USN this summer November 19, 2008

Thankyou so much. (UNCLASSIFIED)

Monday, June 9, 2008 3:57 PM

From:

“Kreuger, Thomas S USA PO3 USN 2515th NAAD”

Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
 
Hi there,
 I am AD2  T.J. Kreuger from the Navy, I am currently serving in Kuwait with the 2515th Naval Air Ambulance Detachment. We are a helicopter squadron who helps with picking up wounded soldiers and marines in Iraq and Kuwait.  Now we heard about your ride all the way out here and this sailor just wanted to express some appreciation for your efforts.  I’m only 20 years old, from Illinois, I’m married with a 6 month old son,  I have been a sailor for 3 years, and I miss the midwest.  I deeply appreciate people with hearts as big as yours for servicemembers,  it really reminds us why we’re here.  So, from the men and women of the 2515th… Thankyou.  We’ll be eagerly watching your progress.

Most Appreciatively,
 AD2  T.J. Kreuger   USN
 
Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

From Plymouth November 19, 2008

I HOPE YOUR IDEA MOVES MOUNTAINS!

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 2:31 PM

From:

“Cindi

Hi, I saw your story on TV yesterday.  You are an inspiration to all but specially our young people!  I hope that this inspires all those spending wasted hours on TV or video games to join in and help you or create their own niche to help others. I plan to forward oprah your story.  Best to you and your horse(? name).  I live in Plymouth mn and would like you to contact me any time there is a need for me to help out.  I have a family (husband,2 sons,a dog and a cat).  I can think of some great fundraisers I could help with,  One may be a Christian concert that may be able to arrange a church and a group to donate.  Happy Trails to you Always!   Cindi Ehm  Plymouth MN

USAF this summer November 19, 2008

Best of Luck!

Monday, June 23, 2008 8:50 PM

From:

“Rohweder, Emeri N TSgt ANG 148 FW/SVF”

Miss E’leese,

As a troop from the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, MN who has deployed all over the world, I just wanted you to know that I think what you are doing is wonderful. There is no doubt in my mind that your Ranch will make a difference in many american soldiers lives. I hope you reach your goal, and proceed even beyond that. In this day of time so many people are looking for wealth, glamour, and fame. At your age, making the decision to take care of Military Soldiers, past and present is nothing short of amazing. We may make the sacrifices to defend our country and its freedom, but people like you make our job worth doing. I’m very proud of you, and I wish you all the best. The world is a better place because of people like you E’leese. Never stop riding until you reach your dream. You have a heart of gold kid. It was an honor to have met you today.

                                                        I salute you…Very Respectfully,
                                                                            Tsgt Rohweder, USAF
                                                                                    MNANG

From a soldier in Iraq November 19, 2008

thank you

Sunday, June 8, 2008 7:09 AM

From:

“Mohamad Bakr”

Hey E’leese,,
My name is SPC Bakr and iam in the U.S. Army, my job is a Special Forces Arabic Linguist and iam in Iraq now on my second tour. I live in Shakopee, MN and i also went to high school there. that’s just a little background about me.
 
I heard about all the GREAT things you’re doing for the soldiers and i just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the great work and i hope you reach all your goals.
 
If you need anything from here witch is not really much   but if you need anything that’s my e-mail that i check all the time so let me know.
 
Again thank you,,
 
Yours,,
Spc.  Bark
United States Army Special Forces Linguist

From Rebekah Hodges Navel Air Ambulance this summer November 19, 2008

Hello from Kuwait

Sunday, June 8, 2008 4:46 AM

From:Hi E’leese.  I don’t have much time to write, but I would just like to thank you for supporting all us soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen out here.  You are doing a very special thing.  I wish you well and have a great ride!
V/r,

IT2(SW/AW) Rebekah Hodges
2515th Naval Air Ambulance Detachment – IMO
APO AE  09330
DSN:  318-438-3739

“Hodges, Rebekah F USA IT2 USN 2515th NAAD”

E-mails we got this summer November 16, 2008

Note of thanks

Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:51 PM

Hi Carrie, E’Leese,
  I know you’re on the road heading toward the finish line.  I hope you
still have email connectivity though at your next stop.  I just wanted to
follow up to our conversation yesterday to say again, I think what E’Leese
is doing is great!!!

   E’Leese, through all of your efforts and commitment this summer… I hope
you take away 3 positive lessons: (1)  You remained committed and saw your
goal to the end. (2)  You met a wonderful group of people along the way.
(3)  Don’t ever do something for the glory but because you know it’s the
right thing to do.
 
  I was not able to get a military person from the Pentagon to the capital,
and I told you, Carrie, that I would not build false hopes.  However, I did
share your story and efforts with others here in the building.  You should
have something waiting for you when you return home.

    I wish you both the best of luck with all your future endeavors.

Adrien  F. C. Starks
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301-1400
www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil

Don’t believe what you see — See  what you believe!

National ASY Freedom Walk – Sept. 7, 2008 — Join us!
www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil/freedomwalk

From:

“Starks, Adrien Ms OSD PA”

November 16, 2008

How Can I Help?

Hi there,
  My name is Kriesha and I live in the New Orleans area of Louisiana. I am a registered nurse, wife, and mom. I think that you and your idea for The Ranch are wonderful. How can I help you with your ride? Please post lots of pictures of your travels. Looking forward to hearing from you. God bless you and stay safe out there. Kriesha Britton

E’leese here

Everyone can help.  SPREAD THE WORD First we need to build “The Ranch” so that means raising money to buy land or to get the government to just give us land (they can do that).  Call your Representatives and Senators and tell them to give us land.  We have home builders and Home Depot waiting to go to work building cabins, barns, lodges, and more.  But we need the land!!!!!!  SPREAD THE WORD

From the Johnson family who took us in this summer November 16, 2008

Hi guys, read your blog today. Glad to hear everyone is settling back in. Have thought of you so often.

 

Wyatt and his family have moved to a hobby farm near Zimmerman. He was involved in football, playing defense. I do believe he also played some offense. It gave him a great opportunity to meet his school buddies before the first day of school. He is hunting in western Minnesota with his Mom this weekend. He called last night and was pretty excited he shot a doe. Dad is home taking care of Dylan and Sydney is having a girls weekend with Grandma. 

 

The fellow who installed our barn stalls had a friend who was giving away 3 horses. We looked at them and decided to take them. One is 8 and the other two are 6. Solid paints and one quarter horse. Very nice horses. Wyatt is so excited that one will work out for a roping horse. 

 

We are so impressed with Eleese and Chip for their dedication to the summer long ride. It was quite and accomplishment. We are proud of her.

 

Take care, Joyce  & Jim Johnson and Wyatt, Sydney, and Dylan

November 16, 2008

thank you

Friday, November 14, 2008 4:53 PM

From:

 

“terrence voges”

you are a great american for doing what you do, and at such a young age. this country would be a better place if more people thought like you. i spent 12 years in the army, and  i have lost a number of friends in the last few years. i will tell everyone i know about what you are doing. hope you are successfull; be safe and God bless you.   terre voges texas

November 16, 2008

God bless you and Chip

Friday, November 14, 2008 4:54 PM

From:

“Hey E’leese,

Thank you for riding for our troops.  Please visit our website when you get a chance and click on the photo of the Marine.  This is a video conversation with Cpl. William Gadsby who was injured in Iraq just a couple of months earlier.  I think his words will encourage you.

God bless the good guys,

Bill Hunter