i agree doddy.

a small town pretty close to me had a surprise parade as a send off to local troops yesterday. the whole town got involved. overnight they decorated the town with ribbons. even the spouses didn't know this was going to happen. they had it all ready by 7am.

there is also so many groups that send packages every month. one group made up school backpacks for the soldiers kids. they are being sent all over the usa.