[Glaslyn] Message From Baghdad, Iraq

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Greetings Glaslyners,

The following is a message from the troops that we have sent packages to in 
Iraq (68th Chemical Company, 1 Cavalry Div.).  We have also received a 
letter with thanks for the packages which I will post later on the list.  
This note was posted on the Any Soldier website.  Thought you all would like 
to know what's going on with them.

In service,
Baroness Ceinwen
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27 Oct 2004:
     Thanks to all for your continuing support. Our internet access is very 
limited, so I am still having a hard time sending photos.
     The platoon is doing very well. We are vigilantly patroling the streets 
and arresting those that harm our mission and the great people of Iraq. Most 
have had a chance to go on leave. We have only a few left that haven't. 
Belive it or not, there are some that refuse to take leave. Our platoon 
mission remains to be the same. However, we have changed living 
arrangements. We are staying at an outpost and are self contained.
     This outpost supports the security of one of Iraq most valuable 
resources. We are also required to continue our normal patrols. So, our 
plates are full. Speaking of plates...we now get one hot meal a day. One hot 
meal a day is more than some get, we're not complaining. What has been sent 
by all our supporters has made life a bit easier.
     The soldiers always look forward to receiving mail. They used to just 
look forward to mail from home. But, thanks to all of you, they now look 
forward to more mail than they would have otherwise received. Each one is 
delighted to open packages and letters from those that sent them. I hope 
they have been polite enough to thank each of you for your sacrifice. If 
they failed to thank, I thank you on their behalf. Thank you so much for 
your letters and packages of good will.
Sincerely,
SFC Upton

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