Just as good news coming out of Iraq and Afghanistan goes unreported, so does the fact we have soldiers on duty in the Balkans. We don’t hear much about it because peace seems to have broken out in the former Yugoslav Republic. Here’s how some spent their Christmas holiday away from home.
CAMP BONDSTEEL, KOSOVO (Army News Service, Dec. 28, 2005) – Soldiers from KFOR 6B convoyed to a hilltop church overlooking the small town of Letnice/Letnica, Kosovo, Dec. 25 to deliver hand-made fleece blankets to residents there.
“It’s important for me to celebrate Christmas here,” said 1st Lt. Melanie Meyer, liaison officer, Task Force Falcon. “This is my first Christmas away from my family in the states. I wanted to come out here today so I can still feel the same joy of giving during Christmas. Watching the faces of the kids getting really excited is great.”
Several children dressed in ski hats and winter coats smiled from ear to ear as they received their blankets from Meyer. The blankets were donated by a class of school children from the United States.
“Thank you for this, for the people,” said Don Krisht Gjergji, parish priest. “Thank you very much.”
Your soldiers never cease to do me proud. I’m honored to be associated with this outfit, your Army. Sgt Hook out.
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