"I am a Battalion Commander in Iraq and we
deeply appreciate your thoughts and support." --LTC S.H.
"Thank you for your generosity to our troops.
They appreciate it more than you know." --N.K., Army mom whose son is serving his 2nd deployment
to Iraq
"It is very nice to see companies such as yours supporting the troops. We
GREATLY appreciate people/business's such as yours. Thanks" --W.B., Air Force
"Thank you very much for spicing up my meals.
God bless you. :)" --MSgt R.G.
"thanks for thinking about the troops! it's nice to know we haven't been
forgotten!" --C.D.
"Thank you so much for Operation Sauce Drop, you have no idea what it
means to be supported by businesses just like yourself. Thank you again for all you do." --K.S., Army
"Thank you so much for this. I just registered my husband who is in Iraq
right now. This means a lot... knowing there are people (companies) out there who still care and
support our heroes!!!! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!" --Military spouse
The following thank-you notes to our donors are
from the serviceman on the right: "Thank you for the complementary hot sauce from The Carolina
Sauce Company. My wife made it possible for me to receive this nice offer and I will definitely use
the various sauces over here in Iraq. I will be happy to send a picture of me using these projects.
Thank you for the support you and your company demonstrate daily to the Armed Forces. It does not
go unnoticed." And then with the photo: "Thanks again for all your support to our brave men and
women! Best regards," --R.C. in Iraq
"Thank you for shipping to our fighting forces. No one deserves it more
than they do." --Operation Sauce Drop supporter.
"I can attest to how much the food at the
DFACs in Iraq could stand a little of your products -- wish I'd known you guys shipped to APOs a
year ago! Great idea you've come up with." --M.F., Operation Sauce Drop contributor
The following thank-you note to our donors accompanies
the photo on the left: "I received the care package and wanted thank
you and the donors for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Our company was able to have a BBQ today to
help maintain morale, as for we are in our 14th month of deployment to Iraq. The delicious sauce
contributed to its success, so thank you again! Sincerely," --SSG M.K. and the B Co. 3-8 Cav,
"Bulldogs", Iraq
"Thank you for sending our soldier hot sauce.
He received it about a week ago and he was so excited! Thank you so much for supporting our troops!
Sincerely, D. & A.A." (Broomfield, CO)
"We appreciate all your support of our
deployed soldiers. Thank you, D.K., Proud Army Spouse"
"Hello, and thank you folks for the gift box.
My name is Staff Sergent B.K.M. (USAF). I am stationed at ***. I plan on using the various hot
sauces to make an assortment of hot wings for the guys I work with for our superbowl party. It
really makes us VERY happy that the there are people like you that still give a damn about us.
I'll make sure to spread the word to family and friends back home about the web page for
contribution to your operation sauce drop. THANKS AGAIN" --SSgt B.K.M. of Seneca S.C.
The following thank-you note to our donors was sent
with the photo on the right: "Thanks Gang, It makes us do our
job better knowing you support the troops." --H.K. in Iraq
"Thank you so much for remembering the soldiers
fighting for our freedom!" --Family member of serviceman in Iraq
"Thanks so much for supporting us!" --Deployed
serviceman
The following thank-you note to our donors was sent
by the serviceman in the "Spider Man" action photo on the left: "I
really appreciate the North Carolina Gift Box. It's nice to know that there's people out there who appreciate what we do. I
share the hotsauce with my shop and we love it. A big thanks from HHC 2-159 ARB Commo Shop!!!
Sincerely, SPC A. G."
"We all wanted to, first, thank you for the awesome BBQ Sauce! I'm sorry
that we were not able to take pictures, but we work and eat in a classified area, so cameras aren't
allowed. Just know that we deeply appreciate your support! Have a very Happy Holidays and New Year!"
--C.R., stationed abroad for Christmas '07
The following thank-you note to our donors was sent
with the photo on the right: "Thank you for your support - you guys
are great. We are enjoying the sauce, it is great. Here is a picture from OIF III (Operation Iraqi
Freedom 3). Sorry it took me this long to thank you but it get extremely hectic here but I was going
to do it sooner or later. The picture is a little old but I don't have any recent one. It was taken
in 2005." --J.M., stationed in Afghanistan
"On behalf of the Corps of Engineer soldiers
and the rest in the Afghanistan theater, I wanted to thank you very much for the cards and the hot
sauce. Makes the time away from family a little easier. All the words were read inside the cards……"
--CPT J.W., US Army Corps of Engineers, Kabul, Afghanistan
The following thank-you note to our donors was sent
by the serviceman in the photo on the left: "I appreciate the
variety package of hot sauces that you and the donors have sent me. Of course it was shared with my
peers here, who just loved it also. Unfortunetly we used it all before we could take any pictures,
but we would like to thank you all for supporting our mission, and want to assure you that your
product has made us 'believers.'" --Sgt. E.B., serving in Iraq
"Thank you for your kind gifts of appreciation...ARMY STRONG" --A.B., US Army
"I would like to thank those in return that are
doing this for us. It is appreciated to know that "back home" thinks of us while we are far away
from home. Always love to get a piece of home." --L.M., servicewoman stationed overseas
"Thank you for all your prayers and support. God Bless." --Sgt. T.W.,
Charlie Company, Camp Ramadi
The following thank-you email to our donors was sent by the
serviceman in the photo on the right: "I wanted to say thank you for the
package of BBQ Sauce you sent me. I will say that it always brings a smile to the faces of personnel serving
in Iraq when they see the support that is given from great people like you. I want you to know BBQ sauce will
be shared with Sailors when we do a cookout. I know they will be very thankful for your generosity because
this means the meat will actually taste like real meat. ... I have been in the Navy for 7 ˝ years now
and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I am on my third deployment to Iraq and this is my 3rd
time to be here for Christmas and my birthday. The first two was with the few, the proud, the United States
Marines. I spent the last 3 years with 1st Marine Division. I will have to say it was the best duty I have
had so far. ... I am enclosing a few pictures so you can have a face to the name for you. I pray that God
will continue to bless you and guide you in your life." --RP1 A.G., Religious Programs Petty Officer
"I am stationed in Iraq under 412. The food is not always that spicy and
Texas Pete doesn't cut it for me. Being from New Mexico and loving Mexican food. It's great to know
I can have alot more zing in my food now! Thank You for all the support. It really means alot!"
--SPC M.C.
"Thanks you guys for all of your support for
the military, it's those gestures like yours that reminds us that you guys are still thinking about
us. thanks again" --Chief Warrant Officer 2 A. L.-G., Iraq
"This is a great gift, much appreciated."
--A.A., serving in Europe
"I am sending you a donation by mail...thank
you for all you are doing for our troops! When my son deploys in May I will be sending some sauce
his way! Thank You!" --M.S., Military Mom
"Thank you so much for remembering our kids
this way. This order is going to my daughter in Japan." The same Military
Mom posted the following Customer Rating on our Carolina Sauce Company Store:
"I sent a set of [Carolina Sauce Company] sauces through their free military member program
[Operation Sauce Drop] and my son-in-law LOVED the sauces. What a fantastic way to show your
support for individual service members. There's another set on its way to my daughter now.
EXCELLENT service and products. Thank you!" --Military Mom
"Thank You for your continued support of our
heroes! Love you guys!!" --M.S., repeat donor
"Thank you for your support of our men
and women in the military!" --J.F., Operation Sauce Drop supporter
"What a great site and product selection and a
great service to our troops." --C.T., donor
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