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Town rallies to buy gifts for Stryker families

Aug-31-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

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By Adam Lynn, The News Tribune

Dave Bliss of Packwood hopes the gifts and party supplies he delivered Tuesday to Fort Lewis do as much to boost the morale of Stryker brigade families as collecting the loot did for his neighbors and him.

Bliss drove in from the small Lewis County town to drop off a van-load of toys, games, sporting goods, soda pop, sports drinks, barbecue grills and other merchandise purchased with money from a benefit concert he organized earlier this summer. The stuff is being donated to the families of soldiers of the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Regiment, which is deployed in Iraq.

“I wanted to do something to help the troops. They really don’t get the respect and recognition they deserve,” Bliss said. “But then I realized I didn’t know what the troops needed or if I’d even be able to get the stuff to Iraq. That’s when I decided it might be better to try to help their families.” [...]


Comments For "Town rallies to buy gifts for Stryker families":

Mr. Bliss,

Thank you for your kindness, I know it is greatly appreciated.

God Bless,
A Stryker’s Sister

Posted by: Angie Gibler [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 31, 2005 7:31 AM

Thank you so much for your generosity. It is much appreciated.
Stryker Mom,
Ellen

Posted by: armymom54 [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 31, 2005 8:24 AM

Mr. Bliss: Your work on behalf of the troops and families will bring many smiles to those returing from Iraq. As the mother of one of those returning - I thank you!

Posted by: maggie [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 31, 2005 8:27 AM

I think this is truly an awesome thing you are doing...God bless you for your big heart!

Posted by: strykermom [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 31, 2005 8:30 AM

Mr. Bliss: THANK YOU! It isn't WHAT you purchased so much as the thought behind doing so. I know the families will appreciate the caring, my daughter-in-law and three grandchildren are among them. They/we are all anxiously awaiting the homecoming of our loved ones - and the generosity of the folks in your community will help make it seem like the Christmas they missed last December.
Thanks again,
MaineStrykerMom

Posted by: MaineStrykerMom [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 31, 2005 9:20 AM

Thank you sooooo much for all that you have done....As the wife of one of the soldiers that will be returning, I know first hand how appreciative the soldiers will be. Your kindness and patriotism is absolutely wonderful! I only wish that there were more people willing to help like you have. Thank you again!

Posted by: Stacey Brent [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 31, 2005 10:01 AM

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