WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, members of the Senate Military Family Caucus, today participated in the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program, which brings together Senators and Congressional staff to sign holiday cards for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. 

            “The men and women serving in our military, along with their families and our nation’s veterans, have sacrificed beyond measure in the defense of the freedoms we cherish today,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “Often times, their service has taken them to distant places – far from their loved ones and the comfort of home. It’s important to remember that, today, there are still many brave men and women in our Armed Services who can’t be with their loved ones this holiday season, which is why we should join together to support these heroes and their families and express our gratitude for all they do on our behalf. We commend our brave servicemembers, and we will continue to fight for them every day in the Senate.”

In December 2007, Walter Reed Army Medical Center asked the Red Cross to help distribute thousands of holiday cards for wounded service men and women. In response to the request, the Red Cross turned the project into a nationwide effort that could reach members of the military at other facilities in the U.S. and around the world.  In previous Capitol Hill signing events, organizers collected more than 2,000 holiday cards.

Photo 1: Senators Collins and King write letters to servicemembers through the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program

Photo 2: Senators Collins and King write letters to servicemembers through the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program