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March 16, 2010
I was part of the UK
contingent that stopped in New Hampshire on the way back from exercise in
Fort Leavenworth.
I would just like to
thank you. I was just amazed that there was any kind of reception at all;
it was a complete surprise! I have to admit to being somewhat overwhelmed.
Thank you again.
Yours aye,
Tim Rawlinson
Shrivenham
Wilts, UK
March 16, 2010
I would like to thank you
for your overwhelming warmth and generosity in greeting us on Sat 13 Mar
10. The experience was humbling. The support you showed to us and the
countless other troops who pass through your town was touching and greatly
appreciated. What you do has undoubtedly helped lift the spirits of those
who serve and just knowing there are people like you, supporting troops
around the world, is a great comfort. Once again my sincere thanks to you
all for the amazing work you are doing it is something I will always
remember.
Chris Dixon
Bristol
Avon, UK
March 16, 2010
I just wanted to say
thank you for the reception that you gave all of us transiting Brits. It
was entirely unexpected and the experience and good will really touched
all our hearts. we really appreciated the effort and the commitment that
the town showed us. Please keep up the good work.
Jeremy Hay
Major
UK staff college
swindon
wiltshire, UK
March 16, 2010
Dear Pease Greeters,
Thank you so much for your wonderful reception on Sat 13 Mar. It was a
complete surprise and I know we were all stunned and humbled by the
experience.
'm looking forward to
seeing my 4 year old nephew's face when he sees his new dinosaur teddy
bear and all the Easter chocolates (if I have managed not to eat them!!).
I will never forget your
kindness and generosity and will treasure the memory forever. I hope to
see you again one day.
Love and regards
Gillian Shaw
Major
Defense Academy
Shrivenham
Crew pictures from 3/13/2010
Dear
Fred and Joanne
Thank
you so very much for the rapid response to my request for the pictures
- half of which I have received, but due to technical difficulties, I
have yet to get the rest. I will try again later.
Did
the troops like the hats? They most certainly did! So much so, that a
couple of them even asked for a second. Luckily, as you very
generously gave us more than we needed, we were able to accommodate
them.
I
have to say, I was standing at the door when the troops re-boarded the
aircraft, and without exception practically everyone mentioned how
touched, moved, and emotional they found the reception that everyone at
Pease gave them. And that goes for the crew too! We couldn't stop
talking about it. I have been flying for 25 years and I can say in all
honesty I have NEVER had a reception CLOSE to the wonderful one everyone
gave us. I personally was struggling to keep my composure, and was
worried I may embarrass myself by shedding a few tears.
As
the In-flight Manager of the flight, I even informed our company of all
the kindness and generosity given to us, and the troops. I told them you
want us back there - and we most certainly want to come back!!!
I
hope you will convey my personal thanks to everyone at Pease and send
them all my love. I hope to be back again, one day soon. Thank you.
Jo...x
P.S I'm the third girlie from the left on the group photo
March 16, 2010
Dear Sir
Just a quick note to thank you all so much for the fantastic reception we
received when we landed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire last Saturday on
enroute back to the UK. The welcome was overwhelming and quite unexpected,
something I am sure will stay in our minds for a long time to come. Thank
you once again and best wishes to you all!
Andy Craig
Major Andy Craig, British Army
Reading
Berkshire, UK
March 16, 2010
I would like to join my
colleagues in offering you all my sincerest thanks for the kindness and
breathtaking generosity you showed me and my fellow Officers this past
Saturday. You quite simple astounded me and left me utterly speechless
with your kindness and selflessness. I’m afraid I perhaps was a little
too ‘stiff upper-lipped’ to make my feelings know at the time, but may
I take the opportunity to let you know that what you did on Saturday will
stay with me forever. Thank
you so, so much
Yours Aye
Steve Reynolds REME
Shrivenham
Wiltshire, UK
March 15, 2010
Dear Sir,
Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind welcome to myself and the
flight of other British Officers that you welcomed with such warmth on
Saturday. I know that we all found it to be the most humbling of occasions
and as a result, in true British fashion, were somewhat reserved in our
thanks on the day. Your groups’ remarkable strength and generosity shone
through in abundance and I will be touched by the kind words and gifts,
which we all so gratefully received from the people of New Hampshire, for
many years to come.
Yours thankfully
Major Ross A. Brookfield
The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Shrivenham, UK
March 15, 2010
I just wanted to thank
you all for the overwhelming reception you gave to my colleagues and me
when we flew through last Saturday. We had no idea you would greet us at
all, let alone with such warmth and generosity. I for one will remember
the occasion for a long time, and the woolen hat I now have will accompany
me on many trips to Afghanistan and beyond.
Thank you all for your
generosity and sincerity.
Major Benjamin Day
Royal Engineers
British Army
London, UK
March 15, 2010
A great thank you to the
remarkable people of Portsmouth New Hampshire for their welcome and
kindness. May your spirit always endure.
