My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas - The Firearms Forum

roboman · 01-08-2005, 01:21 PM

Please read and comment. This gentlemen lives in the town I inhabit and is currently serving in Iraq.

"Dear Mr. xxxxx

Greetings from Islesboro, Maine! Odds are we don't know each other too well but I felt compelled to write you a letter. xxxx xxxx is my mother and while I honestly don't know you all that well but I want to thank you for serving your country. I genuinely believe there is no profession more honorable than that of a soldier. The United States was built on the foundation of countless sacrifices from soldiers such as yourself. At times the public forgets about all that members of the armed forces give up in order to defend our nation abroad. I can safely swear that as long as I am on this Earth living in this nation that I am forever indebted to all soldiers past and present. It is through the hard work of you and so many others that I am able to enjoy our great nation. I once again thank you for your service and would humbly like to offer mine in return. If there is anything you or anyone in your unit needs at all, please let me know so I can send it to you. It is the least I can do to help you out in whatever way I can. Stay safe and God Bless.

-Sincerely
Rory Benjamin Diffin"

SouthernMoss · 01-08-2005, 02:44 PM

Nice letter, Robo. I'm sure it will be much appreciated.

Marlin · 01-08-2005, 02:56 PM

Nice thing to do, Robo.

Eagle Guns · 01-08-2005, 03:00 PM

Rory,this shows that you are growing up to be a good person.
Thank You

ruger270man · 01-08-2005, 04:13 PM

Night Stalker · 01-08-2005, 05:37 PM

Well done Rory, well done.

roboman · 01-09-2005, 12:27 PM

Can anyone think of anything I should send along with this letter that would be helpful to this gentleman or anyone in his unit?

JamesRK · 01-09-2005, 12:36 PM

Unscented baby wipes, handy wipes, work gloves, socks, cookies.

Mabooger · 01-09-2005, 12:40 PM

Nice letter & nice idea Robo.

I know awhile back people were sending phone cards (I think you have to make sure they're international ones). I'm sure that would be greatly appreciated so they can call home.

If you want to do a box, here's some ideas our school kids used when we sent ours (one of the teachers called the National Guard office. I'm sure they'd give you other ideas as well)
Batteries, magazines, books, baby wipes, playing cards, chapsticks, puzzle books, snack type foods, Slim Jims, hard candy, etc

ruger270man · 01-09-2005, 02:04 PM

send some home-made jerky, preferably venison

01-08-2005, 01:21 PM	#1
roboman V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 79	My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas Please read and comment. This gentlemen lives in the town I inhabit and is currently serving in Iraq. "Dear Mr. xxxxx Greetings from Islesboro, Maine! Odds are we don't know each other too well but I felt compelled to write you a letter. xxxx xxxx is my mother and while I honestly don't know you all that well but I want to thank you for serving your country. I genuinely believe there is no profession more honorable than that of a soldier. The United States was built on the foundation of countless sacrifices from soldiers such as yourself. At times the public forgets about all that members of the armed forces give up in order to defend our nation abroad. I can safely swear that as long as I am on this Earth living in this nation that I am forever indebted to all soldiers past and present. It is through the hard work of you and so many others that I am able to enjoy our great nation. I once again thank you for your service and would humbly like to offer mine in return. If there is anything you or anyone in your unit needs at all, please let me know so I can send it to you. It is the least I can do to help you out in whatever way I can. Stay safe and God Bless. -Sincerely Rory Benjamin Diffin" __________________ Proud card-carrying member of the Wolf Ammo Anti-Defamation League http://www.cafepress.com/RightToBearArms -->

01-08-2005, 02:44 PM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas Nice letter, Robo. I'm sure it will be much appreciated. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

01-08-2005, 02:56 PM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas Nice thing to do, Robo. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-08-2005, 03:00 PM	#4
Eagle Guns V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: So.Western Maine Posts: 172	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas Rory,this shows that you are growing up to be a good person. Thank You __________________ ATF

01-08-2005, 04:13 PM	#5
ruger270man V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 187	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas cool __________________ Last edited by ruger270man; 01-08-2005 at 04:14 PM..

01-08-2005, 05:37 PM	#6
Night Stalker V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Campbell, Kentucky Posts: 112	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas Well done Rory, well done. __________________ "The Lord knows the way I take, and when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold" JOB 23:10

01-09-2005, 12:27 PM	#7
roboman V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 79	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas Can anyone think of anything I should send along with this letter that would be helpful to this gentleman or anyone in his unit? __________________ Proud card-carrying member of the Wolf Ammo Anti-Defamation League http://www.cafepress.com/RightToBearArms

01-09-2005, 12:36 PM	#8
JamesRK Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Halifax County, Virginia Posts: 43	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas Unscented baby wipes, handy wipes, work gloves, socks, cookies.

01-09-2005, 12:40 PM	#9
Mabooger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.W. Pa. Posts: 475	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas Nice letter & nice idea Robo. I know awhile back people were sending phone cards (I think you have to make sure they're international ones). I'm sure that would be greatly appreciated so they can call home. If you want to do a box, here's some ideas our school kids used when we sent ours (one of the teachers called the National Guard office. I'm sure they'd give you other ideas as well) Batteries, magazines, books, baby wipes, playing cards, chapsticks, puzzle books, snack type foods, Slim Jims, hard candy, etc __________________

01-09-2005, 02:04 PM	#10
ruger270man V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 187	Re: My Letter To A Serviceman Overseas send some home-made jerky, preferably venison __________________