Note: Jeramiah L. Davidson was dropped from this list on 26 Nov 2008 due to 60 days of no contact.
27 Sep 2008:
We'll I just got back to the base and all I can say is wow there were a lot of packages. I'd like to thank everyone that donated the kids stuff we actually got to take it on a drop and give it to the local village so I'm attaching a few pictures. I'll be leaving shortly to redeploy back to the states, and it's been a great 15 months thanks everyone that sent something. I just want everyone to know that I've appreciated the support that you've shown us, we've enjoyed everything that was sent and had a few laughs because of it.
04 Aug 2008
Well it's another beautiful day here in Afghanistan and there's a few people that I'd like to thank. Mr. Doug Contri for sending the box of stuffed animals and the drink mix the kids out here loved it especially when they come into medical from an injury.
I'd also like to thank Marle Foxon for sending the coloring books and school supplies, that stuff is like gold out here.
I'll get pictures out as soon as I can.
Again thank you all for your support while we're deployed.
SK1 Davidson
16 Jul 2008
Yeah to say the least it's been busy out here I've been traveling from FOB to FOB and just got back. We're doing pretty good it's getting hotter out here so the single packets of crystal light drink mix's for water would be great drinking six to eight bottles a day to stay hydrated gets a little old when it's not flavored. We're also working on this program out here called Operation Outreach we provide medical attention to the Afghans and give them clothes, toys, coloring books, school supplies (nothing religious in nature). Like I said things are going great out here we're keeping our morale up and trucking on with work. I'd like to thank the people that send stuff while I was gone I didn't get to write since the box's were open and distributed but we appreciate everything you send.
V/R,
SK1 Jeramiah Davidson
27 May 2008
Dear Kimberly F. and Eau Gallie High School,
First off let me say that the Soldiers, Sailors, and Airforce enjoyed your letters and cards. I know school is about to be out so we're replying this way rather than writing back via paper mail. Again Thankyou for your support it brought a smile to some of the guys and ladies that were having a bad day.
Very Respectfully,
Jeremy Davidson
19 May 2008
Cathy Burkett I'd like to thank you and the ladies of the Thimbleberries group for your continued support to the troops out here in Afghanistan we always enjoy the items you send us.
Respectfully,
Jeremy
21 Apr 2008
I'd like to thank the three individuals that sent packages and would like to remain anonymous. The food was a refreshing change and the toys will be given to the Afghan children on our next trip to the village.
Very Respectfully,
Jeramiah Davidson
31 Mar 2008
The majority of us at our location live in what we call B-Huts(plywood shelters) wich house up to 24 Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen. So at any time there is usually 2 people per makeshift room plywood walls that go up to about six feet high and a poncho liner(blanket)for a door.
Everything on base is run off of 110 electricity and the local Afghan nationals have a laundry service to wash our clothes so please don't send detergent or fabric softner our laundry is taken off base to be clean.
We have a crockpot out here so whenever we get the ingredients we make dumplings, rice and whatever else we can get our hands on. We have coffee pots so coffee would be great ground if possible we don't have a coffee grinder. We have a microwave and refrigerator so you can also send microwaveable foods, soup, and can goods.
DVD's and music are always welcome it doesn't mater what you send someone will watch or listen whatever you give us our bunch is an eclectic group.
Here's a list of some of the things they mentioned that would be nice since it's hard to get out here.
Men:
Gillette sensitive skin shave cream
Nitro Tech and Cell Tech Hardcore
Degree deoderant
protien bars
Soap and shampoo liquid if possible the bars get really dirty out here with the dust and dirt
Workout magazines or Maxim
Ankle socks white 9-13
pistachios, trail mix, nuts, seeds
Female:
Garnier fructis 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
Feminen Hygiene products
Sun Screen
Deoderant
Wash sponges for liquid soap
twin sheets and pillow cases brown or tan
Again we appreciate your support and anything you send would be great to help with the moral and welfare of the troops serving out here in Afghanistan.