THANK YOU!!!!  Those words don't seem sufficient enough for what YOU ladies have helped Donise and me accomplish over the past two years for the USO Care Package Program. It has truly been an honor and privilege to be a part of this with all of you. You have all been such a blessing!
    We raised over $10,000.00 for our men and women from Ohio that serve us with such distinction in every branch of the military! Everyday was made a little bit easier for them because of your support of the USO Care Package Program. Packages were sent to our troops all over the world, from the dessert sands of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan and here at home as well.
    Not only money was donated but products of all sorts were donated.  Items that were handmade from helmet liners to baby blankets (for the baby sea bags). This is the America I know and love and YOU are that America.
    I know I am a little sad to see our Caring for America Project come to an end. I need to thank some very important people that helped make this such a success.  First and foremost our President, Jean Turner. She was always there for whatever we needed. Thank you Jean, for all your help.  
    My Co-Chair, Donise Pick was extremely instrumental in connecting us with the right people to facilitate our project. Thank you Donise for all your help and support!  
    Jeannie Soley from the USO Armory in North Canton. Jeannie really was the connection that was crucial to getting the money and products through the correct channels.Thank you, Jeannie! 
    Last, but certainly not least, a big THANK YOU to all of you!  You have made a difference in the lives of some very special men, women and families who serve our nation. I will never forget your kindness and support ─ nor will they.
    There is a tradition in the USMC that I will leave you with: "Semper FIdelous." It means, 'Always Faithful'. To that end let us always be faithful to our God, Country, Family and each other!

God bless you and God bless our great nation.