************************
SGT Stevens, Jared Scott
TF 1/63 AR Mtr,
C/O 173rd Airborne Bde
APO AE
09347

********************************************
SPC BROCKSMITH, KIRA
LSA ADDER 377 / 171 ASG /
1057th TC/ HQ PLT APO AE
09331 - TALLIL

********************************************
SPC Calaunan, Leonardo
B Co 2-8 INF 4ID
Unit # 92607
APO AE
09323-2607

needs encouragement

**********************************************
SPC Cater, Neil
C Co. 1-37 AR, HQ PLT
Unit 93037
APO AE
09324-3037

*******************************************
SPC Connely, Justin
82 ROC/LSA ANACONDA, IRAQ/
APO AE
09372-1846

requested by Annabel from same unit, soldier not receiving mail
or packages

********************************************
SPC Davis, Shawn
40th Sig. Bn
Maritime prepositioning Force
CMPF Staff
FPO-AP
96601-6020

*******************************************
SPC Fletcher, Gabriel
1st Platoon, 101st Abn AASLT
Unit # 96080
APO AE
09325-6080

********************************************
SPC Ford, Harmon
584 MC
APO AE
09325

asked for cereal - especially honey bunches of oats

*****************************************
SPC Herring, Aaron
194th MP Co/716 MP BN
APO, AE
09357

had heat exhaustion, dysentery, and Norfolk virus..

*****************************************
SPC Hoche Stephan
HHC 3/325 AIR
82nd ABN DIV
Unit # 96931
APO AE
09368-6931

cards or notes
*************************************
SPC Karlecke, Helen [red]Troy[/red]
800 MP BDE/822 MP Co
APO AE
09375

expected to be home for the holidays, now will be remaining
in Iraq til Feb

*****************************************
SPC Kunz, Jeffery [red]Troy[/red]
HHC 326 EN 96186
APO AE
09325-6186

whole unit is depressed....needs FUN things like board games,
FUNNY DVDs or VHS tapes

*********************************************
SPC Lasseigne, Wendy
HQ/A 562FSB
Unit #96064
APO AE
09325-6064

needs encouragement
******************************************
SPC Leon, Joseph  [red]Rangie[/red]
1st Platoon, Bravo Co., 2-187 INF,
101st Abn. AASLT,
Unit # 96080,
APO AE
09325-6080

not receiving mail from home

*********************************************
SPC Likes, Mathew R.
C Co. 389th EN BN CBT (H),
130 Engineer Brigade,
APO AE
09302

He is emotionally spent...only gets mail from mom and dad...

******************************************
SPC Marken, Nicholas A.
2485 S. 7th Street
Lebanon, OR
97355-1125

was wounded in recent attack, received shrapnel in his arm
and has nerve damage - coming home!!

**********************************************
SPC Moore, Peete
HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37
IBDE 1AD Unit 93034
APO AE
09324-3034

receiving no packages/mail
********************************************
SPC Pearce, Jason   [red]Treadhead71
[/red]
HSC 244th EN BN,
555 ENG GRP,
APO AE
09323

collecting items for kids - crayons, toys, clothes, paper,
pencils, shoes, etc.

********************************************
SPC Pruett, Michael
B Co 2-8 INF 4ID
Unit #92607
APO AE
09323-2607

needs encouragement

******************************************
SPC Robison, Eric
88th MP CO (2nd Plt)
Camp Wolf
APO AE
09336

***************************************
SPC Snyder, Brian
A Co 51st Sig BN
22nd Sig BDE Unit 91301
APO, AE
09335-1301

****************************************
SPC Taybron, Bradley
HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37
IBDE 1AD Unit 93034
APO AE
09324-3034

receiving no packages/mail

*******************************************
SPC Yates, Trevor V
Headquarters,
Fox Troop 2/2 ACR
Unit # 92377
APO-AE
09322-2377

Asking for school supplies
*******************************************
SSG Grace, James
400th MP BN
APO AE
09302-1322
************************************************
SSG Hernandez, Rodulfo
HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37
IBDE 1AD Unit 93034
APO AE
09324-3034

receiving no packages/mail
*************************************************
Spc Fletcher, Gabriel
1st Plt, B co. 2-187INF,
101st Abn AASLT, Unit #96080,
APO AE
09325-6080

