Grati-Tuesday 1st July 2025

          

Happy Tuesday Friends!

Welcome to the first blog for July, the second half of the year and the start of a new financial year. LOL 

We have a few messages and photos this week so grab a cuppa, sit back and relax while you soak up some well-deserved gratitude!

AHQ Thank You Dinner is only 118 sleeps! 

Don't forget to buy your tickets. 

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Dear Sue-Ellen S

Thank you so much for my lovely laundry bag. It's exactly how I imagined.

I've just completed 29 years of service, and this is the first time I've been able to get something from AHQ so I'm really excited.

I really appreciate the work and time you've put into this.

Take care and thank you again.

Original note sent by the recipient.

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Ruth S, 

Thank you so very much for the amazing Laundry bag, words can't explain how much I appreciate it.

As a good South Australian lad, I would never hold it against you for supporting Port - as much as it pains me to say it now, I too for brief period of time (maybe a season) found myself supporting Port when I was very young. I saw the light, went back to supporting the Crows, so there is still time to make the switch. 

After saying this Port is the only South Australian team that has won a premiership that I can actually remember, so maybe you've made the better choice.

Again, I can't thank you enough for the love that you've put into the Laundry bag, knowing it was made by a Port supporter it'll get cherished that little bit more. When I return home it'll get handed down to my daughter, so know that she'll love it just as much as I do (you've bred another generation of Crows supporter). 

It must be a South Australian thing, but I love licorice - so an absolutely amazing surprise to fall out of the parcel 

Sincerely,

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Good morning Ruth S,

I hope you don't mind me contacting you.  

I just wanted to say thank you for the laundry bag you created for me. I truly appreciate it and it will take pride of place in my mess on board.  Apologies for not emailing sooner, however I've been on leave and only received my bag today.

Hopefully the Bombers and Port can both turn their seasons around and finish the year strong.

Thank you again. 

Kind regards,

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Hi Joy H,

I have been in the Army for 8 years now. Today, I had the pleasure of receiving the laundry bag and quilt you have crafted for me (your 262nd quilt and 166th laundry bag!).

I’d like to say a big thank you for the energy and time you put into each and every laundry bag and quilt. I can tell that each stitch that you’ve sown was done surrounded by a loving family. Needless to say, we couldn’t do what we do without the support and generosity of amazing people such as yourself. The magic you create for hundreds of current and ex-service men and women isn’t temporary. My LB and quilt will be handed down to my kids one day. They will know Joy provided warmth, comfort and relief to hundreds (if not thousands) of heroes.

This quilt reminds me of the one that my grandmother made for me when I was young and also makes me feel like I’m back home, snuggled up on the couch with my wife and dog.

Thank you for everything you and your network do and thank you for your service.

Kind regards,

 

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Hi Abbi (aka Gayle W),

I am sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I received your laundry bag and it is so beautiful, thank you very much  It went with me to Canada and was very useful! I enjoyed my time at Invictus Games and went on to win two gold medals in indoor rowing. 

I really appreciate the efforts that you made to create something for a complete stranger. Keep up the good work 

Kind regards,

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Until next week keep your letters, emails and photos coming in.  Tuesdays would be so totally boring without them!

Cheers Bel P

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