operation orphan
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it's amazing, after what they've gone through in-country, that one of our guys would see fit to do this...and yet:
The other day I took my platoon out on a patrol in the town of Diwanijah and we stopped off at an orphanage to assess the organization, and see if any coalition funding was needed there. I went in and met dozens of beautiful children of all ages that have virtually nothing. The toys and coloring books you see our American kids with back home is a something you don't see kids with over here. After stopping in that orphanage and at a few day care centers, I quickly thought to myself how great it would be to be able to give these kids some toys, coloring books, or anything that would make a difference to these children. An Iraqi child would have a year's worth of stories to tell from just being given a ball, or one coloring book.
That is why my platoon has started "Operation Orphan" here in Iraq, trying to draw any type of support and assistance we can from the kind hearted Americans back home in Cerritos. I have already contacted some friends, family members, and neighbors back in Cerritos to see if they can assist my platoon in any way getting some toys out here for these kids. Some local churches have been contacted and I am hoping the word will spread to a lot more people.
For anybody, or any organization that would be interested in sending toys or other items to support Operation Orphan, this is what we are suggesting:
- Coloring books and crayons
- Water painting supplies
- Dolls/ Figurines
- Balls ( rubber, soccer, etc.)
- Hot wheels
- Jumping ropes
- Yo-Yo's
- And all the normal stuff a child would enjoy playing with. It doesn't have to be new. Used toys will do just fine also!
Please know that simply ANY type of support, or passing of this information would be greatly appreciated.
Anybody who would like to assist the United States Marine Corps and my platoon with Operation Orphan can send their packages to:
1st Lieutenant Chris Smith
"Operation Orphan"
Alpha Company, 1/4, 11th MEU
UIC 40255
FPO-AP 96610-0255
Email Address: alpharaider1@yahoo.com
If you could please disseminate this information to as many people as possible it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Semper Fidelis,
Christopher M. Smith
1stLt/USMC
****SHIPPING DEADLINE: OCTOBER 7, 2004**** Do not send out items after this date.
UPDATE:
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i just posted a flier in the cafeteria at work asking for donations - i'm going to collect as much stuff as i can over the next week and send it to Lt. Smith at my own expense.
if you have stuff, though, please send it on yourself unless you can give it to me personally...it's going to an APO address, so it'll be no more expensive than sending it to your aunt mildred.
and take note of the deadline he mentioned.
it's amazing, after what they've gone through in-country, that one of our guys would see fit to do this...and yet:
The other day I took my platoon out on a patrol in the town of Diwanijah and we stopped off at an orphanage to assess the organization, and see if any coalition funding was needed there. I went in and met dozens of beautiful children of all ages that have virtually nothing. The toys and coloring books you see our American kids with back home is a something you don't see kids with over here. After stopping in that orphanage and at a few day care centers, I quickly thought to myself how great it would be to be able to give these kids some toys, coloring books, or anything that would make a difference to these children. An Iraqi child would have a year's worth of stories to tell from just being given a ball, or one coloring book.
That is why my platoon has started "Operation Orphan" here in Iraq, trying to draw any type of support and assistance we can from the kind hearted Americans back home in Cerritos. I have already contacted some friends, family members, and neighbors back in Cerritos to see if they can assist my platoon in any way getting some toys out here for these kids. Some local churches have been contacted and I am hoping the word will spread to a lot more people.
For anybody, or any organization that would be interested in sending toys or other items to support Operation Orphan, this is what we are suggesting:
- Coloring books and crayons
- Water painting supplies
- Dolls/ Figurines
- Balls ( rubber, soccer, etc.)
- Hot wheels
- Jumping ropes
- Yo-Yo's
- And all the normal stuff a child would enjoy playing with. It doesn't have to be new. Used toys will do just fine also!
Please know that simply ANY type of support, or passing of this information would be greatly appreciated.
Anybody who would like to assist the United States Marine Corps and my platoon with Operation Orphan can send their packages to:
1st Lieutenant Chris Smith
"Operation Orphan"
Alpha Company, 1/4, 11th MEU
UIC 40255
FPO-AP 96610-0255
Email Address: alpharaider1@yahoo.com
If you could please disseminate this information to as many people as possible it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Semper Fidelis,
Christopher M. Smith
1stLt/USMC
****SHIPPING DEADLINE: OCTOBER 7, 2004**** Do not send out items after this date.
UPDATE:
---------------------
i just posted a flier in the cafeteria at work asking for donations - i'm going to collect as much stuff as i can over the next week and send it to Lt. Smith at my own expense.
if you have stuff, though, please send it on yourself unless you can give it to me personally...it's going to an APO address, so it'll be no more expensive than sending it to your aunt mildred.
and take note of the deadline he mentioned.
posted by tom at 11:35
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