The Kids' Hero

My next door neighbor is a 3rd grade teacher and her class "adopted" Fly Boy before he deployed to Iraq.  The kids got to meet him and Fall Girl, when they were here for Papa's last few days, and the subsequent funeral.  They got all dressed in their desert fatigues and met the class that would send him packages, and words of encouragement, that I hope he cherishes.

Jana's class was so excited, that they invited another class to join them in collecting items to send to him, especially small toys and treats for him to drop from his chopper to the Iraqi children.  All in all, there are now four classes in his hometown that have "adopted" him and the kids that he tries to bring some cheer, in a war torn country. 

They shopped at the Dollar Store and cleaned out their toy boxes bringing a huge box of little treasures for him to drop.  I've sent him the zip lock bags to create the care packages.  Also in the package that the children are sending are sweet drawings, letters and Valentines, with heartfelt sentiment.  I've put some of their messages below, complete with their cute mistakes and missing words, for your enjoyment. 

The photo above is a collage of a few of their drawings and cards.  Is that sweet, or what? 

 

Dear Fly Boy (insert proper name here) and Crew………

Before I say anything, my name is Mike. What does MRE stand for? Have you or your crew ever been shot? If so, where? (not sure if he means which body part or what area of Iraq). By the way, how’s your family? Come home saftly.

Sencerly,

Mike

 

Dear Fly Boy….What kind of chopper do you fly? I want to know because I have road in one when my dad was in the military. He works for NASA now. So, have you ever had to fight on foot? Were you in the battle of Fallujigh? I think it is really brave of you to be fighting in Iraq. I am really thankful you are over there, trying to keep them out of heer, thank you.

P.S. Thank you for your service and detication to defend this country of ours.

Sencirily,

Kristopher

 

 

Dear Fly Boy…Have you ever been in combat or a dangerous sichuwacons being shot at. What do you do every day like, what is your Daily rountine. Do you like MRE’s? (first ? mark so far) Are thear any girls on the creuw?

Bobby

 

Dear Fly Boy….You and the whole U. S. Army are my hero’s. When I grow up I’m going to be in Army. I only five years away from coming.

P.S. Can you bring me some night vision goggles?

P.S.S Tell the whole army I’m coming soon and hi.

Sincerely, Ricky

 

Dear Fly Boy…

Are you guys liking it in Iraq? I mean like seeing all those little kids faces when you drop those toys? Thank you for serving in this country.

Sincerely,

Ryan

 

Dear Fly Boy….

When do you hope to come home and see your family? How did the elections go? I hope nothing bad will happen to you. I hope you will come home and see all of those happy faces saying "daddy we miss you" or your wife saying "I’m glad you made it home safely." Anyways, have you seen any famous people singing or entertaining you?

Sincerely, McKenzie

 

Dear Fly Boy….

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

Suger is sweet,

and we miss you!

Amelia

 

Dear Fly Boy,

Thank you for fighting for freedom. I hope you come back to visit our school. Sorry you don’t have much sleep. Be strong. You are realy famus everybody talks about you. Please write back.

Your friend,

Jon

 

Dear Fly Boy,

I hope you saved some kids today. How high do you go in the helicopter. Do you see kids a lot? I hope you are ok.

From Morgan

P.S. You are my best friend.