When was the last time you heard from your friends or family? A few hours ago? Yesterday? Imagine not hearing from them for months, living in strange environments, and struggling to survive to protect your country. This is the life of a soldier, and it is even tougher with the holiday season.
Around the time of the holidays it is very hard to not hear from your loved ones, especially with no comfort food from home and the feel of the holiday season. We as Americans should do whatever we can to help the ones who help defend our country. Whether its a small letter or canned food sent to them, the smallest favor can make a huge difference for a soldier.
Luckily the Military History Club at Massapequa High School is providing necessities and asking for thoughtful notes to send to the soldiers in Afghanistan.
“We are collecting them up until Christmas time and the New Year and we’ll be sending them out to Afghanistan,” advisor Mr. McNeil said.
Think about a soldier this holiday season and make it your mission to put a smile on a stranger who means so much to you and your country.