Here is an email that I received yesterday from the person that I sent a package to in Iraq.

Thought I would share:

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"Mr. Lowman,

Sir, my name is James and you sent me a box a little while ago through our mutual friend Roman. First, I would like to apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Secondly, thank you so much for the cigars. Both my guys and myself really appreciated them over here. It was nice to be able to smoke some good cigars on the holidays and after successful missions. We really appreciate what you did.

I am in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) company over here and we spend a lot of time out on missions taking care of IEDs. We are based out of Ft. Stewart, GA and have been here for about two months now. Things are going well over here right now. Thank you again for the cigars. All of my guys really appreciated them. I will do my best to update you and everyone else that sends packages over here.

We appreciate you,

James"

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I know that there are some of you who have sent packages and have not heard a response yet, but I'm sure they are appreciated.

Low

Thanks Bro. Greg for posting this letter from this OUTSTANDING (and newly Promoted) 1st Lieutenant with one of THE most dangerous jobs in the Iraqi theater.

I find seeing letters back from these young Men and Women very moving. The very last time I saw James was at my daughter's wedding where he was at the West Point Grad table hootin' and hollerin' and dancing up a storm - what a happy day that was. Before that, James could be seen for 4 years as a West Point Cadet and one of the 3 'Mule Riders' at every ARMY Football Game! I guess his cowboy roots called for him to get into a saddle as often as possible, he being a proud Son of Texas.

And now we switch to see him heading up men whose job it is to difuse or dismantle IEDs and other explosives - the juxtaposition is almost surreal.

God Bless All Who Serve Our Great Nation - Bring Them Back Safely and Soon.

Thanks for sharing brother Lowman... a good read for sure.

And I fully agree to your thoughts as well docrks... Keep our men and women safe in the sand, and bring them home soon!

PT 😉

Great Post Lowman!!

EOD is the ****iest Job in Country... They've lost allot of fellow EOD personnel... But they are a league of their own as well...

Hog