On May 21, 2005, (Armed Forces Day) Joe Martone carried out his Boy Scout Eagle Service project along with the help from his fellow scouts from Boy Scout Troop 45 of Mineola. Joe’s project consisted of collecting supplies for the soldiers in Iraq and monetary donations to purchase phone cards.  Joe, and the scouts from Troop 45, stood outside King Kullen in Mineola and Waldbaums in Carle Place, handing leaflets to shoppers as they entered the stores, informing them about his project and what he was collecting, supplies needed by the soldiers serving in Iraq.  Shoppers that chose to make a donation dropped off their items in a shopping cart or made cash donations as they exited the store. 

All of the supplies were stored in the basement of Corpus Christi Church until the following week, where the scouts met and packaged these collected items.  All together, the scouts packaged 38 boxes or 1600 pieces that were donated of needed items.  These boxes were then shipped out to Iraq through a non-profit organization known as Onsight Support, located in Copiague.  The unit receiving these packages was part of the Military Police Battalion, located outside Baghdad.

Joe also stood in the vestibule of Corpus Christi Church on May 21, 2005 where an announcement was made before and after each mass about what he was doing for the soldiers in Iraq and if any of the parishioners wanted to make a donation.  Their cash donation would be put toward purchasing phone cards.  The parishioners were huge contributors and played a huge part in his project.  All in all, Joe was able to raise $2,020 and purchase 202 phone cards through the Postmaster at the Mineola Post Office. 

I would just like to thank Nick and all his work he put into making sure my packages were delivered where they were supposed to go.   Without your program of Onsight Support, my project wouldn’t have been possible.  I have spread the word already about your organization and hope that many Americans, like myself, continue to support our armed forces who proudly defend our country each and every day.

Being a soldier is a job these men and women volunteered to do and by doing this, I felt it was the least we can do to show our appreciation for what they are doing while they are serving overseas.  Their desire to come home is the same desire for us to never be where they are.  To bring them the comforts of home or at least be given the chance to talk to their loved ones, replaces the thought that they may not live to see tomorrow.

Thank You!

Thank you so much for this site!  We are praying for those who serve our Country.

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be terrified;

for the Lord your God will be with you

wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9

CAN YOU POSSIBLY IMAGINE THE HEART AND SOUL THAT IT TAKES TO DO SOMETHING SO PROFOUND AS WHAT ONSIGHT HAS DONE FOR OUR TROOPS? TO KEEP IT GOING WHEN IT SEEMS NO ONE IS AROUND TO HELP?I COMMEND ONSIGHT FOR NOT ONLY TAKING AN OUTSTANDING STEP TO KEEP OUR HUSBANDS, SONS, AND DAUGHTERS PROTECTED BUT FOR AN ENDURING RELATIONSHIP, THAT I HAVE SEEN FIRST HAND, UNWAIVERING DEVOTION TO OUR TROOPS AND PURE RESPECT FOR ALL WHO SERVE. I APPLAUD ONSIGHT, FOR HAVING "INSIGHT." THANK YOU, PROUD WIFE OF SFC JASON C JOHNSON .

What a blessing this site is...God Bless Our Troops!!!

I would like to say thank you to all the people who make this site happen.  I really appreciate what you all do to show service members your support.  My husband is down range and I'm also a soldier and from the bottom of our hearts we thank you.

I want to thank all of the military individuals and their families for making such incredible sacrafices you all go through! My family and I appreciate it so much!!!

To all who serve and protect our great country in Afghanistan and Iraq.  As a military member my thoughts always go out to you and your family...may God keep you out of harms way to bring each and every one of you safely home. 

Thank you to the men and women who serve our great country everyday in the Armed Forces. 

Thank You for all that you do. May God watch over you!!!!

                 From the Buchholz family

                                        in

                         Shinglehouse,PA

Thank you for all your efforts. When all is done we will be safe at home again. I know it's had leaving all your loved ones back home, but I believe you are there for all the right reasons. God Bless!

     THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!    

FROM THE OURS FAMILY IN PA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 I thank you all for serving our country. You are doing a great thing for all of us here at home. I just hope all of you can come home soon from all parts of the world.  

Sincerely,

Gayla