Stories From Service Members, Veterans, and Families

Hello, I received my package the day before Christmas and would like to first off say thank you so much. I was very excited to receive a free pair of boots, my current ones were on their last leg. I had no idea I would be receiving such an amazing tailored package. I was overjoyed to see that not only I received a free pair of boots but I also received some of my favorite snacks, hygiene products, a Buffalo bills football and some really great letters. Again, thank you guys so much for what you do because it really does go a long ways. Dominic Steinel

GOOD DAY TO YOU. I HOPE ALL IS WELL! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE AMAZING PACKAGE! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING AND MADE MY DEPLOYMENT LESS PAINFUL! God bless, Sarah Burton

I want to inform you that the care package your wonderful group sent has safely arrived. What a glorious sight! I've enclosed a picture of myself with the package as you have requested. I can't say thanks enough to such a wonderful gesture that your group bestows upon deployed service members. The Army actually would not issue these boots to me so I am very grateful for this gift. I have shared the entirety of the package to the rest of my Soldiers. We are blessed to have such gracious Americans support us while we are in harm's way. You are real Patriots! Warmest Regards, SFC Matthew J. Martinez

Boots for Troops, A huge thank you for my care package that arrived today just in time for Christmas! The boots fit and feel amazing, I really look forward to wearing them as my daily shoe during demobilization in Texas. My unit also is very appreciative for the car detailing items to assist with maintaining our fleet of vehicles as well as the abundance of snacks that was more than enough to go around. Please send my gratitude to Jamie West for putting together my care package and let her know everything was absolutely perfect, to include her hand writing as I had no issues reading it (she will understand what I am talking about). -DERRICK C. JONES

Thank you for the care package. It really helps being away from home during the holidays and being able to look forward to going home. Please see attachment for picture. Thank you again for the care package and happy holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! Thank You, Fred C. Meaole

I Just want to let you know the boots arrived here in Afghanistan on Dec 20, perfect time right before Christmas. Wish you all a happy holiday. Thank you so much, for your support. V/R Wu Yubo

GOOD MORNING, MSGT LILJA AND MYSELF HAVE RECEIVED OUR CARE PACKAGES. WE THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION YOU AND YOUR TEAM PUT INTO MAKING ALL THIS HAPPEN FOR THE TROOPS. THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! - SSGT ARMSTRONG, SCOTT

Good Morning, I received my care package. Thank you very much for everything, I love it! See attached email with picture. Happy New Year to you all and your families. Thank you, Very Respectfully, Mark Wheeler, SSgt, USAF

BOOTS FOR TROOPS, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MY CARE PACKAGE. IT HAS BY FAR BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT. MY BOOTS HAVE TAKEN QUITE A BEATING THE PAST FEW MONTHS AND THESE NEW ONES ARE ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! CHANGES MY ENTIRE UNIFORM. I WAS SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THE JACKET, BROWNS SOCKS (GO CLEVELAND!!!!) AND SNACKS. IT WAS SO SURPRISING TO GET SUCH GREAT AND THOUGHTFUL STUFF SENT HERE. ORGANIZATIONS LIKE YOURS AND THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THEM MAKE A HUGE IMPACT TO THE MORALE AND WELFARE OF US SOLDIER OVERSEAS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT, WORDS CANT DESCRIBE THE APPRECIATION I HAVE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND THOUGHTFULNESS. HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND THANKS AGAIN. SPC Shea

Good Morning and Happy Holidays, Thank you for the Care Package. Attached is a picture. Thank you for the support... from us here at 1-487th Field Artillery in Afghanistan! v/r, DEVON L YAGIN

First and foremost, I am so sorry it took me so long to respond. I received the package probably about a month or so ago! I've been having some personal issues and have been super busy on this deployment. I did receive the care package and I cannot be anymore thankful! I want to personal thank you for everything you have done! It has been amazing. The boots fit flawlessly and are extremely comfortable. My feet feel like they can breathe in this 120 degree heat! Thank you for the support as well. It means so much to us as troops! Once again, thank you!

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BOOTS FOR TROOPS, I RECEIVED MY PACKAGE!! I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO YOU, YOUR TEAM AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO DONATE MONEY TO THIS AWESOME CAUSE. RECEIVING THIS CARE PACKAGE WAS A VERY REFRESHING REMINDER OF HOME AND A MUCH NEEDED REPLACEMENT PAIR OF BOOTS. THANK YOU AGAIN!!

I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR THE PACKAGE. IT WAS EVEN BETTER THEN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED. THE BOOTS ARE A PERFECT FIT FOR ME, AND THE CUPS ARE GOING TO BE USED REGULARLY. I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! SSG JARROD RIVERA 1-82 AB

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HELLO TEAM, I JUST WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR EVERYTHING THEY DO FOR US. MY PACKAGE DEFINITELY MADE MY ENTIRE DAY SO MUCH BETTER! JUST KNOW THAT WE GO FROM SOLDIERS TO LITTLE KIDS WHEN GOING THROUGH THOSE BOXES. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS! - SPC RIOS

I received this package from boot4troops today 13 December 2021 and I am extremely happy about it. My appreciation and thank you goes to everyone who contributed to make this happen. I am grateful for the boot, the Barcelona shirt, under shirts, hygiene and snacks. I cannot thank you enough for the joy of receiving your package. From the bottom of my heart, I pronounce blessings for this kind gesture. You added some joy to my deployment. SGT Eshun.

I want to express my most sincere thanks to Boots For Troops, along with all its volunteers and donors. I have received my custom care package with all my favorite items here in the Middle East. I am really grateful for everything included in my package, to include these brand new boots, the best differential equations practice book, the fundamental of engineering exam study guide, an awesome calculator that is approved in the exam, quad ruled spiral notebooks, and all my favorite snacks. I thank you all for your love and support. This care package means a lot to me! The best mail call I have ever received, and it was perfectly timed! Thank you Boots For Troops! Respectfully, SSG Marquez, Alfonso E.

THANK YOU BOOTS FOR TROOPS FOR HELPING TO GET ME HOME TO MY FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS, I OWE Y'ALL A BIG THANK YOU! Y'ALL ARE TRULY SUCH A HIDDEN GEM! WE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD ME EVER GOING HOME ON OUR OWN. I APPRECIATE Y'ALL MORE THEN I COULD EVER PUT INTO WORDS! SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ORGANIZATION Y'ALL ARE! Y'ALL CONTINUE TO HELP SO MANY MILITARY FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH THE ABILITY TO GET HOME, I CAN'T EVER EXPRESS HOW GRATEFUL AND HAPPY I AM FOR BEING BLESSED BY YOUR ENTIRE ORGANIZATION:) THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

HI! I RECEIVED MY BOX AND I WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT SO MUCH. THE NOTES AND GOODIES WERE SO AWESOME. I ESPECIALLY LOVED MY LAKERS CUP AND BOOTS. WOW! IT WAS A PLEASANT SURPRISE AND I AM SO GRATEFUL.