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To the President's staff: 8/24/90
l realize that the President
can't read all of his mail, but,
as the wife of a man on his
way to Saudi arabia, (189th MaiNT-Ft.Bragg)
I truly understand how worried the
President is. I am worried too, but l
know that our President is a fine leader
and I wrote this letter to encourage
him. His strong leadership encourages
me and l only wish to reduce his
burden if such a thing is even
remotely possible. Please
let him know how We feel!!
Thanking you for your
help in advance,
Mrs. Greg R.Pridger
Dear President Bush,
august 24, 1990
I'm praying that you receive my
letter because I want you to know
that you've been on my heart lately.
has me a little bit Warried. I'm
Watching you on television lately
really sorry that your vacation has been
so stressful l don't agree with those people
who feel that you should be back in
Washington. It is my sincere wish that
you will be able to find that peace
that passeth all understanding 'that
Paul Writes about in Phil. 4:7.
truly believe we are in
a Crises which requires
guidance from God above.
It is my prayer that
usion will be mide based solicy
no time to worry about relection Personally,
what is right in man's eyes This is
as a 32 year old woman, I have never
felt safter, with you in the White House.
I also believe that most americans are
so truly proud of you Hags are flying
all over in my hometown
I am the wife of an army Sgt.
He will be supporting the 82nd in
Saudi arabia He will deplay around
the middle of September. We have two
children, Kara, 10 and nikki, 7 We
will support our country proudly.
We do not want war,
Lowever, my husband will
he ready to fight I will
b ready to colunteer at
the medical facilities
in doing 50. I am already busy
getting my mother's VFW club to sponser
my husband's Company morale will be a
key factor should We go to war. Tonight,
I'm making homemade lasagne, my
husband's favorite. ant l sweet?
l guess what I'm really trying to say
is that we're behind you and we will
be praying that all your decisions will
bring honor to our Country We also want
you to knew that We accept The grave
reality of what could happen without
resentment toward you and your
people in leadership.
actions speak louder
than words and if our
actions must speak let
them speak If you could
that idiot to commit his troops
one region, the U S. along with our
allies could mount a massive attack and
PRAY HARD. However, if We allow him to
choose a battlefield and he may do just
that; then I fear hell chease to hit Direct
in some way complicating matters. However,
if we could convince him to put his
substantial troops in Kuwait, we could
get done a whole lot faster but what
do I know? I try never to Write a letter
without a little humor Disregard my
milthary speculations s/opefully, the sanctions
will work! God promises alot in
II Chron 7:14 too
Mr. President I was watching
Take Care of yourself
you play golf and I noticed
your back seemed to be
K to build your back muscles that
you a title you Should Your
old your spine in in place Stress is bad
for the spine. I wish I could make it
go away you may need to See your neurole jist
I also got very fealows when &
saw you fishing That to my favorite
passtime Bass fishing Can't be beat
en Florida where I am from. maybe
we can get together someday I'd love
to take you to a lake in Florida
where the bass use to know me. I
coupl almost swear that they knew
I was there. But To could make
them forget with the
biggest live shiner but
you could imagine. where
lat those sliners are
a family secret Catching
aga ten pound bass almost
would enjoy it!
is so much ahead of us
and hopefully Americans Will forget
"self" long enough to support our
troops. and live more conservatively
after this is over, we need to reassert
ourselves to the task of conserving our
natural resources. l think we could
solve the budget, deficet, the homeless,
the economy and the Saddam if we could
just want less for ourselves and be
Willing to sacrafice for others in all ways.
may God Bless you in
We love. you and
all that gound
Baiah Dencerely
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Dear President Bush,
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My husband left for Saudi
Arabia last week, after having just
proved over family to hort Bragg in
Julis. of course, no family wants
to send a loved one into harr's way,
but he is proud to serve this great,
free country. He believes in what
america stands for, and what she
means to other countries around the
world who are threatened by rethless
tyrants. and he knows all too well
what the cost of our actions could
extract from many americans
he
lost a brother in Vietnar But that
only strengthens his resolve to perform
his duty to his country, his family,
to the fullest capacity to
ensure
that the lives of american soldiers
are not needlessly wasted on the
battlefield. He has always said his
job is to safeguard seace, not to
make war. yet, he is prepared and
willing to give his life proudly to
ensure that his children, and the
children of freedom loving people
around the world, car live in a
world free of tyranny.
I would like to Tell you how
deeply grateful I am that you
are his commander in chief. I have
such confidence in you. I believe
you sincerely care about our country,
and the principles for which she
stands. and I know you care
about the Mer and women in the
armed services who are risking
their lives for all of us here at
home.
When I think about our past
presidents, I can only say that if
a crisis such as this has to envolve
the U.S. (as it surely does!), I just
thank God that its hoppening when
you are president I am inspired by
your clear thinking, direct marrer,
and firm stance. you seem to be
unshakable.
The press, as usual, seeks to be
trying to stir up negative public opion
over your "vacation", and I'd like
to tell then how many of us feel
about that. We are glad you are
trying to find some time to relax
and enjoy yourself
to allevate
some of the stress and tensions you
are under 24 hours of every day.
a person who cannot relieve stress
cannot make decisions. The old
adage, "physically fit mentally
alert" holds true especially for
presidents! So, Mr. President, if
you can find even a tiny Measure
of tranquility on the golf course at
down, or on Lidelity fishing, or
sitting at the breakfast table with
a cup of coffee - we applaud your
efforts, because we know that will
enhance your ability to make clear
and rational decisions concerning the
lives of so many. Kudos to you for
not allowing Soddar Hussein to
hold you hostage Too bad the
press won't stop trying!
Sincerely, Janice Pack
Major & Mrs. Terry Peck
25
7712 Ancon Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
31 PM AUG is NC 283
1990
President George Bush
November 21, 1789
North Carolina
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania are
Washington, D.C. 20500
LA
Re: son in law left for middle east
P.SIA
Rt. 9 Box 1239
Lexington, NC 27292
8/14/90
President Bush
the White House
Washington, Oc
Dear Sir:
This is to let you know that d thoughly
one support the role you'r chosen to take in the
middle East situation. The decisions to take
a stand of send military re-inforcements have
been the correct ones d also affreciate the
work you ire done to create the back-up support
the United States has from other countries.
d have a daughter and son-in law who
are Air Force active duty. this afternoon d
learned that my son-in -law will laave tomorrow
for the Middle East. I'm very proud that they-
serve our country of that he is willing to so.
For the rest of the family, we suddenly realize
what this might really mean Saddenly we
change our plans to assist our dong leter with
the care of their 2 little ones and realize
that for us (and for thousands of other
families) "They also serve who only stand and
wait." The enclosed article from our hometown
newspaper says it well.
Sincerely,
White River Current
Calico Rock, Ank 72519
Barbara De Angelis, +publisher editor
Page 3, August 9, 1990
"Hummingbird",
c
By Barbara De Angelis
My daughter called today to ask "Mom, what do you think I
should tell the boys?"
It was a tough question. What do you tell an eight-year-old
and two five- year-olds about the conflict in the Middle East,
half a world away? How do you explain to them that their Daddy
is protecting the interests of his country and helping to ensure
that other nations are safe from invasion? How do you tell them
that while he is doing this he is, perhaps, in danger?
Perhaps, even more important, and more relevant to small
boys, is how to explain to them that Daddy, who was coming
home around Labor Day, after several months absence, will
undoubtedly be late.
"Do you think they'll start shooting, Mom?" Her voice had
that "tell me it's not so" tone she used to use on the way to the
doctor. "Mommie will I have to have a shot?"
I reviewed my philosophy (never lie to your children). "Yes,
dear. It will hurt a little, but we'll hold hands and, after a bit
the hurt will go away."
"Tell them the truth, as gently as you can," I said. "They will
figure it out anyway and their fears, unspoken, will be far worse
than reality. Besides, better to know Daddy is not home because
he is doing an important job that requires brave men, than they
wonder if Daddy's mad at them."
"Truth is, honey," I said, "nobody knows what will be
tomorrow, but we must plan for the worst, and hope and pray
for the best."
"I love you Mom,' - "I love you too dear, and the boys, and
Chuck."
I hung up the phone, and thought
"They also serve who
only stand and wait."
ra
sts
P1
KeLLY
703 MAXWELL DR.
GOLDSBORO, NC 27534-5447
PRESIDENT GeoRGe BUSH
THe WHITE House
1600 PENNSYLVANIA Ave.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Dear Mr. President
and wornerg deployed in the Middle East. He
My husband is among the brave men
is in the An force and was one of the first
to go. It has been over two weeks now
and in that time the base of Seymour
for the families left behind, plus it is
Johnson has set up many support groups
really wonderful to see the community
involvement in this area. Many people
have cnticized you for continuing your
vacation during this cusis. Il just
wanted to take the time to let you know
that you are doing a fine joband we are
all behind you 100 percent d understand
the image that you are trying to present
to other countries and heaven knows
you. No one can expect you to carry this
we are all entitled to our rest, especially
burden alone. of we lash out at you, please
forgive us, we are only acting out of emotional
soon be over and our loved ones returned
strain. We all pray that this conflict will
safely. God Bless and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Kelly S. Westalewing
P-51A
August 19, 1990
Dear President Bush,
I am the wife of a proud American Flying Man, currently deployed
somewhere in the Middle East. As anxious as I am for my husband health and
well-being, I want you to know that I appreciate your methodical approach to
world diplomacy and trust you unequivocally to make the right decision.
The intense media coverage of the crisis has brought the complex
situation in the Middle East back into the public eye. Conflicts do not
happen over night. This situation has been brewing since World War II and
the formation of Israel. Rather than focusing exclusively on Iraq and the
crisis of the moment, we should turn our attention to the long standing
disputes in the region. If we get at the root of the problem, Saddam Hussein
will have nothing to exploit for his flimsy propaganda. If we are going to
deploy our military might at a moment's notice, then we should not shy away
from solving international disputes before they reach the flash point.
We have worked hard to foster friendships with several Arab countries.
Now is the time for dialogue with both moderate Arab nations and with Israel
in order to come to a negotiated settlement, not of Hussein's invasion of
Kuwait, but of the nearly fifty years of Middle Eastern tension. I'm not
suggesting that we abandon Israel. It seems to me though, that de-fusing the
powder keg would be the friendliest thing we could do for the Israeli's in
the long run. I understand that they need the Occupied West Bank as a buffer
zone. I also understand that the situation will never be peaceful until the
Palestinians have a homeland. Creating a Palestinian State in those
contested areas, with the insistence that it be maintained as a de-
militarized zone, would serve both interests.
There are other problems as well, including the disputes over holy
cities such as Jerusalem and Mecca. As difficult as it would be, the best
solution would be to create city states, such as the Vatican, SO that these
cities belong to no one nation. Jerusalem's sovereignty would be
particularly difficult to arrange, since several major religions claim it.
Nonetheless, a special international government separate from it's several
religious sects, would lend stability to the entire region.
Finally there is the tremendous disparity of wealth in the region and
the continuing appearance that we are a rich nation, protecting our affluence
by supporting the wealthy oil sheiks. As an oil producing nation ourselves,
we should join OPEC and help support the price of oil by keeping a lid on
supply. We and the rest of the world need such incentives to conserve oil
and to explore alternate more environmentally sound sources of energy.
I know that these ideas sound radical and may be unacceptable for
reasons beyond my knowledge. I also understand that we don't want to give
the appearance of capitulating to aggression. You are the first president
in a long time capable of solving the problems still plaguing our world fifty
years after Hitler turned Europe into a war zone. Five years ago when we
were stationed in Germany and visited the Berlin Wall, we never could have
imagined that 1990 would find two Germany's reconciled. Now I truly believe
that anything is possible. Thank you for your conviction, your competence,
and your courage. You are in my prayers.
Elizabeth Guffith
Elizabeth Griffith
Air Force Wife
Guffith 304 Bayleaf Dr.
PM NC 276
RESEARCH USA TRIAL 1 AREA FL
Goldsliaco nc 27534
RALEIGH JR M
27 AUG
1930
CHAPEE HILL
President George Buch
The White House
Washington, D.C.
(
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The demythologizing program of the New Testament as done
September 22. 1990 logian, Rudolph Sultmann, has been successful,
101 S. Hanover Apt. 8C
Lexington, Ky. 40502 seminaries which are genuinely academic.
Dear President Bush and Barbara:
"myth"
has
come
to
My son is in Saudi Arabia.- In a recent letter from him he wrote,
"One thing is sure, "This kingdom will never be the same. The
large U. S. presence has changed it forever. If this really
does last it will not be good for the U. S. in the eyes of the
Arab world. Also it will not be good for Saudi-U. S. A. re-
lations."
I enclose a paper which I hope you both will read. The people
of the United States are mostly fundamentalists in their Christian
Faith as are most members of the armed forces. If truth is recog-
nized the United States will be aligned against a civilization
which is also made up of fundamentalists of the Muslim faith.
I believe Christianity is in crisis if the present standoff comes
to actual warfare. The scripture, Corinthians 11 3:6 "The
written letter) code kills but the spirit gives life.' will be
shown as truth.
L.1
am
concerned
to
see
that
the
consept
History shows theology is ahead of the Church. As you know the
astronomer Galileo was forced to recent. We should realize that
"History is not was but is" as William am Faulkner that said.
on,
inbelieving
I hope, President Bush that you will always consult with Barbara,
a woman a mother, a wife. sushe reminds me of the words Pascal
wrote, "The heart has reasons for the mind will Christianicy never know. and
contemporary
for
I have admired your demeanor, your firmness and the evidence of
your character during this crisis. I also believe in the wis-
dom of your secretary of state whose sense of values seems more
important to him than his present position.
Sincerely
ElsieTa. Cross
Elsie R. Cross
Holy your
Jesus
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Sept 15#1990 Sept 15th1990
FROM THE DESK OF
KH P-51A
Sandra Wilbourn
Mr. President mrs. Bush,
I just wanted you both
to Know that I Support you
here at home and I'm one
of many People in Blakely Georgia
that do Support your
I'm enclosery an article
end, that I wrote to my Son,
I hope he can get this in the
mail from me When I get
his address.
