they send us back pictures... and thank you notes.. .. very gratifying... the bars also help out.. bring an item.. get a couple games of pool or darts free or a large draft beer.. plus they donate the space...

one of the collection boxes was so full the bottom gave way when we went to take it where we pack it all up to send..

the most requested.. as one of the barmaids son's is in Iraq.. was in Afganistan

are the HICKORY FARMS PACKAGES.. and they need to be wrapped very good... because the post office won't send perishables...if they find them..

I have collection boxes at 3 bars that I "hang out" in ... we collect items and ship them to the troops.. post offices sends the packages for "I believe" around 8-9 dollars...

items they WANT AN NEED....

Tampax - Kotex - Superglue--- used for wounds.....

Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, OREO COOKIES.. Hickory Farms gift packs they love the sausages, hard candy, deodorant and soap non scented, disposable razors, phone cards,

after collecting large boxes around once a month, we package them... run a couple of 50/50 jars to get the postage -- I'd like to add that NO ONE HAS EVER TAKEN HIS 50% of the winnings..

just 3 small local bars.. we've sent over 150 packages to date.. and we'll get around 10 or so more in a couple of weeks....

put a little note in the box addressed to no one in particular and tell them how much you appreciate their sacrifice...

you can also do this at work ..

One time they opened up to a couple guys holding ak-47's , a firefight ensued and all I can say is, wow. War is an ugly thing.

"...to say this war was or is necessary in any way is disgusting pandering. As for their being the best and brightest, I don't think that's true."

You think only your hackneyed opinions matter? What a pompous a$$.

Haven't seen it. But by listening to it. It's not what I remember it being like. Maybe the cell phone was muffled.

Either way the guys in harms way are always in my prayers. Glad he was alright.

Yeah, and redder. I remember seeing blood run and being amazed at how much the body contained.

That is still sending shivers down my spine. To many memories of that to ever forget that sound and feeling.

Man I'd get so puckered up tight that nothing would pass. LOL

It'd be nicer if you left your opinions out of it. Our prayers will always go out to those engaged in warfare, but to say this war was or is necessary in any way is disgusting pandering. As for their being the best and brightest, I don't think that's true. Though certainly the most brave of many of our citizenry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_S9P1kMNuM

check this out.

Btw, I didn't really hear the panic, did you?

Thanks for sending this libs.

"Combat Diary: The Marines of Lima Company"

Featuring candid interviews and never-before-seen video, we tell the story of the hardest hit combat unit of the Iraq war. Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, a reserve unit out of Columbus, Ohio was deployed to Iraq from February 28-September 30, 2005. This two-hour documentary captures significant moments from their tour of duty, including dramatic combat missions.

http://www.aetv.com/listings/episode_details.do...

the courage of these young heroes is quite simply unbelievable

Excellent post.....

Right or wrong is regardless, SUPPORT ALL THE TROOPS !

Thanks libs, for the headsup on this posting!

Thanks cmetzger for posting this recording!

This soldier has a future if he makes it home o.k. Can you hear me now?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4goOzg0lass