Tango Mike? That's the phonetic alphabet for the letters T and M. In military slang, that's Thanks Much.

The local volunteers who have been forwarding comfort parcels to our combat troops also forward their Thanks Much for the contributions that made and make this effort possible.

Of course, we begin with our Den Mother, Ginny Craven, whose determination and hard work are the essential spark plug.

Veterans organizations have pitched in: Chapter 951 of Vietnam Veterans of America, the United Veterans Council and American Legion Post 194.

Many veterans have pitched in, including Dean Gotham, Michael Kirch, Frank Parker, Skip Hulet, Kirk MacDonald, Ron Quick, Woody Hughes, Jess Combs, Bill Combs, RJ "Bob" Tucker and myself.

Other organizations and businesses have helped, including Mendo-Lake Urology, Christ Loves All Youth, Watershed Books, Catfish Books, Staples of Ukiah, and the Kelseyville Lions Club.

Many individuals also contibuted (and if there are veterans in here unbeknownst to me, bless you): Nancy Rhoades, Suzi Parker, Sharon Leuzinger, Wayne Myers, Tammy Myers, Joe Myers, Valerie Stewart, Sandy Hughes, Tamara Newby, John Cain, Naomi Cain, Patricia Larson, Bob Berkowitz and Albert Carter. A special mention here for Mary Ann Carter, who drove all the way to Sacramento to load up out of a 99 cent store.

The response has been so overwhelming, I may have missed someone. If so, my apologies.

George J. Dorner
Public relations chair,
Chapter 951, Vietnam Veterans of America

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