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THANKS to all for your suggestions. Bless you all and as always, thank you for your dedicated service. Ooorah!

Gofigyer

Just an update for the Operation Homefront Hugs website:

http://homefronthugs.ipower.com/index.html

Best regards, Gofigyer

Wow, yer the Man!!! :flag:
Thanks, I will print that fabulous list and keep it handy.

Gofigyer

What about the organization that you have an attachment for (suicide prevention) in addition to the WWP? Perhaps the smart thing is to support several worthy organizations.....

Gofigyer

Thank you all for your suggestions. I will certainly check out the Wounded Warrior website and hope that my small contributions will help those who need it.

Warmest regards, Gofigyer

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