Remembering our Troops

Is there any time of year that makes you want to be with family anymore than at Christmas time? I can’t think of any. The memories of childhood by the tree, the odor of pine permeating through the house, the wondrous smell of gingerbread, fudge cooking and pumpkin pie. The sounds of carolers, the crunch of snow and the greetings of family, friends and neighbors. Seeing excitement in the eyes of little children.

On the other hand there are those that can’t be with us during the Holidays. We have loyal and proud young Americans in many countries around the world that would love to be home for Christmas. We dare not forget to remember those men and women in the Armed Forces! We also need to remember the families back home that are waiting for their return.

According to the “Army News” as found on “armytimes.com”, from now through Dec. 10, the public can send their greeting cards, with adequate postage and a return address, to Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, Md. 20791-5456. To speed delivery, mailers should not send care packages, money or any inserts, including glitter.

Show your appreciation and send some cheer with a greeting card and let them know you care.