Brighten a Soldier’s Day, Even if you don’t know them personally

Do you have a family member in the military? Or, perhaps you don’t know anyone who’s serving, but want to say thank you. If so, writing letters makes a huge impact.

For many soldiers, they’ve served multiple tours of duty. For others, it’s their first time away from home. But, regardless, mail calls are something every solider looks forward to. It’s a tiny gesture that has the ability to change someone’s day.

But, what should you say? And, how can you express your gratitude if you don’t personally know a solider? Here’s some tips.

Keep it Light

Soldiers can be under a lot of stress. And receiving mail gives them a break from it all. If you’re writing a loved one, include funny stories of what’s going on with your children, pets – or anything that offers a good laugh.

Also, provide good news about people who aren’t writing, like buddies or extended family members. This is the type of information they look forward to reading. If you’re sending a thank you note to a service member you don’t know well, just express your gratitude for their service, and provide encouragement.

How to Connect

Sadly, some soldiers receive very little mail from home. Help out and make a soldier’s day by sending a simple thank you note. There are organizations, such Soldiers’ Angels that allow you to sign up for a day of the week you’d like to write letters.

The organization sends you a new name and address to write to weekly, and you send one letter to each name expressing your gratitude. Or, check with friends and family. There may be soldiers in your own community or extended network that would greatly appreciate your letters.

The Important Touches

For writing letters, you don’t have to stick with plain white paper. You can use a variety of vibrant colors, to liven up your letter and brighten a soldier’s day. You can do the same with envelopes, which are available in a variety of colors.

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