15 Aug 2005:
I want to thank you and your staff and all the wonderful American people who sent donations to us. What a great avenue to get things we couldn’t get here. The response was very heart warming and the letters and packages were greatly appreciated. I would like to be removed from the site at this time as I am being relocated and have no forwarding address. I thank all of you for your help and support while I was here.
Sincerely,
David Kemp LCDR
05 Aug 2005
Hi all,
We would like to thank you for all your support once again. Everyone has been so supportive and we have used EVERYTHING you have sent. There are some other things that we need more of or have not received yet. Thanks for your help and God Bless America! PLEASE DO NOT SPEND TOO MUCH MONEY, WE APPRECIATE ANYTHING SENT!!! We could use the following:
Canned smoke oysters (as many as you can send)
Pantene unscented pump hair spray
sunglasses
Kleenex
Magazines
Desk organizer for paper clips, staples, pens, etc.
Hand soap
Make - up for Caucasian soldiers
Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D)
DVD’s (comedies – we need a good laugh!)
CD’s
Rave aerosol mousse
Hair Conditioner
Triscuits
Eye concealer light or medium color
Neutral nail polish
Captain Crunch berry
Crystal light KIWI STRAWBERRY, STRAWBERRY, ORANGE, BANANA / sugar free kool-aid
Transparent tape / packing tape
Beef jerky (spicy)
Multivitamins (Centrum/equate)
Canned cheese (kraft easy cheese)
Crackers
Honey roasted cashews
Kettle corn popcorn
Binders (3 ring)
Toothpaste, floss, toothbrushes
Magazine rack
Inexpensive wall hangings, pictures for our patient lobby
Splenda
Hanging folders and please include frame to hang them on!
Inexpensive telephone/cordless
Size 11 ½ sandles
13 Jul 2005
I would like to thank those of you who have sent packages and letters. I want to let you all know that the folks here at Camp Victory Dental Clinic appreciate as do the soldiers, sailors, and marines at our camp. We have had such a wonderful response from our fellow citizens and it is heart warming to hear of your support. It is such a comfort for all of us so far away from our families and our country. The items you have sent and the wonderful sentiments expressed in your letters really make our day. It is like a special holiday atmosphere when we receive a package or letter from those of you in the United States. I don’t know how to express how much it means to me and all those who have read your letters or taken a needed item from a package. Please know that not one thing has gone to waste and that every bit of what is sent is deeply appreciated.
The following items have been requested by fellow sailors and if there is anyone who can send these items, it would be deeply appreciated. The items are as follows:
Dental assistants chair to save our poor dental assistants aching backs
Sugar free kool-aid
Crystal lite
Captain Crunch and Captain Crunch berries
Old Spice body wash
Unscented sure under arm deodorant
Zest (blue colored) bar soap
DVD’s
CD’s
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Toothbrushes
Candy (starburst, skittles, tootsie rolls, m&m’s)
14 Jun 2005
Hi,
I want to thank all of those who have sent packages with the items we requested. It’s so nice to have people that care enough to think about their troops over here. We are still in need of the following items for our clinic and the troops we support:
Dental assistant chair – If you’re a dentist and you have an old one to spare, please send it as we have no dental assistant chairs and an abundance of back aches among the assistants. We’ve asked over and over again and we have ordered this item, but still we don’t have one. We ask that anyone who knows a dentist or dental supply company please asks for this item as it is necessary for the dental assistant.
TV/DVD combo for patient lobby
DVD’s/CD’s
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss
Sugar free drinks and treats - Crystal Lite and sugar free kool-aid
Razor blades
Cleaning supplies – windex, 409, can of air for electronics
Freezer pops
Artificial plants to decorate patient lobby
AA, AAA, C, and D batteries
Any office supplies – binders, black pens, pencils, red pens, paper clips, rubber bands, staplers, staples, scissors, highlighters, markers
Kleenex (Puffs)
Toilet paper – soft please!!!
Orbit – bubble gum flavored
Emery boards
Toe nail/finger nail clippers
Magazines for patient lobby – assorted male and female
Silverware – all we have is plastic ware!
Bath towels
Twin sheet sets
Plastic hangers
Coffee maker
Propel sports drink
Splenda
Plastic canisters – small with lids
Zipper bags – any size
Sure under arm deodorant – unscented roll on
Large cork or bulletin board
26 May 2005
*We have 220 volts, but there are some 110 volt outlets available.
*We live in tents.
*We do not have a microwave (could use one!)
*We do not have laundry services.
*We do not have the means to cook or prepare food.
*Representinting my department (medical/dental)
*I'm from Florida, but most of the sailors are from Texas
* for female sailors:
- shampoo/conditioner
- lip gloss/make-up
- tampons/pads(mini)
- nail polish
- emery boards
- body lotion
- lip stick
- pony tail holders (black or brown)
- sugar free drinks (kool-aid/crstal lite,
etc
- sugar free gum
- DVD's/CD's
- batteries (AA, AAA, C, D)
- white ankle socks
- aqua shoes (closed toe shower shoe Wal-
Mart)
- watches
- charmin toilet paper
- disinfectant clorox wipes/windex/409
- body spray
- long and short bobby pins
- wash cloths
- eye glass cases
*For our dental clinic: average 20 patients per
day
- toothbrushes to give to patients
- TV/DVD combo for patient waiting area
- DVD's/CD's
- Magazines for patients to read while waiting
- toothpaste and floss to hand out to patients
- Mouthwash
- Office supplies - pens, staplers/staples, tape and dispensers, kleenex, scissors, sticky notes, binders, paper towels, etc.
We are a reserve unit predominantly from Texas. First, I would like to say thank you to everyone supporting the troops here. It means more than you will ever know. I left a new dental practice in Fort Lauderdale to support our president and help get Iraq back in shape. Our mission here is to take care of the medical and dental needs of the Army, Navy, and Marine troops stationed here. As you can imagine, being in the middle of the desert, there are very few comforts of home. We have a very small exchange, but the pickin's are slim! All of us have great attitudes about being here and are proud to be here serving our country. Having people at home supporting us is great!
Thank you!