Response: Letters to Soldiers in Iraq

Here is a letter that our patron from Great Falls, Mrs. Thompson, received for our work on the letters to the soldiers in Iraq. Thank you everyone for participating that day!

Dear Mrs. Thompson,

I am the Special Agent in Charge of the Army CID Office, Camp Slayer, Iraq in Baghdad. I have nine Soldiers who work for me, and seven who support our office. Our unit is made up of active duty agents from all over the eastern U.S. and a reserve unit from Fort Dix, New Jersey. We really enjoy receiving letters from you and your kids at the Optimist Club. We posted your picture on our door so everyone else can see those who we care for. Here in Iraq, those pictures are status symbols. They are reminders of all those that we have back home, even if they aren't family. They are a constant reminder of our purpose and allow us to focus on our mission. We would all love to be at home, and I am sure my reservists would love to be carrying on with their normal lives as well. However, this is the duty we were called to perform and so we are going to do to the best of our abilities. Much like the optimist club, we work toward the future for all of us. I am proud to represent women like you, who dedicate their time to promoting the goals and dreams of our young people. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of inspiring our children to live out their dreams. My children, twins (boy and girl) are home with my husband, also a Soldier, who is continuing on with that mission alone in my absence. Though our children are only two and may never remember this part of my life, it is important for us to continue to promote their dreams. They are the future, and hopefully it will be a little brighter after this war is over and we can all go home. I respect all you do, and am proud to serve you and the children at the Optimist Club, Great Falls, VA.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Mailing Address Amber A. Wojnar
CW2 Amber Wojnar CW2, MP
Special Agent in Charge Special Agent in Charge
Camp Slayer CID Office
Unit 42232
APO AE 09342-2232