Major Richard A. Miller
HHT SPT SQDN 3rd ACR
Unit # 91483
APO AE
09320-1483

asking for books, mags, and treats for soldiers; NOTE: this major
has over 9000 in his regiment...if you mail to him asking him
to pass out to the soldiers, they WILL write back...they are
desperate for mail....this unit is the one that lost SIXTEEN
soldiers in the Chinook helicopter...every one of the soldiers
had a service in Iraq and it was quite devastating for his
soldiers
*************************************

Mike Ruffner
GySgt USMC Retired
Preferred Packaging
Amber Waves Flag Co., Inc.
40557 N. Minena
Antioch, IL 60002

So any who... if you happened to be going somewhere that sells Christmas
cards by the truckload for a dollar & wanted to sit in traffic & whip one or
TEN out, or in the dr.'s office, or while waiting to be checked out @ the
toystore or...If it was me or mine, I would appreciate it.


http://www.ConservativeAlerts.com/

SGTIMAK also posted a list of his company.

Is there a way to merge the lists, so some people don't get alot, and others get nothing?

I am also confused with the asterisks/notes, the way they start/end, I am not sure if the note is about the next person, or the person above.  (yeah, I am dumb sometimes)

Suggestions for the listed who do not have a "suggested wish"?

BTT...

Also if you want to write a letter to 'any guy' just write it to "Military mail" or check out http://www.militarymail.org

These guys are worth it, send 'em some confidence

My medic brother [size=6] WILL [/size=6] be taken care of!


Soldier Medic!

BTT...!

Excellent, Thanks for passing this on Tall_Shadow. Printing out the list to bring to work.

From my understanding, the notes are below the contact info.

Mods, this post needs tacking for several days.

I'll take PFC Romig.

SPC McBean, Kenneth H. II
B-1-187 IN / Unit # 96073 /
APO, AE
09325-6073

NOTE: friends and family have stopped writing to him


[b][i]sigh[/b][/i]

Kenneth will be hearing from me. What is with friends and family stopping the writing? Good grief...

I'll Take Pfc. Martinez.

sounds like what they did in vietnam family and friends stop writing: writing to there soldier because it is Imoral that is bullshit it's not his fault he was sent over there.

Here is the thread I posted.  Just a couple guys in my platoon who don't have many people back home supporting them.

[url]http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=219708&w=myTopicPop[/url]

BTT...!

BTT, tack?      

bump

Bump. The wife and I are going to get one last Christmas gift tomorrow, will try to pick up a bunch of cards to send them. The cards will likely be late for Christmas, but better late than never. At least they will know someone is thinking of them. They ALL deserve our support, especially the ones who have no one else.

Bub

Ok, it's only 12 pages to copy, let's get this to your Local VFW, Amercian Legion, DAV and where ever there is good group of people.

Lets get them taken care of.

Email your friends a hot link to this.

SGTIMAK, On the way!

Im on it. Im going to get some cards tommorow.
         FREE

I'm with you on the cards Free. Going to by up some Christmas cards after i get paid tomorrow.
Got to let these folks know that we do appreciate their service and sacrifice.

Infantry

Damn, you guys are good people..

i'm in on it also.

SPC Pearce, Jason
SPC ORTEGA, ANNABEL
Are being "adopted" by us.
They won't recieve stuff before
christmas but what a new year/valentine
surprise.

 Treadhead71

FWIW, I'd do this myself, but I'm packing to go back to work between posts and I leave in a few hours, besides, I don't have a printer.

A lot of you guys seem to like the SEC tales.

If you have time to dig them up, (I don't have them all saved) maybe the troops would like them.

The wife and I are getting things tonight.  We will see that a few people get some things.

Thanks for the info Tall Shadow

Every soldier on the list will receive a Christmas card this year.  

Myself, my wife, 13 year old son, a 4 year old daughter sat down and wrote each individual soldier a message in a Christmas card.

It was a very humble and fulfilling experience.  Hopefully the soldiers will be touched.

My son and I are putting together a box for SPC Leon.  

I was looking around for guidelines on food items that would be appropriate to send and found this link: [url]http://www.wisinfo.com/postcrescent/news/archive/local_9410918.shtml[/url]

"Desirable items include individually wrapped candies, microwave popcorn, nuts and other snack foods, Kool-Aid and other sweetened drink mixes, sugar, creamer, tea bags, hot chocolate and hot cider packets, toiletries such as razor blades, shaving cream, tooth brushes and toothpaste, shower gel and soap, hand cream and body lotion, wet wipes, foot powder and sunscreen."
.
.
.
"Alcohol or food containing pork shouldn’t be sent to the Persian Gulf because they offend Muslim religious sensibilities, USDA said. Aerosol cans are not accepted because of shipping dangers."


