Monday, November 12, 2007

Thank You for Your Continued Support.

I was sitting around Camp Lemonier today and thought that before I get too much further along in this blog, I need to take a few minutes and express my sincere thanks to all of you who actually read this blog, and more importantly, all of you that have taken the time to write me, post comments or otherwise support me during this deployment. I cannot articulate with adequate words how great it is to know that you folks take time out of your lives to think of me and my fellow servicemen (and women!) over here at CJTF-HOA. (Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa).

People are constantly thanking me for my service, but you all should know that I am…indeed all of us, are very thankful for the support. Without your support we would not be able to do this mission, or indeed any mission in this war on terror. It just is not possible without your prayers, support, letters and thoughts.

So without further ado (and in no particular order) a huge, heartfelt thanks goes out to the following people:

Stacey Chapman, Steve and Vicky Hovis, my Mom, my Dad, Laura Chapman (Surf’s Up Sis), Pete, Kim and Trent Waldrop, Jeff and Joanna Lether, Angie and Beth, Kim Cameron, Diane Taylor, Janet and Matt, Barb, Sharon Ealy (now Whitfield), Gina G., Diane Dial and Family, Frank and Kathy Conrad, Stephanie and Glenn,(all the guys love their cards Stephanie!) Hansel, Pepper, and Earl, Kevin and Krista Reilly, Janis Francis, Rhonda Kemp (and all her kids at school), Anna and Brent, Greg, Renae and Jake, all my Tri friends at Get Fit Atlanta, (Thanks Dana!), Lynette and Sam Rickman, Todd Ballew, and Q100 for the Write a Soldier Campaign (for Thanksgiving).

In the unfortunate event that I missed someone, please forgive my oversight. You all are great, and I cannot thank you enough. Every one of you gives me innumerable reasons to do this job, and the mission that we do IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT LOVE AND PRAYERS OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Until next time....

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

My Hero...xoxox...We THANK YOU. Love and miss you bunches!

Anonymous said...

I'll take any excuse to go to the Hallmark store:) Glenn of course cringes when I tell him I have to go to the Hallmark store. I think I need Hallmark Anonymous.....

Hugs,
Your Crazy Soldier Supporter

Anonymous said...

And thank you for giving me such a wonderful reason to pursue my love of cardmaking! I can't think of a more honorable and desrving recipient!
Di (of the Dial clan)

Anonymous said...

Hey Al -

David and I are thinking of you, wishing you well!

Amy