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(Message started by: chewy on Jun 19^th, 2006, 9:56pm)

Title: Al Asad Airbase
Post by chewy on Jun 19^th, 2006, 9:56pm

I recieved this email today from El Asad Airbase.

On behalf of the troops here at Al Asad Air Base, THANKS!! I am deeply
moved by your generosity. The items have been arriving, and we are so grateful.
I take the goods to the Chaplain's office for distribution. They are usually
very good at sending thank-you notes, but I wanted to put in my personal
gratitude.

I am not ashamed to say that I have wept, when I get emails from Masonic lodges
in the USA offering to help these troops. These young men and women, work 12
hours shifts in blazing heat, fighting dust, flies, and boredom. If they are
lucky, they can take a 3-minute shower after they are off duty. They should not
have to stand in line for an hour to get a cake of soap.

We are especially grateful for the DVDs. There is no base movie theater here, so
the DVDs are fabulous. These young troops, America's finest sons and daughters,
need the chance to relax in their limited off-duty time. I myself, am amazed at
how high morale is here. These fighting men and women believe in what they are
doing. I am honored to help provide computer services, and I am not fit to wipe
their shoes.

Your generosity is in the finest traditions of Freemasonry. You are a credit to
the craft.

Masonically,

Charles E. Martin, UNISYS Field Service Engineer
c/o UNISYS CORP.
APO AE 09333

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by brewcrew on Jun 19^th, 2006, 11:31pm

So, are you a Mason? Or is this a hoax, a mass e-mail? If you are, it's a nice thank you. If not, ???

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by chewy on Jun 20^th, 2006, 8:01am

No hoax. I'm a mason.My Lodge has been sending packages from the beginning.

Take note.They appreciate DVDs.

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by brewcrew on Jun 20^th, 2006, 8:12am

Well, good on you guys! My dad was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. I'll have to see if they're organizing anything here locally so I can contribute.

Keep up the good work!

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jun 20^th, 2006, 9:13am

Sounds like some Irish Spring would be a good bet too.
B$

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by catlind on Jun 20^th, 2006, 10:38am

Good on you Don. Amazingly, toilet paper and soap are often some of the most appreciated things in a new theatre (military term not movie term).

DVD's save their sanity.

Organize a post card drive from a local school, letters are still suspect, but post cards are often a good alternative.

When the troops are over there, getting a package in the mail is one of the best things in the world. Getting a package from a stranger that says I support you, is one of the most emotional.

Cat

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by chewy on Jun 20^th, 2006, 12:18pm

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toilet paper and soap

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DVD's

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Organize a post card drive

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Getting a package from a stranger that says I support you, is one of the most emotional.

BUMP

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by maffumatt on Jun 20^th, 2006, 12:30pm

Good going Don, Keep up the Good Work.

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by Charlie on Jun 20^th, 2006, 7:21pm

Very nice indeed.

It's good to hear it from the source too.

Charlie

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by chewy on Jun 20^th, 2006, 9:32pm

This is whats been happening weekly with my Masonic Lodge:

I have been sending about 30 to 40 pounds of various things, soap, sun lotion, socks, candy, ping pong balls, vitamin C, antacid tabs, shampoo etc. I have already sent about 200 DVDs(not those kinds). I have a
shipment going out Wednesday, it's children's books and frizbees. I usually ship every Wednesday.

Title: Re: Al Asad Airbase
Post by Ree on Jun 20^th, 2006, 10:19pm

thanks from this proud mom that knows this is great for morale......and heading towards deployment as we speak.... ((God help us)).... I'll get you his (Scott) address though when he gets to the big Sand box.... love ya ree

ps... Sean (My Sean) is #1 to get on the Police force here in Natick...... wow....