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Dear soldiers,

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY! Every day at dinner we include all the soldiers fighting for our country in our prayer intentions. I really hope that you have a great christmas and a happy new year!

From,
Mikayla :)


Dear Soldier,

My name is Maddie and i would like to thank you for all that you have done. I would also like to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! You are such a wonderful person! I go to St Alphonsus School in Wexford PA! Well thanks you for all that you have done thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!<3

Sincerly,
Maddie!!!


Hi, my name is John,I just want to thank you for your service

Have a nice christmas :) Jack


Dear Soldier,
I am a sixth-grader at St. Alphonsus, andI hope that you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Remember, God will always be with you and watch over you while you are fighting. Thank you for allowing us to be free and safe here in America.
Merry Christmas!
Carrie


Hi my name is Emily I am in 6th grade. I just want to thank you sooooo much for fighting for our country. I hope you have a safe return home and i hope you have a Merry Christmas :)
Love
Emily


hi, my name is chris and i thank you so much for being in the military.i go to st. Alphonsus,and i hope you have a very blessed christmas and a happy new year.good luck and thank you again

thanks again,
chris


Dear Fellow Soldiers,

Hello! I am a 6th grade student at St. Alphonsus catholic school. I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for all you do for America. We are such a safe and wonderful country all thanks to the courageous people you are. I am very very very thankful for everyone of you for giving me freedom, independence, justice, and equality. Again Thank you for all you do and Happy Holidays!

with respect,
Ashley


hi, i am a sixth grader that at St. Alphonsus School and I appreciate all that you do for this country!! I hope you have a very merry Christmas where ever you may be!

Sincerely,
Maggie


Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your service! Have a great Christmas and a happy new year!
From: Sophia


Dear Honorable Soldier,
First I would like to thank you for the great service you are doing for our country. I know it must be hard being away from family and friends at Christmas (my mother and father were both in he military), but everyone knows you are doing a great service for our country. I wish you a very merry and blest Christmas and a happy New Year.
Merry Christmas!
Michael


Hi my name is Zack. Thanks for fighting for our country. I also have a neighbor who fought in world war 2. Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!


Christmas!! Christmas!! Christmas is almost here and i really hope that everyone will be safe. This year is the first that i have ever been so appreciative of what everyone does for our country and what we do for them. I hop that all of you are going to have an amazing Christmas!!

From,
Gabriel


Dear soldier,
my name is lauren and I go to St. Alphonsus school in wexford P.A. thank you SOOOOOO MUCH for fighting for our country.Have a wonderful Christmas,and have safe trip back home.
sincerely,
lauren


Dear Soldier,

I am a sixth grader at St. Alphonsus School and I would like to sincerely thank you for all you have done for our country. Thank you, for risking your life for us so we can have freedom and liberty. Once again thank you for all that you have done and I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Sincerely, JonPaul


Dear Soldier,

Merry Christmas! How are you doing? Is it harsh out there? Are you even able to celebrate? My dad was in the navy so I know very much what you do. Thank you for defending our country!

Thank you,
W'acob


Hi, I am a 6th grade student at Saint Alphonsus School in Wexford, PA. I just really what to tell you and all of the USA's soldiers that I am very, very thankful for all your services. I hope you and all the soldiers far away will soon be reunited with your friends and family. Merry Christmas!

From Peter


Dear soldier,

Merry Christmas !!!!! Thank you for all that you do. Both of grandpas were in World War II.
I am a sixth grader at St. Alphonsus and wanted to say thank you for protecting us. Thank you, Mary


Dear soldier,

I am a sixth grade student at St. Alphonsus School in Pittsburgh, PA. Thank you so much for what you have done for our country. I hope your family and friends are doing well, and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

From,

Lawren


Dear soldier,

I am a 6th grade student at St. Alphonsus School and I'd like to thank all of you for all of your efforts to keep our country free. My grandfather is a World War II veteran and he has inspired me to go into the armed forces. I pray for all of you guys, and that you all make it home safely.

