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We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the following companies, organizations and individuals:

U.
S. Air Force
for providing the shipment of
all the packages to Iraq
USAF Heritage of America
Band
http://www2.acc.af.mil/music/patriotic/
for providing some of the music
for the web site
Ted
Hayden, Armed Services YMCA,
Fort Riley, Kansas
http://www.asymca.org/branches/fort_riley.htm
for finalizing the shipping
arrangements with the U.S. Air Force
John
& Gaile Trygg, Konza Construction Company,
Junction City, Kansas
for providing storage and transportation of our packages
Cedar
Park Assembly of God Church, Bothell, WA
http://www.cedarpark.org/
for providing assistance
with the non-profit status and financial arrangements
Fast
Signs, Kirkland, WA
for providing the banner for the Operation Iraq: Spirit of Christmas
headquarters
Eastside
Trains, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Bronners
of Frankenmuth, Michigan
for providing a large quantity of beautiful patriotic Christmas ornaments
Oberto, Kent, WA
http://www.oberto.com/
for providing a large amount of beef jerky packs for the packages
Alliance Packaging
http://www.alliancepackaging.net
for providing a large quantity of
packing boxes
Val Perry
for coordinating Art from Juanita High School and Kamiakin Jr. High School
Carolyn Roby, Raleigh,
North Carolina
for coordinating art work and letters from two elementary schools
Merrill Guerra , St.
Paul, Minnesota
for coordinating art work and letters from two elementary schools
Quality Food Center (QFC),
Kirkland, WA
for the gift certificate
Richard Mason
for providing contact with the troop commanders in Iraq
Debi Black, Champagné
Design, Kirkland, WA
for helping facilitate the project
Department 56
http://www.department56.com/
for donating ornaments for the packages
Midwest of Cannon Falls
http://www.midwestofcannonfalls.com/
for donating ornaments for the packages
Cedar Park Christian
School, Bothell, WA
http://www.cedarpark.org/
for all the wonderful art work and letters to our troops
Pastor Joe Fuiten,
Cedar
Park Assembly of God Church, Bothell, WA
for his helpful contacts and ideas
Nicole Edge, Kirkland,
WA
for some of the wonderful
pictures on this web site and facilitating the acquisition of packing boxes
Thomas & Joyce Browning,
Sisters, OR
for the donation of
Christmas Cards
Jean L. Lowry, Tustin,
CA
for a generous monetary
donation
Howard Mandville Gallery,
Kirkland, WA
for providing a drop-off
point for donations
Houghton Market,
Kirkland, WA
for donating a gift
cetificate
Joe Perry, Discount
Tires Company,
Bothell, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Doug Barnes, Bahr's
Sales and Service,
Kirkland, WA
for providing service to the
project
Marion Gunter, Lava Hot
Springs, ID
for a generous monetary
donation
Kris N. Lanning,
Issaquah, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Snoqualmie Falls Candy
Factory, Snoqualmie, WA
http://www.snofallscandy.com/
for a donation of caramel corn
Trader Joe's, Kirkland,
WA
for a donation of trail mix
Penninsula Truck Lines
Yakima,
WA
for providing transportation for
donations from Yakima
Seneca Foods Corp.,
Yakima,
WA
for a donation of Apple chips
Tim's Cascade Potato
Chips, Auburn,
WA
for a generous donation of
potato chips
Mike Foey, Packing
Enterprises, Vancouver,
WA
for facilitating several of
the donations
Mike & Nicholas Foey, Vancouver,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Gary & Kathleen Wills,
Kirkland,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Albert Rodriguez
for a generous monetary
donation
International
Association of Machinists, District 751,
Seattle,
WA
http://www.iam751.org/
for a donation of Christmas
stockings
Boise Paper Company,
Kennewick ,
WA
http://www.bc.com/
for a donation of shipping
boxes
Fruit Packers Supply,
Inc., Yakima ,
WA
for a donation of shipping
boxes
David M. McKee, Seattle
Lighting Fixture Co., Seattle ,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Green Hill Productions,
Brentwood, Tennessee
http://www.greenhillmusic.com/
for a generous donation of CDs
St. Monica School,
Mercer Island, WA
for a donation of artwork
and letters of appreciation
King 5 News, Seattle, WA
http://www.king5.com/
for the news story on this project
Roger Harris, Regency
International
for a generous monetary
donation
Rolf Bilet, Vern Fork
Insurance
for a generous monetary
donation
Robert Young, State Farm
Insurance, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
John & Teri Edwards,
Las Vegas, NV
for a generous monetary
donation
Dean & Thelma Lacy,
Commerce, MI
for a generous monetary
donation
Phil & Pascal Collins,
Kirkland, WA
for a donation of needed items and
time to pack boxes
Beatrice & Steve Wood,
Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Victor & Linda Cusworth
for a generous monetary
donation
Tim & Vicki Chervenak,
Snoqualmie, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Mark & Chris Brown
for their generous donation
of time and labor
Lorita Hawkinson,
Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Janice Hunt,
Woodinville, WA
publishing us in The Bear Creek
Tales
and for time donated to pack boxes
Sherry
Grindeland, The Seattle Times
for the wonderful article
about this project
E. John & Elaine Olson,
Kenmore, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Stephanie E. Olson,
Kenmore, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Randy & Robin Hansen,
Seattle, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Mary Ann, Calvary
