Soldiers' Angels in North Carolina

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Soldiers' Angels

I am an Angel of Soldiers' Angels.Soldiers' Angels was founded by Patti Patton-Bader, mother of Sgt. Brandon Varn, who has recently returned from a year's deployment to Iraq. Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer run, 501 © (3) non-profit organization Tax ID # 20-0583415

Soldiers' Angels ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS

Soldiers Angels has received their CFC #25131

The Soldiers' Angels Warehouse in San Antonio, TX is getting bare, your assistance is NEEDED! If you are interested in helping but unsure what to send we do have a wish list. For more information please scroll down to February's Missions and look for the story called Bare Shelves.

Monthly Missions

February 2012

In this section you will told about events that Soldiers' Angels are putting on or sponsoring.

Bare Shelves
Give Love, Give Blood
Act of Valor - Be a Star!

Soldiers' Angels Newsletter: Calling All Angels

This Module is for links to all that has to do with the Soldiers' Angels Newsletter.

Soldiers' Angels Newsletter Blog - You will find Deadline for submissions, Dates of events, activities, and fundraisers that is either to benefit or involves Soldiers' Angels.

January - February 2012 NOW AVAILABLE!!
December 2011
November 2011

Links that Support our troops

These are SOME of the links I would recommend to get a better FEEL for what Soldiers' Angels is about
Soldiers' Angels
This is the official website of Soldiers' Angels
'Angel' sends happy thoughts to soldiers
This is an article that was done on me while I was living in Connecticut and how I support the soldiers
Cooking With The Troops
Their Mission is : Provide aid, comfort, and support to US and Allied military troops and families by: 1. Provide a culinary change of pace for U.S. and Allied military personnel -- particularly the wounded, injured, and ill -- and medical caregivers 2. Provide educational resources, opportunities and transition assistance into food and beverage careers for those who serve 3. Gather and share knowledge with and for troops on the front line and supporting same 4. Provide other direct and indirect assistance to support the care and well-being of U.S. and Allied military personnel and their families.
Combat Warrior Crisis Network
We strive to show that there are people out there that care, and want to help. There are resources in both the public and military communities, many armed forces members are not aware that exist. One of the programs we offer is Take a Soldier Fishing.
Squidoo of America's Favorite Mom
This is the Squidoo of Patti the founder of Soldiers' Angels
Soldiers' Angels Project Valour - IT
Project Valour-IT helps provide voice-controlled/adaptive laptop computers and other technology to support our Armed Forces
Take a Soldier Hunting
a Blog Style website about taking a injured or and Soldier hunting
Take a Soldier Fishing
A Way to do something fun while bridging the gap
The Love Goes Both Ways
I added this article so you, the reader can see that even if our troops may not have time to reply to a letter, email or thank you for a care package the truly do appreciate the support

The Soldiers' Angels

Celebrating our 7th year of supporting our Heroes with the assistance and devotion of the Angels
The Soldiers Angels
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How and Why I became an Angel

Like many of us after 9/11 I wanted to do something anything, but never could find the right "fit" until one day I was watching CBS's The Early Show and I saw these two ladies holding a banner that said SoldiersAngels.org so I went to the site and read the site then immediately called my husband and asked if I could "adopt" a soldier. I explained everything and he said YES!

Like many of you on 9/11 my husband and I lost a friend. I almost lost my husband as well as a cousin of mine. I discovered that a cousin of mine who then was in the Army and worked at the Pentagon should have been in her office at the time the plane hit BUT her office was being remodeled. My husband was suppose to be at a meeting in Tower I but early that morning he received a call that it was canceled.

Even before joining Soldiers' Angels I've known people in the military friends and family I've always wanted to find a way to help them but never could until 2005 find the right fit

Little did I know how full filling being an Angel is and you TRULY become friends with the soldiers.

