Children's Letters to Our Troops (unedited)

“Dear Soldier, Thank you so much for fighting for our freedom. My family appreciations you so much! I think you're so brave!…I hope you will be able to come home soon! Just to let you know winter is coming and trust me it’s going to be cold! Here’s a poem for you! Soldier/Soldier, so brave you are! Fighting for our freedom what a soldier you are! Soldier soldier my name is Kristin What is yours? I know soldier. I hope you know you’re not forgotten here!” Love ya, Kristin

“Dear Soldier, Wow, I can’t believe I’m writing to a real soldier. Since your on a kind of vacation, I will talk about a vacation I went on…My very favorite vacation was to Hawaii…The main reason we went there is because my mom was doing the Hawaiian triathalon. We cheered her on, and got some ice-cream, okay, a lot of ice-cream! My mom got a great place in her age group…but I kind-of forget what it was. Let’s move on to a different subject, shall we? I have a marvelous family, I’m sure you do to. You miss your family don’t you. I would miss my family to if I was where you are. I have a mom, dad, and an anoying older brother. I also have a dog and my very own hampster who is still living, and is two years old, amazing isn’t it!…Oh no, I really need to go, one question, what is your name?” Sincerely, Allison

"Dear Soldier, Hi my name is Tamisha and I am nine years old...What is your name? I live in Colorado, where do you live? I know you guys are in Iraq. I am woundering, what it is like over there and what do you eat. What family do you have? I wanted to tell you thanks for being brave and for going all the way to Iraq...I am woundering what are you going to do when you get back home?" Sincerely, Tamisha

"Dear Soldier, My name is Julia I have brown hair and brown eyes. I ware glasses and I have good friends. I live in Colorado, where do you live? I have a brother and a mom. Do you have family? I have 3 pets. Two cats and 1 frog. Do you have pets?...Thank you for being brave and fighting for freedom. A new movie is coming out called the Incredibles. I have seen it and it is really cool. Maybe you can see it when you come home. I hope you have a great holiday." Sincerely, Julia P.S. Please write back.

"Dear Soldier, What are you doing, in the military. I know what you are doing you are fighting for us. What do you eat over there? I eat a lot of stuff like hamburgers. I know you do not eat that. My name is Marco. What is your name? How do you take a shower? How is the weather, cold or hot? Our weather is cool. What do you live in a house. I think you live in a tent. What do you do at your work? Are you on a ship or fly planes off or do you fight for us...I am 9 years old. How old are you?...Do you have friends? I have, one named Titus, the other one is name Ryan and the other one is called Zach. They are my friends. In my free time I play with my firends. What do you do on your free time? Do you get to play with your friends? I am smart, are you smart? I have to practice my homework every day. Do you have to practice to get ready to fight the bad people. Thank you for fighting for us. I hope you write back to me." Sincerely, Marco

"Dear Brave Soldier, I'm impressed of what you are doing. It is great that you are helping our world. I was wondering isit hard to acclimate to another culture?...My name is Danielle...my familys entertainment is horse back riding. We go horse back riding only when it is between hot and cold. My favorite horse to ride is Daisy, it is a girl horse...Any ways I wish you the greatest wishes and again thanks for all that you do!" Sincerely, Danielle

"Dear Soldiers, I am writing to you to say hello and happy holidays. My name is Javon. I am 9 years and three quarters. In Dec. 16 I will be 10. I have a twin brother and we share our birthday. I am 10 min. older than him...I think for my birthday I will have a lasor tag party. I wonder how you celabrate holidays in the desert of Iraq. Students at my school think of soldiers often. My teacher talks about soldiers, the whole school does. I always here about soldiers on the news. I know how busy you are fighting. Where are you in Iraq? Do you ever get a break from doing your duties?I hope you get to be with your family for the holidays. If you don't I hope you at least get to talk to them. I hope you can go back to your home soon. Maybe when your in Iraq you can learn to speak their language." Happy holidays and be safe from Javon