Glenn is Calif.
to See him before he left but
CAmp Penelton I did not get
I talked with him the
morning of aug 16th. He was
Very Groud to do his job.
Glenn left I believe anaug 17th.
CU
CEDAR SPRINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
P.O. BOX 265 - CEDAR SPRINGS, GA. 31732 - PH. (912) 372-4586
FROM THE DESK OF
Sandra Wilbourn
Mr. President and Mrs. Busz
you are a wonderful Example
of what the America Family
+ People Should be. God
Bless you both as you carry
the burden of this terrible
Crisis on your Shoulders.
I don't know any thing about
the Stars and Stripes Newspaper.
Or where it is from. I would
like every Soldier to Sec this
article and let then Know
they are loved.
God Bless you
Sandra J. Wilbourn
302 n. main Street
Blakely, Georgia 31723
Son Larry Glenn HOLLOWED
m wss 374 utility Platoon
(CU)
CEDAR SPRINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
P.O. BOX 265 - CEDAR SPRINGS, GA. 31732 - PH. (912) 372-4586
R51R
an
Dear MR. President,
l am a 26 year old Christian
My Name is Kris MoNahaN and
Stationed at Camp he june and are -
mother of two. My husband was
ARabiA. cently left ON deployment to Saudi
l am writing to share with you
faith in God behind thenk al have
our confidence IN your efforts and
Do admit l was out of touch with
the News, but when I found out
Michael l was going I quickly absoRbed
all could about the Situation,
the Nation at 9 AM ONe MORNING that
It was when I saw you addressing
l knew God was with you IN bring-
irog about justice iN this Situation.
previous Sunday l felt joy pride and
when my husband left ON the
some the excitement for him. He said he
felt same way. We agree with you
bold, hith be Strong, for the Lord your Epd is
prayer & applaud your efforts:
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P-51A
September 12, 1990
Dear Mr. President:
Enclosed is a copy of a poem that I wrote for our
troops in and around Saudi Arabia It will soon be printed
in various local newspapers as a ray of hope for our
troops and their families.
I am hoping that it soon will be our National poem
and that it will reach each one of our men and women
over there. Perhaps it will with the help of General Powell
or someone else in your administration.
I was inspired to write the poem when my brother and
my brother-in-law were sent to Bahrain recently from
George A.F.B., California.
I sincerely hope that you are interested in recognizing
my poem on a National level, and that it will counter some
of the bad news that wę hear so much about today. Maybe
it will help to boost their morale and they won't feel so
far away.
Thank you. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Danulle Lownsend
Danielle Townsend
(619) 246-9788
,STA
SEPTEMBER 3, 1990
PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
RE: IRAQI SITUATION
DEAR PRESIDENT BUSH:
I REALIZE THAT YOU WILL PROBABLY NEVER SEE THIS LETTER BUT IF IT
HELPS ME FEEL BETTER ABOUT THE SITUATION THAN I GUESS IT WILL HAVE
SERVED IT'S PURPOSE.
UNTIL NOW I HAVE NOT BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE PROBLEM AT HAND, BUT
AS OF YESTERDAY I AM MORE INVOLVED THAN I EVER HOPED TO BE. YOU
SEE MY LITTLE BROTHER, A1C JAMES C. GALE, WAS DEPLOYED TO SAUDI
ARABIA FROM HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH. HE'S NOT IN A COMBAT UNIT
BUT THE FEELINGS OF HELPLESSNESS ARE THERE JUST THE SAME.
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE INFORMATION REGARDING
THE IRAQI SITUATION AND I'M AFRAID I DON'T UNDERSTAND ALOT OF WHAT
IS HAPPENING. BUT I DO UNDERSTAND ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING
BECAUSE OF THE TAKEOVER IN KUWAIT. THE WAITING AND WONDERING WHO
IS GOING TO MAKE THE NEXT MOVE SEEMS TO BE THE GAME RIGHT NOW BUT
ISN'T THAT ENDANGERING MORE LIVES? STRENGTH COMES IN NUMBERS AND
I APPRECIATE THE FORCES THAT HAVE COME TOGETHER TO COMBAT HUSSEIN
AND HIS ARMY BUT CAN'T SOMETHING BE DONE SOONER AND MORE DIRECT IN
ORDER TO END THIS ORDEAL AND RETURN THE HOSTAGES AND SERVICEMEN
BACK TO THEIR FAMILIES?
I RESPECT THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE FOR OUR COUNTRY AND KNOW YOU WILL
EVALUATE EVERY POSSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE DECISIONS MADE ARE
THE CORRECT ONES.
SINCERELY,
CELINA M. DUGDALE
6653 GAZELLE DRIVE
_AS VEGAS, NV 89029
LA PASJA3B
Re: leter Navy stationed med.Sea
To MR. GEORGE BUSH PRESIDENT of TAB UNITED STATES
YOUR HONOR;
DEAR PRES. BUSH,
YOUR 10-6A OF STACKING ALL TABSE TRoops IN THE PERSION
GULF LRSA IS HAVING A Good EFFECT.
ACCORDING TO TiV, AND PAPER REPORTS THE TEMPERS
ARE COOLING AND IT LOOKS LIKE WAR WILL BE Avoilso
IF SC ALL UNITED STATES TAX PAYERS WILL B& HAPPY
TO PAY A PERCENTAGE INCIREASE IN TAXES To COVER THE
COST of THE IDEA,
WS WILL ALL BE TRANK FULL FOR No W.W, 111
ANVS A GRAND DAUGHTER WHO ISA 20 YEAR VETERAN
IN THE us NAVY. AND NOW STATIONED AT THE BASE-
or THE GREEK ISLAND OF CRETE IN THE MSD, SEA.
MANY MANY THANKS FOR youR THOU -GHT FULL IDEA,
H B WOODWARD.
908 GOLF LIVKS ROAD
HET SPRINGS ARKANSAS
71901
21
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P-51A
Triday 9-14-90
Dear President Bush:
my. only Non is
in the marines in the
desert. dreen though my
heart is heavy and my
always, I wanted you to
prayers are with him
know that to support
leader Gaddam Hussein
your actions against Oragi's
my prayers are with
you and Deer wonderful
country. God bless you
and your family.
Sincerely,
Barbara Christy
24 so. mulberry St.
P.O. Box 304
Tray. alio 45373
9-9-90
President Bush,
I know you will mever
personally read this litter but
I certainly hope my message is
conveyed to you, I am the
mother of one of the army boys
in Sauden arabia He is will
191 st INF - AASLT His name
is Toby Leonard. He is 19yrs.
old and a pery identistes buy
He is a good, smort boy (man)
He has never been in any kind of
police Trouble newer has used
trugs or alcohol. He is very
pa trioted and pre - enlisted
of am a concerned parent
as all ather parents
are et would Totally
devastate me if
anything were to
Spen to Tohy,
I also want you to know That
inspite of my fears, l support the
cation you have tohen in Saude arabia
Yes have a herendous job. I believe
you are doing everything possible to
make all air boys comfortable I
ful you have sery competant people
in charge. I was on T.r. that
the boys are getting enough water, The
mail is getting through, I realize
that secrecy is mecessary, but
that is the hardest Thing to accept
not knowing where your child
is and what is happening to
him. and what lal going to
happen in the future.
Keepup the good
work President
Bush may God
keeps you safe
(over)
our boys safe and our non
and safe dicesions never tose
may God goude you in making ser
boys are loved by someone la the
sight of the fast that each of these
states and everyone is as concerned
is I am.
And Bless you t
America
Barb mother Creg
PFC Toby Leonard
101st. INF (AASLT)
PAZIA
Re: Broker in law in Saudi arab /kind words
Dear President Bush:
l am writing to you
about my concerns for the
situation we are in. I have a
personal stake in the outcome
of this situation because my
Brother in law has been sent to
Saudi arabia. He is in the army
and was stationed at H. Stewart
until about aug. 24th I am
concerned for him- He is only 19
years old. His not like most 19 year
olds. He doesn't do dugs, his honest
and has integrity- He is very
gentlemanly and polite. I guess
you could say he has all the
good characteristics a young man
might have raised in a small
town in Washington State. He
is the type of young man id hope
my 2 year old son grows up to
be like. most importantly he has
a family that loves him very much.
70 get to the point Mr. President
R know you have tough decisions
in front of you that may determine
the outcome of lots of lives. l
know you don't take such a decision
lightly, But, al had to let you Know
the scenario of probably a lot of
the young men over there. Before you
decide, if you could just imagine
one very special young man to
th I
the Dawill family. Thankyou
and good luck M. President.
Debra Harvill
1145 W. 9Th st #C
Corona, Ca. 91720
32
P-51A
28040 Ed BickhanRd
Frank linton ,La 70438
President Bush.
my name is Frankee Lee of the above
odeless, I am writting to you for you
to Paul ours troups, out of Sauda aubis
because my son Bradricch C Evans, SSY35-57-1219
is Over there, want him home I don't
happened to tim, bad none of the other meps
went him Liu I don't want anything to
prode FL. on July 12. I know you bee doing
I Love my san be guat deal he just
your best. I trieds to Write him wery befer
day. l am so Scand, I con't sleep. I thert
his return, and to come home safe.
about him bee asing the day. d Pray for
I What my child home. my family is
21/- all, Please answer me. The Presidnt
Frasher Lu
28040 Ed Bick ham Rd.
Frank lin ton ,La
839-6913
524-058/-work
P.51A
200East Sixth Avenue
Roselle, New Jersey 07203
September 16, 1990
Dear Mr, President;
Just a short letter to voice my
support of your handling of the
Mid-East crisis, I fully believe
you have done the right thing in
Committing our troops. my son is
there carvying his machine gun
with the 7th Marines.
I have only one stipulation,
If shooting breaks out, turn our
military forces loose and let them
go for complete victory, Keep the
politicians out of direct involvement
in military operations. We can't stand
another Viet-nam with many dead
americans and nothing to show for it.
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The Iraqis will not fight by the
su
rules of modern civilization. If they
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use polson gas on our troops, we
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should respond with every thing in our
arsenal including battle field nuclear
weopons if feasable. If we fight,
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let's fight to win!
Sincerely,
Wallace C. Smith
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P-51A
9-7-90
Mr. President
L would like for you to know
E think you are doing a really
good Job.
Ouo Son in Law Larry Eaton-
82nd Air borne Div. Ft. Bragg, NC
31505 Infantry is in Saudi Arabian
Very proud to be serving his country.
E have A Question, C have always
assumed that when there is
trauble in A Forcign Country
that the State Department
asks the people to leave the
Country. Jf so, why do we
have to pay foo them, for as to
90 over and get them out y,
keep up the good work
thank you
Herta Bridwell
2930 E. Lacuna
Springfield, MO. 65804
san about is iN Persion Media Galfs coverage goes trons 9-90
Mr. Presedent Bush,
end
1m writing this letter
to say I think your ching
one hell of a Job. I would
want you job. all the
and wonding if you made
decisions you have to make
think your doing what is
the ught mes Myself I
best you probably to
busy to read this, Im
Just a mother and my
son is on the uss NASSAG
over in the middle east,
I just have one question
it might be stupid and
the army getting all
like to know why is
if it is Im sorry, Id
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they are doing there job
the Corrage on TU. Thnow
and Soing it well but
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51A
1529 Crowell Road
Vienna, VA 22812
August 27, 1990
Personal & Confidential
Honorable George Bush
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
You are doing a superb job handling the difficulties in the
Middle East. You have the full support of the Dowd family for
your efforts, including your opportunity to vacation at
Kennebunkport.
We have a young man who is part of the 4th Marine Amphibious
Brigade on the way to Saudi Arabia. We are very proud of him and
he told me that he was ready to serve his country and to do
whatever it took if he was called upon to fight.
Two of my brothers and I served in the Marines during the
Vietnam war. We lost one brother on March 1, 1967. I made a
promise to my wife, at that time, that if any one of my children
ever had to go to war for his country, that I would do everything
possible to make sure that he fought pursuant to a Declaration of
War by the Congress of the United States.
If in your wisdom it is necessary to go to war in the Middle
East, then I respectfully request that you seek a Declaration of
War from the Congress. In my experience, this country seems to
live with itself, even during difficult times, when we follow the
procedures and mandates of the Constitution. I am confident that
the Congress will follow your recommendation in this regard. You
will have our support if you seek such a Declaration.
Thank you for your time and attention. You have our best
wishes and prayers in the difficult days ahead.
Best regards.
Sincerely,
John M. Dowd
09
514
excl.
1276 Cty. T
Amherst Jct., WI 54407
August 25, 1990
President & Mrs. George Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20501
Dear President & Mrs. Bush:
I am a collector of celebrity autographs and I would
be very pleased to add yours to my collection. Do you
have a picture available to the public?
I want you to know that you are admired and respected
by the American people. Although I have a friend in
the Saudi Arabia area and a son-in-law preparing to
leave to serve in the Air Force over there, I support
your decision to stand up to Saddam Hussein. We all
hope the matter will be ended soon
Thank you for your kindness in answering my letter.
Sincerely,
Virginia Krogwood
Virginda Krogwold
29
P-5/A
Mr. and Mrs. Armand D. Daigle
R. F. D. No. 2, Alpine Drive
Burlington, Connecticut 06013
Wed Selt la 1990
DeAr PResident MRs Busl.
This is a note to Teah you for
all you Au doing for the Citizens of the USA
All the wored during These Trying Times
at the Helm of The shih I lived through the
I free safe knowing that you Au
2nd Would WAA in BRITA.n e Remember too wer
the Terron + Thodgedy And at Syn old going to
ScHool WILL a GAS MASIC instead of a Lunch Pare Box
I came to the USA in 1960 e
I. become a Citizen in 1966 America has been good
a Reality I MARRIED a wonderful MARINE t
me 1 the House with tu PReTTy Feewer Became
we will Celubrate 26p this October. we whe not
Blessed efficiends wiTh children but Stane wonderful Franty
Became Hostages in KUWAIT My Cousin FRances got
Two of my formy from the United Kingdom
out lAst wellc But we do not know WHERE her
HUSBANd is he is STill a Hosicge
PRAJe Hope no ween one gets MK PResident hurt in we This JUST LAM Situation to
But we MUST never give 1" to this MR. Husse.n.
