Thanks from Soldiers

Letter from Chaplain (COL) Mike Hoyt, Command Chaplain, Multi-National Forces - Iraq

Letter from Chaplain (COL) Chester Lanious, 1st Sustainment Command (Theater)

Email from Chaplain (CPT) Smith, 2/504 PIR Battalion Chaplain

Other email feedback from Our Soldiers and Chaplains

 

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12/25/08 I thought I would send this thank you on Christmas day, I just received one of your bandanas from my brother who lives in Durham. I live in Fayetteville, we are both Army brats and I thought it is funny how so far away, it was nice to receive something from home on Christmas Day.  Thanks for your service to the men and women of our Armed Forces… Merry Christmas.  BAB, MSgt Joint Base Balad, Iraq
10/18/08 Dear Operation Bandana, Thank you.  The desert camo 91st Psalm has been a highlight and encouragement throughout this tour.  I'm very happy to have a reminder of Jesus' promise in my life.  I also have enjoyed the privilege of passing out this promise to my comrades in arms.  Our/my Jesus is so sweet.  Thank God for people like you who love him!  Sincerely, SFC KW, US Army, Baghdad, Iraq
9/24/08 Dear Mary, I did get the bandanas, thank you and praise God.  I would certainly be willing to talk to anyone in response to your wonderful bandana ministry.  Here are some pictures with guys wearing the bandanas.  If there is anything else I can do just let me know. SFC Josh Bitle
9/23/08 Good afternoon Mary, Here are a few pictures of my Soldiers and me.  They really enjoyed putting on the bandanas and posing.  Front row: PFC Daniel Elorriaga, Me, Staff Sgt. LaToya Ruiz Back row: PFC Doug Frederick, Staff Sgt Tomas Vila, PFC Juan Miranda, Specialist Constantino Perivolaris, SGT Joe Hartley, PFC Chuck Burns, PFC Casey Jacobsen. I hope you like them.  Thank you again :) 1LT Vanessa L. Forbes, 69th Trans Co., 2d Platoon Leader
9/8/08 MARY, THEY JUST ARRIVED THIS WEEK, AND WE ARE PUSHING THEM OUT TO SOLDIERS LATER IN THE WEEK.  YOU KNOW, IT IS INCREDIBLE BUT TO THINK OF ALL THE THINGS THAT SOLDIERS DESIRE IN TIMES OF THEIR NEED FOR GOD - THEY USE THESE BANDANAS.   THEY DO SO MORE THAN JUST AS ANOTHER TA-50 ITEM.  MANY OF THEM READ THE PSALM DAILY AND FIND THEMSELVES MEDITATING ON IT.  V/R CH (MAJ) William "Chip" Nicholas, 3BCT, 4ID, Camp Taji, Iraq "And the God of all grace...will make you strong, firm and steadfast."  1 Peter 5.10 (niv)
7/26/08 Dear Mrs Gray, Your generosity and prayers are a beacon for us overseas.  I had the great blessing of receiving a bandana from a friend of mine shortly before coming here.  It has been a blessing to me and I knew that it would also bless others.  There are actually 80 in the entire company but we will be grateful for whatever you can send.  Thank you so much for your ministry and support of America's soldiers. SFC Josh Bitle, D Co, 2-7 Cav, 4 BCT, 1CD (Tallil, Iraq)
6/15/08 Thanks for replying back. The 2nd BCT, 1st Infantry Division ("Dagger" Brigade) from Schweinfurt, Germany, just moved to Grafenwoehr and reflagged as the 172nd Infantry Brigade ("Blackhawks".) You may remember hearing stories about them in Iraq last year; they lost a whole lot of soldiers during their last deployment, and just returned home this past November. [Click on this link for the Stars & Stripes newspaper article about this brigade] http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=55439&archive=true Since I believe so strongly that scripture is powerful, I'd really like to see them all armed with it this time around! A brigade typically has about 4,500 soldiers, but I'll try to come up with a more accurate count as soon as I can. Let me know what our community can do to help and I'd appreciate anything your organization could do to help these soldiers deploy again armed with God's Word. Thanks--Haila Hill Grafenwoehr Chapel Annex
Thank you for the Psalm 91 bandanas to distribute to my Battalion.  I had my two girls, ages 8 and 6, to draw on the bandana with a marker, and write stuff for me to read later. It is really nice to have something like that. I guess you could say the bandana has more than just one purpose: It can protect from the sun, provide a canvas for the kids, and remind me of the protection that God gives to His children. I heard another report from another soldier. He said his kids put paint on their hands and made handprints on the sides of the bandana. That way their daddy could remember them well in Afghanistan. Chaplain Kevin Guthrie Task Force Eagle - FOB Orgun, 1-503rd, 173rd ABN
...One “tradition” you may or may not be aware of that’s developed on the part of some Soldiers is having their fellow Soldiers / friends “sign” these bandanas as a keepsake before headed home to remind them of God’s Protection and those who shared it with them . Blessings, CH (MAJ) Jeff Hawkin 2nd Brigade Combat Team Chaplain, 82nd ABN, Camp Taji, Iraq
I have attached a picture for you from a memorial service for one of our soldiers. You will notice one of the bandana's framed and placed on the memorial display. Two others are used in each of the boots, to make them look nicer and add a ceremonial touch. Many soldiers also carry them with them on a daily basis. My prayer, as I'm sure yours is too, is that those that know the true meaning of God's Word would constantly be reminded when they see them, and perhaps those who have not surrendered thier hearts to the Lord would be gently nudged by His Spirit one day while looking at the Words of Scripture on the bandana. Either way, each of us does a small part planting seeds, and God does the rest. Thank you for being a co-laborer for Jesus Christ, and support the troops. (Link to picture) God Bless. Chaplain Davis, USASOC
I received a Psalm 91 bandana from a Army Chaplain. I wanted to tell you I read Psalm 91 every night. I carry the bandana and it will never leave my side. Thank you for your thoughtful, inspired, and beautiful gift. God Bless you. You are in my prayers. God Bless America, Tony Sutter, LTC, US Army
A GIANT THANK YOU! You are the best, I have been giving out your awesome bandanas and the soldiers love them. The book and study are on my bookstand. If you could send more of those I would love it! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you and your generosity. The work here is long and tiring but when I have goodies to hand out to soldiers, especially items like your bandanas it really makes a difference! God bless and I look forward to hearing from you! In Christ, CH (CPT) Lenny Siems, HHC, 1-68 AR, 3BCT,4ID
What a HUGE blessing to receive the Psalm 91 bandanas.  They are being offered at our convoy prayers and at chapel services and are always well received.  Thanks so much for your generosity and faithfulness! In His Care, CH Jeff (Maj) Hawkins, 2nd BCT Chaplain, 82nd ABN Also from CH Hawkins: Thanks again so very much for the wonderful bandanas.  Rest assured that they have found their way all across Baghdad in our units with some of the most intense duty.  A wonderful ministry!!  Hope to thank you in person at home in 2008!
Thanks so much for the bandanas - we need them and much appreciate them. If you can send more, please do. The soldiers love them and are begging for more. CH(LTC) Harlon Triplett Division Chaplain, Third Infantry Division	Thank you so much for your support of our deployed soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines and especially the camo bandanas with Psalm 91 printed on them.  They are a great reminder of God’s constant care for us. Please keep us in your prayers and know that we in the field appreciate your support. CH (MAJ) David Bowerman, 1st BCT, 3rd Inf Div

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