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"Our mission is to support the needs of our members of the armed forces of the United States of America deployed in harm's way."
Click on any of the lines below to read letters from our military.
For some photos left-click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged picture
Please click here to view letters from our troops from 2004 to 2006
Please click here to view letters from our troops from 2007             
"Thank you so much for all you do for our deployed soldiers. You don't know how much we appreciate the boxes. I have received several from you and your generosity has never failed to amaze."
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"On behalf of all the military members that shared your package with me, I would like to say thank you!"
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"Thank you for your support, we love everything that you send us. My soldiers enjoy reading the letters from the kids and we wish we could write them all back."
"Thank you SO much for the package. I had recently been move from my "cushy" office at one of the main FOBs to an outpost that is, let's say "somewhat lacking" in some amenities. The box was a total surprise and a Godsend!"
"What you guys are doing it wonderful and means so much to us over here. I want to be a part of this great mission."
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"Thank you for the thoughtfulness, this is the 3rd package I received in my year here and each one has come at the most unexpected time."
Lance Cpl. Corey ________, a rifleman with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, climbs out of a small hole after searching through the rubble of an old schoolhouse Mar. 29. The Marines found a container of homemade explosives during their search, thanks to intelligence given to them by local Iraqis.
"I don't even know how to begin and express my gratitude to you guys for the items I have received and share with my group over here in Iraq. I'm with 2/24 weapons Company from Waukegan IL..."
" I am very grateful to y'all for your support....Also I wanna thank all the students that write us letters or cards & the Scouts too."
"Again, a very heartfelt THANK YOU!! You all are like angels that send a breath of fresh air from home over here."
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"I thank you again for all that you do it was a nice surprise to receive today."
"Please continue your support of the troops. . . . No one asked you all to sacrifice your personal time or money, however, the smiles on the faces of the troops who have received your packages are priceless."
"We especially enjoyed the Christmas Box that included the video of the Gary Sinise and his band."
"I wanted to write a thank you again for your kind package and for all that you do for the troops."
"Again, thank you, I realize you do NOT have to do this but you chose to do this, I appreciate it."
"Once again, my sincerest thanks for the hard work and dedication of the many volunteers, it means more to us than you can ever know!"
"Your gift was greatly appreciated by the whole office and we are all grateful for your spirit. You definitely sent a piece of the midwest to Baghdad - thank you. Enclosed is a photo opening up your gift. Thanks again."
"This is my 5th deployment and this is by far the best care package I have ever received....please thank everyone that contributed to make the care package....YOU GUYS ROCK :o)"
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"Your organization is the best. There was food and books in addition to the hygiene items. I thank God for all of you."
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" cannot thank you enough for your support. Please thank everyone in your organization. It was very nice to get your box."
"Thank you for the box, we just received it, and everyone enjoyed very much everything that was in it...The box arrived in great condition. And as I said before everything was appropriate, it is all gone."
"Thank you so much for your thought and effort to make these packages go out to the troops."
"Again, thanks for your generosity and your prayers. We would like you to pray for our soldiers who are the greatest in the world and are doing a super job."
"I am grateful for your kindness to my son. Thank you, and God Bless the people of Operation Support Our Troops-Illinois!"
"I just want to thank you all for your support!!! I received my care package the other day and I appreciate it very, very much!!"
"Thank you so much for your time and efforts. The box arrived in fine condition and was very appropriate for our needs. I shared it with the soldiers I work with also. We all appreciate your gratitude and prayers."
"I am writing this on behalf of MAJ Dave. He received one of your care packages and was kind enough to share it with myself and the rest of the Operating room staff deployed in Kosovo."
"Thank you very much for the support that you have given for my unit and I. We are grateful for all the boxes that you have sent. A little bit about our unit, we are a MEDEVAC unit from Ft Campbell, KY."
"A couple of months ago, I got a new roommate, a LT from the Chicago area. Next thing I know, I've gotten the biggest Christmas package I've ever seen."
"I wanted to take a few moments to say thanks to all of you for making my deployment at the austere firebase at FOB Naray, Afghanistan a little nicer with the care packages you sent."
"I am forwarding everyone my photos with General Petraeus. I had an opportunity to meet and talk to him in person in his office at the U.S. Embassy in the International Zone on Wednesday."
"I wish to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. As a reactivated retiree (I am 56 and was retired 11 years) I do really appreciate your efforts."
"Thank you so much for the care packages that I received near Christmas time."

In working to complete our mission we accept donations of the TOP TEN or "Wish List" items but if your schedule doesn't permit shopping and dropping off these items, it is easy to donate in another way: you can donate on an encrypted, secured page via credit card or PayPal by clicking on the donation button to the right.  Or you can mail a check directly to OSOT~IL at 1807 S. Washington St. Suite 110, #359 Naperville, IL 60565.  Remember: Your donation to Operation Support Our Troops ~ Illinois, Inc. is tax deductible!  Please print out and save your receipt. Thank You For Your Generosity!!

Updated May 10, 2008
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