I hang for him also that he will come to has
Senses. EACH night I. Pry for you e your JAmy
I PRay also to ST FRANCIS of Assiss,
where THere is DISPA.R Let The Be John
Differents
Hare
Light Love ETC ETC
over
SAMPLE
9-18
25 August 1990
Fred Kurz
Saudia Flight Operations
P.O. Box 167, CC942
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
President of the United States
Washington DC
USA
Sir,
I have been an expatriate worker living in Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia for the past ten years. With that background I
thank you from the bottom of my heart for the immediate,
swift, strong, action which was taken against the Iraqis. If
any military action has ever been justified, this is it, for
the issues are vast. I hope it will be possible to make
clear to the American people just how valuable an action you
have taken.
Sincerely,
Fred Kuzz
100
P-51A
you in Iraq
September 11, 1990
Lammerding Assoceights
Joseph E.
Steven M.
Patricia A.
John F.
President George Bush
Mary C.
Jerome C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Claire M.
Christine N.
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Bush,
I am writing to you on behalf of my son, Joe, the oldest of our eight children who
celebrated his 34th birthday last month in Kuwait City.
The last report concerning our son was communicated to me by an evacuee who arrived
home on Monday. She reported that Joe was hiding with her husband in Kuwait City
waiting for emancipation. This lady indicated that the greatest concern of the Americans
in Kuwait was the hopelessness and frustration experienced when Western forces did not
immediately react against the invaders. During the past four weeks, the evacuee and her
family have observed the wanton destruction of Kuwait City and the barbaric treatment
of Kuwaiti citizens.
Our son, while being protected by a Kuwaiti family, listened to the execution of a
neighboring Kuwaiti for harboring a Westerner. His hosts informed Joe that he was
welcome to remain with them but that they would be grateful if he would seek a new
hiding place. Our son was fortunate in being able to immediately relocate to his present
"safe house".
The perseverance of Kuwait's citizens in protecting and providing sustenance to
Americans confirms my son's comments over the past five years that the Kuwaitis are
indeed our friends. While we are very much concerned about our son's welfare, we are
also troubled by the suffering being endured by the Kuwaiti people in our citizens' behalf.
I speak for my wife and our seven children in America when I say that we all appreciate
what you are doing and we wish you to know that, even at the peril of our son, Joe, we
favor affirmative action to provide relief and remove the Iraqi menace. We are afraid that
the longer the wait, the more pain, suffering and devastation will be imposed upon the
innocent. We encourage you to authorize an immediate military response to the invasion
and bring an early end to this tragedy.
Sincerely,
Edward hammong L. Lammerding
ELL:jjg
Edward L, Chairman
Beverley T., President
2308 West La Loma Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA95670
(916) 362-1746
P-SIA
Debra A. Rogers
22315 Caminito Danubo
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Sept. 10, 1990
President and Mrs. George Bush
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20501
Mr. President and Mrs. Bush,
I am writing to let you know that we (HMH-465 wives, MCAS Tustin, CA) respect
and appreciate your concern and all that you are doing with the Gulf Crisis. Many times,
I'm sure, there are letters written from wives who have a complaint of some sort. Most of
us have positive attitudes, know and accept that it is our husband's job to serve the Marine
Corps where every they need to go.
We are very grateful for the organization of the FACTeam support that is in operation
in our area. We thought you and Mrs. Bush would like to see a sample of the types of
'Updates' that are being sent to the wives on a monthly basis, in this area. That's all, no
complaints, we love America and are proud to be a wife of a Marine.
I pray for the decisions you must make daily and am truly thankful you have taken that
responsibility.
Respectfully,
Debra A. Rogers
Kuwait
Watchers
EDITION I
HMH-465 FACTEAM UPDATE
SEPTEMBER 1990
The
assistance. Remember We're all here to
help each other.
PRESENT MAILING ADDRESS:
This will be my fifth long separation
from my husband and I've tried them
Name (including rank) / S.S.# USMC
HMH-465, Work Section
FACTeam Chairperson
several different ways. These separations
FPO San Francisco, CA 96608-6060
Hello Warhorse Women!
are hard at times, but through them I have
learned a lot about myself. You will too.
Example:
Cpl. John Doe / 123-45-6789 USMC
This is our first update and I guess
One important thing I've learned is that
HMH-465. S-1
that makes it official. We are truly a
it's best not to try to do it alone. I did one
FPO San Francisco, CA 96608-6060
FACTeam now, and I must say we really
by myself in a military town, two with the
have a great bunch of gals! We number
This is the current mailing address.
support of military wives in a military
about 85 and I look forward to getting to
town, and one in a civilian community
Mail should take about 4 - 6 days to
know each of you better. You've all been
arrive, all mail will be sent 1st class and
surrounded by loving, caring family. I can
must weigh under 12 ounces. If you will
so willing to help and for that I thank you.
tell you from experience that these
be sending tapes, please mark the
This willingness to help will make us a
military wife's support groups are
package:
strong group, and a strong united group
important. No one understands what
Magnetic Recordings Enclosed.
will make it easier for all of us to get
you're going through better than another
through this time in our lives.
military wife whose husband is or has
Please remove any yellow ribbons
By now you have heard from your
been deployed. No one will force you to
that you may have displayed at
FACTeam Caller. A special thank you
reach out or become involved, but I assure
your home. It is for your own se-
goes out to the eighteen girls who will be
you, if you do, the time will seem to pass
curity not to advertise that your
our regular callers and to those who will
husband is away.
faster and you won't feel so alone.
be substitutes. These girls will be attend-
I'd like to stress two important
FACTeam
ing a workshop to prepare them for any
things. Please don't listen to rumors.
(Family Action Contact Team)
crisis that may arise. Be confident that
They're numerous at a time like this so
these girls will be able to direct you to the
WHAT IS IT?
prepare yourself for them. All important
proper place for help with any problem.
information that you will need to know
The FACTeam is a group of several
Your FACTeam Caller will notify you
spouses from a unit, usually under the
will come through official channels, any
regularly of social events and any news we
leadership of the Commanding Officer's
other information should not be taken
wife. The members are trained to pro-
may have received about our guys. Keep
seriously. Also, be careful what you say.
vide resource assistance to unit depen-
her name and number handy and don't be
Not only is the safety of our husbands at
dents.
afraid to call her should you need her
stake here, but also consider that some-
WHAT RESOURSES DO THEY
thing you say might be misunderstood and
WORK WITH?
HMH-465 Team Leader Listings
misquoted. This is exactly how some
rumors start.
1. The Commanding Officer of the
Barbara Johnston
Before I leave you with one last
Unit.
Betsy Archer
786-7256
thought I'd like to thank Norene Long,
2. The Group Chaplains.
Brenda Baker
737-7228
Deb Rogers and Michele Woods for their
3. The Family Services Center.
4. The Navy Relief Society.
Cindi Bendon
651-8227
help in organizing our FACTeam. I'd
5. The American Red Cross.
also like to thank Deb Rogers for being
Linda Benjamin
559-5677
our Update Editor and for her help in
WHAT PROGRAMS DO THEY
Norma Collier
857-3655
other numerous areas. I'll never be able
PROVIDE?
Gina Engemann
643-2075
to thank these gals enough for their
1. A "telephone chain" among
Martha Ferguson
543-1765
support and help.
dependents.
Patricia Kunkle
733-2078
My last thought? This is your
2. A newsletter.
Norene Long
group girls. It is designed to help us all
3. Family fellowship support events.
688-1263
get through this deployment time. This
4. Pre-deployment briefings.
Bonnie Ludwig
544-3016
5. Welcome home briefings.
group will only be as good as what we
6. Contact for resources to meet
Brenda McCarthy
262-9571
put into it. I need and welcome your
individual needs.
Judy Robinson
966-0179
participation.
7. An answering machine giving up-
Marian Redsun
756-1270
Until next time God bless you all
to-date information.
Jill Reeder
and God bless our Marines!
559-9388
Brenda Sission
651-9459
Barbara Johnston
Our Next Social will be
Denise Sosler
731-8606
October 6 - 7:00 PM
P.S. We need to organize an activity
Rhonda Wheeler
857-0663
See flyer on page 7
committee so if you want to help or have
Michele Woods
532-5122
any ideas please speak up!
An Adult Only Event
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their husbands and didn't develop
an illness from those women who
were separated from their hus-
bands and did develop an illness
was a concept called social
support. Essentially, social sup-
port is the quality and quantity of
a person's inter-personal relation-
ships. It is whether or not, and to
what depth, you can talk to those
around you. The women who were
able to talk about their feelings did
Stress & Separation
not develop more serious difficul-
Where's Daddy Going
by Dr. Dennis Greenberger
ties, while those women who re-
mained "bottled-up" and didn't talk
to others about their feelings went
There are positive aspect:
The wives and children of ac-
on to develop a variety of physical
separation, in that it can be grov
tive-duty Marines are under a great
and emotional problems.
inducing, foster maturity and it
deal of family, marital and personal
pendence. It prepares children
stress. Frequent moves, combined
Military wives are at "high risk"
the separations and changes 1
with their husbands being gone for
to develop physical. relationship and
will ultimately face in a lifetime
long periods of time, create stress
psychological problems. What can
that only the healthiest of people
you do to cope with the stress of
The pre-deployment perio
and marriages can survive. Military
military life? The first step is to
stressful for parents and child
marriages and families have unique
realize that you are not alone, nor
Confronted with an extended
problems because of long separa-
are you as helpless as you may feel.
sence of a parent, family meml
tions of the father from the wife and
children. Recent research has
It is critical to talk to other people
sense a loss of continuity and S(
about your feelings. The person you
rity. Children may not be fully av
demonstrated that marital separa-
talk to may be a close friend. a family
of why daddy must leave. Very yo
tion due to military assignments
member, a FACTEAM member, or a
children may become confused
precedes a variety of psychological
professional such as a minister or
fearful that mommy will also de
responses in the wives left at home.
psychologist. By identifying the
them.
Many wives become depressed. and
feelings of aloneness, loneliness,
feelings you are experiencing and by
discussing these feelings with some-
Children are not very goo
isolation and anger are common.
body you trust, you can make your
expressing fears and feelings
Behavioral difficulties with children,
husband's absence less painful.
words. Anger and a desire for
marital problems and physical ill-
Venting the pent-up frustration,
venge, and guilt for feeling that
ness are reported with a high degree
anger, depression and loneliness not
is often demonstrated in a ch
of frequency when the husband is
only releases tension, but helps to
behavior. Change is puzzlin;
deployed for a prolonged period of
time.
bridge the gap between you and oth-
children. They want everythir
ers.
remain the same. When ch
occurs, children usually have
Depression has been the best
(Dr. Greenberger is a clinical psy-
way to release anxiety and no W
documented reaction to the
chologist tn Orange County, where
to go for help. At a time when C
husband's separation due to mili-
he specializes tn treating military
responsibility to the ship becc
tary deployment. Research, com-
paring a group of wives whose hus-
families.)
most demanding of his time
energy, mom feels overwhelr
bands were assigned so that they
anticipating six months with
were living together, showed that
responsibility for her children, h
the group whose husbands were
and car.
deployed had significantly more de-
pression than the group whose
What can be done about relieving stress in the pre-deployment per
husbands were at home. Depres-
Think about these ideas which have been helpful to others in sir
sion in these women was character-
situations:
ized by feelings of sadness, frequent
crying, insomnia, decreased energy,
Talk to your children about the deployment before it happens. (
loss of appetite, loss of weight, feel-
municate your thoughts and feelings about separation. Be open
ings of helplessness, feeling of hope-
honest. Some parents worry that advance warning will only give a
lessness, low self-esteem, feelings of
more time to fret However, children can sense when something is a
worthlessness, loss of interest or
to happen and worry more when they are left in the dark. Knowing a
pleasure in usual activities, and
the deployment in advance helps in adjusting to the idea.
thoughts of suicide or death.
Dad needs to spend quality time with each child before he lea
What differentiated those
Younger children (under eight) will be willing to accept a half hour of
women who were separated from
to-face communicating. Don't be afraid to hug your child. A displ
cont.
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Where's Daddy Going?
cont.frompg.2
A SPECIAL FAMILY AND A
affection is powerful communica-
NEW ADVENTURE by
Hoffman and Sitler
tion. Older children (eight and over)
appreciate being consulted when
Plan for communication. Ex-
WILL DAD EVER MOVE BACK
deciding how long and where this
pect children to stay in touch with
HOME by Paula Hogan
"special" time will be.
their dad. A lively discussion needs
to take place before deployment.
ALL KINDS OF FAMILIES by
Use this time to share pride in
Encourage children to brainstorm
Norma Simon
your work, the ship and squadron
the many ways communication can
IF YOU LISTEN by Charlotte
and the purpose for your deploy-
occur in addition to letter writing,
Zolotow
ment. Children of school age are
such as cassette tape exchanges,
beginning to understand that some
photographs with their father while
THE GOOD-BYE PAINTING by
events must happen for the good of
he is at sea, encoded messages,
Linda Berman
everyone. It's a little easier to let go
"puzzle messages" (a letter cut into
if dad's job is seen as essential to the
THE GIVING TREE by Shel
puzzle pieces that must be put to-
Silverstein
mission of the Marine Corps.
gether before reading), unusual pa-
pers for stationery and pictures
Often, when asked if something
drawn by preschoolers.
Reading them to your child can
is bothering them, children will say
help to clarify facts and identify feel-
"no", but there are ways to get
Help children to plan for the
ings.
through. Make some casual com-
departure. While dad is packing his
ments about your own worries or
seabag, allow your child to assist in
Turn on your sensors and tune
ambivalent feelings about the im-
some way: rolling socks in balls or
in on your child's worries about the
pending deployment. Sometimes
folding a handkerchief or tee-shirt.
deployment. Just because a child
that enables parent and child to
Suggest a swap of some small token,
doesn't tell you about his concerns
share similar feelings. It also helps
something of your child's that can
doesn't mean he is not troubled.
a child realize his parent is a real
easily be packed into the seabag in
Children don't usually recognize the
person who can cry as well as laugh,
return for something of dad's (key
cause nor will they tell you.
and it models an appropriate way to
ring, old hat or cap, ribbons or other
release feelings - talking about
uniform devices.)
