Letter to the Editor

I am a grateful American. As I look at the world outside of our beautiful country I am saddened at the war and violence that was unleashed on September 11^th, 2001. I am in disbelief and feel disgust that terrorist groups in the Middle East can today commit unbelievable acts of violence against innocent human beings and then make sure our children and families take notice of this evil as it is posted on a web site for world wide viewing

I am grateful today for our American service men and women during this Fourth of July holiday. What great people these are. How lucky we are to have them helping to keep us safe at home.

I constantly think how we as Americans can show our gratitude to these young men and women who would rather be home today celebrating the birth of our country with fireworks and hot dogs with their families instead of being alone in a strange country some eight thousand miles away being shot at by people who hate us and seek to destroy our country.

One letter of thanks from each of us to a soldier in Iraq, Afghanistan or other remote place is a small effort to pay for the great personal sacrifices these protectors of our nation and families make in our behalf. The address that you can use may be found on the website www.anysoldier.com

A grateful American,

Joe Kerwin
Costa Mesa, CA