One of the Letters of Appreciation  

Thank Yous from Soldiers

To protect the soldiers I have deleted any senitive information

RV wrote on my myspace page

hey Amy, just dropping by to show you some love after what you sent my son...I dont think he realizes what it is but he seems to stare at it alot and punch it. Yesterday he tried to eat its foot. Yur a beautifull person, and anyone who fails to realize that is wrong. Thank you very much and i appreciate you bringing joy to my family while im overseas! 3 MORE MONTHS!

Hello Mrs. Amy Hammonds,

This is Jesse M - First and formal, I would like to thank you for supporting us service members abroad. I means a whole lot to receive letters and packages of love from people we don't know. God does amazing things to bring joy to all who are readily to receive it. You and the Soldiers' Angels organization are top notch and I personally appreciate everything you all have done for me and the many Soldiers you have reached. So thanks a million!

Next and being informal, wow just straight wow! The Baltimore Raven's Cheerleaders autographed photos wow! Now that is straight big time stuff right there! Yes, I am a big Baltimore Raven's Fan, and your gift just sealed that forever! Hahahaha, bet you are smiling with joy because you know I am! Your gift and gesture is very much appreciated; all of my battle buddies are straight jealous and are ready to move to Baltimore. I told them to consider the outskirts lol This gift that you have shared goes far beyond anything gift I have received while deployed. Although I live and most likely will retire in TX, the Dallas Cowboys and their Cheerleaders doesn't have anything on our Baltimore Ravens and the lovely Raven Cheerleaders! While home on R&R in December 2008, I was fortunate to attend the Ravens and Cowboys game in Dallas, TX. It was the last Cowboy game in the Texas Stadium. My family surprised me with tickets and a fun filled weekend get away in Dallas. My wife and I were standing brave and tall along with roughly 20 other Raven's fans scattered amongst the 60 thousand plus Cowboy Fans. Our position in the stands were about the 20 yard line, 4 rows up from the field. We got to see all the players and team personnel on the side line.

Last, but never lest, want to thank you again for sending me this great gift; again, what a surprise in itself. If there is ever anything I can do for you or your organization, please do not hesitate to make a request.

Thanks again and may God continue to sprinkle favors to provide the power to share love over your life and the lives of your Family and the Soldiers' Angels organization.

The Baltimore Raven's Cheerleaders! Straight WOW!!!
Go Soldiers' Angels!

Sincerely,
Jesse M

hi amy!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE YOU!!! ~~ sorry tony.... your wife is awesome.. o.k.. so i love you too tony!!! hehehee!~!

today my wife and the kids received your box FULL of playdough!!!!

thank you!!!!

i brought the box home.. and opened it.. and we are all saying awww!~!! the kids were screeching.... its Christmas!!!! its Christmas!!! they have never seen white playdough ... they were totally in awe!!!!

i did take half and put it to the side... so we could use it when we travel back to the states next month,

i really want you and tony to know how much we all appreciate the care box!!!

amy you are fantastic!!!!

thanks for everything!!!

i have to go.. the kids are asking me to make them snowmen and little white snow balls.... for some reason.. they are soo in love with the white playdough!@ thanks again for making my family so happy! take care! JK

the past few emails you have sent me amy have really relieved alot of stress off my shoulders , that you all will help take care of my family as well as me. as you prob know.. things are crazy and where i am at... it will really help me be able to keep me focused knowing you all will be giving my wife and the kids support in. JK

to all the angels out the beware. there are two angels on the rise that all need to take notice of. Amy and J. They have been the most supportive and the most miracle workers to even grace the minds and hearts of America's warrior Elite. We Salute you. Soldiers Angels for your hardwork and sacrifice behind enemylines. in helping us do what we do you are indeed worthy of being called Soldiers.
AttennHuutttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RF

Mrs. H,

Thank You so much for your support and taking the time to go out of your way to send me something that is so neat and will always be treasured and remembered. I got your package two days ago and was dumb founded and surprised by its contents. I cannot tell you how much it means to know that there are still citizens of our country who support us and what we are trying to do here. Thank you again for the gifts and your support. Keeping Freedom FREE, CH

This next one I JUST received via MYSPACE. Its a Thank you from a soldier who found me on MYSPACE

Ma'am,

It's people like you that keep me motivated to do the things I do. You are a beautiful person for what you do to help my brothers in arms. We need more people like you in this country that appreciate what the Armed Forces do for this great nation. I just wanted to thank you and let you know I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless You and God Bless America.

