Jonathan Etterling Memorial
Care Packages
Care Packages
| About The Program |
| Lance Cpl. Jonathan Etterling USMC Killed 2005 In Iraq |
The two young
people to the
left is sister &
brother who
just returned
from Iraq. The
lady to the
right, in a
green shirt is
our Care
Package
Coordinator,
Nancy McMillin.
people to the
left is sister &
brother who
just returned
from Iraq. The
lady to the
right, in a
green shirt is
our Care
Package
Coordinator,
Nancy McMillin.
| Operation Jonathan Etterling Care Package Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Etterling, 22, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Division. Jonathan enlisted in the Marine Corps May 28, 2002, and attended the School of Infantry during Sept. 2002, where he trained to become a machine gunner. He arrived in Hawaii, November 2002. He traveled with his unit to the Middle East in September, to conduct operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Jonathan was killed along with his Marine buddies when his helicopter went down on January 26, 2005. His awards included the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. In memory and in honor of Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Etterling, Veterans Helping Veterans & Others sends care packages to the troops each month |
| As a little boy, Jonathan always liked playing army. He said when he grew up he wanted to join the Marines and fight for his country. Pictured is Jonathan doing his left handed salute. |
Christmas is about here,
act now with a donation
and we can send a
Christmas Care Package
to a troop for Christmas.
Call Nancy at:
740-456-4009
act now with a donation
and we can send a
Christmas Care Package
to a troop for Christmas.
Call Nancy at:
740-456-4009
| SPC. Pollitt, William |
| SPC. William Pollitt {right} is now back home with his family, friends and loved ones. He made it a point to stop by the thrift store to thank everyone for the care packages he received while in Iraq. He said how important it was for him and the others to hear from us and to receive the Jonathan Etterling Memorial Care Packages. {Will} William spent the day with us at the thrift store moving furniture and things to sale. William is out now and happy to be back home. Welcome home Will, we salute you on a job well done in service to your community and country. |
| Letter From: SPC. Fannin, Shawn Received on Dec. 13, 2008 |
| The last letter we received from Sgt. Fannin he was in Afghanistan and he didn't sound to happy about it. He thanked us again for the care packages and he said he would rather be back in Iraq. A few short weeks later we attended his funeral. |
| To view Sgt. Fannin's funeral click HERE. |
| Click on Picture Page #1 |
| Show Your Support! Sponsor a Package to be sent to America's Finest! |
| When you sponsor a Care Package, we'll put your name inside the care package(s) received by the Troop(s). See the photo below for an example of what your package(s) may include |
When you become a care package sponsor, you
select how many packages to sponsor at $25
each and how many months you want to
subscribe. For example, 2 packages for Marines
at $25 each would be a $50 charge each month.
select how many packages to sponsor at $25
each and how many months you want to
subscribe. For example, 2 packages for Marines
at $25 each would be a $50 charge each month.
| Each month, for the number of months you decide, you will receive notification that a subscription payment is due. The payment is then processed through by the Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, Inc. corporate office. A receipt will be sent for each payment you make for the duration of your sponsorship subscription. |
| All donations receive a printed receipt for each donation, including each monthly donations. Receipts are sent via email or US Mail. V.H.V.O, Inc. is an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity |
| How to Contact Us By Phone: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) 740-456-5979 By E-Mail: veteranshelping@frontier.com By Mail: Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, Inc. 1525 Harrisonville Ave. Portsmouth, OH 45662 |
| Sending Cards and Letters to The Troops |
We need cards and letters from you, the American people who support
our troops. Please consider working with your office, school, church or
organization to make cards or write letters to include in care packages
sent overseas. The troops are especially touched by homemade cards
from children, or letters that let them know what's going on back home:
what books, movies, and music are coming out, or what your day-to-day
life is like. Or write a letter to let them know what you're doing here at
home to support the troops!
Guidelines:
* Address cards and letters to "Dear Soldier."
* Please do not seal cards and letters in individual envelopes for delivery
to the troops. Instead, place cards and letters inside a larger mailing
envelope to send to V.H.V.O. Care Packages.
* Cards and letters must be handwritten, not typed.
*Photo copies of the same letter will not be accepted. One copy of the
“Dear Soldier” letter will be included in a care package and the
duplicates will be discarded.
* Please send cards and letters of support that are unique and
thoughtful; it means so much to the men and women defending our
freedom.
our troops. Please consider working with your office, school, church or
organization to make cards or write letters to include in care packages
sent overseas. The troops are especially touched by homemade cards
from children, or letters that let them know what's going on back home:
what books, movies, and music are coming out, or what your day-to-day
life is like. Or write a letter to let them know what you're doing here at
home to support the troops!
Guidelines:
* Address cards and letters to "Dear Soldier."
* Please do not seal cards and letters in individual envelopes for delivery
to the troops. Instead, place cards and letters inside a larger mailing
envelope to send to V.H.V.O. Care Packages.
* Cards and letters must be handwritten, not typed.
*Photo copies of the same letter will not be accepted. One copy of the
“Dear Soldier” letter will be included in a care package and the
duplicates will be discarded.
* Please send cards and letters of support that are unique and
thoughtful; it means so much to the men and women defending our
freedom.
When you become a Care
Package sponsor:
* Your name is put inside each
care package you sponsor.
* You receive a nice certificate
showing your support of the
troops.
* Send your picture to us and it
will be displayed on our web
site to encourage others to
get behind our troops.
Package sponsor:
* Your name is put inside each
care package you sponsor.
* You receive a nice certificate
showing your support of the
troops.
* Send your picture to us and it
will be displayed on our web
site to encourage others to
get behind our troops.