July 20, 2009 Dear Operation Shoebox New Jersey, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for the package of goods for my fellow Marines here in Afghanistan. We all were able to share the goodies sent. You will be happy to know that the sleeping masks are working great because we are all on different shifts and sleep during the day. I don't know how my name got on the list but it's a God send. Thanks to you I was able to distribute the shoeboxes to Marines that don't receive that much mail. The look on their faces I will keep with me for a lifetime. Being a New Jersey native, it makes me happy to know that people care for us so deeply as you do. Thank you again and Gold Bless You. LCpl. Chris J. Kraus HMH-772 FOB Basteon Afghanistan