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Hearts for Heroes

As messages, videos, and photos are submitted for West Virginia National Guardsmen stationed around the world, some will be posted here for them and their families to enjoy.

To send your own, email heroes@byrd.senate.gov. Video messages should be no longer than 20 seconds. Please include your name and the name of your community.

These are some of the messages sent to our heroes.

Name or Organization	Message to Our Troops
Senator Byrd	To Our Nation’s Heroes, This Christmas Season, I want to extend to you my heartfelt gratitude for your extraordinary service to our country. Throughout this nation's history, American servicemen and women have made enormous sacrifices overseas so that future generations may enjoy the peace and freedom we all cherish so dearly.  Your service in Iraq and Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the globe, adds to this distinguished legacy of selflessness and courage. This nation will never take your remarkable commitment and service for granted.  In this season of love and light, I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. May you and your loved ones share in an abundance of God’s blessings during this Christmas season and the coming New Year. Sincerely, U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd
Judy L. Hunt, Benwood	I want to express my deepest appreciation for your demonstration of courage and honor for serving our country. Because of you we can exercise freedom.
Selena Russell, Williamstown	Hello!  I just wanted to thank you for all that you do.  I keep you and your families in my prayers every day.  Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.
Pam Yanero, Fairmont	We support you in all your efforts to keep America safe. Just wish you could be done and come home. Stay safe. Thanks for all you do.
Deb and Terry Porter, Kenova	I read about you every day and pray for your safety every night.  Yours is a noble calling and a very difficult task.  I am encouraging you from afar.  You will succeed because you are the most talented and bravest of Americans.  God speed.
Carol McKinney, Princeton	Just want to let you know how proud I am of each of you and thank you for serving for us and our Country.  God Bless and keep you safe!