Mario,
There are groups: Blue Star Mothers of America, a support group,
that councils spouses of their needs, financially and morally, The
USO, The American Legion & Auxiliary, VFW and their Auxiliary, Gold
Star Mothers, Navy League and America Supports You, which is run by
the DoD. We are constantly gathering supplies, such as lotions,
soaps, baby wipes, razors and feminine hygiene products and snacks,
as Exchanges in Iraq and Afghanistan, are in constant need, for lack
of these items being readily available.
Not a victory garden, or bond purchases, as we had during WWII and
Viet Nam, but many people I know, still buy bonds through payroll
deductions. You are correct, that the families and the soldiers are
the ones suffering and being sacrificed, while those who have already
served, do help by sending care packages over every month, bearing
the costs, through donations. I purchased a case of hotel shampoos
for $10.00, from a thrift store. It was worth $40.00 and had over
200, 1-ounce bottles. That along with money donated to purchase all
of the other items, add up and are largely donated by retired
workers, like me. We then have sorting parties, to pack the items.
Over 50 cases a month are sent overseas, marked "Any Soldier" or
Female Soldier, when feminine hygiene products are sent. It may not
seem like much, but the letters and photos we receive, are worth it.
This group did a lot of good, when AP had its' Katrina Drive right
after the storm. I met many of the incredible people in this group
and those who know me, know that I'm eternally grateful! We come
through, when needed, but Bush & Co., just don't know how this war is
going to affect citizens, for decades to come! It's a shame!
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> In a message dated 9/3/2007 5:21:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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> To the troop himself I imagine it means a great deal. To go into
battle, to
> kill and risk being killed, I think I would want to feel a
closeness with
> God. I would want to be sure in my cause being just, to
> be able to reconcile the killing with my religeous belief.
>
> I didn't allude at all to any soldier's private religious belief.
Don't
> twist my words.
>
> The "God Bless" and the Colors can be hijacked by those claiming to
support
> the troops.
>
> In fact, no one, except the soldiers and their families,
is "supporting" in
> terms of sacrifice
>
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