PHIN POWER to our Troops

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » October 4, 2005 11:45 am

Sending major Phin Power to our Troops... my thoughts and prayers are going out to all of you, and your friends and families. God speed.

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » October 4, 2005 12:17 pm

. .always glad to send another message of hope to our brave ones far away . .

. .phins up , to you all . .! !

. .* * snappy salute * *

God bless and keep you safe . .

dawgfan · Post by **dawgfan** » October 4, 2005 12:32 pm

Keep up the good work men and women our support is with you till the end

davesnik · Post by **davesnik** » October 4, 2005 12:33 pm

Hang in their guys and gals. We miss you all, support you and hope you get to come home safe and soon!

Phins ^!

Lisa G · Post by **Lisa G** » October 17, 2005 11:11 am

Fins Up to our troops

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » October 20, 2005 10:17 am

Whoa...Phins up to Bob Williams...I especially like the last two paragraphs...pretty much says it all...

Letters Attest To Troops' Need For Your Support
By JUDY HILL St. Pete Times Forum
Published: Oct 20, 2005

I wasn't surprised that Bob Williams was the first person to step forward to help Master Sgt. Cesar Howell assist orphans in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Reaching out to service people -- to make their lives a little easier, to remind them that people at home care about them, to help them with their causes -- seems to be as natural to him as breathing.

Williams is the Wesley Chapel businessman and Navy veteran who sends literally tons of care packages and fills the wish lists of U.S. troops in the war zone.

My column about Howell, a Florida National Guardsman from Tampa who is with the 2-116th Field Artillery, ran Oct. 13. An e-mail from Williams was in my inbox when I logged on for the first time that morning.

"We will cover the good Master Sgt. with school supplies," Williams wrote.

"We are currently sending to nine different people at Camp Phoenix [where Howell is stationed in Kabul]."

Deja Vu All Over Again
So, once again, Williams sees a need and responds.

And, once again, he needs postage money.

I've said all this before, but it bears repeating.

Much of what he sends overseas is donated, including snack items from Snyders of Hanover and Starbucks Coffee.

But he buys an enormous amount of the stuff: sheets, pillows, bed lights, hand warmers, phone cards, personal hygiene items, mousetraps, microwave ovens, DVD players, batteries, small toys and school supplies to give local kids, and more.

Williams' family-owned company, Sifter Parts, pays for much of what he sends.

But postage, which costs between $2,000 and $4,000 a month, imposes a huge strain.

A few companies and folks contribute regularly to the cause. But not enough to sustain the shipments.

Many of you do send individual donations when reminded. Thanks to those who do.

Consider this the September and October reminders, since I didn't write about Williams last month.

For information about what he does and what the troops need, e-mail Williams at Sift@aol.com. Or call (813) 991-9400. Or just make a check out to the U.S. Postmaster and mail it to P.O. Box 7560, Wesley Chapel FL 33544.

Even $1 helps.

If you play golf, the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Oct. 28 tournament at MacDill Air Force Base to benefit Williams. Call (813) 994-8534 for information and registration. Or go to www.wesleychapelchamber.com.

Packages From Home Worth Millions
I know there are many worthy causes competing for your charity dollars, particularly since the Gulf Coast hurricanes and the earthquake in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.

But supporting Williams doesn't take much, and the impact on the troops is enormous.

"First I would like to say that we greatly appreciate everything that you all have done for us," one G.I. e-mailed Williams from Iraq. "You have truly made our living conditions much better."

Another, with a North Carolina National Guard unit, wrote, "I just received two boxes of goodies that you sent us and cannot thank you enough for what you are doing! What a blessing and encouragement it is to receive things from home that we don't normally find here in Iraq. Just knowing that there are wonderful people like yourself who support us brings a tremendous boost to morale."

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » October 20, 2005 10:26 am

I still would like to look into adopting one or two particular soldiers... anyone know how to make that happen?

Sam · Post by **Sam** » October 21, 2005 2:32 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:I still would like to look into adopting one or two particular soldiers... anyone know how to make that happen?

Here you go:
I found this quicker than I thought: I am sure I have a couple of others....

http://adoptasoldier.bigjohnmiska.com/

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ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » October 21, 2005 2:33 pm

Sam wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:I still would like to look into adopting one or two particular soldiers... anyone know how to make that happen?
Let me look into that and I will get back with you.

Thanks...also someone PM'd me a few options...until I explore them I won't post it.....

