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The Christmas spirit was alive and well at Camp Lejeune Marine base yesterday.

 In a joint effort the Christmas Spirit Foundation  and FedEx with the assistance of theChristmas tree Camp Lejeune NC Camp Lejeune Single Marine program gave away 800 live Christmas trees at Onslow Beach to military families.

The Christmas Spirit Foundation donated the trees, FedEx transported them to Camp Lejeune and volunteers from Camp Lejeune’s Single Marine Program (including volunteers from Camp Johnson) and from U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command loaded the trees into the recipients' vehicles.

The Christmas Spirit Foundation is the charitable branch of the National Christmas Tree Association  which donated approximately 16,000 trees this year to troops and their families around the world.

"The foundation is about enhancing the spirit of Christmas," said Pam Helmsing, executive director of the National Christmas Tree Association. "It is just a chance to say ‘thank you' to our troops, and ‘Merry Christmas."

FedEx Freight donated about 51,000 miles to get the trees to their destinations  according to Jim Mowrer, service center manager for FedEx Freight in the Wilmington area.

My heart is warmed by the generosity of the Christmas Spirit Foundation, FedEx and the Camp Lejeune Marines.  

Thank you for remembering our troops and their families in such a special way during the Christmas season.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist   910 459 9189     Email Me

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12 Comments on Trees for Troops - Camp Lejeune Marine Base

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11
2008
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What a wonderful effort!  It can really make a person proud (prouder!) to be an American.

God bless us all - and Semper Fi!
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Awesome, go FedX !!!
5:29pm • #2
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Very cool Cynthia.  Were the trees given to Single Marines?  Aloha!
8:32pm • #3
DEC
12
2008
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Cynthia, That is so heartwarming....I can't think of a better way to say Thank You to all those brave men and women.
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DEC
14
2008
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Cynthia, I just saw a story on the national news about this program...how wonderful!
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2008
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I"m including this in the NC Week in Review!
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Cynthia,

That is Awesome!  How great to give trees to these military family's. The Christmas Spirit Foundation has done a wonderful thing! 
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Cynthia,  Those of us who live near military bases and serve military clients always appreciate it when efforts are made to show them how much we care.  Karen
7:48pm • #8
DEC
16
2008

Cynthia, What can I say, great post, and again ... you made me home sick....Semper Fi, Bob
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2008
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What a terrific idea.  Showing our troops and their families that we support them not only during the holidays but all year long is a must.
4:32pm • #10
DEC
19
2008
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Hi Cynthia, reading that made my day! I am sure that many families had cheer in thier hearts and made lasting memories trimming trees.
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20
2008
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Carol S.
It most certainly does make one proud to be an American, I think most of Americans are good, honest and caring people.

Hi Missy,
I agree but don't forget the National Christmas Tree Association for their donation!

Hello David,
It was on a "first come, first serve basis to those with military IDs. 

Carole P.
I agree with you--and we can never say "Thank you" enough or in enough ways.

 
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Hubert, NC

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