Thank You, Joey


Hi! my name is Joseph and I just wanted to thank you for all that you do.

Both of my Grandfather's were part of the army. You are doing great things and you should never give up,God is watching over you!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Joseph, a sixth grader


 

Dear Soldier, 

I'm a sixth grader at St. Alphonsus school in Pittsburgh, PA. I hope you have a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Thanks for serving our country and good luck out there.

From, 

Reilly   :)


Dear Soldier,

Hi my name is Rylee. I am a sixth grade student at St. Alphonsus school. I want to commend you for keeping our country free and being a hero to me. I could never explain to you how thankful I am for your service. I  hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year!

Love,

Rylee


Hi! I'm Kate and I'm in sixth grade at St. Alphonsus school. Thank you so much for your service! Happy Holidays!  = )

Hi, I am Katie and I am in the sixth grade at Saint Alphonsus school. I cannot even imagine how hard it would be to be away from my family at this time of year, and  I want you to know how thankful I am that you are protecting us. It must take a lot of courage to fight for your country. I was wondering how the troops celebrate christmas. I hope you do something fun. Happy holidays!!  Sincerely,

Katie


Dear Soldier,

I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! I am so thankful for all that you do in keeping our country safe. Both of my grandfathers severed and they are both very proud to be called a Soldier. I hope you can make it home for the Holidays and get to be home with your family. My Christmas wish for you is that soon you will get to return home to be with your loving family!!! I hope that your own Christmas wish will come true!!!

Merry Christmas, for a loving sixth gade girl, Gabby :)


Dear Solider,

Happy Holidays! My name is Hannah and i am a sixth grade student at St. Alphonsus School. I am very grateful for your work and dedication to this country, i hope you have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!!! Thank you.

 Love,

 Hannah  


Dear Soldiers,

My name is Luc, a sixth grader at St. Alphonsus School. I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate that you are willing to serve our great country of the U.S.A. I wish you well and Happy Holidays!

With respect,

Luc


Hi, my name is Chris

I am a sixth grade student at St. Alphonsus school. Thank you for defending our country over the holidays and keeping us safe. Also thank you for you devotion and bravery for this country. I wanted to say thanks and merry Christmas!

From,

Chris


Dear Soldier,

Happy holidays! I am a sixth grader at St. Alphonsus school, and would like to thank you for all that you do for our country! I will think about you, and pray for you over the holidays!

Again, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

*Thank you, and best wishes!*

~Natalie~


Merry Christmas, thank you for supporting our country, so have a wonderful Christmas. I am so great full to have you, and wish could come home. I will be thinking of you.


Dear soldier,

 

Hi my name is Hannah and I go to school at St. Alphonsus in Wexford. Merry Christmas! Thank you for the gift of serving America. Thank you for providing me with freedom. Thank you for helping everyone here in America. You are a true hero.  I hope you have wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

From, 

Hannah<3


Dear Soldier, 

Happy holidays! I would like to tell you that I am very thankful for the wonderful work that you have done and all of the devotion you have this country! I pray for your safe return and your happiness when you do return. 

With respect,

Robert, a greatful 8th grader


Dear soldier, 

hi! my name is marah, I'm a sixth grader at carson middle school. i really apprecate your service, and just wanted to thank you.

thanks again, marah


Dear soldier,

    I am a seventh grade stufent at Carson Middle School. I can not explain how much you serving our country means to me. When times are hard always remember that god had this in his plan for you. You are fighting for our freedom. Our freedom means so much to me and all of america. You are fighting non-stop for americas freedom. I have so much respect for you. I will pray for all of you because you are all in my hearts. Remember god is watching over you so dont give up!

        Love,

            Sidney <3 :) :) happy


Dear Soldier,

I am so thankful for all the things you do for our country. It is hard to descibe how happy I am to know that there are still people out there who would put their own life on the line just so we Americans can have our freedom. Once again thank you for being an incredible person and I'm sure your family in anxious to see you!

