Hi there,

I am serving in Kabul right now, and I wanted to let you know that we just received your parcels and that everyone of us was so surprised! Thank you for making the effort to do this for all of us, I can tell you that it is truley appreciated!

This Christmas has been strange for us being away from our families, but thanks to people like you who take the time to let us know we are not forgotten, we can take pride in what we are doing and know that missing Christmas with the kids isnt for nothing. May sound silly that a small parcel can help you get through this lonely time, but its everything youve done to make that parcel arrive here that hits home with us.

Thanks again from your grateful soldiers.

Hello to everyone at Br.112.  I was happy to receive your package on Christmas morning, 

which was a whole lot nicer then shovelling gravel to make a walkway through six inches 

of water just to get to the bathroom.  Its been raining for about three days and mud is everywhere.

We had a concert that night with Rick Mercer and Mary Walsh from this hour has 22 minutes,

and a band called Jonas that could have drowned out the guns firing on Christmas eve.  

Over all not too bad of a Christmas,

thank you and happy new year, 

Stefaan Frech

Mr. Robert Rohrer,
 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
 
Hopefully you are having a white Christmas back in Ontario, because I am not
counting on one out here.  Aside from the lack of snow, all is great at sea.
Although we may not be slicing the turkey at home, or decorating our houses.  We
have made the ship our home this year; by decorating various spaces, and serving
up a traditional Christmas dinner.  Thank you, and the many members of your
legion who have taken the time to send us a care package.  Receiving gifts from
you and various other organizations back home has raised the morale of the crew.
Although being away from home at any point in time is difficult, Christmas time
is especially hard.  Everything that you have sent, from the playing cards to
the fisherman's friends has lifted the spirits of each  and everyone of us.
 
Thank you, and Merry Christmas.
Marshall Gerbrandt
LS NESOP
HMCS Ottawa
 
Thank you very much for thinking of us over Christmas, your package is very
thoughtful and appreciated.  Receiving warm wishes from home is always a welcome
treat and the highlight of my day.
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Merry Christmas from Afghanistan
Tammy Dupuis
Lt
 
thank you very much for the package that you sent us.
well appreciated
thanks
 
simon
 
Lt(N) S.P Nadeau
CCISO/NBP O/COMSEC O
HMCS OTTAWA
 
R. Rohrer
I would like to take this time to say thank you for the gifts from RCL District
F you and your considerate community and wish you all a very Merry Christmas
from all the soldiers here at the Engineer Support Unit.
Charles Rochlow
Sgt Rochlow, CE
Production Supervisor
NCE/ESU
TFA Roto 2 KAF
 
Dear RCLegion, 112
Thank you so much for the gracious gift that you sent to the crew of the HMCS
Ottawa for christmas.  It is so deeply appreciated by everybody I've talked to
and does make it a little easier to be away from home during this christmas
season knowing that people such as yourselves haven't forgotten about us.
Sincerely,
Cpl Justin Harper and the Helicopter Air Detachment
HMCS Ottawa
S.Arabian Gulf
 
Hi, I am Petty Officer 2nd Class Rob Pacchiano, currently serving onboard HMCS
Ottawa stationed in the Persian gulf area.  I would like to thank-you for
thinking of us at Christmas, I know that the Christmas box is a simple idea but
it conveys support to us which is priceless.  I appreciate the effort put into
these by the legionaries, and wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas, and may
God Bless you in the coming years.
 
I wish I can do for my country what you have already done.
PO2 Rob Pacchiano
HMCS Ottawa
Hull 2IC
 
Good day to all,
Merry Xmas and a Prosperous New Year.
I would like to personally thank you for the gifts that you have sent. It is
very nice to see that we arre thought of back in Canada. I know it is not
possible for me to thank all of the individuals who helped and donated the
gifts. Please pass on my regards. Once again, thanks a million. Take care and
keep up the excellent work. It brings smiles to all out here.
Thank you again
PO1 Eric Langelaar
Snr HT
HMCS Ottawa
 
I have been in Afghanistan since mid August and will not be home until sometime
in March. I have not missed home until now. With Christmas approaching I am
thinking more and more of home, family, and friends. Your package were very well
received by all. Despite being away from home I could not think of a better
group of people to spend the holidays with. Thank you for your presents and the
time put forth to ensure we received them. More importantly is extremely
comforting to know that are mission and sacrifices are not forgotten.
 
Merry Christmas
Shawn
S. Olton
Corporal
Contracts Management Cell
Task Force Afghanistan Roto 2
 
To whom ever sent this package I just received at christmas here in Kandahar...
Thank you very much.I would like you to know that I'm not a soldier,I'm one of the 
many civilians here helping our boys and girls.I have a personal attachment to the 
branch 112 people ,my name is Brian Wilkins and I'm the current 2nd.Vice president 
of the Oshawa and District Dart League.I came here to afghanistan on Dec.6 06 and 
have taken on the responsiblity of refueling different areas of the base.As well I 
unload planes and move cargo around as needed.I do not leave the base,but with the 
several drivers here,the soldiers no longer have to do those tasks ,and they can 
prepare for the hard job of going outside the wire.The other day they were throwing 
a baseball around just before a mission,and they thanks us for being here.It was the 
first time they were able to relax in 7 months.It makes me feel good inside as I know 
it makes my co_workers feel the same.I want to thank you again for the packages,it 
really made a difference for alot of tired people here knowing you care.It was by no 
means was a small gesture. Thanks again...Brian Wilkins..2nd.vice president..Oshawa 
and District Dart League.  
 
 
Mr Rohrer: I just wanted to thank you and your organization for the Christmas package you sent. 
I can appreciate the time and effort made to put together so many gift packs for us all, 
and I hope you know it is well received. Your thoughtfulness does make being away from 
home easier to bear. Sincerely, K Helmink, WO
 
Hello,  I just wanted to say thank-you for your package to deployed soldiers as part of 
'Operation Santa Clause'. The packages were eagerly received by us, and they made it feel 
just a little bit more like Christmas.  Your time and generosity are much-appreciated.  
I hope that you also had a wonderful Christmas, and that someone did something nice 
for you, too! (:  
Take care,   
Sue  
Sue Stefko Lieutenant(Navy) 
Public Affairs Officer Task Force Afghanistan 
 
 
Hi,  I just want to say thank you for the Christmas package, it was very much appreciated.   
It was a real treat to get a nice surprise on Christmas morning here in Kandahar.   
I am not one of the soldiers who so bravely risk their lives out there fighting.  
But I am one of the CANCAP civilian contractors who serve those who serve over here.   
I work in the communications department and help to keep their computer systems operational.    
Thanks again and Merry Christmas to you! 
Rhondene Simms