Dad should communicate with
them.
each child individually. There is no
Discuss the household chores
substitute for a letter with your own
Visit your child's teacher. Fre-
and let your children choose (as
name on the envelope. Send post-
quently children react to the deploy-
much as possible) the ones they
cards, snapshots. and tape record-
ment by misbehaving in class or
would rather do. Mother and father
ings of the sounds of the ship. Use
performing poorly in their school-
need to agree with each other that
unusual stamps, felt-tipped pens,
work. A teacher who is aware of the
the division of household chores is
colored pencils, and different styles
situation is in a better position to be
reasonable. Mother's role as disci-
of lettering. It's very possible you
sensitive and encouraging. Dad
plinarian needs to be supported and
will admit feelings of sadness, self-
should leave at least three stamped,
demonstrated by father.
doubt and loneliness to your spouse
self-addressed envelopes with the
and children. Most parents will agree
teacher with a request for periodic
Become familiar with some of
that these are acceptable risks, and
communication regarding the child's
the excellent children's books that
the feelings revealed are much eas-
progress as well as a special product
deal in a sensitive manner with a
ier to deal with when they can be
of the school or classroom, such a
wide variety of family change situ-
expressed within the comfort and
class newspaper or school PTA
ations.
security of the family.
newsletter.
Children need to see dad's
workplace. Very young children need
May the road rise to meet you
to see where dad eats, sleeps, and
spends some of his day when away
May the wind blow at your back
from home. This provides them with
May the sun shine warmly on your face
concrete images of where daddy is
when he can't come home. Older
children can learn a great deal from
May the rain fall softly on your field
dad about the function of the ship,
And until we meet again
the sophisticated technology. inter-
dependence of each division with the
May God hold you in the palm of His hand
other, and of course, career direc-
tion.
An Irish Blessing
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IF
than 12 Gt's work even for are
bill including a few brief ware
American Red Ci
with your letters, or even a douple of
lines on the back of photo,
cm
gives everybody a ware sense of
staying in touch and keeping Dad
Doe. Operation Desert Sb
involved with the family even while he
volunteers are urgently needed in but
is away.
the El Toro Medical Clinics and
Red Cross office. Many active duty staff
2. Keeping track of children's
have beendeployed from the clinic which
accomplishments: Children really
School is back in session! That means
enjoy it when their parents make a big
has necessitated the combining of mili-
the kids will be busy with homework,
deal out of any and all of their
tary sick call and acute care clinics.
accomplishments. Putting that pencil
Youth volunteers working alongside
mark on a growth chart, keeping track
summer reservists have been invaluable
of the amount of weight that they have
since June, however these persons are
gained, showing you the new word
now returning to their schools and homes.
[A]
that they've learned how to spell and
Volunteers are needed to work in acute
understand, showing off their new
care/military sick call, pharmacy and
new friends and teachers at school to
ability to skate or ride a bicycle, etc.,
pediatrics.
keep them a little busier (and more
are all very thrilling and ego-enhaneing
occupied when they are at home).
experiences for children. They need
The ARC has deployed over 100
However much fun it was to have the
that to keep growing in their self-
Red Cross staff members to the Persian
children with you during the summer,
esteem and to have a strong sense that
they are valued people with admirable
Gulf area to operate Red Cross commu-
I'm sure many of you appreciate having
just a little bit of help from school in
qualities. Have them keep records of
nications and recreation stations in that
keeping the children busy with
this and let them know that not only do
area. Volunteers are urgently needed to
constructive things to do. I certainly
YOU value it, but that Daddy is going
assist with vastly increasing communi-
hope that you can find some very well-
to be thrilled to see what they have
cations and casework operationsin our
deserved time for yourself to catch up
accomplished once he gets back home.
Base Red Cross office.
on your friends, hobbies and simply do
This again will promote a sense of
whatever your heart desires.
family unity and also make the
No experience is required to volun-
welcoming all the more meaningful as
teer your time and services. Spouses of
Keeping a sense of being a family while
the children share with their father
active duty personnel and retired citi-
Dad is away on deployment is not easy.
the accomplishments and joys that they
zens are welcome to become a part of
There havebeen days when his memory
have experienced during the time that
our volunteer staff. Red Cross will
has been very keen on your children's
he was away.
minds but it is still hard to have an
provide your training and pay for baby-
active feeling that you're interacting,
3. Have them keep a journal: From
sitting, Volunteers may commit as little
sharing and keeping in close emotional
around the age of 10 on, many children
as 4 hears per week or work many more
contact with Dad. Of course, that can't
enjoy keeping & journal of their
if they choose. For more information,
be done as effectively now as when he
activities and their thoughts during
call 726-3261 or come into the El Toro
is here, but there are still some things
the day. This is the kind of thing that
Red Cross office, Bldg. #83 to fill out an
you and the children can do that are
camber encouraged now while their
application.
both fun and will help promote a sense
father is away with the thought that
of togetherness that will be enjoyable
they can sit down and discuss it and
OMEONE IS COUNTING
for you now and will make for all the
show itto their father when he returns.
ON YOU!"
better a welcome when Dad finally
A variation on the personal journal is
returns The following are anumber of
keeping a sort of family journal". This
suggestions that you may want to try
can be done if your children are too
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young to write and can, again, keep a
a very active means of communication
sense going of being a family unit. A
Tripp's Salon
with Dad even though you are not
monthly calendar that has a little bit
going to be able to talk or be with him
of room to write on, on each day can be
381 E. 1st Street
for some time yet.
sufficient. Just a couple of words on
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what the family did together during
1. Postcards, photos and letters:
the day is the kind of thing that can
One day in October
Depending on your children's age,
make for happy memories and lay the
sending letters is a wonderful way of
groundwork for a warm family reunion
Tripp's Hair Salon' will be
staying connected. Even 2 year olds
when Dad returns.
donating Haircuts to military
can scribble something on a sheet of
dependents with a valid mill-
paper and Dad will be delighted to see
Dr. Flores is a Psychologist in private prac-
tary ID. Call for your appoint-
it. He might not even be able to tell it
tice in Santa Ana and a Professor of Child
ment or for more information.
apart from one of Picasso's
Psychology at Cal State University at Long
masterpieces! Writing an entire letter
Beach.
Call 382-0361
is quite a chore for a child younger
DEPLOYMENT
perhaps even have a fight (or two).
Will he have changed?
This distancing reaches -peak
Will he still love me?
Some of the things
about two or three days before he
Will he approve of the changes in
mentioned in this article
leaves when you both think he should
me?
has already have taken
be gone so you can begin counting
Will we have the same closeness
place. I kept the infor-
down to the reunion - which may
as before?
mation intact as a re-
seem like an eternity away! This
minder that our emotions are nor-
distancing is normal and allows you
As the time grows
mal. Many families have already
to let this person who is SO; very
nearer, you will proba-
experienced what it's like when their
important to you go away for awhile.
bly get more and more
husbands and fathers are gone. For
excited, sleep less and
others, this may be the first time
When "the day" arrives, you may
less, and launch into a
they have been exposed to "going it
drive him to work and be thinking
frenzy of houseclean-
alone". Separation can be stressful
that someway, something, somehow
ing. In your mind you
and worrisome but it can also be
will keep him home. Whatever you
play over and over
educational and constructive if
say to each other seems awkward
again various versions
handled properly. Try to remember
and not quite right, and afterward,
of the homecoming. You imagine- -
that all the squadron families are
when you reflect on not seeing each
going through the same things at the
other for a half year or more, you
You see the reunion in slow mo-
same time. Just because you are not
may wonder why you couldn't have
tion, like in the movies. With
together does not mean you cannot
had a more romantic, more "right"
sunlight and fields of flowers and
gain strength from one another.
goodbye.
you two are the only people in the
world.
Being apart from a loved one is
perhaps one of the most difficult
YOU ARE NORMAL
In the last few days you seem to
things to deal with while our Marines
find yourself caught up in the many
complete their mission. While noth-
For the first day or SO after he
different moods. Butterflies keep you
ing can ease the pain completely, we
leaves, you may feel like a robot, just
up all night. You should be
would like to present these ideas on
going through the moves, almost
happy that he is returning,
how to cope with being separated.
like you are in shock. You might just
and you are, but you are also
want to stay home. You may wonder
apprehensive. For the pass¹-
if it was easy for him to leave you.
ing months you have been
LOVING AND LEAVING
After all, he seemed to be excited
the head of the household
about going. You may feel over-
and you didn't have to an-
whelmed by all the responsibilities
When your spouse
swer to anyone for when and where
you are now facing. Then you may
deploys, a piece of you
you go and what you spend money
get angry with him, with the "C.O.",
goes too, but that's
on. You have had the bedroom all to
with the Marines, with the whole
what you want for
yourself and you have taken care of
world! How could he leave?!
part of you to be with
the family finances. Maybe you feel
him. You find that
like your hard
you will also keep him
You will get over that too, and
earned independ-
find you can handle the separation.
present with you. You
ence is at stake.
may sleep with his
You'll probably find yourself getting
Could it be that
into a pattern within a few weeks. If
picture on your night-
you resent him?
you don't find some comfortable
stand, or leave a pair
of his shoes by the
pattern and you continue to feel
You are proud of surviving, and
front door.
upset, call your FACTeam or the
Family Services Center and ask as-
maybe even thriving while he has
sistance to get you over the hurdle.
been gone. You missed him terribly.
When your spouse leaves, you go
but you have also learned you can
through a series of different emo-
If you find a routine that works
manage quite well while he is away.
tions. About six to eight weeks be-
while he is gone, stay with it!
You want him to be proud of you and
fore he leaves (of course we had less
how you have managed while he has
That regularity, that ritual is very
time that is usually given to prepare).
been at sea.
comforting.
you begin to "psyche up" and you
both get very busy thinking of de-
THE BIG DAY arrives and you
Before he comes
tails that need to be tended to before
probably haven't slept well at all,
home, you may begin
he leaves. You both may feel excited,
and he hasn't slept either. You have
planning for the
intimidated, and maybe a little wor-
spent hours trying to look your best.
homecoming. There
ried about how you will manage.
There may be raindrops instead of
are decorations to
sunlight, and fields of people instead
About three to four weeks before
make, special meals
of flowers.
he leaves you will begin to put dis-
to plan, a diet to begin. A new
hairdo? A new hair color? There are
tance between each other. You may
The hug and kiss are every bit as
become irritated with each other and
the niggling worries
good as you remembered them, and
cont. pg. 6
Deployment
maybe you have learned to do
Your husband won't change his
cont. from pg. 5
without him too well, that he isn't
deployed habits overnight. and you
needed or wanted anymore. You
may forget that you have had a dif-
he raves about how good
know he is wanted and you should
ferent routine while he's been gone.
you look and you tell him
tell him, over and over.
Be patient with each other and give
he is a sight for sore eyes,
each other space and time alone as
but you're not too sure
When you are back together
well as the time together.
about his recently grown
again, take some quiet time to sit
mustache.
and hold hands and talk about what
The time to re-es-
has happened. You need to listen to
tablish old patterns and
He says he is proud of the way
him and he needs to listen to you,
establish new, better
you kept the home fires burning and
and you both need to talk. You have
ones takes several
he doesn't mind that you didn't save
a thousand questions to ask, and he
weeks, so don't expect
more money and you want to believe
does too, and you both need reas-
to fall into "how it was" overnight.
him, but there is something in his
surance that everything is OK, but
Take time to enjoy the pleasure of
face, perhaps a hitch in his voice
you both have grown through the
reuniting as a couple.
time spent apart.
Understand that he too is appre-
hensive about the homecoming and
wants it to be right. He may also
"HOTLINE"
be a little unsure and wonder if
Phone Number
This phone number is a recording which will keep us up-
THE STAGES OF
to-date on what's going on with the squadron and at
home. This number is effective now.
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Sorry there is no 800 toll free number.
(Please note that no messages may be left on the recording,
it's for listening only.)
PRE-DEPLOYMENT
Increase in family and
(714) 726-5794
work stress
Change in ability to cope
Distancing (3-4 weeks)
From the Editor's Desk:
Detachment and with-
drawal (up to 7 days prior)
I'm sure we are all experiencing many new emotions. I hope that
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the information that's been provided in this FACTeam Update will
give you a headstart with this deployment. It's main purpose is to
Shock (first 72 hours)
help make you aware of all the possibilities which may occur during
Emotional disorganization
the separation from our loved ones. My intent is positive in supplying
(first 6 weeks) (with-
you with this information, in that it will help you to be strong and
drawal, anger, confusion,
independent and hopefully to make this period of time easier for you.
delayed stress reaction in
some)
Recovery and stabilization
We all need to keep busy and to remain in contact with each other,
(mid-point)
this FACTeam Update is just for that reason. We will be planning
Anticipation of homecom-
events on a monthly basis and if you have any ideas or suggestions
ing (last 6 - 8 weeks)
you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please contact me.
(excitement, worry, fear)
I was able to meet some of you ladies at the picnic September 1st.
POST-DEPLOYMENT
I hope to meet more at our next FACTeam Social. We will have a sign
up for "personals" that will be going into Novembers Update. See you
Renegotiation of marriage
there!
Personality and physical
Deb
change in spouse
Personality and physical
change in children
NOTE: Information to be included in
Financial changes
Mail information to:
the FACTeam Update may be submit-
Change in goals
ted at any time, however, if you would
Reintegration and stabili-
Deb Rogers
like it to be in the following edition, it
zation (4-8 weeks)
22315 Caminito Danubo
should be received no later than the
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
third week of the month.
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October FACTeam Social
(Adults Only)
Saturday, October 6, 1990
7:00 pm
Margaret Gilhooley's Home
24292 Rochelle Street
Laguna Niguel
USMC
405
5
San Diego Freeway Tustin
Center Dr.
Irvine
What to Bring:
Santa Ana Freeway
Any type of Hors d'Oeurves (can be any-
Lake Forest Dr.
Lake Forest Dr.
thing even as simple as chips and salsa)
or a Dessert.
Map
Pkwy
Moulton
Not To
San Freeway Diego
Coffee and Punch will be provided, if you
Scale
El Toro Road
prefer something else to drink, bring it.
