How T-Shirts for the Troops Started

This is Sgt Andrew Brown.

My Godson, Andy, was killed in Iraq on October 8, 2004 at the age of 22.

After Andy's death, I sent many different care packages to the troops in Iraq. I sent magazines, batteries, cigarettes and candy bars. I'm sure these extras were well received but, I still felt as if I could be providing something more, something that stayed with the soldiers after the last M & M was gone.

While attending a memorial service in Fort Hood Texas, I spoke with a Chaplain who helped me with this dilemma; what could I send a soldier that would last a bit and also show my support for their efforts. The Chaplain indicated that T-shirts from home were a huge hit with the soldiers.

I took his suggestion to heart and "T-Shirts for the Troops" was started!