Shaffer
12-01-03, 08:32 AM
Sometimes it’s not the size of the package that matters, but what’s inside.
Certainly, that would apply to the 10 soldiers who comprise the Combat Equipment Battalion-Luxembourg, especially during the holidays.
For the seventh year running, this small detachment — the only U.S. military unit based in Luxembourg — is lending its support to one mighty big program, the annual Toys for Tots campaign.
“It brings joy to the kids,” said Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly Thompson, one of this year’s organizers. “You can just see their expression. You don’t have to understand their language. Playing is a universal language for all kids.”
The campaign, started by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and now in its 56th year, unites needy children with precious toys. Last year, the U.S. nationwide campaign, which has been extended to dozens of countries where Marines serve, collected nearly 13 million toys for 5.7 million children.
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=18973
Certainly, that would apply to the 10 soldiers who comprise the Combat Equipment Battalion-Luxembourg, especially during the holidays.
For the seventh year running, this small detachment — the only U.S. military unit based in Luxembourg — is lending its support to one mighty big program, the annual Toys for Tots campaign.
“It brings joy to the kids,” said Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly Thompson, one of this year’s organizers. “You can just see their expression. You don’t have to understand their language. Playing is a universal language for all kids.”
The campaign, started by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and now in its 56th year, unites needy children with precious toys. Last year, the U.S. nationwide campaign, which has been extended to dozens of countries where Marines serve, collected nearly 13 million toys for 5.7 million children.
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=18973