dick - please post to from the front - THIS IS NOT AN EMAIL, it is a hand-written letter that came in the regular mail. please note as such. May 29, 2008 To all, As before, we here with 3rd Infantry in Baghdad are terribly appreciative for your continued support of the troops. You all have truly sustained us and will continue to have an incredible positive impact on all of the soldiers over here. Know that your donated things were gone in about one hour. We truly appreciate you all. Thanks to Operation Shoebox New Jersey and all the great bocce players in N.J. Wow! The progress is noticeable here but probably lacks the media coverage compared to the bad news. We'll continue to plug at this. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. Fondly, Tim Whalen HHSC STB 3ID Baghdad, Iraq