Dear Supporters,
Just in, this note from SgtMaj Lewallen. I appreciate the letters and emails I receive from the MARINES I mail to but I know they have a lot more on their minds than responding re: a rec'd package, you know, like, STAYING ALIVE! But I do love hearing from them, when they have time to write. I have more boxes ready to go to out and will have them in the mail Friday. If you have anything you'd like to put in or help with, let me know. Also, if you'd like to send cards or letters, PLEASE contact me. We can put them in the boxes or I have addresses you can send to personally. It has been my purpose to let them know WE SUPPORT THEM and THEIR EFFORT. Marines! Gotta love 'em! They are absolutely AWESOME! Monday the 10th was the 233rd Birthday of the Corps. OORAH! MARINES! WE LOVE YA!
Semper Fi,
Momma Jodi



rec'd 12 November 2008
Wednesday

Jodi,

I received a box from you today and actually I believe that makes a total of three boxes I have received from you. I apologize for the delay, we have been extraordinarily busy over the past two weeks and once I get behind, I can’t ever seem to catch up. I have to admit that I snatched the chips and dip out of the box today, I will share but I have quite a weakness for the cheese dip. The rest I already got out to the boys and they always appreciate your packages. I am hoping they are sending you an email, I left your letter in at least one of the boxes. Actually, maybe I didn’t I have enjoyed the letter that you included, that I think I kept them. Let me still try working on the names for you for the shirts. Yesterday, two days ago was the birthday as you know and we traveled around to all the different company positions and conducted a cake cutting ceremony at each. Additionally, each Marine was given two “real” beers to enjoy that day, so it was a great day for everyone. The cigars are a big hit, Marines love enjoying a cigar after a long day of patrolling. If you want to send more packages I will try to get better at letting you know they got here, but please don’t get the impression that we don’t appreciate the support.

Thank you for being a great Marine Mom, and overall we are proud to have you as a part of our Marine family.

R/S
Sergeant Major Richard Lewallen
Task Force 1/3
3402-325