Newsletter Update #4 - 8/21/08
Operation Soccer Ball continues to grow as the supporters spread the word and donate to a great cause. This last hand out was delivered by my 1st and 3rd Squad in an area in Iraq called Budayr. We are constantly out in the community, taking the balls that you all send and placing them in the hands of Iraqi children. THANK YOU . The children thank you also (again). The word is spreading and I hope to expand this program to a new location in Iraq. My goal is to expand operation soccer ball to another province, Al Kut. I can honestly say that all 4 corners of Quadisiyah Province have been touched by operation soccer ball as more than a 1000 balls have been given out. At any point in time while the sun is up in Iraq there are kids playing because of your donations and kids here are happy because you all made them smile. One province down, 18 more to go. Operation Soccer ball has the ability to save lives. When MP Platoons go to new areas there are new risks, new dangers but also new opportunity to build relationships. Operation soccer ball is THE ice breaker for my platoon when reaching out to new areas. All of you who have supported us have my love because this program is stronger than body armor, it creates lasting impressions and builds positive relations. Thank you all who contribute. 1LT Daniel Merritt, 1/511th MP