send care packages to U.S. troops stationed overseas in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, the Kyrgyz Republic - all places where the nearest drug or discount store is about 12,000 miles away. Much of what ships is snack items donated by generous companies. All of which are enormously popular with the troops. But Williams buys a lot of what is sent, particularly the ``special order'' stuff such as Q-tips, CDs, DVDs, batteries, school supplies, toys, feminine and personal hygiene items, deodorant, shampoo, cigars and so forth.


More wish lists land daily in his e-mail inbox each day. Bob won't say how much he spends. But it's significant. His most recent inclusion in the gift packages - many of which are readied for shipment by volunteer Bruce Hockensmith of the Lutz Patriots. The camouflage scarves that Sifter Parts & American Fabric Filter provides are then inscribed with messages to the troops by area school children and church groups. ``The scarves are good for keeping dust and sand out of your nose and mouth,'' says Williams, demonstrating how the cloths can be wrapped and tied around a face.


If you or your organization would like to donate to this worthy cause please contact us or Bob Williams. If you would like to help us out, we always need money for postage. No one is paid for their time. Everyone is volunteer. So, all donations go to postage or items sent to the troops.