America's Scrapbook 2008

American Heroes: The Soldiers You Love

With Pooh Bears and big hugs, readers share the ways they salute their families in the military

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HUGS & KISSES

"My husband, Greg was deployed earlier this year.," writes Lisa Boland of Sumter, S.C. "My daughter Rylie, 7 months at the time, and I sent Pooh Bear with him in his bags [with a note] saying, "Daddy, I have Mommy to keep me company and give me hugs, and you don't have anyone, so here is my Pooh Bear. Hug him when you get lonely or miss us, and remember we love you!' " And he did – with the picture to prove it!