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 .jpg) | Men, a brief note to let you all know I made it back safely to what we call the "Big Sand Box"... I want to express how pleased I am on just how well you performed as a team this preseason... You've gone undefeated going into regular season play so now it's time to step-up our game and commit to ownership of our undefeated status and not allow our scheduled opponents to take that record away from us... I also want you to think and apply what you've learned and what you're being taught by your coaching staff - "Character does Count" not only on the gridiron but equally important your conduct in school and with family, friends and loved ones... Listen to your coaches and parents, we all have personal experiences to share with you so you may gain an appreciation and advantage in life not so difficult as some of the hard lessons we had to learn... I want to thank Albert for being the first to post a letter to our valiant warriors (US Forces - "Troops")... For those Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who are here with me thousands of miles away from our family, friends and loved ones and who are making daily sacrifices to keep our United States secured, we're sincerely thankful of your gesture of gratitude... Our American Forces who are on the forward edge of the battle area are the best mother earth has to offer and I'm proud to say that - being a United States Marine... I ask you to continue to support our men and women in uniform and simply thank them each opportunity you get... Albert, I honor you and your family especially in keeping with the memory of your Father... He would be proud of you son...
To my son Christian - you are my hero... I along with your Mother and sister (Kaylee) are so proud of you and what you've become as an athlete and scholar... Remember to keep your head-up, make face-cage to face-cage contact and wrap-up your opponent... Height doesn't matter son but the size of your heart does!!! Daddy loves you...
In closing, I want to share with you all an old saying that I impress upon your fellow teammate - my son Christian (#8), always remember "Nothing in life comes free and nothing earned is nothing gained" - Life is what you make of it gentlemen... Seize the moments!!! You're destined for greatness...
Semper Fidelis,
Coach Casey |
 | To the troops in Iraq ,
Hi, my name is Albert Padilla Jr and I am playing football with the pewee team of the Downey Razorbacks. I'm a wide receiver and a kicker. I am lucky to be on the first string teams. I can't wait to start playing games and hope to be playing in the championships. Other than that I realy appreciate all you guys do for our country. You guys put your lives in jeopardy so we can have our freedom. without you we wouldn't be able to play football. My dad was in the milatary, but sadly past away. From that experience I am aware of the dangers you go threw. From now on I will be playing for you guys just like you fight for us.
HURA!!!!!!!!!! |
 | Hello,my name is Jesse Saenz I am ten years old and I play football for the Downey Razorbaks. I am a defensive line man and full back. I really like what your doing for our country because I enjoy to have freedom especially football and its because you are putting your life in jeopardy for our freedom. I just pray that you make it out there and I will pray for you and your friends as best I can |
 | Dear soldier, my name is Justin Ayala I play quarterback and I am number five. I just want to thank you for protecting our country, also thank you for giving me and every one else freedom. Please stay safe so you can come see your family soon.
Sincerely, Justin Ayala
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 | Hello troops, My name is Manny Ramirez #4, I play football for the Downey Razorbacks. I hope you like to play sports because I know I do. I play football, baseball, and basketball. In football the positions I play are fullback and defensive end. Well it was nice written to you, hope to hear back from you. Sincerely, Manny Ramirez #4 |
 | Dear soldiers in Iraq, I am very thankful that you are over there protecting the people of America. Without you we might have been attacked before. How hot is it over there? We’ve been having a heat wave here. The temperature has reached 103! I hope you all return home safely. My grandpa is a veteran of the Korean war. Do you have any relatives that have fought in wars? I think the president should just pull all the soldiers out of Iraq before more Americans are wounded.
Sincerely,
Christian Vargas #54 Center |
 | Hi, my name is Angel Jimenez I am 11 years old, this is my first year playing with the Downey Razorbacks I am really grateful to be part of this team. I appreciate all American Soldiers for protecting our country. It must be really hard for you to be away from your families. What you are doing is brave and my prayers are with all the soldiers. Your friend
Angel Jimenez |
 | Dear Troops, My name is Jacob Diaz, #7. Today, September 12, 2009 we had our first game against Lynwood. We played really hard, did our best and WE WON!!!! The score was 33 - 12. (I want to dedicate this first game to you, Coach Casey!) I thank all the troops for working hard and making our world a better place. I wish everybody can hurry up and come home because we know your families are missing you. Sincerely, Jacob Diaz #7 |
 | Dear Soldiers, My name is Christian Varenas and I am 11 years old. This is my second year playing for Downey Razorbacks. I am number 8. I play wide receiver and cornerback. I enjoy playing football because it is fun. My family and I would like to thank you for being so brave and defending our country. My grandfather was in the NAVY for 31 years. He is a Vietnam Veteran. My dad was in the MARINES for 11 years. I am very proud of them for fighting for our country. I know you miss your families and your families miss you too. I hope you come home safe to your families. I will be praying for you every night. Take care of yourselves and be safe. Sincerely, Christian Varenas #8 |
 | Dear Troops in Iraq, Hi, my name is Anthony Bond and I play football for the Downey Razorbacks. My position is quarterback and I am number 21. I just wanted to thank you for helping us save our country. You guys are the best. I can't thank you guys enough for helping me, my friends, my family, and everyone else in the country. So once again, thanks for putting your lives in danger just to help us. Your hard work and dedication means a lot to me. I hope you guys win the battle the best of luck to you. BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your best bud, Anthony Bond #21 |
 | Dear soldiers in Iraq,
My name is John Boik #60, I play for the Downey Razorbacks. I am a lineman on offense and defense. On offense I am a center but on defense I am a tackle. Thank you so much for fighting for freedom in the world. Come back safely.
