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SOLDIERS SAY THANK YOU TO VERO BEACH
Contributed by: Dr. Joyce Desrosiers on 12/11/2007

The collection of Holiday Boxes for the Soldiers by the MIlitary Mom's Prayer Group resulted in over 650 boxes being sent over to Iraq and Iran, thanks to our wonderful community.

The soldiers have already started receiving boxes and letters and have sent Thank You's and pictures for Vero Beach to read and see.

Enclosed you will find pictures from one of the Camps in Iraq. The smiles on the men's faces show their appreciation.

The Holidays can be a very tough time for them because of being separated from their families and friends; but these letters and boxes have turned this time into a period that reminds them why they are doing what they're doing. Vero Beach has contributed to our Soldiers feeling like they're not forgotten.

The Military Mom's Prayer Group will collect Holiday Boxes for our Soldiers each Holiday Season until our Soldiers all get to come home.

They'd also like our community to know that LETTERS ARE THE MOST REQUESTED ITEM. THIS TAKES PLACE ALL YEAR LONG. You can go to www.anysoldier.com and follow directions to send a letter; or if you don't have a computer or would prefer, you can drop off letters to our soldiers anytime at the Eye Clinic of Vero & Optical Boutique at 632 21st Street in Miracle Mile Plaza. Just put your return address on the envelope along with a 41 cent stamp, and the Eye Clinic of Vero & Optical Boutique will address the letter to a soldier for you and be sure it gets mailed.

After the Holidays are over, there can be a tremendous let down for our Troops. So please, help us to help our Soldiers. Write letters soon and often for us to get mailed to them or for you to mail yourself. Let's keep our Soldiers positive. Their mental outlook is what helps to keep them alive.

The Military Mom's Prayer Group would like to thank Publix, Chelseas, Blessings Day Spa & Hair Artistry, and Eye Clinic of Vero & Optical Boutiquefor collecting items from the community.

TO THE VERO BEACH COMMUNITY THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! YOU HAVE MADE MANY SOLDIERS FEEL THEY'RE NOT FORGOTTEN DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. ENJOY THE PICTURES AND LOOK AT OUR SOLDIERS SMILES.



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Submitted By: Ed Dreher
posted on 12/12/2007 @ 5:21:58 PM
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Great Job Joyce !
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Dr. Joyce Desrosiers

Vero Beach , FL

Dr. Joyce Desrosiers has posted 3 stories and 0 comments since joining on 10/15/2007. Dr. Joyce Desrosiers 's average story rating is 5.
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