My husband Sgt. Hammond, just deployed on July 12Th of this year, making this his 3rd deployment. With the children, Lexus (7) and Brandon (15) getting ready to return to school, we did not have the funds to afford the repairs. Your kindness and financial help has helped tremendously and we are very grateful.

I think this is a wonderful thing you are doing for military families and God Bless you for your devotion. Many times we forget what a great sacrifice our men, women, and families are making for our great country. It is people like you who remind us that there is hope and people have not forgotten.

Thank you again and God Bless!

Crystal Hammond

I am Staff Sergeant Juan Carachure and active duty service member in the United States Marine Corps. I am a father of an energetic little girl and one of the softest tough boys in the world. I have been in service of my country for almost 10 years and have been deployed or stationed overseas most of my enlistment.

I would like to thank you again for your assistance and would also like to apologize for taking an additional day to provide this information for you. I was finding it difficult to put into words the emotions of gratitude I feel inside.

This has truly come as a blessing of God and really has let me and my family know that there are Americans that truly do support and help us in our time of need. Thank you again and I hope this helps you in receiving further support that will assist you in your ability to help service members in time of need.

As service members we are trained to sacrafice our personal needs for the needs of our nation. However we are not the only ones that do this. Our family members are also subject to our commitment to our nation. There are times when we are seperated not only by states, but by countries and continents.

My brother was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that would require a lung transplant and he has recently taken a turn for the worse. I was notified through the Red Cross that his condition had become critical and that I should attempt to visit as soon as possible as his life expectancy was in question.

As a Leader of Marines, I had always been taught to look out for my Marines and to help them in their time of need. So now that I find myself in need I am deeply greatful that there are organizations, such as HonorOurTroops, that reach out and truly help in times of need.

I am not sure how this situation will end, but I can say that I am grateful to know that there are Americans that can come together and support one another in times of need. As a service member I want to personally say thank you for your support.

Staff Sergeant Juan Carachure

Spc. Solyian returned home from his second tour in Iraq last year and has since been seeking employment in a different economy from the one that existed when he first deployed. His second child, Stanley, Jr. has recently arrived and like many military families theirs has been struggling.

Spc. Stanley Solyian with his newborn son, Stanley, Jr.

That’s where Honor Our Troops comes in–it’s why we were formed in the first place, in fact.

The Solyians needed help fixing the transmission on their family vehicle, without which it would be difficult for them to seek employment or take care of their family. Through a grant from Honor Our Troops, paid directly to the service provider, that’s exactly what they received.

Honor Our Troops is proud and honored to have begun fulfilling our mission by helping the Solyians, who have done far more to help our country than we can ever repay.

If you know someone from a military family who needs a bit of extra help these days, let us know. And, if you can donate to this worthy cause, we can use your help.

To apply for assistance under our programs, please submit a signed application along with:

• Military service verification (currently valid dependent ID card)
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and registration (if vehicle repair)
• Copy of emergency leave form or American Red Cross aid form (for travel assistance)

You must be on active duty, national guard, or active reserve to receive assistance.

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