Family, friends, and sometimes even troops themselves send I-Report salutes nearly every day to U.S. military serving their country away from home. Take a look below as family and friends share stories of the troops they love.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
'Making this world a better place'
 We have a yearly Christmas party for friends and neighbors at the home of Mary and Paul Bailey in Sag Harbor, NY. This year we asked everyone to pose with a sign in front of the tree to say thank you to our troops. All of us at the party want the troops to know that we know how lucky we are to have men and women willing to sacrifice for the good of our country. We have no doubt that they are making this world a better place for our children and grandchildren. We want all of them to know that we know how lucky we are and think of them often. -- Mary, Paul & Kelly Bailey in Sag Harbor, New York Tuesday, December 11, 2007
'Gives our family peace of mind'
 Pictured is PO2 Kevin Fagundes in front of a Christmas tree & handmade ornaments sent from his family & friends. Although PO2 Fagundes will be spending the holiday season in Iraq (away from friends and family) he promises not to let it turn him into a Grinch! This photo portrays his good nature and holiday spirit! It also gives our family peace of mind and the strength to carry on, knowing he is safe and happy this holiday season. Kevin, we love you, we miss you, we're PROUD of you and we support you! You are a hero and we're so proud to have you in our family. Thank you to all our troops-- WE ARE PROUD OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU & PRAY FOR YOUR SAFE RETURN! Love always, Shannah Fagundes, the Snowden Family, the Fagundes Family & ALL your other family members & friends back home! -- Shannah Fagundes of Oak Harbor, Washington Happy birthday from the whole family
 I would like to wish happy birthday to my husband, James Gainey, who is currently in Iraq. His birthday is Dec. 8th. This will be our first time apart on his birthday and the holidays. We have five kids together. Courtney, Parish, Domonquie, Jada, and Ja'Nia all say happy birthday and that they love and miss him. Mommy loves him too. -- Tonia Gainey of Ft. Benning, Georgia |
On CNN TV
Every weekday morning on Headline News' Morning Express, anchor Robin Meade and her team do a shout-out to U.S. troops by showing off photos and videos sent in by their loved ones. Tune in every hour between 6 and 10 a.m. to see the salutes on air, or click through the archives on this page.
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