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 Submitted
03/26/08
Sgt. Joshua Rennels
My husband, Sgt. Joshua Rennels has been deployed to Iraq for a little
over a year now. He is serving his 2nd tour of duty with 1/15 IN out
of Fort Benning, Georgia. I am happy to say my husband will be home
mid-April from Iraq. The Yellow Ribbon Girls have sent him many boxes
during this deployment and his first deployment as well. I know I can
speak for my husband when I know he appreciates all the hard work and
effort that they put into each and every single box they send out. He
shares many of the items with his friends and soldiers that are
serving with him. I know if he could he would personally thank each
and every one of them.
Submitted 03/6/08
SSG Hamrick, Robert
 My
Name is SSG Hamrick, Robert, I have a picture on your hero page
already (With the Yellow Ribbon Girls). I have received over 15 boxes
from them in the 11 months that I have been deployed. With in my unit
I have became known as the man to go to in order to get Girl Scout
Cookies (Which all came from YRGs). I have had the pleasure of meeting
these sisters more then once. The last time I got to see them and
their crew in action. It took me and my wife 30 minutes to walk 30
feet down a hall way. Every one of them stopped what they were doing
to give me and my wife a hug. I have lived in Ellwood City now for 3
years. I am stationed with 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division out of
Ft Lewis. Prior to this I was an Army Recruiter there in western PA.
This is my second tour in which YRG has sent me care packages. I just
want to thank them for seeing me thru another tour in the middle east
and let them know that everything that they are doing is appreciated.
I have dedicated myself to the military for the past 11.5 years so my
being here in the
desert was already in the plan so: therefore, there is no need to
thank me. It is my
obligation and my duty to serve you and the people of the United
States.
Thank you to all the supports of those of us that defend our Great
Country!!!!!!!!
V/R
Rob
 Submitted
02/26/08
SSG RIDLEY, CARL D.
I would like to thank the Yellow Ribbon Girls and all the
organizations
that contribute to ensuring that all soldiers are appreciated
worldwide.
I'm currently deployed to Kuwait, less than two hundred miles from
Iraq.
My wife and two children are in Seattle Washington, and they also
would
like to share their gratitude for the love and concern that goes into
the care packages sent to me and other soldiers that are supporting
the
WAR. I was born and raised in Rochester, and it has been some time
since I have been home, but once again, I want to send a special
thanks
to all those parties involved in making my day with cookies, candy,
cards, soap, etc...Thanks much!!
Submitted 02/21/08
Senior Airman Robert B
Carter
(submitted by wife)
Hello All,
First off I want to say what you are doing is great. My husband has
been in Iraq with the Air Force since January 3rd, 2008. He is
sacrificing precious time with his two children and I to defend this
great country. He is a great father, a wonderful husband and most of
all the best friend to every US citizen. He puts his life on the line
each and every day to keep all of us safe and never asks for anything
in return. These soldiers our not only our friends and neighbors they
are our heroes, our protectors, and our providers. These are the men
and women who watch over us while we sleep. They are the reason we
are free. Please include my husband in your thoughts and prayers.
Submitted
02/21/08
LTC Jeff Madison
My job is to help improve the economy, create jobs, develop existing
or new businesses, and help the Iraqis increase their capacity to
govern themselves. In this photo we are assessing a factory that once
directly employed more than 1,100 Iraqis and as many as 10 times that
in support of the factory. With our help, this factory will start the
road to revitalization in a few weeks. As a deployed soldier I am
overwhelmed by the hometown support we get, especially from the Yellow
Ribbon Girls. Your moral support alone is enough, but the care
packages demonstrate your love and support in a tangible way. You are
the reason we are here. We all miss our families greatly, but with the
support of our fellow citizens back home it helps take the edge
off...even after three deployments.
Submitted 02/14/08
Justin Gilbert
Hello.
This picture was taken in November 2007 on the day he left for Iraq.
Justin joined the Army in 2005.
His first deployment was in Afghanistan in 2006.
 All
Hearts Come Home For Christmas,
Christmas card that was sent to the troops...
(pictured on the right)
(Christmas Gift
That where sent to the troops)
(Robert Hamrick and Roger Mitchell)
Robert Hamrick is a graduate from Ellwood City,
and is home on R & R. He returns to Iraq 12/20/07.
Roger Mitchell is a graduate from Riverside High School who is due
home after completing his tour in Iraq
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Submitted
01/10/08
