Christmas package for the troops.

[Pampered-Z]

We'll looking to collect what we can to send to the soldiers that aren't going to be home for Christmas. "A little something from the NJFBOA members".

Items such as magazines, candy, Christmas cards, Batteries, calling cards are some of the items that have been suggested.

Anyone wanting to donate will certainly be appreciated. I'll work out collecting the items and getting them shipped.

John

[Fleetwiz]

I'm in... post up where & how.
Thanks

[Tru2Chevy]

I'm in... post up where & how.
Thanks

That info will be coming shortly....

- Justin

[Jersey_TA]

My unit if anyone does so feel inclined :)

KC-10 AMU
380 EAMXS/KC-10
APO, AE 09853

[baddest434]

My unit if anyone does so feel inclined :)

KC-10 AMU
380 EAMXS/KC-10
APO, AE 09853

maybe we'll ship you guys some dancers:wink:

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

maybe we'll ship you guys some dancers:wink:

Like this?:fidget::fidget::fidget:? We'd get a great deal on shipping :lol:

[madness410]

ill pitch in a little bit also..let me know

[baddest434]

Like this?:fidget::fidget::fidget:? We'd get a great deal on shipping :lol:

lol i meant some nice young lady dancer not some little fidget dude:rofl:

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

lol i meant some nice young lady dancer not some little fidget dude:rofl:

Ohhhhhhhhh :mrgreen:

[SteveR]

My unit if anyone does so feel inclined :)

KC-10 AMU
380 EAMXS/KC-10
APO, AE 09853

I'll work on something for you guys, and get more people I work with to throw some stuff in too :)

[SteveR]

My unit if anyone does so feel inclined :)

KC-10 AMU
380 EAMXS/KC-10
APO, AE 09853

Oh, and let me know about how many people this box will need to make happy :)

[Fire_Chicken92]

im up for it =) Will watch for info

[Jersey_TA]

Thanks guys lol. and LOL Bill. We have over 60 guys in my unit.

[NastyEllEssWon]

Thanks guys lol. and LOL Bill. We have over 60 guys in my unit.



fleshlights and tissues for everyone!:rofl:

:rofl:


keep your heads up over there guys

[bandit88]

i'm up for it..... let me know what you need and if you guys need some help!

I think this idea is wonderful!!!!!

[Jersyboyy]

Im down

[unstable bob gable]

ubg is up for helping our boys 365-24/7, and as a vet he knows how hard and lonely the holiday times can be. Let ubg know what he can do to help, and ubg will be posting about this on his site as well!

[johnjzjz]

Christmas Poem

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,

HE LIVED ALL ALONE,

IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF

PLASTER AND STONE.


I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY

WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,

AND TO SEE JUST WHO

IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.


I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,

A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,

NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,

NOT EVEN A TREE.


NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,

JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,

ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES

OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.


WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,

AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,

A SOBER THOUGHT

CAME THROUGH MY MIND.


FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,

IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,

I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,

ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.


THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,

SILENT, ALONE,

CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR

IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.


THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,

THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,

NOT HOW I PICTURED

A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.


WAS THIS THE HERO

OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?

CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,

THE FLOOR FOR A BED?


I REALIZED THE FAMILIES

THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,

OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS

WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.


SOON ROUND THE WORLD,

THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,

AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE

A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.


THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM

EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,

BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,

LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.


I COULDN'T HELP WONDER

HOW MANY LAY ALONE,

ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE

IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.


THE VERY THOUGHT

BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,

I DROPPED TO MY KNEES

AND STARTED TO CRY.


THE SOLDIER AWAKENED

AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,

'SANTA DON'T CRY,

THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;


I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,

I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,

MY LIFE IS MY GOD,

MY! COUNTRY, MY CORPS.'


THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER

AND DRIFTE D TO SLEEP,

I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,

I CONTINUED TO WEEP.


I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,

SO SILEN T AND STILL

AND WE BOTH SHIVERED

FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.


I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE

ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,

THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR

SO WILLING TO FIGHT.


THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,

WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,

WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA,

IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.'


ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,

AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.

'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,!

AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.'

written buy a combat Marine i know about a Marine -- jz

[lastcall190]

Subscribed for info...

[bencar]

Um, you might want to check out 'Adopt-A-Platoon.org' at http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/. This Group helps match people to either a Platoon to send Care Packages, or an individual Soldier to be a Pen Pal, and this goes on all year long. Give em a look see, they're always looking for help.

We'll looking to collect what we can to send to the soldiers that aren't going to be home for Christmas. "A little something from the NJFBOA members".

Items such as magazines, candy, Christmas cards, Batteries, calling cards are some of the items that have been suggested.

Anyone wanting to donate will certainly be appreciated. I'll work out collecting the items and getting them shipped.

John

[Tru2Chevy]

Ben, good to see ya!

Thanks for the link, we'll definitely check it out.

- Justin

[90 Camaro]

I'm up for it also! My best friend is serving in the Army in Iraq right now. He's in infantry with mortars, I just sent him some stuff the other day. I can get his shipping info if any other people would like to send stuff, I know him and his platoon would greatly appreciate it.
-Nick

[2RARE84s]

I'm in! I have been there myself a couple of holiday seasons. And the packages that people send really DO help moral! Watching for details. :nod:


Edit: also, a heads up.. If packages will be sent, they will need to be sent ASAP, because the shipping time to certain areas in Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi, etc. is weeks at best.

[Jersey_TA]

Edit: also, a heads up.. If packages will be sent, they will need to be sent ASAP, because the shipping time to certain areas in Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi, etc. is weeks at best.

True that. Shipping to saudi(UAE) usually takes 6-10 days.

[2RARE84s]

True that. Shipping to saudi(UAE) usually takes 6-10 days.

:nod: Last time I was in ASSghanistan shipping took about 14-21 days, especially around the holidays.

[Pampered-Z]

Sorry for the delay folks!

BENCAR, thank you that link is great!

If you're not sure what to get, the Care Package Ideas tab on the Site Bencar post is full of items that won't hurt anyone’s wallet.

I secured a few of the boxes. They are 12x12x5.5 and can be up to 70Lbs and shipping cost is $10.95. So if anyone doesn't know what to get, you could always just chip in a few bucks towards shipping cost. I'll make sure whatever we collect gets used towards letting the soldiers know we are thinking about them!

If you can connect with other NJFBOA members in your area the Mods will work out the details to pick up what you collected. I work in Ewing but will travel a fair distance to get what you have. I believe Tim and Justin are going to be at the December meet this weekend so that would be a good opportunity to collect what we can as we plan to mail the package Monday 12/15.

[lastcall190]

I'm up in the Roxbury/Ledgewood area... I work in Rockaway... anyone around there just lemme know.

[79CamaroDiva]

I'm up in the Roxbury/Ledgewood area... I work in Rockaway... anyone around there just lemme know.

I'll probably be your picker-upper. I'll be between Hackettstown and Woodbridge for a lot of December, so I can pick up a pretty wide radius

[Pampered-Z]

I'll probably be your picker-upper. I'll be between Hackettstown and Woodbridge for a lot of December, so I can pick up a pretty wide radius


Think maybe you could get this together before next Tuesday night's dinner?

FYI:

A large group of us are Heading to Bordentown for Dinner at Mastori's next Tuesday ( See 2/9 Dinner thread in the Centeral section ). Anyone in the area should join us, and it would be a good time to collect whatever people have.

[Fleetwiz]

Anybody in the Vernon or Mahwah Areas for a pick up? Or I can mail to someone in order to make the date...