A Special Message To the Children of Fallen Troops:

We want to express our deepest sympathy and our great respectful appreciation for your tremendous sacrifice. Your parents gave their lives in service to our great nation. In Iraq, Afghanistan and all over the world your Fathers and Mothers made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure a better future for the United States and the entire world. They died for their country and the noble cause of Freedom. You should be very proud of your parents.

You have made the Ultimate Sacrifice that a child can make for their country, the loss of a soldier parent in a time of war.  You have made this great sacrifice so that my children and I may one day live in a safer world. I personally owe you a tremendous debt.  I hope that those Americans who feel the same way will help OEC  provide the programs that you so deservee.

With sympathy and appreciation,
Robert McDowell
Operation Ensuring Christmas