E-mail:
“Rich,
I am also a professor at a military-related institution, and my little
brother is an enlisted Marine (a sniper with 1-3) in Fallujah. This weekend
he called for the first time since the battle began. He informed us that a
large number of the residents of Fallujah, before fleeing the battle, left
blankets and bedding for the Marines and Soldiers along with notes thanking
the Americans for liberating their city from the terrorists, as well as
invitations to the Marines and Soldiers to sleep in their houses. I’ve yet
to see a report in the media of this. Imagine that.
Additionally, he said their spirits are high, but they would certainly
appreciate any “care packages” that folks in the States would care to send
their way (preferably consisting of non-perishable food items, candy,
deodorant, eye-drops, q-tips, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lip balm, hand/feet
warmers, black/dark undershirts, underwear & socks, and non-aerosol bug
spray)
It would be great if you could pass this message along to anyone interested
in helping out.”