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| NEVER TOO YOUNG TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS |
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| On a Saturday morning in June, the Houston Marine Moms gathered together in Houston , Texas, to prepare care packages for United States Marines and all branches currently deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq and other parts of the world. This Saturday was different though. |
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| A young child, Alec Gabriel Reyes, was celebrating his seventh birthday. When asked by his parents and others what he would like for his birthday presents, Alex replied, "I want to help our country." Instead of receiving gifts as most kids do, Alec told his classmates at Northwoods Catholic School and his family that instead of buying him gifts, he would like them to donate supplies for the troops. |
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| And so on that Saturday morning, Alec, his younger brother Andres, his mother and his father showed up to be a part of helping the troops. With the donations he received, he was able to pack 13 boxes for the troops. We are sending them all to the Chaplain of the 3rd Battalion 1st Marines to pass out to the Marines in need in Afghanistan. |
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| Alec has already decided that next year he will do the same for his birthday, something that very well may become a tradition with this fine young man. Alec asks other children to do the same for at least one birthday "because the troops sacrifice so much for all of us and I just wanted to do something to help those who protect us". He also has told his parents that he wants to serve in the military when he is older. We could all learn a lesson from Alec Reyes. |
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| PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR OUR MILITARY SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN |
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| Dear Friends: |
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| As many of you know, the United States has committed more troops to Afghanistan. With many Marines and Military returning from a grueling deployment over the past year, additional troops are taking their place. Some Marines who were deployed to Afghanistan last year are preparing to deploy again. |
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| Much like the conditions when we initially entered Iraq in 2003, the conditions in Afghanistan are austere to say the least. Marines at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) currently have no chow halls, laundry facilities, showers or restroom facilities. They are eating Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), washing the best they can out of ammo cans, and sleeping on cots or on the ground. Electricity is provided by generators (when available). The extreme weather conditions vary from below freezing in the winter to over 130 degrees in the summer. |
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| The Houston Marine Moms are comprised of individuals who endeavor to provide as much to our deployed military (Marines, Air Men, Soldiers and Sailors) as we are capable. We not only provide to our military as a group but as individuals as well. |
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| To date, we have provided one of the FOBs with Dutch ovens, socks, tools and building supplies and travel sized hygiene items, and non-perishable food items. Due to the generosity of some local school districts, businesses, organizations, and individuals we have mailed out well over 1,000 care packages in the last year to our deployed military. We will continue to provide for our military through generous donors. |
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| When the Marines at the FOBs to which we provided items learned of what we had sent to date, they were just incredulous that we would make the effort. The young men and women fighting to preserve our freedom are, on average, 19 years old according to the latest statistics. They have voluntarily made the choice to leave hearth, home and family to ensure our freedom. Their gratitude for the support they receive from home is tremendous. |
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| Please check out our Current Events page for the event(s) and location(s) for the Houston Marine Moms fundraiser(s). |
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| The types of items needed by our troops (travel size): |
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| Food: |
| Tuna/Chicken Packets/Protein |
| Granola/Power Bars |
| Beef Jerky/Slim Jims |
| Powdered Drink Mix(On the Go type, Single Servings) |
| Cheese Crackers/Nuts |
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| Personal Care Items |
| Adult Disposable Wash Cloths(has soap that does not need to be removed) |
| Hand Sanitizer (small) |
| White Crew Socks |
| Gold Bond Foot Powder (small) |
| Sunscreen |
| Lip Balm |
| Mach 3 Razors |
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| You can contribute via PayPal |
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| Or by sending a check to: |
| Please feel free to include notes and letters to the Marines and Soldiers |
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| Pasadena South Rotary/Houston Marine Moms |
| PO Box 5743 |
| Pasadena, TX 77508 |
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| Houston Marine Moms |
| (For more information please contact one of our Moms) |
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