Christian Assembly,
Edmonds, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Karen L. Nikula, Olympia
,WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Kim M. Stindt, Mukilteo,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Robert & Kelly Meldrum,
Redmond, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Richard & Nancy Hurley,
Kenmore, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Kelly Meldrum, State
Farm Insurance Tukwila, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Nyssa
Rogers, The Seattle Times
for facilitating the donation
of newspapers from across the
country
Sandy
Anders, Kirkland, WA
for the donation of necessary
items
Linda Gulick, Kirkland,
WA
for the donation of magazines
Costco,
Kirkland, WA
for the donation of a gift
certificate
Bobbie
Foger, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Evelyn and Richard
Bateman, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Tamara Posthuma,
Lakewood, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Joan and Frank Posthuma
Jr., Lakewood, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Delores M. & Charles E.
Stewart, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
James & Patricia Tomte,
Everett, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Marsha Shadmand,
Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Carole & Ken Larson,
Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
American Legion
Auxiliary Unit #99, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Eugenia Duffy, Seahurst,
WA
for a generous monetary donation
St. Thomas Parish,
Ballard, WA
for the donation of many needed items
Guy Lawrence & Julie
Miller, Harlan Fairbanks, SeaTac, WA
for the donation of many needed items
Corey & Linda Girman,
Auburn, WA
for the donation of many needed items
Jeri Williams, Issaquah,
WA
for the donation of many snack items
Dick & Judy Strand,
Auburn, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Bartell Drugs, Houghton
Branch, Kirkland, WA
for the donation of many needed snack items
Susan and John Mike, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Roberta G. Foger, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Eastside Community Aid, Kirkland, WA
for the donation of all the
wonderful needed items
Sealth Ero Marine, Mill Creek, WA
for the donation of many snack
items needed
Andrews Family, Kirkland, WA
for the donation of many snack
items
Mantie Family, Kirkland, WA
for the donation of books
Bertie Kalmus, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Kay& Joseph Regan, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Mrs. E. L. Karlberg, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Karen
Sehrer, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Evangeline
Anderson, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Dave
and Loni Andrews, Puyallup, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Ryan
& Celine Curry, Bothell, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Fraternal
Order Of Eagles, Ladies Auxiliary No. 2308
for a generous monetary donation
Gail
Penn, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Mike Quigley, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation and volunteer time to pack boxes
Evelyn
Bateman, Bellevue WA
for a donation of shirts, shred,
and newspapers
Kalley
Nelson, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Mary
& John Robinson, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Dorothy Daily,
Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Sandy
& Crystal Elliot, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Susan
Sokolowski, Kirkland,WA
for a donation of books
Carol
MC Clansburgh, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Bill
Munroe, Munroe Nursery, Kenmore, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Colleen
Chamberlin, Redmond, WA
for a generous monetary donation
A.
M. V. Chamberlin-Behr, Seattle, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Jim
Brent, Seattle, WA
for all of the generous volunteer
time
Faye
Kraft, Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Gail
Penn, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of Lip Balm
Marian Woosley,
Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Bill
& Helen Meany,
Kirkland Kiwanas,
Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Bill
Petter,
Kirkland Kiwanas,
Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Michael
& Susan Mauk,
Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Pamela
Young
& Thomas Dropchinski,
Medina, WA
for a generous monetary donation
and dental items
Darcee
& Debbie Daily,
Redmond, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Dorothy
Daily,
Redmond, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Lisa
& Vickie Graham,
Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
The
Minar Family, Redmond, WA
for a generous monetary
donation, time packing, and facilitating donations
Janet
Young, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
The
Phillips Fine Art Gallery, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Donna
Johnson, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
William
Galasso, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Kirkland
Kiwanis Club, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Jerry
& Joanne Stubbs, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Dawn
Oliver, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Integra
Real Estate & Mortgage, Mercer Island, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
D.
