Hi Everyone!
Being from San Diego, I have known dozens and dozens of people from military families. In SD I've known many people in the Navy and Marines. In Long Beach I've known Army, Air Force, National Guard and Coast Guard folks. Some of the people I know were deployed to the first Gulf War.
I know these people. They have families. They have lives outside of the armed forces.
Our encouragement and support mean a LOT to them.
Since I'm not in the US, I haven't been able to participate in any "write a service member" campaigns - I can't send mail to a US foreign post office from Britain. I then thought of UK troops. The British soldiers are fighting right along side the Americans and are giving their best. Why shouldn't they too be included? I can tell you this, I have yet to find *any* letter writing campaign such as the dozens which are around for US troops (like the Dear Abby e-mails). However, through a little work, I have managed to "adopt" a soldier in the British Army. Corporal Lee Molson is currently in Iraq serving with the 71st CS Company in the 7th Assault Battalion. He is in the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME) - which I believe means that he fixes stuff.
I can send free "e-mails" which in turn get printed out like telegrams out on location in the desert. However, I am planning on sending a small parcel with some items like sweets, toiletries and a list of the current sports scores for him as well. Though, all packages must weigh less than 2kg (I think that's like a little over 4lbs).
I would love to pass on your words of encouragement to Lee and his colleagues. If any of you feel inclined, would you too write a positive note for Lee and his fellow soldiers? Please post them here in the thread or you can e-mail them to me at
csulbkds@yahoo.com by 12noon PST on Sunday and I will include them in the parcel. If you want to attatch a gif or jpg of you and/or your family, that's good as well and adds a personal touch. Please state your name, hometown and your message. The British don't understand what fraternities and sororities are so please refrain from saying "All of the XYZs are thinking of you."
Also, please use your best judgement for a positive message. While good in intention, "I hope you don't get killed" is not going to get past me.
I have attached a picture of Cpl Molson (middle) and another of what I assume is the 71st company (of engineers) so you can see what he looks like.
If you are anti war and/or anti military, my apologies for bothering you - just ignore this thread.
It's really hard for them to write back as it takes forever to get mailed (apparently they don't have e-mail access). Though, I will share his response if Lee writes back in regards to your notes. Thank you very much!
.....Kelly
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