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1. #95336
   On June 21st, 2007 at 8:57 am, Ron C said:

   Thanks for this, Michelle… I’ll be using it!

2. #95459
   On June 21st, 2007 at 11:02 am, schratboy said:

   Hoorah.

3. #95466
   On June 21st, 2007 at 11:08 am, SylviaMarie said:

   Here is the latest email I sent to RCT6:

   Hello, Marine! Hope this email finds you safe!

   Well, I’ve got dinner in the oven cooking, so I’ll take a moment to sit down and write to you. Col. Simcock has issued a call for email support to be sent to RCT6. And I’m here to tell you that whatever you Marines need that’s in my power to give – you got it, my friend!

   While I’m writing, the kids and the king of the castle are watching an old movie — yeah, right — “watching” is a relative term with my hubby – he’s watching with his eyes closed. That’s pretty much the way he watches the second half of most movies. He’s a truck driver and works a graveyard shift and never seems to get enough sleep. You might be familiar with that lack of sleep mode, eh?

   The King of the Castle has been working this shift for a while, but it’s about to change. His shifts can change often, sometimes a different shift each week. Every Friday he finds out what his shift for the following week will be. Sometimes it changes mid week too.

   Now that’ll make him grumpy. He sometimes sorta forgets to think about the good things. But when he’s grumpy and grumbles, I remind him that he’s got a good job that supports the whole family and allows me to be an at-home mom, and we love him for all his hard work – among other things. I tell him we’ve got a good life. He grunts and gives me a hug, and that little reminder seems to make him feel better.

   These little trials and tribulations at our house are nothing next to what you all go through. I think of you many times throughout the day and really just have the same kind of worries for you that I do for my own family – I hope you’re getting enough sleep, enough food, staying cool enough, and have a little laugh or some fun to relieve the stress – and most of all stay in one piece – and of course, all while you’re defeating our mortal enemies.

   You know, your relationship to me and my family is really so similar to what I tell my husband about having that good job. You’ve got a very important job to your family back home – family, of course, in this instance is all Americans, every last one right down to little ol’ me.

   Your work assures that I can remain a stay-at-home mom, my husband can still work at that family-supporting job, my children can go to a good school, and it assures that we can continue to live in a peaceful America enjoying a way of life and level of prosperity that’s the best in the world.

   Every single American serviceman or woman right down to little ol’ you has been and is a part of our continuing protection, and I’ll just never stop being proud of you for your commitment.

   So when you’re grumpy and got some grumbles, just remember that you’ve got – well, the most important job in the world, as far as I’m concerned – a job that supports and protects the whole American family and allows us to continue our lives of peace at home in America, and we love you for all your hard work.

   Now it’s your turn to grunt — and if I was there, I’d give you a BIG HUG!

   And just so you know, we don’t bother to listen to the MSM anymore for war news. My BS meter redlines anytime I’m exposed to their outright lies. I get all the real news from blogs like BlackFive, Captain’s Quarters, Michelle Malkin, Michael Yon, and of course CENTCOM – just to name a few.

   Your mission is an extremely important one, and don’t let anybody convince you otherwise. There really is no more important way to defeat terrorism than to take the fight to the enemy. I and my husband’s support for your mission has not lessened in any degree since the start of the GWOT. We are full of the most dedicated patriotic love for our Marines – for every warrior who has volunteered to serve and sacrifice. It will be a long fight. We’ll be here to support you and everyone that follows in your footsteps every step of the way.

   Today I have freedom from fear. You have helped to achieve that – what a fantastic job you have! What a fantastic job you do! I only wish I could do more for you.
   Your fan and friend,
   Sylvia Marie

4. #95517
   On June 21st, 2007 at 11:47 am, jxs2151 said:

   I sent my email….such a simple thing to do for something that will have a great impact on morale.

5. #95671
   On June 21st, 2007 at 2:01 pm, JunkCoast said:

   Sent!

   C’mon you weenies, write! I promise you, it’s a far easier thing to do than what these Marines are up to.

   I won’t post the contents of my letter. I’m a real fan of these guys… but I don’t want to get banned for using that particular style of language in this forum.

6. #95695
   On June 21st, 2007 at 2:23 pm, Old Tanker said:

   Thanks Michelle, I’ve been following this at Blackfive. After this latest push with your help we have now hit 3500!!!!!

