Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. We appreciate everything you are doing to keep us safe. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff at Terrill Middle School, Scotch Plains, N.J.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We have raised this money by selling pretzels at our school. We raised about 600 dollars. We brought trees for the troops. You are lucky this tree came to you. We are also very thankful, because your Family is serving in the war for us. So we can be protected and live a good life. Since you celebrate Christmas, I hope you like the Christmas tree. I hope you have a fun time decorating the tree. Thank you again and have a good Christmas.

Love, Your Brookside Friends

Dear U.S. Soldiers and Family, Thank you for serving in the Army and risking your life for Americans. We appreciate what you've done so much, we think you deserve something. That is why our class held a pretzel sale to raise money so we were able to give you the Christmas tree. We understand that it can be tough for you in the Army, so we decided to give our profits towards the fundraiser, Trees for Troops. We really hope you have a Merry Christmas with what we have given you. Have a nice Christmas!

From: Two students in fifth grade in New Jersey Hello and Merry Christmas from all of us. We hope you enjoy this Christmas tree as much as we enjoyed picking it out and cutting it down at Keris Tree Farm in Allentown, New Jersey. Your tree ["Lucy Citrus Anderson"] grew up on a beautiful small town farm with many other trees. We chose "Lucy" because although she was among so many, she is very special, just like you. Thank you for you (and your loved ones) courage, strength and commitment in keeping all of us in the USA protected and free. Without you there would be no U.S. of A. Merry Christmas, special prayers and wishes for a Happy New Year.

Girl Scout Troop 71692, Allentown, N.J.