HN Ken Metzger will be headed out into the field this weekend for the next 4-5 weeks. Unfortunately, he now has to pay for his internet access (and it's not cheap in Afghanistan). I will work with Curtis to see what can be done about it.
Please feel free to leave Ken a post by clicking "comments" below and keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
-Charlie
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
A Special Visit
The scouts were honored by a special visit from HM1 Curtis Thaxton, HM1 Felipe Rios, HM3 Jerry Nieves, and HN Samantha Davila from the U.S. Sub Base in Groton, CT. We were all excited to learn about their roles, past deployments, flag etiquette, flag folding, and the color guard. In addition, Curtis and Felipe (both recently deployed in Iraq) emphasized the importance of our effort to support our troops. We thank Curtis, Felipe, Jerry, and Samantha for joining us this week and helping to teach our scouts about their community and the sacrifices made by our brave military members and their families.Sincerely,
Charlie
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Introducing Myself...
Hi Kenneth,
I am Heather Thompson, Charlie's wife. I feel honored and blessed to be part of such a great way to support our troops. Your selfless service to our country is admirable beyond description.
Last night, Curt came to our meeting and told the kids about you. He told the kids why he does what he does...to allow the kids and every U.S. citizen to have the liberties and freedoms to go to ice cream, have a wonderful education, play on playgrounds, and even debate politics I'd assume! Everyone here in America is able to do just that because of people like you.
Your dedication and service will undoubtedly give our scouts an amazing example of what our military is all about. It is our hope that this program will give them a personal connection, an image on the face of war and not the assumption that war is something they can do nothing about.
Please let us know what we can do to support you best right now. The kids are all eager to do something and would love to know what would best help you.
I will lift you up in prayer for safety and continued sacrafice during your time of selfless service.
Thank you, although that will never seem enough for all you do.
Blessings to you,
Heather Thompson
I am Heather Thompson, Charlie's wife. I feel honored and blessed to be part of such a great way to support our troops. Your selfless service to our country is admirable beyond description.
Last night, Curt came to our meeting and told the kids about you. He told the kids why he does what he does...to allow the kids and every U.S. citizen to have the liberties and freedoms to go to ice cream, have a wonderful education, play on playgrounds, and even debate politics I'd assume! Everyone here in America is able to do just that because of people like you.
Your dedication and service will undoubtedly give our scouts an amazing example of what our military is all about. It is our hope that this program will give them a personal connection, an image on the face of war and not the assumption that war is something they can do nothing about.
Please let us know what we can do to support you best right now. The kids are all eager to do something and would love to know what would best help you.
I will lift you up in prayer for safety and continued sacrafice during your time of selfless service.
Thank you, although that will never seem enough for all you do.
Blessings to you,
Heather Thompson
Monday, September 15, 2008
Introducing--HN Kenneth Blaine Metzger
I am HN (Hospitalman) Kenneth Blaine Metzger based in Groton, CT. I am currently deployed to Camp Stone (Herat), Afghanistan under the the 1st armored battalion from Fort Riley, KS. I am attached to a 16 man team as their sole corpsman(and medical provider) and the only Navy personnel out of five 16 man teams. I am the first and only corpsman to be assigned to this team. I am originally from Royal Center, IN, where my family and beautiful daughter (Alexandria Rose Sency) are from. My girlfriend, Tasha Klein, is from St. George, KS. I have been in the Navy since December 6, 2006, and I will be here in Afghanistan for 12 months until Sep. 09. I am 23 years old and the oldest of 7 children.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Greetings From The Scouts
Greetings from American Heritage Girls Troop CT0001 and Cub Scout Pack 2 Mystic. Our scouts are very excited to begin our second year of supporting the brave military men and women and their families who sacrifice so much for our nation.Last year, we were honored to support and get to know HM1 Curtis Thaxton, his wife, Melissa, and his son, Bailey, during Curt's deployment to Iraq. The emotions depicted in this picture upon Curt's return to the good ol' USA pretty much say it all! This year, we'll be working very closely with Curt to support other deployed service men and women. So far, we made contact with the following folks:
HM1 David Beason (deployed in Kuwait)
HM2 Corporan (deployed in Kuwait)
HN Kenneth Metzger (deployed in Afghanistan)
HN Matthew Hreben (deployed in Afghanistan)
Hopefully as time and conditions permit, these brave sailors will be able to access this blogger and keep in touch with all of us. We are also hoping to grow our support network to include family, friends, and other appreciative Americans.
God bless our service men and women and their families!
Sincerely,
Charlie Thompson
About This Blog
American Heritage Girls Troop CT0001 and Cub Scout Pack 2 Mystic proudly support our military men and women and their families at home for the sacrifices they make for us all each day. We have created this blogger to enable our troops to better communicate with friends, loved ones, and appreciative Americans at home. We are proud of our troops and thankful for their service. Please visit this blog often and show your support for their efforts!
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