7. #95749
   On June 21st, 2007 at 3:24 pm, MN Laura said:

   Thanks for the link to this Michelle!
   I wrote a thank you letter last night with tears in my eyes to our troops.

   I encourage every one to send them a note of thanks – they need a morale booster from us, and you will literally be bursting with gratitude after you send them a note. It’s a win-win for all.

8. #95891
   On June 21st, 2007 at 5:26 pm, schratboy said:

   My email titled “why I love the Marines”

   I love the Marines because, indeed, you are the best of the best of the best. How could anyone in their right mind agree to be sent to Parris Island for a little conditioning, combat training and mental toughening? Hell, I lived in Charleston, South Carolina. I know how hot and humid it can get to be. Plus, I’d seen several cockroaches that were large enough to saddle and ride. So how do you do it? And now you’re pulling duty in temperatures over 100 degrees with 50 lb packs and flack jackets?! I will never ever complain about the heat knowing what you must contend on a daily basis. To me, it takes a special character to be a Marine: someone who sacrifices all the comforts and conveniences that we all take for granted to serve every American, even if they don’t deserve it. To me, you are all my hero.

   I want to let you know that I defend your actions and bravery where ever and whenever I see, read or hear about. I’ve taken publishers, media personalities and editors to task over their flaccid, pathetically antagonistic and negative anti-military reporting. Nothing burns hotter in my heart than to read these nitwit’s rantings disparaging our Military. Not that there aren’t certain command decisions that deserve rebuke, but these ninnies who’ve never faced down evil or had to put in a long, hot, hard and dangerous day’s work, despite their freedom to express themselves, don’t know what the hell they’re talking about. Some of these morons have even gone so far as to declare ‘defeat.’ After the initial nausea passes I’m compelled to punch these idiots in the head….verbally and in writing. To put in understandable terms for most of these flea-bitten sacks-of-entrails I like to use a sports analogy: People like Harry Reid, Jack Murtha, Nancy Pelosi and others who’ve publicly stated that the war in Iraq has been lost is the equivalent of them going out at the 7th inning stretch and telling the Yankee’s fans that Boston had won the game. No self-respecting Yankees fan would ever accept that kind of sophistry. In fact, they’d probably beat em up pretty badly. So why are the public not speaking out? I think they are and in large numbers but it’s not being reported by the media. Based on the times I’ve called Washington DC it’s been very difficult to get through but I do. The media loves to stir dissent and paint a negative picture, so most of your valiant efforts go unreported. But I know better. I have friends who have served and who serve currently. I hear from them and others who know better. Your efforts are making a positive difference. You are all my hero.

   Keep sending your video clips and news bits. I love watching and commenting every one of them when I find them. http://www.liveleak.com has been a godsend because I can root for the good guys without my commentary being edited. To see and hear the raw emotion of someone putting their lives on the line, every freaking moment, and facing-down a heartless, soulless enemy who’d sooner kill themselves, innocent people and everyone around them makes me feel proud to be an American. It all about character. You men and women have ‘IN SPADES’ what is a rare commodity in today’s society: Character. You’ve committed yourselves to excellence. You’ve committed yourselves to victory. You’ve committed yourselves to sacrifice. Who are we? We’re people with wives, husbands and families. We’re just like you except you’re there doing the hard work that most of can’t or would refuse to do. For that I honor each and every one of you. For that I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. Because without people like you we’d literally be the world’s whipping boy. It’s bad enough the global media pundits have tried their hardest to do so. They can all go to hell. Each and every one of you are all my hero.

   Semper Fidelis

9. #95902
   On June 21st, 2007 at 5:37 pm, mattsanchez said:

   Those are the best this country has to offer.

10. #95973
    On June 21st, 2007 at 7:37 pm, Thumbtack said:

    Thanks for posting this Michelle, sent mine as soon as I read it.

11. #96036
    On June 21st, 2007 at 8:58 pm, ArmywifeArmymom said:

    Thanks for the information. I have a milblog, and I will trackback to this so that others will join in. Yes, I am surrounded by Army guys (real ones, not the little green plastic ones!), but a fellow soldier is a fellow soldier — we may be in different branches, but we are family nonetheless.