F. Sutton & Associates Inc. Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Laura
A. Scheyer, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Diane
Hare, Snoqualmie Falls, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Anna
Ackerman, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Nancy
& Showell Osborn, Burien, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
David
& Sheila Huntman, Redmond, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Julie
Pederson, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
P.
K. Collins Jr. & Carol Collins, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Pat
Argue, Northwest College, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Safeco Case Management
Dept., Redmond, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Joy
Hagen, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes and a generous monetary donation
Diane
Gilbert, Bothell, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
May
Matthews, Medina, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Rite
Aid Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of needed
items
Patricia
of Penny Saver Books, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of paperback
books
Brenda
of E.C.A. Thrift Shop, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of paperback
books
Curtis
Pubishing Company, Bellevue, WA
for a donation of paperback
books
Park Place Books,
Kirkland, WA
for a donation of paperback
books
Brenda
Blodgett, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Lynn's Bistro,
Kirkland, WA
for a wonderful platter of
hors d’oeuvres for the packing team
Hal & Jean Byrd,
Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Donald & Vicki Boehlke,
Issaquah, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Janine Gwilym, Kirkland,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Cindy Canavera,
Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Chrity Reasner,
Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Adrienne Williams,
Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Trisha Lusa, Kirkland,
WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Holly Strandwitz,
Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Scott Brown, Kirkland,
WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Jason Olson, Kirkland,
WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Jane Kapush, Kirkland,
WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Brenda Kapush, Kirkland,
WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Maria Kapush, Kirkland,
WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Tiachian Ti, Kirkland,
WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Cocoa Cola Bottling Co.,
Bellevue, WA
for donating T-shirts
Seth Mace, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack
boxes
Ellen Anderson
for the donation of needed
items and volunteer time
Marsha Ferguson
for the donation of needed
items
Debbie Flowers
for the donation of needed
items
Dawn & Dave Martinez
for a generous monetary
donation and Volunteer time
Joannie & Nancie Cole
for the donation of letters
from 5th graders and Volunteer time
Jon & Katie Cantalini
for the donation of letters
and pictures
Kelly Waterhouse
for donating time to pack
boxes
Megan Knapp
for the donation of
magazines
Darren Tuck
for the donation of
magazines
Jeff Rogers
for the donation of needed
items
Angie Harkleroad
for the donation of needed
items
David Edge
for the donation of needed
items and Volunteer time
PAC National, Inc.
allowing us to store boxes,
borrow their van, and the donation of packing materials
Penny Kjelgaard,
Woodinville, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
John Todd, Seattle, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Mark Warenko, Kirkland,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Jackson Cole, Kirkland,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Michael Jonson,
Sammamish, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
B. J. Parker, Bellevue,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Donald Argue, Redmond,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Donald Uchiyama,
Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
W. F. Meany, Kirkland,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Christmas House,
Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Cheri Brennan, Redmond,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Walker family, Kirkland,
WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Joyce Francisco,
Bothell, WA
for a generous monetary
donation
Dr. Ono, Bellevue, WA
for the donation of eye
drops
Dr. Barry, Bellevue, WA
for the donation of eye
drops
Dr. Kenny, Bellevue, WA
for the donation of eye
drops
Dr. Glaze, Bellevue, WA
for the donation of eye
drops
Dr. & Mrs. Steve Eriksen,
Redmond Vision Clinic
for the donation of eye
drops, volunteer time to pack boxes, and for procuring other community
donations
Brownie
Troop 2297, Medina, WA
for a donation of artwork
Stella Cameron, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Dr.
Golitz, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of eye drops
Dr.
Jim Carlson, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of eye drops
DR.
Littlefield, Sammamish, WA
for a donation of eye drops
Dr.
Beaulieaur, Bellevue, WA
for a donation of eye drops
Dr.
