Grati -Tuesday 27th July 2021

Written by ahq_admin

27 July 2021

                                                             Happy Tuesday Friends! 

Hope you are having a wonderful day, and ready for our weekly happy notes and photos! I know I am ready to call it a day, work is keeping me super busy. That’s one issue with working from home, getting sucked into meetings later in the evening, over the weekends etc, and ultimately knowing when to call it a day! Sigh… But I am fortunate to be able to do what I do especially in the safety of my home.

How is your week treating you, any highlights?                    

                                                Enough from me, hope you enjoy the read!

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Hi Bev,

Thank you very much for the wonderful quilt. It arrived in the mail today. I think you will agree it looks fantastic!

Thanks also for sharing a bit about your family and background – it is very interesting to see your long involvement with Defence. This is my first deployment and whilst it is quiet, it has been a fascinating experience. I have a short while to go, then after our quarantine period, I hope to get back to golf!

Again, thank you very much for your wonderful gift and support. I will never forget it.

Kind Regards.

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Good Morning Ellen,

I just wanted to pass on my gratitude for the laundry bags you have made and especially for the one I received.

I am a Flight Sergeant in the Air Force. I have been in Air Force for 23 years and am currently posted in NSW.

For the next 6 weeks, I am on Operation COVID Assist, helping with the quarantine of international arrivals.

Thank you so very much for the laundry bags. It is greatly appreciated.

Regards

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Good Afternoon,

I am writing in response to the quilt that was made for me whilst I was off work for 7 months due to a medical condition.

This quilt is something I am going to cherish forever, as it was made for me during a time of struggle. I’d like to extend my gratitude to Denise and Alison, for putting together such a wonderful piece of art. It represents something I cherish dearly, and hold close to my heart being the Australian flag followed by the Skippy badge.

With that said, I thank everyone over at Aussie Hero Quilts.

Kind Regards

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Hi Toni,

I can’t thank you enough for the laundry bag. Besides being very handy during my deployment, it will be a wonderful keepsake for years to come. I absolutely love the design and the F/A-18 that you have included, my favourite aircraft.

I find it amazing that you have made over 200 of these! I am sure everyone that receives one of your laundry bags is as appreciative as I am.

Like you, I have also done a little bit of graphic design, and I put these skills to use whilst on deployment. I have attached my design for Air Forces 100th Birthday Celebration within the Middle East region.

This patch was worn with my uniform by all services during the Air Force Birthday week and is only available in the Middle East base. I really wanted to have one to show my appreciation for your time and generosity that you show by making these laundry bags.

Take care and thank you again.

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Hi Clarissa,

I just wanted to say a quick thank you for the laundry bag, I received from you a couple of weeks ago.

The bag looks great. It’s been getting a workout already and is something I will take with me for the rest of my career. 

Thanks again for the bag, and all the best.

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Hello Joy,

I am currently deployed to the Middle East Region attached to Air Task Group.

I am an Avionics technician who works on the mighty C130J both at home in NSW and here in the MER. I have a gorgeous fiancée who just recently joined the RAAF as well as in the admin role.

We have 2 very energetic dogs. My partner and I currently have our wedding booked for September next year and are crossing our fingers that COVID will have died down by then for it.

I recently received the Aussie Hero Quilt you made. To say that I was over the moon with it is an understatement. Then reading the letter you sent where you said that you had made 151 quilts and 111 laundry bags was even more astonishing. I can only imagine the time and effort that must go into each quilt.

I was especially excited to see the parachuting boxes of great northern beer that you had added, and the skill of drawing the marlin down the bottom was better than I could have ever hoped. 

I have received my posting order and found out that I have been granted my request of going to Recruit Training Unit. My partner and I are very excited about this as we hope that with a more stable life we will be able to start a family.

I want to thank you greatly for the quilt, it is something I am extremely proud of and cannot wait to show off.

P.S. We have been doing lots of flying around the Navy base lately, with our aircraft. if you ever see it, always know that there will be a smiling techo who is either on board or has worked on that aircraft and is grateful for everything you do.

Regards

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Hello Helen,

It gives me great pleasure to know people see ADF personnel as heroes. I am very proud to serve Australia and Australian’s like you. I see myself as a proud Aussie who is honoured to serve.

I am 39 year old father of 2 boys (2 and 6 years old). Happily married and live in Queensland with our 2 dogs, both 9 years old.

Aussie heroes are amazing and it’s people like you that continue to put a smile on mine and ADF member’s faces.

Today at one our bases in NSW, RAAF personnel were given one laundry bag each. I am really happy with my bag as this was the one thing I didn’t cater for very well. Also I am a big footy fan and being from Queensland, the symbol on the bottom left of the bag looks like a ‘Q’. 

For the next 2 days, we are doing COVID training and head back to the barracks to start working with the public.

Take care and God Bless to you and yours.

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Hello there,

I received one of your Aussie Hero Quilts while deployed in the Middle East in 2012/13 and also a very handy laundry bag. I was an infantry soldier specialising in operating the Bushmaster PMV and combat first aid.

I used my laundry bag all the time while there, and I still l take it everywhere I travel for work! While at home, my quilt keeps my 5 month old boy and I warm through the cold winter nights in Western Australia.

Regrettably, I never did get in touch with Rita, to thank her for sending me these lovely gifts, so I hope it is not too late to say thank you now.

Could you please pass my sincere thank you on to her.

Cheers.

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Hello,

My quilt arrived today. I am so blown away. It honestly was the best pick me up. I am currently under the weather and this has brightened my day. It is already on my bed.

I will be sending a personalised letter to Sue. She is an absolutely gem!

Thank you so much

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That’s a wrap for this week!

Stay safe and well, and don’t forget to like, comment and share 🙂




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