Date: Friday, January 30, 2009, 12:33 AM Mr. Hirsch and the Ladies of the Young Women's Group of NCJW, I wanted to thank you for your tremendous generosity and thoughtfulness. The care package You sent was awesome and contained all the right items that we always need and want. The Sailors, Airmen, and Marines in my section eagerly opened their boxes and the word awesome was used a number of times. Your act of kindness touched our hearts and certainly reminds us of the great people we have Supporting us. It was especially neat for me because I was born and raised in NJ, went to Rutgers, and when not deployed am a chemistry professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point. It was great getting the package from NJ. Please send our regards to the NCJW and tell them how Much we appreciate their kindness and support. Thank You v/r Joe LTC(P) Joseph C. Shannon Director Force Generation/Plans