Alicia Parkway
Dress:
La Paz Road
Casual
Pacific Park Dr.
Oso Parkway
Directions:
From MCAS Tustin;
Aliso Niguel
Take Santa Ana (5) Freeway South or
Avila Road
San Diego (405) Freeway South;
Rochelle
Rhona Dr.
Take Pacific Park Dr. Exit
Street
Freeway
San Diego
(This exit will be marked Oso Parkway &
Pacific Park)
Niguel Heights
Moulton Pkwy
Right turn onto Pacific Park Dr.;
Left onto Moulton Parkway;
Niguel
Village Dr.
Crown Valley Parkway
Right onto Avila;
1st Left onto Niguel Heights;
1st Right onto Rhona Dr.;
(This road curves to the left and changes
into Niguel Village Dr.);
R.S.V.P.
1st Left onto Rochelle St.
House is on the Right side in the middle of
Margaret Gilhooley
831-1145
the block. Park where you can.
by October 1, 1990
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RSIA
September 3, 1990
Heinz Beck
21752 Montbury
El Toro, CA 92630
To the President of the United States
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
I have never written nor seriously considered writing to the Commander in Chief,
but I can no longer help myself. I doubt whether you will ever hear of this letter,
yet, I am still concerned as I will freely express my opinion and hopes.
For a number of years now I have gotten very frustrated that this country is
expected to help out whoever holds out their hand, even though our country itself
is in financial trouble. We can not be expected to police and pay for the whole
world's troubles. We do, however have an obligation to help our friends in need.
I am angry that I have not heard on the news, (realizing that we will only hear
what we should) that certain other wealthy countries, such as Japan and various
European Nations, have not pledged precise and sufficient amounts of money to
almost totally offset the cost of the Middle East conflict. Also, why are their
young men and women not at the front lines in equal numbers, considering size
of country? Is it that our boys blood is cheaper to spend and can flow more freely?
I pray this will not be another Vietnam where the soldiers were looked at as if
they were the enemy.
My older son, who is the first really educated of the Beck families, is now in the
Middle East. He is a Captain and Medical Doctor in the Air Force. He is obviously
my love and hope for our future. I am convinced that he will do his best in
whatever situation he will be placed. I pray that if all avenues of negotiations
have been exhausted, and war must break out, you, as our President and Commander
in Chief will make the decision to go for the kill at the outset. To even think
that we would consider a prolonged fight in the desert and have SO many of our
young soldiers killed would be unforgivable. If war does start, I, at age 53, if
need be, would consider joining the forces, providing I would be allowed to join
the front lines.
I love this country more than most American born, and I do my part by working
very hard, and in not living above my means. Here in Southern California it's life
as usual. The poeple keep on driving towards San Diego, etc. etc., as if whoever
uses the most gasoline will win a big prize. What does it take for the public to
wake up? I wonder
While I am writing I would also like to say that if we ever hope to balance the
budget, and a substantial tax increase is needed, so be it. There is no Santa Claus.
When the going gets tough the tough tighten their belt.
May I close by saving that I pray that you Mr. President will find the answers
and act in the best interest of the peoples everywhere.
May God bless you.
Sincerely
Heinz Beck
kik P-51A
Support / Son Dhahran Aug. 24, 1990
Dear President Bush
I really feel the need to write and let YOU
Know how supportive our family is of YOU and
the was YOU have been handling the situati on
in the Middle East,
We have on 18 Year old son who OS Q
member of the 82nd Air Borne is now in Dhahran.
Certainly there has been concern or the part
of him as well as for miself, MY husband, his
brother and his fiance. But we recognize thet
this is an imperfect world and there Cre.
going to be times when the U.S, Government
and it's citizens are going to have to take a
stand to either defend denocract or to protect
smaller nations against such tyrcnical actions
like the one Hussen has taken,
We appreciate your decision to spend time
in a "working verention." We know that this has been
an extremely difficult time for YOU and even though
YOU MET not be truly seeationing the message
this is qiving the rest of the world and especically
the jerk Hossein is a quedione,
Youre in our process daily as is our
son SeaH and all the other guys -3-- gals over
there. There must be thousads of letters pooring
into the white House naw. IT realize that YOU
will not personally read this, but I hope Your
staff is possing along to YOU all the support
that is coming to YOU at this difficult time,
God Bless YOU,
Peggy Bartholomer
P.S. Take some time out to be alone with
Your wife. From ever thing I've read and
seen on the news she appears to be a
really neet ledy!
Baratholomew
2731 Mildreet Pl.
Ontanio Ca.
PM CA ale 18
TRUSA
24 AUG
91761
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1930
President Bush
The White House
Washington D.C.
T
ARPETS
ALI M. SHARIFI
Sunday
August 26, 1990
The Honorable George Bush, President of the United States
White House
Washington, D.C. 20380-0111
My dear President Bush and Mrs. Bush:
I am enclosing a letter that I have just written to our local newspapers,
radio and TV stations. I thought while I am writing letters I would write
to you and your wonderful wife to say how proud you have made me as an
American, wife and mother. Sure I'm concerned about the gulf crisis but
I want you to know that as a Mother of a Marine I'm behind you and your
decision 100%. My son's name is Hossein Ali Sharifi and he is one proud
American and Marine just as my oldest son, Rostam was. I love my children
with all my heart and Hossein's decision to be a Marine, like his brother,
was one of the proudest moments of my life. Someone has to defend our
wonderful country. I have been in the middle east several times and my
husband and I both applaud your stand against Irac. There is no doubt in
my mind that this sadistic monster would not continue to take over any
country to get his own selfish means. He doesn't care about his army,
people or country.
I know your a very busy man with alot on your mind, I just wanted you to
know that we're trying our best, with few results, to assist you in -our
small way. To Mrs. Bush I would like to say that she is my idea of a First
Lady, gracious, beautiful and a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. We love
you and pray for you both and your family. Last and not least, please
know that if my dear son is lost, I will handle it with pride and dignity
as I know my country's first and best lady would do.
Thank you for your time Mr. President and Mrs. Bush. God Bless our
beautiful and free country, America.
Sincerely,
Doris Sharife Doris Sharifi
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ARPETS
ALI M. SHARIFI
Sunday
August 26, 1990
Dear Sir:
Last Thursday, as I sat watching the gulf crisis on TV, I decided to finally
get involved. So I did what I thought was the correct channel to take. I
called the mayor in my city, San Bruno where I live. I ask him if we would
declare a proclamation to request that each family fly our flag. I also
told him of my huge collection of American memoribilia in my place of
business. He told me he had a meeting but that he would get back to me
the next morning and suggested that I call Dave Madden at the San Mateo
times and get something going. I did, but Mr. Madden wasn't in. I talked
to another person in his department and told them I would like to request
that they do a story on my displays and ask that all parents in the bay area,
California, or the United States send a 5x7 picture of their son, daughter,
brother, sister or friend that is in the military and in the middle east, so
that I could display these heroes in my glass cases for all to see. The
young lady I talked to said "great, we're definitely interested, it's a
great idea". Before I continue I would like to take a minute to explain to
you about my display. My oldest son was killed while a member of the United
States Marines. He was killed on che fourth of July and was 18 years old
at the time. My youngest son, Hossein, graduated from the Marine boot camp
in April, 1990 and is presently in Saudi Arabia. I enclosing a copy of a
card his Dad and I received from him last week before he left. I am a flag
waver from way back. Over the past twenty years, I have collected every
thing I could find that had to do with my America, my flag and anything
red, white or blue. I fly my flag and the POW flag everyday at home. I
am proud of my sons and the way thet feel about being United States Marines.
My display is well known to the Marine Corp and the new recruits are brought
in to see it. My customers have viewed it for years. If it's red, white
or blue I probably have it or will have it.
Anyway, I decided I might just as. well call your paper, some radio stations
and even the TV stations to get my idea going. It seems that when the activists
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are out marching everyone rushes to get their story, it's time we patriotic
Americans who actually have children there get to tell our side too. Your
newspaper also said, great idea and took my address and said someone would
be back to me right away. I also got the same story from KGO, KSAN, channels
7, 5, 20, 2 and channel 4. ONLY channel 4 stayed in contact and came out
on Friday, August 24 and taped my displays. The young men that came were
amazed to the extent of my collection. I was told it would be on the news
at either 5:00 or 6:00 on Friday and as the pictures came flowing in I
should stay in touch SO they could come back and do a follow up of the
young men and women of our armed forces. Unfortunately there was a foot-
ball game on channel 4 that evening and the report was on at 4:00 when alot
of people were still working or on their way home from work. I did receive
alot of calls from people that have since then come in to see my displays.
However, I'm disappointed that the rest of you people thought that what I
want to do wasn't important enough. KSAN told me that they would begin
the announcement on Friday, but I haven't heard anything.
This morning before I came to work I was watching the news on TV while
reading your paper, I take the Times as well. In Palo Alto and San Jose
some vietnam veterans were marching against the American involvement in the
middle east. One former paratrooper said it would be another Vietnam. I
can understand how these former veterans feel. Many of them were drafted
and were brave not to hide in Cuba or run to Canada. Others joined to defend
our country and received hostility when they came home. Not from me, I
look back and wished I had written or expressed my pride and loyalty to them.
I guess I'm like so many Americans, we sit and say "for shame" to the Jane
Fonda's of America. But I'll be damned if I sit silent while my brave son
and so many others defend our constitution. You can walk away from your job
whenever you want but these young people took an oath and although their
scared they have a job to do and by God they 11 do it well with or without
our support.
I have had contact with Major Call, a Chaplin in Oakland. He is willing to
get. together a support group for parents, wives, sweethearts, etc. He has
told me to pursue my photograph idea for all the world to see. He needs
enough to have many people before he is authorized to set up this group.
Please help Major Call and me to help them, Please ask everyone to send
these photos and I will display them with pride in my cases with my sons.
Thank you for your time and God Bless America.
A concerned and proud mother.
Doris Sharifi
enc.
whats up Mom and Dad
I Just wanted to Say
hello and tell you how much
I Love you both.
I just hope.you know
AND Don't be worried because
that you can depend on me.
I'm here to Listen,
Im a MARINe,
Love Hossein
offer encouragement,
or do anything I can
Prember
Remember this,
to help make things a Little easier.
Because Im a maine.
MARiNeS Die
Linda Staten
thAts what were here
for, But the Corp lives
forever, so I live forever.
Semper Fi.
Dear Mr President Cand your lovely, beautiful wife too)
I think you're doing GREAT!!!!
Reagan, but & truly that the Bush
not to take any Hung asvey from Pres.
administration will go down in history
as one of the "great communicating
administrations of all times!
A. you come across as honest
and sincere, andious that
anyone who hears you know
exactly what you are saying
W.e. no political double talk)
B. your choice of Cabinet member
COJ.C.S., etc - are the same way,
in their convictions and
articulate, forthright, firm
not to be tricked or bullied
into a quick answer.
l your numerous press
conferences give the public
first hand and formulate
a chance to listen to you
of a 30 second spot anthe
dur dwn openions instead
news slanting which ever
way the "anchor" chouses.
is so important to those
of us who try to he informed
and think independently.
believe this has helped your
aside from your abilities, 2
approval rating enoughously,
One of the main reasons 2 worked
an your campaign is that I have two
grown children, sons, one of theme
serving in the army and in 1988 my
completing his hean years 4 in the nany.
other son was mithin a year of
Not unless needlessly send my sons to war
experience with battle, that you would
of hend of your first hand
" It was absolutely needed, and
2. If they went, they would
go with everything they needed
to win.
army son mill he leaving for Desert Shield
I haven't changed my opinion my
at sometime and I'm I in proud to saf
he knows why his going so daes
his mife.
picture is that when Desert shield is
I've & also explained that the bigger
going to have the apportunity to begin
concluded success fully, the U.N. is
because you had the guts to say this
functioning as originally intended
is unacceptable behavior in this day of age",
It has leanta calms a strength of purpose
Enjoy your vacation. you deserve it,
and will. we're all fisherman, so the under-
stand the refresherning of body mind & spirit.
God Bless of Keep you - -we're proud of you
Barnie Ferst
Bonnie Feist
LOVE
USA
424 Orange Are
SAN 5 DIEGO. 3 USEP PM CA 221
Splas
coronado, Ca 92118
into an are
cf Fun!
1990
Collect Stamps!
President George Bush
The white House
1600 Pennsylvania Ane,
Washington, D.C.
P- 51A
Robert S. Fash
1840 Fairburn Ave. # #103
Los Angeles, Ca. 90025
(213) 470-2211
8/28
Honorable George Bush
The President White House
Sir
I thought you might enjoy the
experience my soya (us Nary Radismon)
and I had at Senday breakfast. we
went to or local place called John
Groats. The little lady who soved
us was survised my son ondered two
breakfast I told he les ship was
leaving for West Pac Card maybe the
middle East) the next day
When we got up to have all the
waitresses came ovo and hugged my
son and hissed her "Goodly" It
as hill not like Vielman this time !
was a very moving experine! la Sive
& guize you might sdy the
explaine show we are all behind
you 100% on this one.
Sincerely your,
Bab
32
will
P-51A
8-29-90
DEAR me PRESIDENT - -
I believe In you and your
StAff. I ALSO Agree with the forces
bEing deployed to SAUDI ARABIA, Even though
my husband L/C JEFFREY LOCKYER
from 29 PALMS, CA was sent thERE.
AS A MILITARY family my son and I
ARE LEFT BEHIND wondering why OUR
military IS WAITING so long to take
back Kuwait? Why didn't troops just go
Right In And show SAddAm that
this WAS "totally unacceptable
I ALSO QUOTE you "for A Kinder
and gentler nation" In THIS situation
please do not USE that concept In
this situation.
MR. PRESIdEnt, I support my
husband and love him VERY much
I also miss him MORE than I can
EXPRESS. I un deestand this IS his
Job and I Am VERY pRoud of him.
WE HAVE only been MARRIED SINCE MARCH.
LOVE this Country and I know
he I does too! THE LAST THing he told
ME before he left WAS " Money, I LOVE
you, gotta go Kick SOME IRagie butt,
be home for dinner." then he just
smiled and WAVEd. THERE IS no
doubt In my mind he will COME
home alive from the GULF.
