Dear Madaras Family and Kick For Nick,
My name is 2LTJoe Marshall, and I am a Platoon Leader with Baker Company, 1-68 AR currently
stationed at Camp Wessam, Iraq. I was recently afforded the pleasure of dist
local children that were donated in the memory of PFCNick Madaras. I wanted to send this letter to
thank you not only for your sacrifices made for the freedom of this country, but also for your strength
and courage to devote your time to continue your son's assistance to those in need
bio included with the soccer balls, it is clear that he was very special and generous soldier who truly
cared for those around him. It is an honor to serve with and be in the presence of men like Nick. I have
included pictures from our various stops at villages to distribute these balls. The joy that lights up these
children's faces as they receive these generous gifts helps brighten our soldier's days and remind us why
we do what we do. Their passion for the game is easily apparent and serves as a
different societies. Like Nick, I also believe that those young Iraqi chi
that child in America kicking around a soccer ball in his back yard
these, we are forging a bond with the local populace and fighting the hatred and anger of the insurgents
by different means
made to our mission
and helping to fo
of heroes such as your son. I can promise you that it is our mission everyday to ensure his sacrifices
were not in vain. Thanks again for all your help.
ributing soccer balls to. After reading Nick'slink between two veryldren are not much different from. With generous contributions such as. It is impossible to put into words all the gratitude you deserve for the sacrificesin Iraq. Please know that your efforts with this foundation are making a differencerge a new, brighter future for Iraq. It is humbling to know that I serve in the presenceLTJoe Marshall and 2ND PLTBaker Company
