Gary's response::
"I've had a lot of e-mails sent from students, and you wouldn't believe how much it has boosted my spirits. I want all the students to know how much it means to us to get e-mails saying how you appreciate what we're doing. With all the protest, even I was beginning to think we were wrong; but now, after getting your e-mails, I believe in this fight again-- and I'm proud that I joined the military to defend the fine future leaders of America. Again, thank you."
 

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 April 12
> Dear Gary,
> I am a second grade teacher in Miami Beach Florida. Today we looked at
> your picture and read your beautiful message. I would like to add our
> message of gratitude and support from our class. The children wanted me to
> tell you how proud they are and how much they respect  you.
Please receive our best wishes and our gratitude.
> Sincerely,         
> Mrs. Gyory and her class.

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April 13

thank all of you. tell your students that they are the reason i wake up
every day with a smile on my face no matter what the situation is. they keep
me strong when I am week. I truly do think of all of the kids in America,
and Iraq that deserve to grow up free, when I'm down. thank all of them for
me and tell them I love them all.

Always,
AN Gary Oliver USN