It's late, do you know where your Marine is?

It's late in Afghanistan (12:30 AM) and we just got a phone call from Miguel. In true Michael form he said all is good, good food (you have to realize this comes from a man that would buy $1.00 steaks when he was at UF!), good lodging, etc. Could hear in his voice how tired he was but he said "Don't worry Mom, I feel great!" Wonder if we will ever get the true story from him when he gets back?

He has still only received the first 2 packages. We told him of our communities support of his platoon and he couldn't believe the generosity of our county. When asked what was needed to help the platoon he said socks are greatly needed, colors of black or brown.

Again, he couldn't tell us when he is out of base camp but he did say he will do his best to keep in contact with us. He has so much to tell us but because of OPSEC he can't say much, but we did get a big "Love you guys." We love you to Mikey!!!!

Support of the community

Whew - our community ROCKS! The support and prayers that are going out to our military overseas is incredible.

Thank you EVERYONE :-)

News from Michael

Ooh rah - we received an e-mail from Miguel this AM! He sent a couple of pictures as well as letting us know he has received 2 packages so far - he said to give a big thank you for the troop supplies! The supplies were much needed and much appreciated by all. (Little does he know he has boxes and boxes yet to arrive!) He said that the picture of him in the dark looks like he is wearing gloves - he's not - that is the moon dust. He also said so far they are getting fed well.

Suggested Supply List

I pulled this information from the MarineParents.com website.

Please click on the lists for full version.

In the News

Please go to the links below to see a the local coverage we are receiving. :-)

http://tc.yourhub.com/VEROBEACH/Stories/Military/Active-military/Story~663758.aspx

http://veronews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2945:marines-parents-friends-seek-help-sending-46:care-packages&catid=192:leadstories

http://veronews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2943:video-community-support-needed-for-marine-platoon&catid=156:top-stories&ltemid=147

Boxes, boxes and more boxes!

Well, we have spent most of the day packing care packages. We have filled 30 so far to bring our total up to 46. That was our first goal - reached - Hoo Rah! Thank you everyone. We still need donations of $ to help with the shipping costs - approx. $14.00/box.

First call from Michael

Michael's parents and sisters received their first call at 2:00 AM our time - 10:00 AM Afghanistan time. Needless to say they were thrilled to hear from him. He was very vague as to his mission (which is expected). He did say that so far they are receiving three hot meals a day and he is very busy. In true Michael spirit, he didn't have anything negative to say. He did mention the 'moon dust' which he compared to spreading 6 inches of flour all over your house and living in that. Thankfully the dust isn't gritty so when it is in their boots it isn't like having our beach sand in our shoes - which we all know is frustrating.

This goes out to Michael - Go Gators, great win yesterday!!! Hoo Rah and Semper Fi

More boxes to go out Monday!

Friday we received a most generous donation from a local family, John, Beverly, Katelin and Mady Lier. They have donated enough supplies for us to send another 25 boxes (these are the large boxes) to Afghanistan!

We can't thank all of you enough for the support you are giving to us and the military. Once we hear from Michael and his platoon we will post their responses.

Again, we thank all of you for your continued support - keep those donations coming!

We have lift off!

Support Our Troops

A support our Troops movement is underway to supply Sebastian's 2nd LT Marine Mike Tozzolo and his Platoon of  with much needed supplies in Afghanistan. The first 20 boxes went out on October 16th. Packages take about three weeks to reach Mike in the Helmand Province where he and his 43 men and 2 women Marines are stationed. This project's success is the result of wonderful Americans opening their hearts and donating money for this much needed cause.

 

My hope is to continue sending packages to Mike and his platoon and other brave men and women on a regular basis. Letters of encouragement and notes with local news can be sent directly to Mike and are so very much appreciated.

 

We have now opened an account at Wachovia Bank where all donations can be  directly deposited into the "Support our Troops" account to provide  for more provisions on an ongoing basis. Please make your checks out to "Support our Troops" and take to any Wachovia branch for deposit.

 

I encourage anyone to e-mail me to be put on my e-mail list to receive updates and news from Mike and pictures of our ongoing efforts. I thank you in advance for your support and hope you too will feel moved to contribute to this much needed cause. 

 

 God Bless America!

 

Regards,

Carolyn Lange

carolynlange@comcast.net

772-473-7982

 

2nd Lt Michael Tozzolo

CLB 1 ENG CO

UNIT 42390

FPO, AP 96427-2390