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2014 Misc Groups
USS Nitze 280 One of our mom's has a son on this ship
Army 400 10th Mt Division
Air Force 22 + 35 contractors embedded with an Air Force unit.
Army 30 Shindad
Veterans 49 local WW2, Korean, Viet Nam vets (Feb, July, Sept)
USS Halyburton 235
USS Mason 333
Army 25 TF Attack
Army 1 individual by request
Navy 169 USS Tucson, a sub
Navy 383 USS Gettysburg
Veterans 15 local WW2, Korean vets
Veterans 34 TMC hospice program (April, July)
Army NG MI 157 crew member Betty N has a local boy in this group
USS Vella Gulf 363 this ship contacted us
USCGC Bertholf 152 I have a friend at church whose sailor is serving on this ship
AF 380th AEW 301 My step grandson is in this unit-Exciting!
Sailor-Blue Angels 1 My friend bought Blue Angel fabric and I made the pc
USS Philippine Sea 404
USS Truxtun 353
Army 1 Friend of Susan in TN-we weren't able to get contact info for the unit
AF COMKAF/CATO 341 The POC is the SIL of a former boss of mine. She just retired and is making pcs like crazy! She made a bunch for this unit.
USS Leyte Gulf 388
Army 10th Mt Div 300 We also mailed to them in Jan. We knew there would be more needed.
Special Forces 12
USNS Big Horn 106 this is an oiler, which is manned by sailors, Merchant Marines, civilian
AF 51
AF 40 this group is from DM and is in Africa
Navy unit on CV 50 this is Birdie's son's unit. She makes all of them for his unit
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Permalink Reply by Sue-Pillowcase lady on
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What a beautiful way to start a Saturday today! Photos and a letter. I am waiting to be cleared to post the photos but here is the letter:
1460TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
MAY 17, 2014
SUBJECT: Letter of Appreciation
1. To Sue Lamberson, Betty Nitz, Susan Smith, Maryellen Peller and Sandy Bohannon: the 1460th Transportation Company (TC) has received the amazing pillow cases and snacks that were graciously put together for us.
2. A personal thank you from myself and on behalf of the Company for the show of support and encouragement. You will be glad to know that the pillow cases were greatly appreciated. The snack items were quickly consumed by the Soldiers. The variety of cases sent was a welcome selection and enabled the Soldiers to find one that fit their personality.
3. It is great to see the support from several states, and once again, thanks.
SCOTT D. SHAFFER
CPT, TC
COMMANDING OFFICER
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Permalink Reply by Maryellen on
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Thank You Jesus, another group of hugs and smiles delivered.A Great way to start a rainy Saturday Morning.
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her are the photos and another note from our POC:
ISAF- all coalition forces were that patch. I was reading a card, and a few letters that came in boxes from HAE and Girl Scouts. I will send a few more individual photos. Yes you can use them for the website. That was not the whole company about 1/3 due to missions. Thanks again for the surprise of pillowcases!
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Wow this is so cool, I see a lot of the ones I made. What a way to start my day. Thank You Jesus
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nice looking pcs. is "legend begin here" the ship motto?
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finally downloaded my photos: top 2 photos are the USS Vella Gulf
USCGC Bertholf. The Nemo one in the front row was made by the mom for her sailor on this ship.
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here is a note from the POC on the USS Vella Gulf and some photos of pcs sent:
Good Morning Sue,
Thank you very much for your help on your sister's address and for these
beautiful pillow cases and all of the goodies you've sent to our sailors! They're thrilled with these gifts!
Regards,
Brandon
Chaplain Brandon xxx, LT, USN
USS VELLA GULF (CG 72)top photo is Barbara S and bottom is Barbara P
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Permalink Reply by trevorsmom on
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Oh my gosh! Those are my pillowcases. Yay! So glad they enjoyed the snacks too. Thanks for posting them Sue.
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you are welcome!
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