Warmest Regards,
Maj. John BELL
QARANC
Langholm, Dumfriesshire
Scotland
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March 15, 2010
Dear Sir,
Please could you pass on
my sincerest thanks and gratitude for the kindness you and your town
showed to me and the rest of the flight on Saturday. Being a reserved Brit
I found your openness and kindness quite disarming. It was very emotional
and I was humbled by your warmth. I think that most of us felt a little
like frauds considering that we were just coming from Kansas, however,
most of us have been to either Afghanistan or Iraq (or both) and have
served alongside US forces in an attempt to make our countries safer.
Therefore, I really appreciate your recognition of service to one's
country. We have relied upon you to help us in two world wars and I am
proud to be standing beside you after the terrible events in 2001.
Thank you again for such
a great reception. I know that we all appreciated it.
I have an American friend
from university who lives in Portsmouth and I was lucky enough to visit
your beautiful town two years ago. I look forward to doing so again!
Yours aye
Matthew Waite
Street: Flat 1 Riverhead House, Worships Hill
Sevenoaks, Kent
UK
March 15, 2010
Dear all Pease Greeters
I just wanted to drop you
a quick line to say thank you for the overwhelming reception we received
in Portsmouth, 13 Jan 10. It truly was wonderful to see you all and we
were all very touched that so many would take time out of their day to
come and welcome us in such a way.
The United Kingdom and
the USA has enjoyed such a strong friendship for so many years and this
only shows how strong it remains. I wish you all the very best for the
future, god bless you all and keep up the amazing work you do. The troops
appreciate it more than you could ever know.
Pete
Major Pete Scott
Defence Academy Shrivenham
Swindon, UK
March 15, 2010
Sir,
I am writing to thank you and the Pease Greeters for the warm welcome that
we received in Portsmouth on 14 Mar 10.
I was overwhelmed by your kindness and it made many of us reflect that we
have not had a similar experience in our own country.
I know my children will appreciate their cuddly toys and as a man who is
lacking in the hair department; I will put my knitted hat to good use.
Regards,
Simon
S STEWART
Sqn Ldr
Royal Air Force
Defence Academy
Shrivenham
March 14, 2010
Thank you all for the
overwhelming warmth and generosity of your welcome to us at Portsmouth
Airport this morning.
It makes a huge
difference knowing that what we do is valued and that we are supported by
such wonderful people from half way around the world.
It was an honor to meet
such support face to face. Thank you all for letting us know that you
value us - I shall wear my knitted hat with pride - wherever life takes
me.
Kate
Defense Academy of the United Kingdom
Swindon
Wiltshire, UK
March 14, 2010
Hello my new American
friends. I write to show my thanks and appreciation for the wonderful
reception we British Officers received from you during our stop over in
Portsmouth New Hampshire yesterday Saturday 13 March 2010. I was the tall
Scottish Officer with the RED HACKLE (BLACK WATCH) in his headdress. I was
truly taken aback by the generosity and warmth you showed towards me and
my fellow Officer.
It shows that our
Alliance is as solid as ever and I will say this; It will remain as strong
as ever as we here in the UK know our American brothers are the good guys
and we will go forward together as one.
A reception like yours
won't be matched by our home people, they are not just the same for which
I am saddened, we have a great nation also but maybe more patriotism is
needed.
God bless you all and
hopefully one day I will pass through Portsmouth New Hampshire in the not
to distant future.
Yours Aye,
Major David Harvey
The Black Watch (3 SCOTS)
The Royal Regiment of Scotland
March 14, 2010
Sir
Many thanks for the outstanding and emotional reception we received at
Portsmouth terminal. It is a great honor to have met the citizens of
Portsmouth and an experience I shall never forget. Many thanks once again
and please convey my best wishes to everyone.
Maj Juri Williamson
Gibraltar, UK
March 14, 2010
Just a very quick note to
thank you so much for the wonderful welcome you gave me and my colleagues
from the British Army at Portsmouth New Hampshire earlier today. As
Colonel Watson said we were a bit taken aback by your generosity and
wonderful reception, we did not expect that and certainly would not have
experienced such a welcome at home in the UK. We are now safely home and
proudly showing off our photos and kind gifts that will help us remember
you all. You all make our job fighting for our great countries so much
easier knowing you are supporting us back home and for that we are
eternally grateful. We salute you all and thank you once again.
Major Steve Wall British
Infantry
Aviemore
Inverness-shire, UK
March 13, 2010
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March 13, 2010
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Hi
Greeters,
Just
wanted to show you we made good use of the pumpkin you sent us … it’s
hanging on our door and the first thing people see when they walk in
(smile). It’s a way for us to brag about the Pease Greeters and all the
great things you do for the troops!
Cheers.
Ellen M. SCHIRMER,
SMSgt, USAF
Superintendent, 379
AEW/PA
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