No need to know my name because I speak for many. I see the looks of my brothers and sisters in arms when their feet are cold or the ground is flat and hard and there are no soft pillows for them to use...as they catch a rare few hours of sleep. I see their tears when they wish for a card from home or a package- and wonder if they are adopted yet on the list that was given to Homefront Hugs. They turn away as I begin to look but I know the pain and I know the joy of receiving a package...and knowing I was not forgotten. I share whatever I can but it is not the same as getting your own and seeing your name on that package. If you find it in your heart to adopt a soldier this holiday season...or buy some socks or travel pillows or a warm blanket for any of us- please know we ALL appreciate it. I know Homefront Hugs sends reminders out for after the season- and is always telling me how awesome their volunteers are...and we agree. Just please remember those still waiting and those still hurting- though they would never admit it. You all are heroes to us- and I wish only this Christmas that every last soldier,airman and Marine who is waiting to be adopted and maybe just for a pair of warm socks and a letter- is not waiting too long. The power of depression and feeling forgotten is heavy and affects our ability to do the best we can-but hell- we'll never admit it. We'll tell you everything is fine...even when our toes are freezin. Please help if you can - and God bless you all - and thank you for keeping us warm and caring even if we forget to tell you. You all are our guardian angels every day we serve. ~~Marine in Iraq