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How do you thank a stranger who puts his or her life on the line every day – for your freedom and the freedom of millions of others?

The students of the Goshen Central School District are participating in A Million Thanks, a letter writing campaign for American soldiers who are serving overseas during the holidays. Drop boxes were set up in the school cafeterias for students and faculty to deposit their handwritten thank you letters to be delivered to our troops. Letters will be collected until December 20 and mailed before the New Year.

“A Million Thanks offers the student body and staff an opportunity to pay tribute and send thanks to those who are defending and serving our nation in one of the most dangerous ways,” said Special Education Teacher Jolie Anne Schiering, who initiated the district-wide program. “It encourages our students to take an active roll in the world around them.”

According to its website, A Million Thanks is a year-round campaign to show our U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present, our appreciation for their sacrifices, dedication and service to our country through our letters, emails, cards, prayers and thoughts. For more information, visit www.amillionthanks.org.