"Dear Soldier, My name is Beau. I like playing soccer, and I have a little sister named Belle. I'd like to thank you for your bravery. You are doing a brave thing for us. I was wondering what you are doing and how tough you have to be to live out there? Where do you sleep and what do you eat? Who is winning? I hope you are because you are our heros!...please write me back. Maybe tell me some stuff about you. I'd like to meet you in person, but your way too busy. Well write me back." Sincerely Beau

"Dear Soldier, My name is Matt. I am in fouth grade. I have a friend named Ryan...I always wanted to know what it is like to fight for America. Do you have any friends that work with you? What kind of guns do you use? What do you eat? How many pounds do you carry. Have you ever got hurt? Thanks for defending our country. Good Luck!" Sincerely, Matt

"Dear Soldier, My name is Stephany and I like dogs, cats, and writing...I wish you best weshes and thank you for fighting for our country. What is it like out in Iraq? Where do you live in the military? What do you eat? I hope you come home for the holidays. Happy Holidays." Sincerely, Stephanie

"Dear Soldier, Thank you for fighting! I really hope you have something to entertain you like a good book, or a C.D. player, or mabey a Color Now T.V. But what I hope the most is that you come home soon! It is winter here and it snowed an inch last night, so my friends and I built a fort out of snow! I guess you would like to now what I look like, wouldn't you? My name is Brittany, I have long strait golden brown hair, hazzy blue eyes, I like writing poems, and my favorite hobby is sewing...Oh, thanks again for fighting! P.S. please write back" Sincerely, Brittany

"Dear Soldier, My name is Carly and I'm nine years old. My favorite color is pink and I have 21 people in my family...I think it is so nice of you to fight for our nation. I just want to say thank you for fighting. I'm greatful for what you are doing. What is your family like? When you are not fighting what are you doing? How many people are in your family? Thank you a lot, I hope you can write back." Sincerely, Carly

"Dear Trooper, I am giving you this note for your own good happy holiday. Maybe for your holiday eve. One thing that I don't knowis what do you sleep in? If you sleep outside you never know what will sneak up on you. Hope you sleep in something. Do you ever get any food? You probably only get water. I'm sure you get food. What do you do on your free-time? You probably practice on your aiming and shooting....You should look around for a pond. Might want to take a shower. It looks dirty out there. Well hope you come back soon. I salute you. Happy holidays" Sincerly, Jordan

"Dear Soldier, My name is Karim and I'm going to tell you about myself: I like to play football, tag, toilet, horse, and basketball. I also like to do track. I'm nine years old...I am really, really thankful that you are being brave to fight for my freedom and everybody elses. If you are willing to come to a school so you can get out of Iraq, then why don't you come to mine and have some fun with us. We could play the games that you played when you were a kid, if you want. Is it scary in Iraq? Do you want to come back home? Would you like to go to Las Vegas? Could you please write back when you have the time?" Best wishes from, Kharim

"Dear Soldiers, How are you doing in Iraq? I hope you are doing good. Did you know that they are coming out with a new movie? It is the Incredibles. I already saw it, it is cool. My name is Zach, I am ten years old. How old are you? My favorite thing to do is play football. I am the captain of my team which is the Spartans...I have five pet's two dog one cat one fish and one hamster. Do you have any pet's back home? I hope you do. Do you have a sport that you like? Thank's for all of your bravery. P.S. write back please." Sincerely, Zach

"Dear Soldiers, Hi my name is Najah, I am 10 years old. I love writing so much, and reading...Do you like being a soldier? Is it scary being out there? You're brave so I am trying to be brave just like you and I want to be just like you when I grow up. I hope you are doing well, and thank you for fighting for freedom. P.S. write back please" Sincerely, Najah

"Dear Soldier, I'm writing this letter to thank you for fighting for our country. My name is Alli. The best movie that came out this year is the Incredibles my favorite character is Voliet. She has a force field and invisibility. Do you like it over there? Is it hot or cold? My favorite colors are pink, purple, and red. My favorite foods are Mexican, pizza, and cheese pizza. Well I wish you the best. P.S. If you want to write me back I would really like it." From, Alli

