November 25, 2005

Dear Chris,
We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the Summit Supports Our Troops family breakfast at Beacon Hill. It is evident to the community how very important your work is to our troops, but as parents of a recently deployed Marine, your support and efforts to connect each military family has been invaluable to us at home. Bob and I were delighted and honored to attend the family breakfast, it was truly wonderful having our son, (recently promoted) Sergeant honored, along with other servicemen and women. In addition to sharing that privilege, it was truly an honor to meet other families who have either already shared the heartache, fear, and pride of having a loved one deployed, or those who are about to share in that difficult experience. It was our pleasure to be able to offer advice and support to families who are about to face the arduous task of waiting for their child to return home. Thank you for hosting these events which connect military families, we share a bond and need one another.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the beautiful flag and Marine emblem scrapbook, we were so touched when we opened our gifts! As difficult as this past year has been, the support and friendship we have received from family and friends, new and old, has given us much joy and needed strength. Thank you.

March 2005

Chris,
Please know how truly grateful we are that you are out there promoting the real stories and good works that are going on in Iraq. We need more people like you!! Our soldiers are making history and working so hard to bring a democracy to a region that is surrounded by evil governments and fanatics. Fortunately, the majority of people want a better life. I know when I see stories and photos of the smiling children we are making a huge impact on an
entire generation and it is a positive one. It will take some time, but it will work.
Sharise, Wife of Lt. Col. Spellmon/USA