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Idea List for Sample Letters

It's always nice for our military personnel to receive a personal message from a supportive civilian back home. The serviceman or servicewoman who receives your C-Rat will enjoy the care with which it was packed, even if you choose not to include a personal message. Either way, it is a joy for the sender and for the receiver.

For those who wish to send a letter or message and need a little help getting started, the following is a list of starter ideas that may help get the words to flow. Don't feel limited to these ideas, feel inspired by them - they're only a beginning.

  • Who am I? (a little information about yourself)
  • Well wishes (your hopes that the message finds them well, healthy, in good spirits, etc.)
  • Questions about them (where have you visited since joining the service?)
  • Why I got involved in Operation Interdependence® (maybe a personal story which expresses what about the program inspired you to volunteer)
  • An expression of gratitude (keep it short, simple and sincere - such as thank you for all of your work keeping America strong and free)
  • A patriotic or inspirational message or quotation (something that inspires YOU)
  • Information on how to write back (address of your school, club or contact)

Please, make sure you DO NOT SEND any of the following:

 

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