We want to share with you the wonderful messages that we have received from our Iowa's Bravest soldiers.  We think it is important for you to read them for yourself so that you can see just how important it is to our soldiers to be remembered by their community. 

As one soldier wrote "Sometimes it feels as if we 've been forgotten, then a care package comes in and reminds us of the great communities and people back home who support and help us.  I always think of the bumper sticker "Is this Heavan - no it's Iowa" - believe me being here puts a whole new  meaning to it!" ~ Steve Holding

Wow, what a treat!!  Thanks a million, from myself and all the people that I shared the cookies with.  Giving out the cookies put a smile on everyone's face!!  I really don't know how to thank everyone enough.  Here's a picture of me, SGT Scott Johnson handing a box or two to a passing Humvee and the other is me giving one of my soldiers, PFC Burns a box.  Like I said, thank you, thank you, thank you.  ~ Sincerely, SGT Scott Johnson.

                                                           

I want to say that we are humbled by all of the support from home; it is absolutely critical to our success over here. Your efforts make a big difference in the morale of Soldiers serving in harm’s way and show in incredible example that the Afghan people marvel at. Your organization also gives my Mom something to do, which is also key. I sincerely thank you for all of the organizing, hard work and volunteerism that go into getting the packages over here. You are at the heart of what makes America the great nation that it is and worth fighting for.         Major Steve Boesen, Infantry, US Army

Words can not begin to describe how I felt when I opened my box from Iowa's Bravest.  It certainly brightened up my night after a rough day of patrols and various other missions.  I am the second in my family to receive a care package from Iowa's Bravest, my older brother Matthew received one two years ago. ~ SPC (P) Michael W. Lawson

                 

Thank you for all you are doing for all of us over here.  It helps brighten things up.  God Bless and thank you from the bottom of my heart. ~ SGT Hans Breitbach

                   

We are truly thankful for caring people like you who are willing to devote their time and resources to helping us out this holiday season.  Receiving mail from home always makes for a good day.  Thanks again ~ SGT Andrew Wendling (left) and SPC Derrick Wygle (right).

                               

Thank you to all involved with Iowa's Bravest for the packages.  I was amazed how much stuff you got into those packages.  ~ Jason Lewis, an employee of John Deere.    

                     

We would like to say thanks for all you have done for us.  You have put smiles on a lot of soldier's faces over here.  By the way it now looks like there is a John Deere Convention going on in Iraq.  Left to Right - SGT Jeremiah Anderson and SSGT Rod Harris.

           

 Thank you to everyone supporting us.  I have received the package from you and I am very grateful.  Thank you for all that you do for us it means alot.  ~ CPT Trent Short

                    

This hat traveled almost 1,000 miles across the Al Anbar province of Iraq.  This hat was next to me in the Gunners turret every dirty mile.  Thank you again for your support.   SPC Ryan Gericke - 1-133rd Iowa Army National Guard.

                   

Thank you for the John Deere cap.  Even though I can't wear the cap on duty I can wear it around my living area.  Receiving such a well packed and community collaborated box was amazing.  Thank you.  SPC Ryan Schmitt.

         

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Our project is a HUGE success because of the wonderful support of our community. Thanks to each and everyone one of you that made a cash donation, donated an item for the soldier's boxes or volunteered your time.

Adam and Chad, U.S. Army Reservists, serving in Iraq.

       "You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give." 

~ Winston Churchill

"As different as we are from one another, as unique as each one of us is, we are much more the same than we are different. That may be the most essential message of all, as we help our children grow toward being caring, compassionate, and charitable adults."

~ Fred (Mr) Rogers