 

     Happy Holidays,

                   Jacqueline (Student in Pittsburgh, PA)


Hello,

I would just like to say thank you for all you do for our country! i have great respest for you! i think you are the most honorable person. Hope everything is going okay:) Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.

                                                          ~Kylie~


Dear soldier,

I am Grace, an 8th grader in middle school.

I am so thankful that you served for our country, and I wanted to say happy Thanksgiving!

Although I have never had any experiences like yours, I really understand how hard it is and how much you had to sacrifice. I realized that I am very lucky to have a peaceful life and me and all my friends appreciate what you have done.

I can only wish you a happy Thanksgiving and an early Merry Christmas!!!!

 

~Grace :) a student in PA


Dear brave soldier,
 
   Hi, I am a 13 year old girl who goes to Carson Middle School in Pittsburgh, PA. I would just like to thank you for serving our country. I am very greatful to know that i have a lot of BRAVE soldiers that are protecting me, my family, and my friends every day and night. You are truly a hero to a lot of people who are waiting for you to get home to see you! I bet  they are super excited to spend time with you and to see you back home. We all thinking of you here in America and ill be praying for you. I hope you know that people have your back and cant wait to see you! Keep up the great work and im very proud of you!(:
 

          Forever and always,

                Gretchen


Dear Soldier,

 

        Hi, I am a 13 year old girl who goes to Carson Middle School in Pittsburgh PA.  I am very grateful that you are serving our country.   All of us are thinking about you guys.  In church, we all pray for you.  Without you, we wouldn't be free.  Hope all is well (=

 

       Carlycid:ezweb_ne_jp.333@goomoji.gmail


Hi, my name is cassidy im in 6th grade @ carson middle school right now im in random actors im soo thank ful for my freedom i hope u com home soon i <3 u


hi soldier,

My name is Marlee and i'm in 6th grade at Carson Middle School. You might lonely sometimes far away from your family and wander if you are forgotten. But remember you are probly all they think about all the time. And i want to tell you that i am so greatful for what you do everyday and you put your lives on the line for ours. So thank you! I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! And remember you are not forgotten!

 

From,

Marlee


dear soldier,

 

Hi! my name is emily. i am a 6th grader at carson middle school. i really wanted to say thank you so much! you are putting your lives on the line just for us americans. you may not realize how brave you are to do this for america, but you are more brave than any superhero ever! you probably think about your family and friends a lot, and you may wonder if they are thinking about you. never think they aren't, because my grandpa was in the navy, and we thought about him nonstop! your family and friends love and care about you. i wanted to wish you a happy thanksgiving, a merry merry christmas and a happy new year! thank you so so so so so much!!!  

* love, emily <3


Dear Soliders,

 

Thank you for serving our country i'm sending this message from Carson Middle School i'm in 6th grade, and i'm in a group at school called random actors. My name is Macy and i just wanted to thank you for everything that you are doing for me and this country. It os almost Thanksgiving here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We've even already had our first snow we had our first snow before Halloween. I've never seen that before. Have you? Well anyway I just wanted to thank for everything that you have done for me, your family, and our country. So Thank You!!!!!!!!!


Dear Soldier,

                 

          Hi!  My name is Delaney, I live in pittsburgh, PA, and I'm in a special girls group called random actors!  We are righting special letters just for you!  I got to Carson Middle School, some of you soldiers may have gone there.  I just wanted to say thank you and that I am very thankful for what you guys have been doing for us, it is a very generous thing and it means a lot to me, my family, and my school!  You guys are very brave men and most people probably appreciate what you guys are doing.  I have to go now because we are drwaing things. Thanks again, GOODLUCK!

