Sunday January 10, 2010 ... a day dedicated to giving.
Operation: Care and Comfort
"Since April 2003, we have shipped over 545,000 pounds (that's over 250 tons) of care packages for distribution to Marine, Army, Air Force Navy, and Coast Guard personnel that are deployed in the conflict regions "
http://www.operationcareandcomfort.org/occtenways/index.html
2392 Walden Square
San Jose, CA 95124
If you are looking for a way to give back to our troops you must visit the Operation: Care and Comfort website. I am extremely proud that San Jose can claim to be the home of this outstanding group of individuals who dedicate unselfishly their support to our military men and women abroad and at home. Their support is shown not only in the thousands of packages they have sent to the troops, but also with special programs such as Adopt a Military Family and Tickets for the Troops. Please visit their site!!
...When my son first deployed I gave family and friends his address so they could keep in touch with him and send him a note during the holidays. One of those friends said she was going to be packing some boxes for the troops on the weekend and she'd have my son included in the mailing ... and that is when I first became aware of Operation: Care and Comfort. When my son has had the opportunity to call, he has specifically mentioned Operation:Care and Comfort telling me that their packages were great ... packed with many goodies and necessities. He has said many times how grateful he and his unit are for all the support from everyone at home.
...I've sent my son and his unit many packages already on my own, but I thought it would be nice to join others in an effort to support our men and women in service. I have to say that as the mother of a young Marine who is far far far from home at this moment I was very moved by the obvious and willing support of my neighbors. It is the support of my immediate friends and neighbors ... and extended friends and neighbors of the community, young and old ... that helps give strength and faith to a military family. So thank you to all who gave of their time and caring last Sunday.
There was one special group of people that helped out last Sunday that I'd like to mention and that is the group of students from Saratoga High School and their moms and dads. Saratoga High School is near and dear to my heart since I've worked there over ten years now and we have a wonderful student body. It was a surprise, but really not a surprise to see them on Sunday. On Monday, January 18th these same students and others will continue to give pack to the community by way of Saratoga High School's 1st Annual Day of Service in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. Go Falcons!!
Darn... I didn't have my camera with me, so these are cell phone pictures. I've fixed them up as best I could. However, the picture quality is not the issue here, but the quality of support as shown in these little snapshots is what it's all about. Enjoy the pictures.
The action outside in the parking lot.
The Army was there to help and to take the packages.
Saratoga High group ....
The American Legion, Willow Glen Post #318 ... on Minnesota Ave.
Finishing up inside the American Legion building...earlier the room was packed with people, supplies and boxes.
Please join me in the celebration! Do you have an original poem celebrating our Flag or an original poem about our troops? Do you have original photos of Old Glory? I would love to include them here as a way to recognize our enduring freedom and a way to say "thank you" to those men and women who have served and are serving our courtry. (Credit given to all contributors) 
Comments are always welcome. If interested in having your poem or photo included in the Old Glory Parade, you can email me at:
actions360-oldgloryparade@yahoo.com
..or..jrene5catz@jeannerenepoetry.com
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american flag, old glory, operation care and comfort, saratoga high school, support the troops, u.s. flag
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