    If those Marines want and need some words of encouragement then this Army wife and mom will certainly send them some notes. I will even refrain from saying Hooah!

12. #96111
    On June 21st, 2007 at 10:48 pm, RenaOConnor said:

    Im bookmarking this so I can tell everyone I know about it… I have family members set to go back soon and I know they really do appreciate hearing that we support them and what they are doing over there.

    Many are bothered by the media reporting mostly “bad” news coming out of there and they are tired of it. Its time we let them and the rest of America know we stand behind them 100%

13. #96128
    On June 21st, 2007 at 11:32 pm, Gator70 said:

    I can tell you from experience there is no doubt in the average Marines/Soldiers/Sailors or Airmans mind that the USA is behind it’s military because of stuff like this. I’ve done some tours over in Iraq and Afghanistan and I’ve always been in awe of the people I do not know who take the time to drop a note or send a package. A great example of this is Bangor international airport where 24/7 vets and many other locals greet incoming and outgoing planes from and to Iraq/Afghanistan. Regardless of when you fly in there are always many people there to shake your hand, give you hug and loan you a cell phone to call home. It’s never failed to bring me to tears. It’s the little things that my fellow citizens do that make me proud to serve!

14. #96147
    On June 22nd, 2007 at 12:04 am, random-american said:

    Keep up the great work, Michelle!

    Email sent to RCT-6. They have our support, are in our prayers, and may they all come home safely.

15. #96235
    On June 22nd, 2007 at 8:48 am, jmurphy said:

    My contribution:

    Dear Marine:
    I am pleased I saw the link to your unit’s website on Michelle Malkin’s blog and learned that there is a way to express to you the great respect and gratitude most Americans have for you, and your mission. Your service is honorable. Your mission is necessary and extremely difficult, and is being carried out with great distinction — consistent with the great traditions of America, and the Corps. You should have absolutely no doubt: your honorable service, sacrifice and hard work are greatly appreciated.
    As a Viet Nam-era vet, I likely have a longer view than most of you. I have learned there is a certain segment of our population who always support freedom’s enemies (memorably named the “Blame America First” crowd by former US Ambassador to the U.N. Jeane Kirkpatrick). Charitably speaking, they are gullible — they apparently believed that the US military were war criminals, and that the North Vietnamese humanely treated our POWs. Some may still believe that. They accused the US of genocide during the Viet Nam war, and when the US left, and a real genocide began, well, somehow that was the our fault too. There is no point in attempting a rational discussion with them. They act out of hate, or a deep dislike, of their own country. Unfortunately, these troubled souls get a lot of press coverage, and have many sympathizers in the press, who earn their pay by finding, or creating, confrontation.
    Others are simply cynical. Oscar Wilde said a cynic is someone who knows the cost of everything, and the value of nothing. They see our losses and say “Enough!.” They think if they close their eyes all the ugliness will go away. Many have never exhibited any personal courage, and do not understand the altruism and bravery which is so common in our military — so they really don’t understand you. They know they should “Support the Troops,” but they rationalize that the way to do that is to leave before the mission is accomplished, and forget about our losses. They will also be the first to scream if our enemies follow you home to commit more terrorism here.
    Also unfortunately, there are many in the political class who have no principles. They would be actually supporting you, rather than paying only lip service, if their party was in power. Our national security, and our troops’ safety, are all to be sacrificed if they can gain some short-term political advantage. They pretend they are acting in our national interest, and serving a higher good, but they are duplicitous — the lowest of the low. And this is not just my opinion. A new poll shows that Congress had the lowest favorable rating of any major institution — only 14 per cent have a favorable impression of the Congress. On the opposite end? The military with a 69 per cent favorable rating.
    What you need to know, as this poll states, is that the vast majority of Americans respect, admire and support you. We fare pained by your losses. We are humbled and awed with your skills, dedication and sacrifice. We pray for your safety and successful accomplishment of your mission. We welcome you home with open arms, with some of us going to airports to shake every hand as you come off the airplane. We stop you while you change planes, to thank you for your service. And when we can, we confidentially pay your restaurant tab before your bill comes. We send packages, fly flags, and when necessary, turn out in numbers sufficient to put a human wall between a military funeral, and those who would make a mockery of it. Of course, we could do more. We can never thank you enough.
    jmurphy