MR PRESIDENT, I PRAY EVERYNIGHT
my husbAnd will bE home Soon,
and PRAY FOR you SIR to make the
Right decisons to End this whole
mess AS soon AS possible.
In closing MAY GOD BIESS
you and BARBARA And MAY GOD
BIESS the troops and the whole
USA! BE STRONG : !
REGARDS,
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10 Sept, 1990.
Dear MI. President,
I am writing you as a daughter
of twenty yr army soldier who served
in Korea, the wife of an active duty
csm serving in Europe
his Service time in Vietman as an
Infantry man. Last but not least the
mother of a 19yr old Private First Class
Infanty man. Mi. President our child
serving in Saudi arabia as an
his mother Im proud of him and
is in my thoughts always but as
all the others like him He is our
serve his country and follow the orders
only child yet he alone decided to
of his Commander In-Chief. We are
all proud to he americans serving our
country around the world. I just wanted
you to know our thoughts are with you
at this time of difficult decisions. God
he with you.
a proud P.F.C's mom
Jinda O'Donnell
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Florissant, MO 63033
August, 22, 1990
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Bush,
I am writing not only as a concerned citizen but also as
the proud parent of a member of the 82nd Airborne serving in
Saudi Arabia. To say that we are very concerned about the
situation in the Middle East, would be a gross understate-
ment, but please know that my husband and I both support your
decision in this matter and that you, our son, and all the
troops are in our prayers.
We sincerely hope that the crisis can be settled with-
out shots being fired, but please, if this degenerates into a
shooting war, go after these people with everything we have.
Don't let this war be fought in the press and in the congress
as Vietnam was. Let the generals fight this one with all the
weapons at their disposal.
God bless you, Mr. President.
Sincerely,
Patricia .median
Patricia M. McLean
Dear President Bush SON IN PERSIAN GULF Uug22 1990
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l I ear find, praying this won't get lost in the
shuffle I am of papers. the mother of a 19 yr. old boy -a
man now- serving where we believe, in the
Persian Gulf. His name is Erie Lamanda a LST 1193. and
his is the U.SS. Fairfax County in the
He always- ship since age 5- wanted to serve
military God on his life. - Charles - that
I believe it was Duke and is a the call abtronant, from
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for Eric once that country) the anointing Eric.
to my Eric husband ~ blessing and him I tremendously. have committed Eric and
yais call' unto the Lord :- with complete surrend
that God's will be done in his life.
one of the many you have over there,
I'm saying all that to say, this is just
President Bush, Eric is our 4th our baby - we
bighting for our country.
that is what he has always brought our
always called him our Sonshine because to
President lives. Bush, we trust that the Lord
Cornel is ever before you. to
is leading you and His guidance We are and
Pray for you our country and Persian for
100% behind you. We continue
all those serving in the Cover
Gulf. may God continue to be with you as
I Know you seek Him for wisdom
Sincerely,
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James D. Rice
9-18
September 5, 1990
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
I am writing to inform you of my wholehearted support of your
handling of the current Persian Gulf crisis. The unification of
the United Nations and the cooperation of the world's leading
countries in condemning Iraq's actions and imposing the economic
blockade are unprecedented and indicate the full measure of your
leadership qualities.
These are trying times with enormous implications involved for
each action no matter how small. I am the father of three small
boys and it is my desire to see them live long and fruitful lives.
I know the actions we must take now will affect all of us both now
and five, ten, even fifteen years from now. However, I believe
that if America's future is to be safeguarded for future
generations, the fathers and mothers of those generations must
stand firm in their resolve to employ the necessary actions.
I pray that we will be able to find a peaceful solution to the
current crisis. However, it would be foolish to accept an easy
way out if it means we will be repeating our actions five years
hence only this time facing a nuclear capable enemy.
I know you will continue to do what you think is best for our
country and the world. I will pray for you and all of us.
Very truly yours,
James D. fine
James D. Rice, President
DAY BROWN RICE, INC.
JDR/fh
P.S. I think you did right in taking your vacation. These times
require a cool head at the top. If taking your vacation helps you
stay cool, I applaud your not bowing to the press.
P.S.S. I hope you and your guests enjoyed your time in Houston
during the Economic Summit. We were all very proud of having it
here and hope we did you proud.
30 August 1990
Dear President Bush,
3 am a very simple woman so please
as you read this, excuse my enow.
Yen manings age, 9 kessed my husband
of 15 years good-bye and watched him leave
for the Persian sulf. It was the hardest
thing our three children and S have ever had
to do. My husband is Hunnery bgt Steven
R. Phillips Sr and he left from Marchead City
NC.
I'm writing this to let you know how
much I support and respect you. 5 know the
decision you made to help Kuwart was not
an copy one but you made it will that
hesitation.
Before our men left, I talked to one
of my husbands troops who told me that
if this crisis turned into a was and he went
down, he would, 80 "down in a blaze of glory."
) pray to God this doesn't happen, but if it
does I know that the Maines wouldn & have
wanted it any other way Thats how much their
country means to them.
It's very hand for me to write this as my eyes are
we of, tears. 9 am Do proud of our Cumed
Faces.
I. knew with all thats sans on lew
pubbably wan + read this, but it was DC
emportant for me to write.
yod Elses you Sir. S know in in Mrs Bush
well your me in including our men in your
prayew.
Sincerely,
Debbie Phillips
5765 Utah St
Camp begeune NC
28542
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Dear Mr. President,
august 30, 1990
Last tuesday my precious
son shipped out to Saudia
arabia from San Diego. He has
been in the Marines since January
It disturbs me to hear
lack of support for U.S. motives
in sending our troops to defend
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United nations makes the moves
they should have from day one.
Here is my 10 check toward
the cost of our involvement. We
should all stand and payrettes.
Dod Bless You,
Judith England
1700 5 Northeast 10ft Place
Redmond, Washing ton
98052-3146
55 Lincoln Street
Abington, MA. 02351
September 1, 1990
Honorable George W. Bush
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC.
Dear President Bush;
Sir, I am not normally the type of citizen who feels a great need to write
to my President. However the current situation in the Middle East area of the
World, especially the events unfolding in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and the
contigenous area's of that Geographical area have brought out my desire to
take some time and write to the person whom I know must be one of the busiest
men in the World today under the circumstances. Therefore I hope you will
forgive my intrusion into your busy schedule.
First of all, as the father of a 19 Year old Lance Corporal in the U.S.
Marine Corps awaiting transportation to Saudi Arabia, I indeed find myself
torn between two very important emotions. Naturally my first emotion is for
the safety of my son and his comrades in arms. My second emotion is one of
patriotism to the greatest nation of the World, our good old United States
of America.
Therefore, I have been able to sort things out pretty well in my own life
by the knowledge that my son has received the very best training that any of
the Branches of the U.S. Armed Forces has to offer. Further, knowing my son as
I do, I know that he has the ability to adapt to the situation at hand and
through his rigorous training and schooling, is ready, willing and able to
give 100% of himself to whatever task is assigned to him. Two short years ago,
prior to my sons having reported to USMC Parris Island Recruit Training School
I'm not SO sure that I would have felt this way. The Marine Corps took a very
determined, yet insecure and somewhat immature young man, with the written
consent of both his parents, and not only turned this young man into a well
disciplined, well ordered and self confident individual. Something that is not
all that easy to do in this day and age when our young folks find the lure of
Alcohol and Drugs to be SO intimidating and under constant peer pressure, to
be SO ingrain into their young society.
I had been a Police Officer for the last 22 years and have seen almost all
there is to see amongst not only our youth, but amongst their parents and other
society members as well. Perhaps my occupation as a Police Officer gave me some
insight into what a youngsters life is all about these days, its certainly not
and easy road for them or for their parents for that matter. But I was very
fortunate indeed to be able to keep my children in line for the most part and
thank God for that every day that passes.
Much to my surprise and joy, I recently found that my son has on at least
3 occassions, been found to be so superior in his Military Unit as to have been
recommended for Meritorious Recognition and possible Rank increase. I have also
learned that on many more occassions, he has been nominated and recognized as
"Marine of the Month", not only at lower echelon levels, but up to Battalion
Level and higher. You can imagine my joy at seeing what my son has become,
especially since he is my oldest son.
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Being the proud parent of this Marine, you can imagine my emotions when
I learned of his involvement with "Operation Desert Shield". Being a veteren
of the Vietnam era, I really had mixed emotions Mr. President.
Therefore, I have been watching just about everything I can find on CNN as
well as other News Media Outlets: In addition to that, I'm an Amateur Radio
Operator and avid Shortwave and Scanner Radio Monitor. These hobbies have made
me a sort of insider to the ongoing Air and Sea Lift Operations underway to
insert, support and supply our troops involved im this ongoing operation.
However one thing sticks out very prominently in my mind, and the minds of
a great many other parents of US Military Personell involved in this whole
affair Mr. President. That one thing is that unlike Vietnam, and I don't say
this to reopen old wounds or arguments in any way, but this time around, for
the greatest part that is, you as the President, have the greatest support
foundation that any of your previous predecessors has the ability to gain from
the American Public.
Yes sir, I know there are detractors, this is evidenced by the Media report
and coverage of Protestors in various area's of the USA, especially those in
Washington DC. However, I for one, feel that this are but a small portion of
the citizen majoity and like other Protestors of various items, find a niche
in the Media coverage, only as part of the Media's efforts to show the whole
overall situation, I personally don't feel that they get a great share of Media
attention, unlike other times in our history.
Mr. President, having achieved such wide based support from not only all
corners of the United States, but as is fully appatent, from the greater major-
ity of the World and almost without exception, from the United Nations itself
is certainly without precedent. As you know, this is very important Sir and
I can only implore that you do nothing to sidetrack this support. In the long
run, and I for one believe that this thing is still only in the startup phase,
you will need all of the support that you can gather, from all quadrants Sir.
You have been very candid and open with the Public and the Press SO far
and I would hope that you continue this posture Mr. President. You have to
maintain a true sense of openess and truthfullness for the entire time that
this situation continues. Any deviation from this course could prove to be a
very detrimental course Mr. President.
I applaud your decision to let it be publically known that you were in no
way going to be "held hostage in Washington" by the actions of Iraq. And that
you braved the innuendo's and accusations of those who felt that you should
have been at your desk in the White House during this entire time.
Excuse my language sir, but let the detractors all go to hell sir, you are
more than entitled to your vacation time and your rest. God knows that if this
situation were to escalate, you would find time for relaxation at a premium.
Therefore, you were wise indeed to take and continue with your plans to spend
some time in Maine and travel back to Washington DC only as required. I praise
and support your decisions in this matter 100% Mr. President.
Having had the privilage to have worked Presidential Protection Details
with President Ronald Reagan during his first and second campaigns and his
8 years in office. I am well aware that no matter where you are in this great
country of ours or elsewhere in the World for that matter, you are never more
than a moment or two from the most sophisticated and complete communications
abilities and through your able staff and advisors, are kept right up to date
on the latest happenings as they occur.
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Both your own style of Politics, and that of President Reagan, have been
what is needed to reinforce the public's belief that there is a whole world
outside the Democratic Party in this country. And although you are faced with
a great many differences of opinion on all subjects, not only this most recent
one in the forefront, you have proven to the American Public that you are your
own man and not simply a Puppet following the Reagan Administrations Lead. As
his Vice President, you were limited in your ability to set procedure, but you
have now proven yourself to be your own man.
Perhaps the most significant thing, directly related to the present Iraq
affair, is your solicitation of other Nations to not only support our efforts
but in addition and most importantly, to suggest and setup a means for their
individual participation by either supplying troops to augment ours, equipment
to augment our supply efforts, but being quite frank and open in suggesting
a method of monetary payments to help the US taxpayer's support of this whole
operation. We are in fact the "World's Policeman" by very virtue of our Power
and Readyness status. But you have let it be known that we need help and have
let the World know in what manners they can and are expected to support us in
our fullfillment of the United Nation's Mandates as well as the attempt to
keep the greatest of the Worlds commodities, OIL, flowing to all nations of
the World.
The American Oil Companies may in fact be taking more than a small or éven
great advantage of the American Economy with their sudden and I'm not SO sure
justified increase in prices for product already refined and in storeage, but
hopefully when there is a break in the more important actions around the globe,
you will have a complete investigation done on this matter and then perhaps
future guidelines can be laid down to handle eventualities such as this. But
that is not the most important matter at hand right now.
Your openess and honesty with the American Public in particular is foremost
Mr. President, you must keep their greater support behing you on this one Sir.
Secondly, you must not be afraid to standup to the Political interests and be
sure to let the Military have charge in actual operations, unencombered by the
Political Interference of the Vietnam Era, and let the Diplomatic folks have
their part of the job unemcumbered as well. The heat may get high, but with
what is at stake here is more important than any Political Adventurism that
may come about.
In closing Mr. President, I'd only like to affirm my full support for your
actions to date and only recommend that as a past Director of Central Intell-
igenc, that perhaps now is the time to point up our shortcomings in this area
and act now to strengthen and improve our Intelligence Community. They have
been badly reduced and impaired in the last 15 years or so, but these World
Hotspot situations show a glowing need for improved Intelligence Assests and
Resources Sir.
May God lend you all the Guidance and Foresight that you will need to
navigate our Country through these trobled times, but in the peacefull times
as well Mr. President.
Respectfully
John F. Henault
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august 31, 1990
Dear President Bush,
I am writing to encourage
you in your efforts in the
on lehalf of
free men everywhere.
my husband, major Steven C.
his unit to "places rebknown"
anderson, recently deploind with
to us. In addition to our deep
faith in God, a couple of
historical and literary statements
have encouraged Steve, our
three children and me in
and country supporting the
the rightness of our men
people in
The story of 300 Spartans
at the pass of Thermopylae
facing certain death, but defending
freedom ot. their country was
sons, for us all to review.
a good history lesson, of our
The king of Persia Verges, sent
his measenger to Leonidas, king
of Sporta with the message "You
response- But Greece will live"!
lurce surely die!" Leonidas
was also us to
The book Johnny Tremain
remember. of Liberty, our
founding fathers, fought not
only for rights of free
Englishmen everywhere. lret free men
have helped us to remain
These two paigrant examples
brave and proud for husband
and to father be involved of our h family the
"fight" We
come but realize that free
hope pray
men everywhere must
up for what us right.
quoted the to the me Bible that is sed Romans establishes 13
My husband has after
the "sword (my husband and other
our "king" president and gives him
servicemen) to ultimately accomplesh
for you, Mr. Bush. may God guide
Gods will. Our prayers continue.
you.