Sincerely,
John Boik #60 |
 | Hello Troops in Iraq,
My name is Ian Sonico #49. I am 12 years old and I love to play football. I play safety, wide receiver, and corner. The sports I play are football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. Thank you for protecting our country. My family will be praying for you all the time. I love what you are doing because of the freedom you bring to our country. I hope for you all to make it bake safely. It was nice writting to you! Bye...... =D
Sincerely,
Ian Sonico #49 |
 | To my fellow troops serving our country in the Middle East. I want to take this time to say thank you for all your hard work, and risking your lives to protect our country and my freedom. I really appreciate all that you are doing out there. My family and I keep you and your families in our prayers for a safe return home. Hope that all is well and that God keeps you safe in all your endeavors. Once again thank you so much for all that you are doing for our country, and me, and know that it is very much appreciated. God bless you and the many troops serving our country. With lots of respect, Jeremy Sifuentes |
 | Thank you for protecting our Country so Iraq wouldn’t take over. Always remember to never give up without a fight just like the Razorbacks. Remember the PEE WEE Razorbacks are on your side. Keep Fighting! I’m number 24 and I play TE, MLB, I will score for you guys this Saturday. Fight on! Love, DJ #24 |
 | Hi my name is Kiefer Enslin, I play for Downey Razorbacks, it is a football team in Downey California. I play halfback and outside linebacker. Did you ever play football? I like that our team writes letters to you. Is the war scary? Have you been injured, I hope not. Was boot camp hard? Did you get yelled at a lot? Sometimes at our football practice we get yelled at. I like playing sports, I play baseball, basketball and football, football is my favorite! I also like watching football with my dad, the Philadelphia Eagles is our favorite team, do you guys get to watch football on TV? What is your favorite team to watch? Thank you for fighting the war, I hope you all come back home safe to your families. Coach Casey-we miss you very much! Sincerely, Kiefer Enslin #32 |
 | Hello Coach Casey and all the Men and Women serving in Iraq, My name is Mark Garcia, I am 12 years old, and I am a Defensive Lineman for the Downey Razorback Pee Wee division. This is my second year playing. I really love the game and I have great Coaches. Coach Casey is missed by all my fellow team mates as well as myself. We are really lucky to have people like all of you who are protecting our freedom and giving me this wonderful opportunity to play football. It must be really hard leaving your families behind when you serve. I want you all to know that I really appreciate you a lot. This year in football hasn't been the best for me. I got hurt during practice in August and had a CAT Scan done. Well my injury was ok but the doctor's found a tumor growing on my Adrenal Gland. After two months of testing they say I need surgery so I can't play football right now until I get better. I feel sad that I only got to play half of the games and I can't finish the season. I think this is how you all feel when you leave your families behind when you are fighting this war. It really SUCKS!!! Do you ever get sad when you really want to do something that you can't do? I know that I will get better and there is always next season. I pray that all of you come home soon, especially you Coach Casey. I know that your family misses you. I hope that who ever reads my letter knows that you are all heroes to me and my family. You all make our country better than any country in the world. I hope that you all stay safe. Coach Casey I hope that you can return for our end of the season PARTY!!!! Sincerely, Mark Anthony Garcia #72 |
Dear Troops, Hi my name is Joseph Ara. I'm number 53 on the Downey Razorbacks. How are you guys doing? I hope you guys are doing great. I'm a lineman. I'm usually left tackle, right tackle, and nose tackle. It is fun being on this team. My teammates help me and I help them. We are all great teammates. When the war is over I hope all soldiers come home. Now you are in the war I want you Marine men to help each other and kick some butt. I hope you all come back soon. Your Friend, Joseph A. Ara |
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 | Hello, Hope you are all doing well. My name is Roberto Lara #79. I play football for the Downey Pee Wee Football team. This is my third year playing tackle football. I enjoy playing because I can hit someone without getting in trouble! Is it scary being in the war? My grandfather is a marine. He was in the Korean war. He says once a marine always a marine! Hope you all stay safe and thank you for keeping America safe. HURA! Your new friend, Roberto Lara #79 |
 | Hi my name is Richard Rodriguez; I’m #77 and play for the Downey Razorback pee-wee team. This is my 1st year playing football. I would like to THANK YOU for fighting for our country without you guys, we wouldn’t have football. I am going to try hard to play football for you and the troops, just like you and the troops fight for our freedom. KEEP FIGHTING!!!!!!!!! And make it back safely. Sincerely w/ lots of respect, Richard Rodriguez #77 |
 | Dear Devil Dogs, My name is Alejandro Coretez, I am 11 years old. I'm number 80 for the Downey Razorbacks Pee Wee team. Thank you for fighting for our freedom. My dad, my uncle Moscow, and Nino David are Marines like you guys. When I grow I want to be a Marine just like them and you guys. I wish you good luck from my heart. Are you guys training hard for the fight? Make sure my Coach Casey is ok. Hoorah!!! Future Marine, Alejandro Cortez |
 | To Coach Casey and the other members of the unit, I am #78 Zachary Binkley, an offensive lineman playing at the position of guard. I would like to just say thank you and the other guys in your unit for doing a tough job and putting yourselves in harm’s way. Please keep watch over each other so that all of you will return safely and unhurt to be with your families. My prayers are with you. Zachary Binkley #78 PS: in case you have not heard we made it to the 3rd round of PLAYOFFS!!! |