Sam · Post by **Sam** » October 21, 2005 2:56 pm

These may be of use to you. I just don't really know.... Crash may know differently...I can't get ahold of anyone right now....But these were some links that I found again I hope they are of positive use........I hope they are productive and of use.... feel free to PM me...I will send you a PM if find out anything else...
Sam
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http://www.cpljoes.org/?OVRAW=adopt%20a ... C=standard

http://www.brandonblog.com/Adopt-A-Soldier.html

http://www.angelsncamouflage.org/

http://adoptaplatoon.org/new/

http://www.militarymail.org/

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » December 11, 2005 9:34 am

Not too much I can say at the moment...

In 40 days, GI would have been home
Army 1st Lt. Kevin Joseph Smith e-mailed his fiancee every day from Iraq. On Thursday, he didn't.

By ALEXANDRA ZAYAS
Published December 11, 2005

BRANDON - The family of Army 1st Lt. Kevin Joseph Smith gathered Saturday at his mother's home to mourn.

Inside, a dozen family members prayed with a minister from Immanuel Lutheran Church & School. Nobody else was admitted into the home. His stepfather Ancil Stephens even shooed away the dog.

"No, you can't come in here," he said to the dog, closing the door. "There are too many tears in here."

Smith, a 28-year-old West Point graduate from Brandon, was killed Thursday by a bomb in Baghdad, about 40 days before he was scheduled to return home.

He had been in Iraq for about six months, and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, based at Fort Stewart, Ga.

Smith was killed after insurgents detonated an explosive as Smith's convoy of engineers went along the Tigris River to a power plant, his father told the Associated Press on Friday. The blast also injured three other soldiers, he said.

Smith died within 30 seconds, his mother told the AP. The bomb tore a hole in the Humvee and caused massive injury to his right shoulder and upper body, she said.

"His last words were: "Look after my men,"' she said.

Click here for the whole story

Sail on 1st Lt. Kevin Joseph Smith

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » December 11, 2005 9:48 am

Gulfbreeze wrote:Not too much I can say at the moment...

Sail on 1st Lt. Kevin Joseph Smith

One more hero guarding heaven's streets.

Sail on Lieutenant. Prayers, love, and phin power to your loved ones, your family, and your men.

crash_davis7 · Post by **crash_davis7** » December 13, 2005 3:53 pm

I just saw this thread and am now scrambling. 3rd ID was my group and yes they were scheduled to go back between January 8-9. I am so sad and my heart goes out to this family.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » December 13, 2005 4:03 pm

I thank him and his family for his sacrifice.

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » December 17, 2005 10:16 pm

I just got done watching a program on Discovery Health about the wounded returning home to their families from Iraq...I think even my pups are tearing up...

God bless the men and women serving...not a dry eye in this house...

So if you are all stressed out over what to get this person or that person...please step back a bit and remember our troops...say a prayer for them...

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » December 17, 2005 10:18 pm

Gulfbreeze wrote:I just got done watching a program on Discovery Health about the wounded returning home to their families from Iraq...I think even my pups are tearing up...

God bless the men and women serving...not a dry eye in this house...

So if you are all stressed out over what to get this person or that person...please step back a bit and remember our troops...say a prayer for them...

AMEN.

mommar · Post by **mommar** » December 17, 2005 10:24 pm

Gulfbreeze wrote:I just got done watching a program on Discovery Health about the wounded returning home to their families from Iraq...I think even my pups are tearing up...

God bless the men and women serving...not a dry eye in this house...

So if you are all stressed out over what to get this person or that person...please step back a bit and remember our troops...say a prayer for them...

Done, Thanks Breeze!

Chez Hoy · Post by **Chez Hoy** » February 7, 2006 12:53 pm

Lisa G wrote:Fins Up to our troops

Hey, I was at that race in Dover (Dale Jr. pic). I used to be stationed at Dover AFB...miss it dearly btw.

Ditto on the Fins up! I have been to Baghdad too, Oct 03-Mar 04.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » February 7, 2006 12:59 pm

Chez Hoy wrote:
Lisa G wrote:Fins Up to our troops
Hey, I was at that race in Dover (Dale Jr. pic). I used to be stationed at Dover AFB...miss it dearly btw.

Ditto on the Fins up! I have been to Baghdad too, Oct 03-Mar 04.

Very glad to have you back safely, and thank you!

Chez Hoy · Post by **Chez Hoy** » February 7, 2006 1:01 pm

thank you for your support.