 

                                                     BEST WISHES,

                                                               Delaney


Dear Solider,

 

 Thank you for protecting us. I am happy to know that you guys are protecting me,my family,friends, and other people. I know how hard it is for you guys and am so proud. You are a true HERO!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!! cid:517@goomoji.gmailcid:517@goomoji.gmailcid:517@goomoji.gmailcid:517@goomoji.gmailcid:517@goomoji.gmail

 

                                              Sincerely,

                                                             Olivia


Dear Soldier,

 

I am a 6th gradrer at Carson Middle school and I am so thankful for all that you have done for America. I can't imagine what our country would be like without people like you. You are true heros to everyone in America. Our freedom means so much, and we couldn't have it without you. Be safe in all that you do, and good luck. Thank you so much...

 

Respectfully,

Reese :)


Dear Soldier,

     

               Hello My name is Allison.I am in Sixth Grade at Carson Middle school.Thank you for all that you've done!You may not think that we care, but we do! I will keep you in my prayers. I would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! cid:510@goomoji.gmail

 

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                                             ALLIS<3N


Hi! My name is Olivia and I'm a sixth grader at Carson Middle School. I just wanted to say thank you for risking you life every day to protect our country. I appreciate it a lot and I know a lot of other people do to! You family and friends are very lucky to have a person like you in your life.

 

Thank You,

Olivia :D


Dear Soldiers, 

 Happy Thanks Giving. And thank you for saving the day for us.  We are laughing and it's because you protect our country. I'm glad you are doing that kind thing for us. Happy Thanks Giving again and God will bless you! 

From,

Jamie


Dear Soliders, 

Thank you for serving our country i'm sending this message from Carson Middle School i'm in 6th grade, and i'm in a group at school called random actors. My name is Macy and i just wanted to thank you for everything that you are doing for me and this country. It os almost Thanksgiving here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We've even already had our first snow we had our first snow before Halloween. I've never seen that before. Have you? Well anyway I just wanted to thank for everything that you have done for me, your family, and our country. So Thank You!!!!!!!!! 

 

                                                             Love,

                                                             Macy <3


Dear Solders,         

        Hi, I'm Anna I go to Carson middle school.Thank you for risking your life for me and all my family. It must be hard to be away from your family and friends over the Holiday. I wish you a happy Holiday:). Thank you so, so, so, much for serving for our country you have no idea how thankful i am for you.

 

                                                                          Thank you,

                                                                            Anna:)


Hi how are you? I am 7 grade student in Carson Middle School.

My English is not good because I'm from another contry so I want you understand me:)

 I am thanks for you about protect us! Always I am and my family are thank you.

I think just not my family, everyone thanks to you aren't you?

Take care and Happy Thanks giving! 

From. Laura


Dear Soldier,

Hi! I'm 7 grade student in Carson Middle School.http://static.naver.com/pwe/mail/deskhome/se2/emoticon/1_06.gif

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Thank you for serving our country and keeping us safe.^^

oh.. very short.... sorry  I don't Engilsh well...

Have a nice Day^^ 

From. Crystal


Dear Soldier,

 

My name is Maddie and I go to Carson Middle School.  A reason why I am writing this letter is just to thankyou for serving our country. You are so brave to head out into different countries and defend our country.  I truly apreciate your hard work.  Some of my hobbies are softball, swimming, lacrosse and much more. But if it wasnt for you I woudnt be to do any of my favorite hobbies. I want you to know that I will be praying for you every sencond of the day. I wish you Happy Holidays!:)

 

 Sincerely,

 Maddie


Hey my name is Becca I go to Carson Middle School in Pittsburgh PA. Im in a club called Random Actors we do nice things with no regination. Its really greate what your going over there and i want to thank you so thanksSmile I have alot of family in the army. Hope u dont get hurt!!!!<3 Hope you come home safe!! 

