Letters from Home

A few weeks back I went to a website called Any Soldier.com. It is a sight were average people who want to support soldiers who are overseas can do so by donating cash and gifts and other things that make our lives over here just a little more tolerable. Its a terrific service and it is very much appeciated by all of us. I went and signed up for my guys and gals (I have about 8 soldiers I am responsible for) so that I could make sure that they know how much their hard work and sacrifice is appreciated. I want them to know that even if most Americans no longer support this war....almost all Americans support us. Everyday I look forward to getting mail from strangers all across the country. These letters come from school children who address their letters to "Dear Solder" or some other miss-spelled word that represents what we are. Haha. The letters from the kids always ask us if we are scared and thank us for being brave and for fighting to keep them free. The other day I got a letter from a kid who asked me twice how many pets I had. He has two dogs and a cat, a bird, and soon will be getting a new puppy. Another letter was from a woman in Missouri who told me how much she appreciated what we were doing and that she prayed for us all to be safe and to come home soon. Near my desk, I have several construction paper cards written by kindergartners from Texas (some more elaborate then others - but all unique and beautiful in their own way) You know this war has divided us up politically --geographically---culturally.... but when we get these gifts from home and the cards and letters it reminds us how united we can be when we don't let politics get in the way of civility and decency. I don't doubt the sincerity of these kind gestures. Somehow I really do believe that the folks that support us do so for completely noble reasons. Many believe that what we are doing is fighting for something...maybe its our freedom...or maybe its someone elses. Whatever it is we are fighting for.....I hope they understand that we are trying hard to do something right. I am blessed with so many friends. I would like you all to help me make my soldiers everyday lives a little brighter. Put together a gift box - write a letter - make a contribution to Any soldier.com. Whatever you think you can do. Your gesture will be appreciated and I...as your friend...will be forever grateful. If you feel like sending something to my soldiers....you can send them care of me at:

SSG Glenn Read
HHC, 36th CAB
LSA Anaconda, Balad
APO AE 09391

We are not picky...if you have old cds, dvds (no porn...haha) candy, holiday decorations, toiletries, ect., or anything else you can think of that would be great. My friend Linda sent me a package with homemade brownies that were a hugh hit with my troops! Thanks Linda...you are the best. Cards and letters are always appreciated as well. I love you all my peeps. Show me and my army peeps some love back. Haha. Thank you in advance for your help.