Respectfully,

SSG G, W E.
United States Army

Unit Patch sent to me  

Letter from the US Army  

The Angel Creed

by Amy Hammonds

I am an Angel

I am a Guardian and a member of a team. I support the Elite Warriors of the United States.

I will always provide the divine message of love, support and appreciation to the Elite Warriors.

I will never let our Elite Warriors walk alone

I will never let any Elite Warrior feel unloved

I will never let a fallen Warrior be forgotten

I stand ready to support, love, and appreciate the United States' Elite Warriors through the good, bad and ugly.

I am a Messenger of support to the Elite Warriors who defend my freedoms and way of life.

I am an ANGEL!

Certificate of Appreciation 

Poems to Our Troops

These are poems or writings I wrote to honor our Armed Forces and were inspired by a US Army Soldier

Title: Answering the Call of Duty

They answer the call of duty...giving their all 24/7 365

Not always knowing what's around the next corner

Sacrifices are made...

Small pieces of themselves, injuries, their lives

For WHAT?.....to protect our FREEDOMS!.

For WHO?....US...AMERICA!

Who are they?...our Military Might!

Not always receiving a THANK YOU or a pat on the back from the ones that they make the sacrifices for...

Sacrificing pieces of themselves, their bodies and sometimes their lives.

When able they WILL once again answer the call of duty.

For what?...to protect our FREEDOMS!

For who?...US....AMERICA!

For they are our Military Might!

Title: For Our Armed Forces

Some are called Soldiers, some are called Marines, some are called Sailors, some are called Airman and some are called Coasties....they are our US ARMED FORCES

They are near and far. Deployed six months, a year maybe even longer

In warzones, war torn countries or on "assignment" they serve their country with Strength, Courage and Honor.

Missing their friends and family with each passing day of a deployment.. leads up to the excitement and anticipation of a count down of months, weeks, days, hours and seconds of a much needed leave....

Anxiously awaiting for that day to come....the day that EVERY member of our Armed Forces looks forward too to go home....Stateside that is....to see their friends and family!!

Excited to see their friends..hold their loved ones tight. To our Armed Forces the feeling of being back in the LAND of FREE and the HOME of BRAVE is worth all of the sacrifices in the world

Leave or R & R should be a time for our Armed Forces to recharge, have some fun.....get a little lovin' some good food and much needed sleep....

NO member of our Armed Forces should ever feel that being on deployment is better then being in the LAND of the FREE and the HOME of the BRAVE!

After all it IS the LAND of the FREE and the HOME of the BRAVE that our ARMED FORCES are making sacrifices for.....it should be the one place on earth that our ARMED FORCES would rather BE!

Title: Over There - Over Here

Over There our troops are Over There

First tour, second tour, third tour with strength and courage they go Over There.

Making sacrifices Over There while we are Over Here living our lives.

When all they truly want is a small piece of home and to know they are loved, supported and appreciated while they are Over There.

Over Here there is team of Angels who ensures that they receive a piece of home and know that they are loved, supported and appreciated while they are Over There.

Over Here we experience our own each individual difficulty. Over There some may experience the joy of a thankful child. Over There some may experience things that no one person can imagine. Over There some may pay the ultimate sacrifice.

When it comes time for them to return from Over There to Over Here they deserve the respect and gratitude for the sacrifices that they endured.

Over There, Over Here our troops should always feel that they are loved, supported and appreciated.....

Certificate from the Joint Special Operations Task Force  

Letter from the US Army (not a duplicate) 

Some of the Army's Finest 

Certification of Appreciation (Not a Duplicate) 

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Soldiers' Angels- Till They All Come Home
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