Sincerely,
ConsieL. anderson
Mrs S.C. anderson
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President and Mrs. Bush,
We want you to know
that we are thankful for your
courage and vision for peace
for all mankend.
Our prayers continue for
you to lead our country
forward at a difficult time
Our world becomes very
small when we realize the
impact of one aggressor in a
strategic location
as our service men and women
endure the hardships in Saudi
Arabia, those of us not in the
military need to be aware of our
responsibility to conserve energy
Thank you for standing
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firm and challenging Congress
to unite to resolve partisan
interests for the good of all.
Sincerely, Aita Reeves
MRS. ELDON D REEVES
70 ABBEY CT
RAMSEY NJ 07446
PA rh NJ075 PERSON.
13 SEP
1990
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President and Mrs George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Evenue
Washington, D.C. 20006
Michael L. Bailey
2142 Auble Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
August 23, 1990
President George Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Bush,
Red Tape is hell and, since you are the Commander and Chief of our
Armed Forces, I am writing to you.
As a father, it is hard for me to write this letter
but as a man, I
feel it must be done
that I must at least make the effort.
My son has been in the service for one year now. He was trained as an
Airborne soldier, then sent to Ft. Carson, Colorado. Just after he
was sent to Ft. Carson troops were sent to Panama and, if he'd have
been assigned to the 82nd Airborne like he thought he was going to be,
he'd have gone to Panama.
Now troops from all over the USA are being sent to Saudi Arabia, you
are calling on Reserves, and my son still sets at Ft. Carson waiting to
serve his country.
He joined the military to serve and help his country. Others that he
graduated with at Ft. Benning went to Panama, now Saudi Arabia, and he
feels that he is of no use to the country. Of course, I am the only
person he tells that to.
Staff Sargent Haddock is an Airborne Ranger, my son's Sargent, and is
beginning to feel useless also. After spending so much money to train
these men is a special field I don't understand why it isn't used!)
As I said, it is hard (as a father) to make this request, and I'm not
sure you can do anything, but I am requesting that my son: PFC BAILEY,
LASH L. 364-96-6085, Ft. Carson, CO C-1/12 and E6 Staff Sargent
Haddock, Ft. Carson, CO C-1/12 be reassigned to a fighting unit, such
as 101st or 82nd Airborne.
IF you can help, it will be appreciated more than you know. I am proud
that my son wants to be assigned where he may be needed
even if it
means that the chance exist that he won't come back.
I know you are very busy with many mounting burdens, and I thank you for
your time. You are doing a great job. My wife and I suuport you 100%.
I hope the time soon comes when you can take a Real vacation.
Respectfully,
CC: Senator Donald Riegle
Senator Carl Levin
Representative Vander Jagt
Michael L. Bailey
KH
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9/3/90
To Whom It May Concern;
Obviously, the President cannot see or be made aware of the many
letters he receives each week. If you feel the attached letter
merits mention to him, or inclusion in a summary I will be honored.
Some quick background for reference. The letter ( and Xerox copy of
photo) attached is from my son, Sgt. Shawn M. Nolte, USMC. While
I found the letter and sentiments touching, Shawn's background
makes it even moreso.
I've been in journalism/PR for 20 years; my husband is a
professional photographer. Shawn grew up in an atmosphere of
intellectual and cultural stimulation and with a clear value
system. Until he joined the Corps about nine years ago, we
despaired of his future. A typically drifting, aimless young
person. The Corps brought to the fore the values and mores we had
hoped we"d instilled in him.
Needless to say, we are very proud of Shawn, very supportive of the
Corps. We're concerned, obviously, about the possibility of his
being sent to Saudi Arabia. However, this administration has
handled this crisis with remarkable intelligence and efficiency
That, and Shawn's excellent training, motivation and confidence,
go far to alleviate our fears.
So, if you tell the President be received XXX letters of support
this week, I simply would like the number to increased by one.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours truly,
Cathy Cathy Nolte nott
108 Rockwood Ave.
Lebanon, OH 45036
Dear Mom and Dad,
Written Apx 8-10
on uiss Ponce off
Don't feel bad, you've written and ant
coast of Liberia.
plenty. Between you, alicia, Grandma,
COMN
Kelly and others I get mail all the
time and have more show than I can
eat
Being That all is well that ends
it looks like will be comming out
of Africa in a couple days. We
have been ashore breefly and some
guys are still there pullin guard
around the Embassy. We all feel
badly that we haven't been allowed
to stop the butchery going on here
and that The an has allowed this
to go one, l can now in agent
The genocide of Cambodia with these
assholes as Kemer Rouge. Its
tough to set passibly and see the
Results of atspicities committed by
some animals.
One The good side, we have
Rescued about 1000 OR so people and
my ship alone has evacted them to
softey. I met a little girl about
abby age who told me about losing
her family and since then I've seen
and heard it all. at finst I felt
sick and shocked Then mad as hell
that we araint allowed to stop this.
We have the ability but once again
not the backing. now I'm just
Kinda numb and glad to have
helped what we have and glad
to be going home,
we may not be home long and
it that becomes the case do me the
favor of tellin all your friends to
write all Their freends and get
me the total backing Ill need to
stay alive. IN seer vive either way
Cell I'm good and lucky but I
don't want to lose any more of
my men to conflict from the states
and lack of support and freedom to
do what we must Po that fox me,
2
I'll he thrilled to get home,
Im lucky Kelly prets up with me
and l might just one day go flip
bargers and play mister mom, l
hope I get enough time off to see
everyone but I may not so be
prepared to come south like l warned.
This will be the last you here
from me until we get home, from
here we 95 to puerto Rico then home
again wait jig a de jig. can hardly
Killy, you two and Grandma all
amaze me and are great Role models for
the Kids and l want you to know that
I'm Real proud Who's comming to be your home son, SOON 1/1
I'm no happy, I'll give yell
a Call from statiside in about Tweeks,
till then, love
#1
Son.
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August 25, 1990
8712 Mamalu Place
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Bay St Louis, Ms. 39520
President of United States
White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Bush:
We just wanted you to know that our family is one hundred percent
behind you in your handling of the Middle East crisis with Iraq.
Our son, Capt. Robert D. Kroper who is career Air Force, has
been deployed to the Middle East and even though we are
concerned about him we still support your decision to act as you
did.
This is the first time in many years that I have witnessed such
decisive action by our President and it makes me proud to be an
American,
My wife is from England and I must say we are also proud of the
support our country has received from Margaret Thatcher.
Keep up the good work and God bless you and our country.
Jap Con Philip
SEP | 1990
SEP I 1 1990
SEP I 1990
9.19.90
BOTTD TD
august25, 1990
Dear President Bush:
Several years ago, when my DON!
was in the marines, I Lest moved
to write then President Reagan and
express my feelings of pride in
my son and in my country.
at that time, I felt that my
son was prepared to make the
supreme pacrifice for his
President's administration in
country and P. supported the
it's policies,
Today, my pon is in the navy,
aboand the Battleship Wisconsin
in the Persian Dulf.
It's very different now, with the
in the middle of a war but I
real possibility of having a son
must tell you that as frightened
as I am far this son I love
DO dearly, I have not lost my
my pride in my son and
when he was a marine and
both is as strong asit was
my country my support for
there was not the imminent
possibility of war.
P. thought you might need to
hear this from the mother of
one of the finest america has to
offer: the young men of women
who have chosen to defend,
their country.
Ruth Kelly Sincerely
P.O. BOX 835
Piud oso Downsnm
88346
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305 Sussex Drive
Lindenwold, N.J. 08021
August 23, 1990
Dear President Bush,
First, I want to tell you how much I admire you and Mrs Bush
I am very impressed by the closeness between you two and your
family. My husband and I are the proud parents of seven
children, and can relate to your love of family.
In fact, one of my sons is on the way to the Middle East now.
He was very willing to go and serve his country and
President. I am not worried about him, He has a personal
relationship with the Lord Jesus, and I know He is with him.
I am a firm believer in the Bible, and know that this whole
Middle East situation is in the hands of the Lord.
I pray that you will be very sensitive to the voice or
leading of God so that he may use you for His purpose and
glory.
I'm sure you will find instruction and comfort in the word of
God as you and Mrs. Bush use it in your daily life. God is
faithful and true to His word!. I pray you will trust Him for
every decision you make, both personal and concerning our
country.
I'm sure you know there are millions of Christians praying
for you. Our family is included in that number.
So please continue to be strong and of good courage, be not
afraid, neither be thou dismayed:for the Lord our God is with
thee!
We love you and are praying for you!!!
In His Name,
mrit Robert Walden
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(602) 782-3666
John F. Senini
President
Edward J. Senini, Jr.
Vice-President
Mark A. Senini
President George Bush
4 Sep 1990
Secretary
Robert J. Senini
Washington DC.
Treasurer
Dear MR President
Our country 15 being put to the
Test once again and that test IS
whether or not we have the moral courage
to preserve freedom and human justice
not only for our OWN country but for
the entire world.
you have shown us your strength
in the past, your examples of honor
and integrity have been an inspiration
to all honest hard working Americans.
you of all people are aware of the
extremelly hard decisions that you
alone MUST make. Presidents LINCOLN
and Roosevelt often had to make
hard decisions that thousands of
lives depended on.
SENINI FARMING COMPANY
P.O. Box 6092, Yuma, Arizona 85364
(602) 782-3666
John F. Senini
President
Edward J. Senini, Jr.
Vice-President
Despite the counsel of many
Mark A. Senini
Secretary
who would say otherwise, history
Robert J. Senini
Treasurer
does repeat itself. you must show
the courage necessary to stop the
Saddam Husseins of this world
now. you must be expedient to
demonstrate to the world that the
UNITed States of America will stand
alone if necessary to STOP tyranny.
The Husseins of this world will
catapult the world INTO a nightmare
only science fiction novelist could
possibly imagine.
at this very moment my
younger brother IS a Marine infantry
officer in Sandi Arabia - He and his
comrades are ready and willing to put
their lives on the line to stop history
from repeating itself. you must act
SOON, time IS on the side of Hussein.
as a fellow American please consider
the following recomendations :
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SENINI FARMING COMPANY
P.O. Box 6092, Yuma, Arizona 85364
(602) 782-3666
John F. Senini
President
/.
Edward J. Senini, Jr.
keep negotiating for as many
Vice-President
Mark A. Senini
Secretary
civilans as we can ger.
Robert J: Senini
Treasurer
2
Keep sending more tanks and planes
for what appears to be an inevitable
force of arms
3
Keep squeezing the blockade tighter
4
HIT him SOON, with or without
complete INTerNaTIonal support. you MUST use
suprise, lightning speed with Grutal
him in 48 hours or less.
efficiency. you MUST fatally cripple
5
Send in recon - seal - commando-
airborge elements to secure as
many civilians as possible , minutes
later our aircraft - heavy + light
must obliterate all military targets
nuclear, chemical, aircraft, missile SITES,
naval ships and his dug in military
UNITS in Kuwait. you may NOT get
a second chance.
6
Use an Inchon Korea envelopment
with tanks and infanty on KUWAIT and
seize the oil fields and harbors-they
must go INTO production immediately.
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SENINI FARMING COMPANY
P.O. Box 6092, Yuma, Arizona 85364
(602) 782-3666
John F. Senini
President
7.
Edward J. Senini, Jr.
AHempt: to use British, French
Vice-President
Mark A. Senini
Secretary
and Canadian troops if possible -
Robert J: Senini
Treasurer
but keep their missions simple - but
important.
8
Do not compromise security, clamp
down ASAP on news coverage, the media
IS self serving and totally irresposible
they cannot be trusted. Key News
organizations can go in with the
2nd + 3rd wave assault groups.
9
Use all intelligence sources - Israel
the finest. Be SWIFT - the 1967 6 day
war is our model.
you MUST personally have
the strength both menTally and
physically to demand VICTORY at
all COSTS, or U.S. InTeresT in the
world will be placed in extreme
danger. Lincoln and Roosevelt were
up to IT, God help us all if you
are not. My family and I are farmers
in Arizona, our PRAYERS are with
you sir.
GOD bless you
4.
John Senini
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Dee Townsend
420 Maple Avenue E.
President
Vienna, Virginia 22180
September 10, 1990
President George Bush
President of the United States of America
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Bush:
I would like to say how pleased I am at your handling of the Gulf
Crises up to now. Unfortunately, I keep hearing in the news that we are
looking for a "negotiated peace". And we know Hussein will never agree
to that!
I sincerely believe if we do not go in within the next few weeks, we have
lost. Our men's moral will disappear, the other countries in the world
will start backing off the embargo and other Arab nations around will feel
that can do the same thing.
I am not for war. I. am 57 years old and will probably have a son-in-law
fighting over there as he is career army. I have tremendous pity for
all woman and children in a war zone, and for all the refugees caught in
this malestrom, but I also believe in the good of the nation and the world.
I feel it is time the American people speak to you directly and I believe
the majority of them feel as I do.
Sincerely,
Dee Townsend
President
PASIA
aug 23, 1990
Dear Presedent Bush,
Just wanted to tell
you that we are praying
for you & that God will
give you t our countries
military leaders t your
staff wisdom in dealing
with the setuation in Irae
We are with you you
know things me don't know
Croteven the all knowing
newsmedials. after saying
this it does concern me
about Russia They are
showing Their frists if
the hible says "Cey their
frients you shall know
Them". He shouldn't help
them stand back let
them go under Do you
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in the north of Irac?
I just wonder if the
bellions of dollars that Irac
stole from Kirvast was used
to pay the debt Iroc orver -
Russia lat least some of it).
Also I hope (despite what
Russia says) we are watching
to see if theyship future
arms to Irac.
Hell I got that off my
mind; ha, God bless you
P.S. Have you In Christ
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113 Teche Dr.
Lafayette, La.
