Thank you notes from our troops:

Thanks, this is a wonderful thing that you do and we all appreciate it. There are a lot of Marines that don’t have someone at home to send them things and you are the one who hears their request. I’m sure that with all your regular activities this is something that you could just stop or say who cares. Your are the one who cares and we all can see this and will always remember this. Thanks Sgt S.

"Everyone is so happy, and grateful for your efforts to get us pool cues. Thank you so much H.O.T. and especially a hardworking employee named Kristen Maddox "wink". You are a true Hero.  Maybe when I get back to the O.C. you can show me how to play some pool.  Have a good day, and God Bless."-Joe

 "From the Navy-Marine team here in     Iraq, we would like to thank H.O.T. for the great things they do. We really appreciated the items received and the best part was getting to hand select the things that we wanted. Thanks a million H.O.T.!!!!!!!" CLB-8 BAS, Iraq

“I am amazed concerning your level of dedication, hard work, and care you put in each package.  I know I have thanked you before; however, I must again thank you and all the supporters who are showing their love for the troops.  Believe me, your organization is really making a difference.  Speaking on behalf of the Marines in my company, you and your organization's effort to increase the quality of life for the troops deployed are greatly appreciated.  Keep up the good work and have a wonderful day.”-1stSGT S. L., Iraq

"I would like to personally express my gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful things you do for the service men and women that are forward deployed. It's nice to have such caring people and organizations such as yourself. I would also like to thank those who support your organization by donating items and money. Furthermore, I would highly encourage others to donate to your cause, guaranteeing that this is a great organization that really knows how to lift the spirits and morale of our troops over here in Iraq. Thanks again!!!"- Doc Goody- Iraq

"When you're away from your family and friends it's great to know that people still care about you. Even with all the negative media it makes us proud that you still stand behind us. You are what we fight for." -C D Brooks

 

WOW, That is about all I can say. I received the box today. And once again WOW!!! I can not believe all the stuff you sent with the books. And how many books you sent. You have really made my day!!!

-Damon                                                                                       

 

 

 

"I recieved the package from your organization today. I was blown away by how quickly and precise it was. Thank you very much. It means a lot to me. I have handed out the forms as you requested amongst the members in my unit. Please give my thanks to all who contributed." S.A.-Iraq

" I just want to tell you that I received your package yesterday.  There was tons of goodies in there, and I can see you went an extra mile to get the Mexican candy and the Spanish magazines, and the tamarindo drink mix.   Kristen, thank you very much to you and the rest of the HOT organization, you guys are a blessing and I can see that there are lots of people in the U.S. that do support the troops." SGT O. Iraq

 "I would like to thank you very much for the package. Matter of fact all the female marines would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Words can't express how we feel. "-LCpl D. B. USMC Iraq

"I'm a U.S. Marine that just returned with the 24th MEU from Al Asad, Iraq. Thank you very much for your support. You are doing much, much more than any of us could have ever hoped for." -N.B.  Sergeant, USMC

"I think you are amazing. I'm so glad there are young people who take time out of their day to think of and care about people who are defending their country. Thank you and thanks to all who take time out of their day to just donate what you can.  It may not seem like much but it adds up.  Believe it or not you are making a service members day.  Thank you so much."-LCpl Brandon Paul Grove USMC, Iraq

"Thank you again for all of your hard work, it is greatly appreciated. I know I speak for every soldier when I say it is the people we have back at home supporting us that keeps us going. Thank you for having such a big heart, and taking the time to think about us!"-K.H. US Army Airborne Infantry

"You are an angel to every soldier you reach. Thank you." SFC Ian Meizius 4th Infantry Division

"I just would like to take this time to thank you and all your staff for taking time out of your busy lives back home to send some things to us. It's people like you that make this easier and worthwhile for us marines that are out here away from our family. Again thank you so much, and I see you are in Santa Ana, thats great cause I live there and it makes me feel good that my own city is backing us 100% , again thank you."- R.T USMC

"You don't know how much this means to us. It's people like you who keep morale up."- Anwar A.

"To Helping Our Troops, Thank you for your support during this time in our lives. Support is one of the few pleasures we get from the outside world."-A.E.

"I just received the package that you sent. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your generosity. Everything in the package is just what we need over here and more. But more so than the stuff in the package it was the thoughtfulness behind it. I cannot even watch the news or read about it on the internet because it is so negative about us being over here helping the Iraqi people, and then I get your selfless package and am reminded that there are Americans that understand why we are over here and support us. Thank you again, it really did make all of us (I shared) feel that much closer to coming home." -M.H. USMC, Iraq

"I think what you guys are doing is awesome. Some of the camps over here don't have a place to pick up things like snacks and shower stuff. The Camp were I'm at there is nothing here. We have to wait for family and friends to send us stuff. My soldiers and I will be thankful for what ever you guys send. My unit is spread out all over Iraq providing medical coverage."-P.T. Iraq

"This site and what it stands for are shining beacons for many of us over here. Some people like myself, who have grown tired of petty bickering at home while US soldiers and civilians die in the desert, feel (more than) a little renewed knowing that there are those in the States who are willing to set aside their personal opinions long enough to show a little love for this nations fathers, mothers, sons and daughters. People who are willing to do a very demanding and life altering job that some can't do and many others would not touch with a stick. People who, if circumstances were different, could easily have become your best friends or trusted neighbors. A good portion of the strength of our nation is not necessarily our military. But rather people like those involved with H.O.T.! Those who firmly stand behind our servicemen and servicewomen, those who support us while we work and hold us when we come home. In that aspect, we may not be "best friends or trusted neighbors", but we're not strangers. To some of the soldiers that I'm deployed with, people like you and yours are even a "member of the extended family". Again, thanks! From at least one grateful soldier." -SPC Marshall Pamkin II

" What you are doing is amazing. Some troops like myself get stuck places where we feel like we're not wanted and that they really don't want us. And it helps us to know that there are people out there who don't hold this war against us. We do what we have to so our friends, family, and especially people like you are safe and free. Yet when we come home for some leave we get weird looks. I hope that your organization can do as much good as it's done my fellow soliders in Iraq. Thank you so much for showing your support." -OSSA Thomas

"We thank you very much for what you do. And I thank you most of all for supporting us."-John