Alexa Villas
Residents say, "Thank You" to our soldiers!
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On July 5, 2008 the following
letteer was received by Doug Rogers from the American
Red Cross:
Friends and
Supporters
Alexa Villas
The
Villages, FL 32162
Compassionate organizations play an essential role in
the quality of assistance the American Red Cross is able
to continously provide to service men and women servind
in Peeeraation Iraqi Freedom. Captain McGhurkan
forwarded the care package of comfort iems sent from
Alexa Villas to our office on 4 July 2008 for
distribution to troops serving around Baghdad, Iraq.
Your vital suport is greatly appreciated by our
organization, but it means even more to the men and
women who rely upon the Red Cross to help them stay
connected with the United States.
Your
heartfelt support ensures that the Red Cross can
continue to provide a touch of home to our troops,
whenever and wereever we are needed. Thank you again for
your generosity.
Kind
regards,
Lynn Pentecost
Team Leader,
American Red Cross Baghdad Iraq
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In
conjunction with a unique ministry of Hope Lutheran Church, Barbara
and Ron Strong and Judy VanHove and Doug Roger (and a
host of
behind the scenes people) headed up the
Alexa Operation.
We
(Alexa Neighbor
s) put together
108 Ziploc bags
(original goal was 50 - such a go-give community we live in- I'M PROUD!) full for our military men and
women. The bags were chock full of goodies such as throw
away cameras, socks, soaps, shampoos, snack bars, cookies, candies,
telephone calling cards, books, playing cards, sunscreen, dental products,
personal hygiene products, popcorn and more donated from our Alexa
neighbors! This ministry to our active troops encourages them in their
mission by reminding them that they are neither overlooked nor
forgotten though far from home.