70503
President George Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
I am the proud father of a soldier in the 1st Cavalry
Division. As you know they have been alerted to deploy to
southwest Asia. I concur with the decision to send troops to
that part of the world as the U.S.A. is vulnerable to energy
blackmail.
However, Mr. President, this wonderful nation with its
technical expertise should not be placed in such a precarious
position. As an independent geologist it has been obvious
for many years that we were headed for trouble. Why is it
necessary to have a crisis before instituting reforms? After
the crisis passes the resolve to solve the problem fades.
Having taught the National Security Agency for years about
the complex oil business our vulnerability comes as no
surprise. Possible solutions to the problem were discussed
in these seminars as well as the lead time necessary to
sustain a modest increase in production. I would be more
than happy to offer my services gratis to educate the rest of
the people in Washington. I know that you personally
understand the problems as you were involved in the drilling
contracting business in Midland, Texas.
We Americans constitute approximately 5% of the world's
population and we use 40% of the world's energy. Energy hogs
are what we have become and we are paying for it. Energy is
still cheap in our society but it can't go on like this
forever. Most of the industrialized world pays three or four
times as much for gasoline as we do. Let's not mortgage our
grandchildren's futures with a balance of payment deficit due
to our foreign energy demands.
The U.S. is not an energy poor nation like Japan. We have a
vast wealth of coal and oil shale that is untapped and we
still are the second biggest producer of oil in the world.
However, the U.S. oil reserve position is poor and this to
some degree is the result of the dismantling of our domestic
oil industry. The vast bulk of onshore oil and gas is found
by small oil companies and individuals. It was dismantled by
disuse as the direct result of importation of "cheap" foreign
crude by the major oil companies. How cheap is it now with
American troops in Saudi Arabia?
The electronic journalists selectively edit the gasoline
consumers responses to agree with their bias. They interview
some idiot and ask what they think of the ten to fifteen
percent rise in gasoline prices. Invariably they think they
have been set upon by Ali Babba and the forty thieves. One
should keep this in perspective by equating the price of
gasoline to the risky business involved in producing and
delivering a cup (1/16 gallon) of coffee.
The U.S. had an energy crisis in 1973. The answer to this
past crisis was the creation of the Department of Energy.
The cost to the U.S. taxpayer yearly of this regulatory body
closely approximates the value of our domestically produced
oil. What a great deal for the beleaguered American
taxpayer. The domestic oil industry had been saying for
years that we were running out of oil but no one listened.
The Energy Department concentrated on regulating rather than
on developing alternative energy sources.
Develop alternative fuels but in the meantime don't drill off
this or that coast. Don't put that nuclear reactor here.
Don't mine that oil shale it creates a tailing pile. These
measures are needed now as an interim solution to our ongoing
energy crisis. The domestic oil industry should be
stimulated by the present increase in price. The increase in
drilling activity should uncover some additional reserves.
However, let us not delude ourselves. The domestic oil
industry can never satisfy our insatiable appetite for oil.
Developing alternative fuels is the answer. It is difficult
to do in our free market society but it's needed if we are to
survive. Our greatest competitors Germany and Japan are more
vulnerable than we are to the price of energy and they don't
have trade deficits. We will either learn to compete or
perish.
We need fresh ideas in our search for energy independence.
One such idea is the electrolysis of water. This yields
hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen combines with atmospheric
oxygen (burns) and what comes out the tailpipe, water.
Improved solar cells could be installed on every roof top to
charge batteries to power appliances or automobiles.
Breeder reactors should be built to increase the amount of
nuclear fuel that we have; then that additional fuel can be
used to generate electrical power. Make no mistake, the
industrialized energy impoverished countries of the world,
France for instance, are already pursuing this course. We
may need to design a technique to rid ourselves of the
resultant nuclear waste. Digging holes in the subducting
on the sea floor so that radioactive waste can be
deposited in the holes might be an answer as the waste would
disappear for scores of millions of years.
At the turn of the century approximately one-half the crop
land in the U.S. was used for raising fodder for horses and
mules. The horses and mules used the energy in God's
sunshine to move America and till the soil. Today ethanol,
ethyl alcohol from corn, is touted as a partial solution to
our energy crisis. This is obviously a losing proposition as
draft animals are more efficient in utilizing energy than a
process that makes alcohol out of corn. This poor solution
to the energy problem is subsidized directly by the American
taxpayer.
Subsidized also by the American taxpayer is the build up of
our armed forces in the Persian Gulf. The presence of the
Iraqi Army on the northern boundary of Saudi Arabia is a grab
for power through the control of oil resources. We fear that
Saddam Hussein could control an unacceptable amount of the
oil reserves of the world and we constantly are being
informed of the tremendous expenses involved. We shouldn't
have placed ourselves in such a dependent position.
Your aware of all these facts I know but I just thought I'd
write and let you know how one American feels. One thing you
may not be aware of is how much your old acquaintance James
F. Cooper appreciated your calling his son John, during
John's bout with cancer. John is in remission and is doing
just fine now. He's back at Tulane finishing his Masters
Degree.
God bless!
Sincerely yours,
Can Guy C. Ellison
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Patricia A. Pierro
51 Riverview Avenue
Cliffride Park, New Jersey 07010
august 30, 1990
Dear President Bush,
l just recomed my
first letter from my son
in S andi arabia- He is
a pround part of the
82nd airborne.
He is in garl spirits
and proud to he serring
his country. all thought
you should know we are
proud of him and support
The efforts of our S- country Piero
08-23-90
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Dear President Bush,
I'm writing to you after watching
CNN today. - CNN said you received
a letter from a Marines father.
I'm a Marine's wife, pregnant
with our first child. my
husband is also over there.
alot of civilians don't under
stand your stratigic moves.
They critisize your vacation.
d know your plan and
america's President / you
d thank god your
are doing the right thing
and you have my full
suport whatever its worth.
I wanted to let you know
I'm happy with your
leadership in this crisis.
D incerely,
Curry Wabel
6001 old Shell Rd. # GS3
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USA
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Juliana L. Harris
Route 2, Box 55
Scottsville, VA 24590
President George Bush
White House
Washington, DC
Dear Mr. President;
My brother is in the Air Force - he has been stationed in
Athens, Greece, for several years. He has been in the service of
his country for twelve years and is proud of what he does, as we
are proud of him.
Two days after Iraq invaded Kuwait, my brother drafted a
letter to us, his family. This letter was quite upsetting because,
in essence, what he was doing was saying goodbye to us should he
not return from this crisis. And as hard as it was to. read those
words, I understand and wholly support our (the United States)
involvement in the Persian Gulf crisis.
I look at my two young boys and I want them to be able to
enjoy the same lifestyle that I have become accustomed to. When I
watched as that mad man, Hussein, so flamboyantly raped the basic
human rights of those hostages on national television, I was
appalled. If a man - and I use that word lightly, as man implies
someone who is human and I don't believe that he is a member of our
human race - is permitted to run roughshod over other countries,
not to mention his own people, that will be the end of the world as
I know it.
I believe you, as one of the great presidents of this country,
in conjunction with all the other world leaders, will bring this
situation to a head as soon as possible. I am grateful for your
swift intervention in this situation. I selfishly wish by brother
were not involved, but I know that this is what he was trained to
do, and this is what he wants to do. Therefore, I rest easier.
I appreciate your honesty with regard to this crisis. I'm
proud that you are our president, I'm proud of my brother, and I'm
proud of all the other men and women who are in the Persian Gulf to
put a stop to this mad man who has no regard for human life and
liberty, and I'm proud to be a citizen of the United States.
God bless you.
Sincerely,
Juliana Harris
Juliana L. Harris
Juliana L. Harris
Route 2, Box 55
USA
Scottsville, VA 24590
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Dear Mr. President,
This morning on a television show 6 saw
Mr. Alex Molnar talk about a letter he'd written
his to you concerning worries and fears he had for
son, a Marine serving in Saudi Grabia . never
have I felt DO moved than by this father's
apparent anquish. He said he had been asked by
an Italian reporter why the news report such
popularity for you and your decisions at this time
but on the street it doesn't seem to be that way.
They apparently are not asking the people I talk to.
When the lives of thousands of our young
men are at stake can there be an easy ducision?
Almost every family has been or will be touched
by this crisis. My twenty two year old Don- intow
waits new at Fort Steward, Georgia for his orders
to go to Saudi Crabia , he'll leave a year old Don and
a young, frightened wife not to mention all of us
who love and worry and pray for him, for all of them.
My brother in law waits at fort Cambell, Ky. for the
orders that will take him from his wife and two
young daughters. Many lives will be disrupted,
held by fear by worry. by the constant not knowing.
but many lives have done this before which allow us
new the privilages the freedoms of being an American.
who in their right mind could easily decide
the right and wrong in something Do important ,that
would touch the lives of so many and not feel a
deep sense of dread feel Mr. President that you
fully understand the way America truly feels. I
have no doubts that great thought, much concern
and alot of courage goes into every decision you
have made and will continue to make through
out this ordeal. as a father you understand the
worries, the fears the pain, as an American you
have the pride, the courage and the strength to forge
ahead and protect what Do many have fought for.
no one goes into what may be a long
and terriable battle without fear. America cannot
be held by the throat by such a manical Dort as
Sadam Huessain. He nor his type must ever be
given the idea they make America tremble by
his heartless, cold and insane actions. His mis use
of power is appalling, his attempt at pertraying him-
self a protector of children is pathetic. America must
stand tall, unshaken, proud and brave because
that is exactly what we are.
The people I'm talked tol and D have
friends of relatives in neighboring states) think you have
handled this siteration as it should have been handled.
They feel you're doing (with great emphasis on proud)
America proud. Never have 4 felt such patriotic
unity as these past few weeks. Young men, old men,
veterns of Vietnam, mothers who work in factories,
people of all ages and backgrounds have
expressed the desire to go or be of help in
some way. They realize we truly are our
brother's keeper and that if today it's Kuwait,
tomorrow it could be Sandi Cuabia and
next week Cimerica. We have the right, the
need to protect our's and that which affects
us.
I watch with great pride whenever our
Doldiers are shown on television Somewhere
a mother's heart is heavy but very proud each
time a face shows on the screen. as the mother
of two teen aged Dons I hope I have the courage,
the dignity and the strength to endure should
I have to let one or both of my boys go off
onto foreign soil to protect our country. D can
understand Mr. Molnar's anquish but I 'm
Dure in his heart there is great pride at his son,
the Marine and I'm Dure his sen takes great
pride at being an American.
Mr. President no leader can ever be
popular with everyone. I'm Dure you recieve
Lots of mail that assures you of that. I can only
hope you get alot more mail like this that let's you
know we're behind you. we trust you with our
children, our soldiers and thank you whole heartedly
for giving us dignity, pride and love of our country
at such a crucial time.
Tod Bless you.
Losetta Burton
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226 North Boyle Ave.
St. Louis, Mo. 63108
Dear President Bush.
As I sit here this morning watching the updates on the Persian Gulf
situation and wondering where my military son might be, I can onlv
conclude that a life is worth more than the price of oil and gasoline.
I look around each day and see the continuance of American life without
interruption. When are we going to learn to compromise in order to keep
Deace in the world? We must compromise to save innocent Deonle, regardless
of what country they fall a victim.
I dislike the term "human shield, " but at this time I think of mv son as
a "human shield" just as the hostages are being called. My son is a.
"human shield" to shield off the aggression of Saddam Hussein and to
shield off the increase of the price of oil. Is this necessary in your
judgment? Definately not in mine. With persistence we can find a way to
use less oil, thus making this current crisis unnecessarv.
I want my son back. I want to see the hostages returned to their countries.
I want all innocent people to go unharmed. Words need to prevail at this
time concerning this situation. Peace must be made soon. War must become
obsolete.
I love the wav of life that we have in this country, but I love my son
more.
Respectfully Yours,
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Dear Mr. President,
I am the wife of a Navy Sailer on the U.S.S. Saratoga, As you already
know, his ship is in the Persion Gulf. When he first told me, this was
where he would be ship to, I got upset at the fact that you would let
something like this happen. I reilize now that this is my husbands job.
When he first went into the Navy we did not anticipate him having to
face something like this. I am sure he stands behind you 100%, and me
being his wife will stand behind you, as will he. My husband is an only
child, and the last in his family to carry on the name. I have heard some
rumor, that in this case he could, if it was war time he could go to a
nutral zone if he wishes. Is this true, or dose someone in his family
have to die in the war first, since he was not drafted? If you could send
me information on this subject his mother and myself would apprciate it.
I think you sould send a secret force into Iraq and take out thire
leader. Ithink it was very roud of him to say the things he did about
you, when he brouht it on himself. The people of Iraq ar ill manered,
and uneducated. Thay have burned the American, British, and Russan flags.
We, on the other hand have not done anything of this kind. It just goes
to prove that we are the smarter nation. It also proves ther ignorence.
I think it would be a grave mistake on thire part to push thire luck.
D6 you realy think that they will us gases? Will we do the same?
I pesonaly think you sould drop a nucler bombon thire butts, and put
them out of thire pour, pathetick miserys. My father always says, if
a mouce gets baked into a corner with nowhere to go, he will come out
fighting like a tiger. I believe this is what Iraq will do. Even though
thay will be defeated. Don't back down. They just like to act tough.
It's all talk and no action. My father also told me, don't over start a
fight, end it. Don't trust anyone, even your very best friend will stab
you in the back, if given the chance. Tell our military forces in Sadi
Arabia not to be so frogy, and not to jump the gun. For this is a sure
way to begin a war, as you know. Will our boys be coming home after the
crisis is over? I know that there is a shortage of funds in the military.
As the CNN hes reported, this operation will coast the tax payers alot
of money. Do you think Iraq will hold the Americans that are there
as a way to make you pull out military troops? Do you think he will brung
them any harm? If so what will you do about it? If the Sadies wonted you tc
pull out military troops, would you do it? Do you think that there will
be a war? If so would you recall a mager portion of thr Reserves? Why don't
you just let Kawit go back as a part of the Iraq territory? Do we have
enogh oil supply to last for a long period of time, if need be?
If at all posible I would like for this letter to be replided by
President Bush himself.
A conserned American Citizen,
Angela Gay Barnes Rogers
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