Message from Sgt. Tim Bingham's Sister

Posted by Charlie for Donna Crawford:
Thank you so much to the one that took the time for this blog. It made me so happy to be able to see my brother, SGT. Tim Bingham (Timmy to me). I miss him so much. I appreciate all the sacrifices that the troops and their families make to keep life in some type of order. I pray that you all make it home safe.

~Donna Crawford

Donna-please email me by clicking the "Email Us" icon at the right. I'd like to send you an invitation to formally post entries on the blog, but I don't have your email address. Thanks for taking the time to visit the blog and post a comment.

~Charlie Thompson

272 Sgt saying hello

Hello everyone, my name is Sgt Anderson, Joshua and i am from Jackson, Tn. I have been in the Marine Corps three and a half years and i just re-enlisted for another four years to go to Norfolk, VA. I am a Combat Engineer and my job out here is to built any type of wood structure that they made need, anything from boxes, to shelf's, or to a swa-hut which is what most people live in. This is my second tour out here and it is defiantly much better out here then the last time i was here. So to all who reads this know that we are doing good and going to come back home soon.

Thank You !!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!

We just want to say thank you so much for tonight we had a great time.Bailey talked the whole way home about you all! Thank you we felt so welcome. Charlie and Heather thanks for all your hard work! Talk to you soon!


Love Bailey & Melissa

Pie Anyone?

Tonight we held our first Thanksgiving Dinner for the scouts and their families. We were joined by 2 very special guest families: the Thaxtons and the Hoekmans. Curt Thaxton is currently serving in Iraq and Keith Hoekman is serving in Afghanistan. The scouts served dinner to everyone and we had the opportunity to give thanks for our blessings. The opening prayer pretty much says it all:

Dear Lord, we give thanks tonight for our many blessings, including the food we eat, the lives we live, and the family and friends we love. Let us think of our military families who had an empty seat at the table this Thanksgiving and remind ourselves to be thankful for their sacrifice, not only at Thanksgiving, but everyday. God please continue to bless us all during this holiday season. Amen.

Many thanks to Lori Hoekman and Melissa Thaxton for allowing us to share this celebration with their families.

~Charlie & Heather

Thank You From California

Hello MWSS 272 and both Scout troops. I am a friend of Charlie and Heather Thompson and was invited to join your blog. First, let me say I have never done this before, so you youngsters, hold the laughter. I have to just say that I can't thank you and your familiies enough for all that you do for my freedom and safety. I only signed on to do this, so that you might hear from a lady resting comfortably in her California home say that what you do matters to me EVERY day. I pray for your safety each night and every morning. I will try to figure this "blog thing" out and know my thoughts are with you.

~Kelly Hogan

Hey Marines!!

HI Marines at Wing Support Squadron 272. Charlie invited me to send a note to all of you. I was happy to hear about the blog and support group for you. I'm retired Air Force, but please don't hold that against me:) My husband, Manny, just retired from the AF this summer and we returned to San Antonio to transition to civilian life in the great state of Texas. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you or send you from San Antonio. I'm not sure tacos would make it, but if they would, I'd send over a bunch!!! Take care and know that we appreciate the sacrifice all of you are making for us. Go Cowboys!! Later, Sue Montoya

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we all prepare for Thanksgiving, we hold a special place in our hearts and prayers for the brave men and women serving in our nation's military. We hope you and your families know that your sacrifices are appreciated and will never be forgotten. Thanks for doing what you do to protect our freedoms here at home and for others around the world. May God bless you and your families on this special day of thanks.

With gratitude,
Charlie & Heather Thompson

A Beautiful Story from New Jersey

Click here to read the heartwarming story of a Dad's return from Iraq and his surprise visit to his children's school. His little girl's reaction in the picture pretty much sums it up and brought tears to my eyes. In addition to supporting our troops, we must also remember the sacrifices made by the family members waiting at home for the return of these brave men and women.

Thank you!

~Charlie

Thanks from Curt

Posted by Charlie for Curt:

Everything that you are doing for the troops is so special and I want you all to know that. I still have not seen the slide show since it does not show up on my computer. Of course our computer is ancient, but it works. Thank you for all that you have done and are doing for us out here. Take care and talk to you soon.

