Convoy Home - Successes
Barron trying on some new gear. |
Barron F. serves in the 82 Airborne of the Army. They are based
out of Fort Bragg, NC. A few months ago, Barron and his group
went as peacekeepers during the recent elections in the country
of Afghanistan. He was posted in the city of Bagram. Convoy
Home was proud to supply him and his platoon with an assortment
of care packages. Items included calling cards, personal hygiene
products, video games, and electronics to name a few. A special
thanks to Barron and to the 82nd!
Barron with his platoon before a flight.
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Recently, Convoy Home was delighted to provide logistical and shipping
support to the Hearts from Home Valentines Day project. Assisting FLASH
103.9 FM Radio Station out of Sacramento, CA, Convoy Home was able to
supply Valentine’s Day Cards from local schools to our soldiers
serving in Iraq. A special thanks to the local schools, FLASH 103.9
FM, and News 10 KXTV.
MEMORANDUM FOR Convoy Home
Subject: Letter of Appreciation for "Hearts from Home"
1. On behalf of the California Army National Guard and the Soldiers
and Families of "Task Force Nighstalkers" I express my deep
gratitude
for your support of "Hearts from Home". The hand made cards
and
messages from the children are very touching, their innocence a salve
for the hearts of us rough and hardened Soldiers.
2. Extended separations from our family are very hard, even more so
when our men are now in harm's way. The Global War on Terror has
placed demands on the Army National Guard not seen since World War
Two, over 60 years ago. The men of the First Battalion 184 Infantry
Regiment have answered history's call and are on their way to
destiny, leaving behind their families for 18 long months. The
missives and well wished from these children are a poignant reminder
of all that we hold dear and all that we risk our lives to protect.
3. Your support of our Soldiers is a noticeable part of a broad base
of support we have experience from our local communities. I cannot
express enough how profound and inspirational this is for our troops
and their families. The Army National Guard is a community-based
organization and our Soldiers serve an extended period of time in the
same units. The support and care provided by our fellow citizens for
our deployed Soldiers and the families they leave behind gives great
moral support for the trials, hardships, and grief that lay ahead.
I
am both humbled and honored to be in the service of such citizens and
the great republic that represents you. Thank you again.
Daniel T. Markert
CPT, IN, CAARNG
Commanding