From,becca


Hey, my name is Rachael I go to Carson Middle School in Pittsburgh, Pa and I am in a club called Random actors I'm also in the 6th grade. I really appricate what you are doing for us I have three people in my family that served. I hope you all stay safe and I LOVE you all even though I dont know you but still. I saw this in a movie called Forest Gump and they said to keep your feet dry so keep your feet dry and I hpoe you come home soon.

Love,
Rachael <3  


Hi, I'm Brittany and I'm 15 from Pittsburgh, Pa. I just want to say thank you for putting your life on the line to serve our country. I know it must be really hard being so far away from your family and friends, and sometimes you might sit and feel like your being forgotten by them. But I guarantee you're all  they think about.  I had two cousins that were really close to me that served and when they left I was so scared that they wouldn't come back, but I knew I couldn't give up hope so I prayed for them everyday until they finally go home. I'm sure your family and friends can't stop thinking about how happy they'll be when you finally get home. I know this might be a cheesy letter, but I just wanted to show you, that they're are a lot of us who are actually so thankful for all you've done and are still doing. Whoever I am writing this two, I will pray for you and your family every night. I hope you get home soon, and finally get to be with all the people you love. Thank you so much for protecting this country, and even though you don't know me and I don't know you, you're my hero because of how brave and strong you are. All of you solders are like our guardian angels, you're protecting us from those bad guys. Stay strong, and don't ever give up hope. You will be in my prayers along with your family. I hope in some sort of way you were touched by this letter, like I was touched by your commitment to this country. Thank you. :)

Love, Brittany <3


Hi! How are you?!  Thank you so much for serving our country and being a hero!  My dad is a retired vet if the Army National Guard. God speed!  Take care.

Kristin


I cannot thank you enough for  what you do to ensure my freedom. Know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers and may God be with you. 

Respectfully

D.A. Fisher


Dear Soldier,

Be safe. Happy Holidays. If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be able to have this Christmas to spend with our families.

Michael, Tyler, Bobby, Sean, Chase, and Jayson
(7th Graders at St. Sebastian School)


Dear Soldier,

We would like to thank you for all of the services you have done for us. We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Here at St. Sebastian School we would love to pray for you and we are always your friends. God bless you and Merry Christmas!

Your Friends at St. Sebastian’s School,
John Alex Ryan
(7th Graders at St. Sebastian School)


Hello.  I'm a teacher at Pine Richland School District in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA.  I was recently in attendance at program sponsored by Senator Jane Orie.  That's where I got the email address.  I just wanted to tell you that my family is praying for you and your family.  We also pray for your safety and prompt return.  Thank you for all that you do.  Be strong for the nation.

With gratitude,
Andrew Gides


Dear Soldier,

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas!  Thank you for all you have done!

From,
Bobby Gentile
(7th Grader at St. Sebastian School)


Dear Servicemen and Servicewomen,

Thank you for serving our country and keeping us safe.  We pray for you daily at our school.  Hope you have a very joyous and blessed holiday season!

We will continue to pray for you.

God Bless You!

Sincerely,

Mary, Julia, Gillian, Francheska, and Gwen
(7th Graders at St. Sebastian School)


Dear Soldier,

Thank you for protecting our freedom and country. Thank you for standing up for our country and our rights. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and you are in our prayers. God Bless and we hope you stay safe. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. J

Merry Christmas

From Jake, Garrett, Nick
(7th Graders at St. Sebastian School)


Dear Soldier,

We wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and remind you how thankful we are for you! We are really thankful for you and for serving our country. We have always admired our soldiers for what they do for us. Our whole school is praying for you and we are thanking you for the safety you provide us. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year!

From,

Jeremy, Jared, John, and Alex
(7th Graders at St. Sebastian School)


Hello my name is Thomas and I'm in 7th grade. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. While you're away from home I'm glad that you're defending our country. So thank you and have a Merry Christmas a Happy New Year. And once again Thank you and I hope that you can return home safely.

Saint Juan Diego Parish
Sharpsburg, PA
Father Frank D. Almade, Pastor