"Hey Dean. Thanks for telling me about this website. Just saying “HI’. Take care, love ya, miss ya! Aunt Suzie says hi too and she misses you. E-mail her and tell her what you want in the next package she’s going to mail ya for Christmas!!" - Kelley

"Keep up the good work and take it day by day. And remember if you sleep 12 hrs a day your only their half the time, its like a road march, it's only 1 mile (12 times) and then its over if your upset that's ok. You can quietly blame CSM Goss for the stay later Gator policy. Just a joke!" - Schroeder

"CPT. T.A.Moe: Happy Birthday, Todd - Blessing to you on your Birthday and Always." - Love, Judi, Steve and Family!

"Spc. Gregg.  Just wanted to congratulate you on your recent promotion and tell you how proud I am of you.  I hope you have a good Christmas, wish you were here with us to celebrate.  I can't wait till you come home and we can be together again.  I miss you so much and love you more than you'll ever know.  Brandon wants to say hi and that he loves you daddy." - Your loving wife and son, Amber and Brandon Gregg

"Joe Crugnale: We love you and miss you so much! We are going to miss you at Christmas! You are always in our thoughts and prayers as is everyone else that is there with you! I hope you received all of the goodies we sent your way, and maybe you shared them too? Please be safe and hurry home as we need you here! Merry Christmas to you and your fellow soldiers that are there to defend all of us! God bless you and keep you! And remember, I sent an angel to watch over you and is always there with you! I love you so much!" - Aunt Robin, Las Vegas

"Hey Dave, did you make it back safely?  We haven't heard anything so hope and pray all is well.  Did you have a lot of boxes when you got back? Charla and Madi are here this weekend.  Family members are all fine." - Love Mom & Dad

"God Speed and bless you all. Get home soon.  We are so proud of what you are doing." - C. Strickland, a proud mother of a blackhawk pilot and aunt to wife who has a wonderful solider there with you (B. Day).

"Jonah Raymond - Happy Birthday old man. :) Wish we could celebrate with you. Don't worry, we'll make it up to you, meanwhile I'll just have a cold one for you. As always you are in our thoughts and prayers. There is not a day that goes by that we don’t pray for you. Love you and see you soon!  Happy Birthday!" - The Cruz gang

"HI Son, Hope you are well and safe. Please email and let us know  we miss you and love you very much." - Mom and Dad Soltwedel

"Kevin Sanders, Hello from you new family in Tennessee. We love and pray for you everyday. March seems light years away. We are so anxious. All my Love to you and you Buddies." - Your Aunt Tina (ward) Brown

"Kevin Sanders: Hi, Just got the box from Barbara, thanks I loved everything in it. Hope & Pray to meet you soon. Your Grandmother Ward is 78 and wants to see 'Her Grandson' for the first time, she isn't too well so hurry to TN. Also your Aunt Tina wants to see you. I Love You Very Much, and Can't Wait to see you in Person. Be safe to you and all your guys. Love You, Praying for You, Come home soon." - Aggie (Mom)

"Rob. Congrats on making the list. Hopefully I'll see you in ANCOC." - SSG Ryan D. Phillips, U.S. Army Recruiter

"To my son Dean: Your sister and I just wanted to let you know we postponed our Christmas until you are home with us!  Hopefully you can be here in Texas for your 24^th Birthday. It would be hard to spend another one without you! I hope you and all the guys with you have a safe and Very Merry Christmas! I pray the New Year just brings you home. Love you so much & miss you." - Mom & Kylee

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Alpha Company. Your stay in Iraq has been 11 months. Soon you will be coming home. A long awaited return. Thank you for all you soldiers have done for us back in the US(Hawaii). Honey, Patrick, I miss you so much. Can't wait till I see you in a few months. I Love you so much sweetheart. Your family prays for your safe return. All my love." - Your wife, Moriko Murray in Honolulu, Hawaii

"Allen Brandon: Wanted you to know we are all thinking of you daily and hope you have a safe return home soon. Miss you much and hope the best for you and all of you guys who are in such dangerous times there. Your nieces and nephew are growing up fast!  My heart goes out to you." - Mom, Julio, Billy's family, Ruth's family and Steven