~HM1 Curtis Thaxton

If you guys are having trouble posting from Iraq, simply send me an email and I will post it for you. God Bless and be safe.

~Charlie

You're Great

Hello ! Hope everyone is well. Wow the boxes look awesome, and let me tell you good coffee is their number one request over there! Thanks again for all your hard work! Also you all look great in the parade. I hope you stayed warm. Take care and see you all soon!

Melissa & Bailey

Thanks To Our Contributors!!

I'd like to recognize the generosity of our scouts, their families and friends, and, in some cases, complete strangers who donated goodies, supplies, and cards for our care packages. Thanks to our local businesses, Dunkin Donuts (http://www.dunkindonuts.com/) and Tim Hortons (http://www.timhortons.com/), for their donation of coffee. In addition, thank to you Derek and Mark Anderson, owners of Kiskadee Coffee (http://www.kiskadeecoffee.com/) in Plymouth, MA, for the gourmet coffee! If you are a coffee lover, please consider supporting these businesses either locally or online. All three of these companies made their heartfelt donations to the troops without hesitation. Thanks for being such an important part of our community!!

Here They Come!

No, not the kids! But rather the 6 boxes of goodies, cards, and supplies packed in the truck behind them. They're all being shipped to Curt this week. We hope these care packages brighten your day and put smiles on your faces (especially the cards the kids so proudly made). Please let us know when you get them!

~Charlie

P.S.: I hope you all like coffee!!

Thinking of You on Veteran's Day Weekend!

Hi everyone. The scouts marched proudly today in our local Veteran's Day Parade. They braved the 40 degree weather and threats of rain without complaint. As we marched, I couldn't help but think of the physical and emotional challenges you each face on a daily basis. Similar challenges have been faced over the years by previous generations who have bravely sacrificed to serve our nation. On this special weekend, we are thinking of you and those before you who have laid the foundation of freedom that allows us all to do what we do. Thank you!

God bless and be safe,
Charlie

Hello From Melissa & Bailey

Hello there to everyone! How is everyone doing? Bailey and I are well and anxiously awaiting to meet each and everyone of you! You guys are very busy making great stuff for the troops. Let me tell you that makes their day. Receiving any type of mail is the best! Well hope you guys have fun marching in the parade. Stay warm. Take care

Melissa

Packing Up The Goodies

The scouts have been hard at work collecting supplies and making cards to send your way for the holidays. As you can see, they are very excited! We hope to get the care packages off to you very soon.

God bless and be safe.

Lessons From Our Veterans

Our scouts had the privilege of being joined by two Iraq veterans, Sergeant Eric Watts (U.S. Army) and Chief Randy Dierking (U.S. Navy). Eric and Randy gave the children (and adults) great insight into the job being done on a daily basis by our brave men and women overseas. We are grateful for their time, their commitment, and most of all their sacrifices made on our behalf. The scouts will now have a greater sense of purpose when we march in the Veteran's Day Parade on Saturday.

Eric and Randy-thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!

Update from Connecticut

Hi everyone. Hope you all are doing well. It's starting to feel a lot more like fall here in Connecticut (50's during the day and upper 30's last night). Is the weather changing in western Iraq?

Our scouts are very excited about the special visitors joining us on Monday night. Randy Dierking (U.S. Navy) and Eric Watts (U.S. Army) will be visiting the scouts and sharing with us their experiences while in Iraq. Please let us know how things are going at Camp KV-we look forward to hearing from you!!

Thanks again for all that you do. God bless and be safe.

~Charlie

It is really heart warming that we all get a chance to meet each other through pictures. The pictures really put a sense of realness and closeness into the Adopt-a-Unit program,especially for the kids! We just wanted to THANK Heather and Charlie for all there amazing work with this tremendously worth while project.
Hope everyone is doing well and keep safe!
Sincerely ,
Denise,Paul, Matthew, Deanna and Megan Dittrich
AHG,PACK 2 MYSTIC