Another Thank you for 2008's Care Package to the Troops

Mikem

I received a letter today from a SGT Jennifer Smart from FOB Kalsu. It was mailed on the 18th of January and just got here today. She was one of the people who's address I was given by the lady that we sent all the boxes to last year in Iraq. In the letter she writes:

"My name is SGT Jennifer Smart. I am the MWR liaison for FOB Kalsu. I know it's a little unusual to see a women smoke a cigar. But cigars hold a special place in my heart.

During my first duty assignment, I had a boyfriend who was totally into cigars. He enjoyed going to the cigar shop sometimes more than hanging out with me. The night before he was suppose to leave for his 3rd deployment, we sat outside, drank some scotch, smoked some really nice cigars, and talked all night long. The next day (Valentines day and my birthday), he left for Iraq. Not even a month later he was injured by an IED. He lost his hand, an eye, and his best friend. Every time I smoke a cigar, I remember and honor him. Thank you for being a part of our lives. I appreciate your generosity.

I have handed out some of your cigars to the soldiers who are on the road all the time. Your support meant a lot to them as well.

Thank you for your support,
SGT Jennifer Smart"

Here is a copy of the picture that was sent along with the letter. This is the kind of stuff that makes it all worth it gentleman. Thanks again.

_________________
Arizona, where the temperature is always warm but the pipe smoking is always cool. Mikem

I highly recommend Scott Bundy at www.piperestore.com for all of your pipe cleaning and restoration work.

Slow Puffs

That's an amazing and moving letter Mikem... thanks for sharing...

_________________
.....................\\\|///
....................[ @ @ ]
_______o00o_(_)_o00o_______

Paul

Justpipes

Incredible Mike! It made me cry!

Thanks so much for giving us the update!

_________________

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."
Theodore Roosevelt

A Patriot's History of the United States

Doc Manhattan

Wonderful! It feels good to give these brave women and men a little enjoyment.

Mike, any chance we Brothers could arrange another wave of care packages to go out in Spring? If so, count me in!

_________________
"The plural of anecdote is not data."
-Frank Kotsonis

Bulldog Bruce

IMHO we can't give those men and woman in Iraq and Afghganistan enough, and I'm not talkin just pipes, baccy, and cigars.

Bruce

Never Forget!

kilted1

Thanks Mike,

No matter what or where, or even wo sent them, I support the troops. cheers

Let me know when the next one is taking shape I want to help out in some way., even if it's small.

_________________
I'm a jaded old Iso-Con, get over it!

"Gather me balme and cooling violets,
And of our holy herb nicotian,
And bring withall pure honey from the hive,
To heale the wound of my unhappy hand." Henry Buttes

“A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned this is the sum of good government.” – Thomas Jefferson

Mikem

Doc Manhattan wrote:

Wonderful! It feels good to give these brave women and men a little enjoyment.

Mike, any chance we Brothers could arrange another wave of care packages to go out in Spring? If so, count me in!

We can give it a try. Last year I sent out one or two boxes around July. If there is enough interest we can see what we can do.

_________________
Arizona, where the temperature is always warm but the pipe smoking is always cool. Mikem

I highly recommend Scott Bundy at www.piperestore.com for all of your pipe cleaning and restoration work.

EJinVA

I've got a tin or two I could share with a Brother or Sister in uniform.

_________________
Reality is an illusion that occurs due to the lack of alcohol.
- W.C. Fields

RonA3597

Mike, I have a few pipes I will donate.