The wife and I have sent several cards and some boxes of books, magazines, and games.  I'm hoping to get some food and toiletries sent as well.

When my offspring was there, she wanted junk food (spagettios {spelling?} even). Send the toiletries but send a few snacks as well. They appreciate it I guarantee... and don't worry, they will share whatever they have with their buddies so when you send it to one Soldier or Marine, you will get it to many. Send feminine items too. They will get to the right person.

I just got home after spending over 10 months in Iraq just south of Baghdad with my transportation company [bulk fuel].  I have had no time to check into the forum lately but this caught my eye instantly.

What you guys are doing for these soldiers is truly a wonderful thing.  I know how much mail call can mean.  I know how a simple letter, card or an unexpeected pack of baby wipes, bug repellant or beef jerky can brighten a day.  

It was hard enough for me being in an uncertain, hostile environment with close family support.  For those soldiers who don't have that good fortune you are their family.

Please continue to help in any way you feel you can.  It is most needed.

I am home now but most of me is still in theatre, still living life 9 hrs ahead of current time and still spending most minutes of every day wondering and worrying about the safety and welfare of the friends, brothers, sisters and even my girlfriend who are still there.

I thank you for what you are doing.

Spc. X--Kill  

SPC Connely, Justin
PFC Brown, Kathy
SPC Kunz, Jeffery
SPC Leon, Joseph
SPC Taybron, Bradley

These are all being taken care of by myself, wife and fellow family members who care to help!!

PFC White, Shakim
HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37
IBDE 1AD Unit 93034
APO AE
09324-3034

I'll adopt PFC White. Thats one of my old units.

I am in too, will send some christmas cards and have already sent packages to two SPCs I know personally. Its a shame that too few Europeans show support.

Best Regards

Cato

I'll take care of Pete.  I used to work with a Marine named Pete Moore.  He said his DI bragged to the others that he had "Moore Peter".

Can someone give me some knowledge as to what he does?  I know nothing about the alphabet soup.


SPC Moore, Peete
HHC 2-37 HHC PLT TF 2-37
IBDE 1AD Unit 93034
APO AE
09324-3034

receiving no packages/mail

I sent SPC DiIoli, Denise M. a letter thanking her for protecting our freedoms.

Jesus Fucking Christ!
I feel like a selfish asshole to the n-th power.
I'm sitting here 2 days away from heading back to Ft. Jackson to sit on my ass till i get cleared (security) and I'm feeling sorry for myself.
Yes, I'm going to be away from my wife,
but she knows I am safe and she will see me soon.
I got lots of letters from her, almost everyday during basic.
Write to these soldiers PLEASE.

Things like this post really put it all into perspective. My problems are nothing. I'm in no danger, just inconveinienced. That poor widow... she could be my wife someday.
Now I have something to be sad about.

Thanks Shadow. I feel better now. I'm gonna write somebody... you all should too. Take this list to your child's class room. I got letters from my S-I-L's 5th grade class, it made me feel so proud and supported.

Gift ideas:
led lights  $1.99 at walgreens
folding scissors
maxim magazines for males ;)

bump

[url]http://groups.yahoo.com/group/texasshowdownband/message/152[/url]


edited for link

I'll "adopt" SPC DiIoli, Denise M. , just happened to see a name that means a lot to me.  What should I send?  Only says soldiers are down because they found they won't be going home till Feb...Help! [:)]

Okay, I'm going to adopt 2 soldiers:

SPC Lasseigne, Wendy
SPC DiIoli, Denise M.

Please - take just a few minutes from your [b]safe and happy[/b] life and write these soldiers.  They deserve our support - and much more.

CMOS

I printed the entire list out and my wife and I are going to go through it tomorrow and pick 20 or 30 names.  Then we are planning a trip to BJ's and buy some cases of things like Jerky, Nut snacks, sugarless chewing gum, granloa bars, pens et...   I'll be sure to post the names we pick so we all don't duplicate efforts and send a few people a lot of stuff while others end up with nothing.  I wish I had the time and resources to get something to everyone one on this list.

2-37 is an Armor unit. Since he is in HHC platoon, he probably works in the TOC for one of the "S shops", could be a commo guy,  or is a driver for one of the head cheeses.

Thanks for the info.  I'm going to WallyWorld today.  I'll be loading up a box for Pete and his friends.