"Dear Soldier, Hi my name is Alma. I am 9 years old. I have a mom and a dad and a brother. I have a lot of uncles too. I have a lot of friends at my school but not that much. I am really glad what your doing for us. I am so proud of you. I live in a house. Where do you live? What do you eat in Iraq? I have a question, Whats your name? I wish you could come to you home so fast because you can see T.V. and hear radio. Where are you from? and tell me what do you do in your free time? I hope you write me back. Thank you for fighting for our country. I sleep better knowing you are their keeping us safe." Sincerely, Alma

"Dear Friend, I hop the war is over by the time Christmas so you can go home to your family. If you stay strong the war will end and then no more worries." Sincerly, Andrew

"Dear Soldier, Hi I'm Nicole. What is your name? My family has 4 pepole in it...I have 2 pets. They are Heidi my dog and Joe my lizard. I am 9 years old. How old are you? Well I am very thankful for your bravery and fighting for our contry. It was really nice talking to you. P.S. Write Back" Sincerely Nicole

"Dear Soldiers, First of all my name is Ashlee. My age is 9 in May I will be 10...I have 33 pepole in all my family. Whats your name? How old are you? What color hair and eyes do you have? How many people are in your family? Is it scary in Iraq? I also want to give you a huge THANK YOU for fighting for freedom. I hope you can write back." From, Ashlee

"Dear Soldier, I wanted to tell you abawt me and ask you a few questions. First I will ask questions, what is it like in the army? Is it fun? Do you get to ride a helicopter? What do you do if your not in the army? What is your favorite color? Now abawt me, my favorite color is blue I have 3 pets. I have two birds and on dog Shadow Oh I forgot to tell you my name it is Jennifer. I hope you get to come home for the holidays. You should come to my classroom when you get back from Iraq..." Sincerely, Jennifer

"Dear Friend, I know how it feels to not see your family because, my cousin is in the war too. My name is Alexis, I live in Colorado...I would like to now your name and if you like basketball. I play basketball all the time. I would also like to tell you I like that people that fight for our country or who stand up for our rights. Do you know what is going on back here? P.S. I hope you can write back. My favorite color is blue." Sincerely Alexis

"December All of the Holidays surrounding one time of year. Lights are blinking malls are stuffed all of the Holidays surrounding one time of year. SMILE" unsigned

"Dear Friend, My name is Madison Paige. I have blue eyes and brown hair. I'm in fourth grade. What is your name? I must thank you for fighting for our country. It's a great thing." From Madison

"Dear friend, What is your favorit coloer mine is blue happy holiday plese be carful out there because the more people we have the better. I will try to giv some goods to you guys. Will you try to writ me back? I am a boy you know." Sincerely, Nicholas

"Dear Friend, My name is Nick. I'am a fourth grader... I'am nine years old, in the state of Colorado! Do you have any brothers or sisters? Do you also have a dog. I'm wondering whats your name? I'am exited to meet you! Merry Christmas!" Love, Nick

"Dear Soldier, I hope you are OK. I am in 4th garde...My dearm is to be a palentalegest. Do you have a son or daughter. If you do how old are they...What's your favorite color. Whats your name. Whats your favorite animal. Whats your favorite ecosystem. Whats your favorite board game. Whats your eye color." Sincerely, Arash

***Please note that some of the above letters are only a part of each child's thoughts and words, while others may be the entire letter. In addition, what we mean by "unedited" is that we didn't make any grammatical changes to the children's spelling or punctuation. We copied their words exactly as they felt and wrote them, which, in our opinion, is what makes them even more special.

**Thank you to ALL the teachers and students from many different schools here in the Denver Metro area. Your letters and cards are gratefully appreciated by our deployed armed forces. You will put a big smile on their faces and warm their hearts for the holidays! Hearts Across The Miles Staff Thanks You for allowing us to share your beautiful messages!!!!***

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