Arima, Mill Creek, WA
for a donation of eye drops
Safeway, Juanita, WA
for a donation of candy
Tim
& Lynn Brennan, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Pat
& Gerri Irwin, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Leslie
& Jaimie Silver, Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Alyssa
Crollard, Holy Names, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Teri
Baird, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Don
Ross, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Dorothy
and Charles Daily,
American Welding Society (AWS), Puget Sound Section
for a generous monetary donation
Antonia
M. Natoli, Seattle,
Washington
for a generous monetary donation
Gearge
and Marilyn Gauntlett, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Samuel Lake
D.D.S. Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation and dental supplies
Richard
Nelson, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Ronald
R. Korenek Vashon, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Alfred
and Nancy Waller Auburn, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Bruce
and Nancy Cummins Kent, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Katherine
and William Nelson Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Jan
McCallum Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Jacqueline
Bunce D.D. S. Bellevue, WA
for a donation of Dental items
Wallace
W. Wong D.D.S. PS Bellevue, WA
for a donation of Dental supplies
Dennis
& Patricia Trester Redmond, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Jeffrey
Kanter D.D. S. Redmond, WA
for a donation of Dental supplies
Linda
Radnich Seattle WA
for a generous monetary donation
Kirby
Wilbur of K. V. I. Radio Seattle WA
for a generous monetary donation
Giles
Larsen and Nancy Boehme, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Carol
Buckingham, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Carol
Hethcork, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Martie
Hoadley, Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Cindy
Medding, Kirkland, WA
for providing lunch for volunteers
The
Myers family, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Isabel
Braulio, Seattle, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Eileen
Warren, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Greg
Medding, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Sue
Dodge, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of candy
Akerland
family, Redmond, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Chambers
family, Redmond, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Troop
3010, Woodinville, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Jennifer
Shannon, Bellevue, WA
for a donation of magazines
Heidi
Knable, teacher at Redmond Jr. High,
and all of her students
for a donation of wonderful, heartfelt letters and gifts
The
Trester family, Redmond, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Dr.
Wong D.D.S., Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Dr.
Bunce D.D.S., Bellevue, WA
for a donation
Kirby
Wilbur, Duvall, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Giles
Larson & Nancy Boehme
for donating time to pack boxes
Jan
McCallum, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation and packing boxes
Sacred
Heart School, Bellevue, WA
for a donation of artwork
Susan
Nelson, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Alex
Vetras, Clyde Hill, WA
for a donation of candy and packing boxes
Ian
McDermott, Seattle, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Susie
Bowman, Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Donna
Fuller, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of books
Dr.
Wendy Spector, Bellevue, WA
for a donation of needed items
James
Chapple, Seattle, WA
for a generous monetary donation
MARPAC
Construction, Seattle, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Mark's
Hallmark, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of Christmas Cards
Tim
and Keri Hoefer, Renton, WA
for a generous donation of Food Bars
Kiwana's
Club of Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
William
Coburn & Darlene
Sobieck, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Friends
of Mercer Island Library
for a donation of Books
Dr.
Atrkins, Kirkland, WA
for a donation of eye drops
Shelley
Wilson, Renton, WA
for a donation of artwork
Margaret Delabarre, Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Janice
Stavig, Camino Island, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Richard & Karen Fyock,
Port Ludlow, WA
for a generous monetary donation
The
Buckingham family, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Rainier
Welding, Redmond, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Michael & Susan Warga,
Bellevue, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Vladen
Lunacek, Kirkland, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Sandy, Redmond Family Medicine
for a generous monetary donation
Steve
Bennett, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
John
Purcell, Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Judy
Otteson, Woodinville, WA
for a generous donation of time and effort
Carla
Johnson, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Bette
Kelly, Redmond, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Candace
Jonson, Sammamish, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Juan
Sandoval, Bechtel Co.
for a generous monetary donation
DA
Burch, Bechtel Co.
for a generous monetary donation
William
Henry Jr., Tacoma, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Pat
Vache, Redmond, WA
for a generous monetary donation
Allison
Clute, Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Sharon
Clute, Mercer Island, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
The
Uchiyamas, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Briana
Martinez, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Mina
Vafaeezadeh, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Packaging
Specialties, Portland, OR
for a donation of packing shred
Margaret
& Kathryn Johanson, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Maura
Nakamichi, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
The
Ryles, Kirkland, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Sharny
Broman, Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Mary
Alice Tenrant, Bellevue, WA
for donating time to pack boxes
Lewis
Green
for a generous monetary donation
Marian
M Shimer
for a generous monetary donation
Shari
Hormel
for a generous monetary donation
Steven
Mozel
for a generous monetary donation
Richard
Ruhland
for a generous monetary donation
Margaret
Kelso
for a generous monetary donation
Greg
Thomas
for a generous monetary donation
Laura
Jung
for a generous monetary donation
Susan
Reilly
for a generous monetary donation
Diane
Batchelor
for a generous monetary donation
Gerriann
Reimann
for a generous monetary donation
Rosalie
Galvez
for a generous monetary donation
William
Gerald
for a generous monetary donation
Albert
Rodriguez
for a generous monetary donation
Marlene
Blair
for a generous monetary donation
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