October 11, 2004

To: Foothill pulmonary and Critical Care Employees

On behalf of the Tactical Movement Team 3 and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Port Hueneme California, I take great pleasure in thanking all of you for your unselfish efforts directed in support of the troops serving in Iraq. A great part of fighting a war encompasses a search for the right cause. A Seabee often tries to justify his presence and his role in a country that many believe has no hope in recovery. The most important goal in Seabees mind is to protect his fellow shipmates. There is no greater joy than to know that there are still people back home that share the same goal. People like you. Everybody enjoyed the care packages that you have sent me. The Victoria Secret magazine was a great morale booster the whole team. The packs of Marlboro Lights*, even though sent by the very doctors and nurses who fight against smoking, were a great stress reliever during the hard times. The snacks hit the spot as we ate them and love regardless of their contents. Your prayers have kept us safe and we felt the presence of something greater than we could fathom.
Thank you for all that you have done. Thank you for going out of your way to help people you never even met. Thank you for being the patriotic Americans. Thank you for showing love for this country in the times of confusion and dilemma. You are the ones who deserve the medals. We did our job. You are the ones who went out of your way to aid in the fight.
You should all be proud of yourselves, as we are proud of you. We all found the sweetest place for you in our hearts, and we will remember your prayers forever.

With respect,

Engineering Aid Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy Seabees
Dejan Samardzic