"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the teddy bears your organization provides to the children of deployed Soldiers from the 77th Regional readiness Command. ….It is important to assist children to cope with feelings of loss when a parent or loved one leaves for an extended period of time. Your organization provides the children of our soldiers love and comfort at a time of great need.

As the Commanding General of the 77th, I am grateful to you and Hugs Across America for the generous support you provide to the Soldiers and their families. Your organization is a true asset to my command and the U.S. Army."