A letter from the
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Dear Ms. Cosco:       Thank you for sharing a copy of the great work your students created and performed during the second annual "Night of Remembrance & Hope".   It clearly took great time and effort to organize such an event, and I am impressed by the patriotism and support you and your students have demonstrated.  Remembering and honoring those who responded on September 11th - and those that continue to serve -  is an extremely worthwhile and educational project.  Perhaps nothing is more important to winning the Global War on Terrorism as the continued support of the American people.  I truly appreciate your efforts to demonstrate support for our Armed Forces. Please pass along my thanks and congratulations to your students for their great work.  Best Wishes.
Sincerely, Peter Pace  General, USMC

A letter from a local
Ambulance Corps Captain 

Dear Jane:   The tragedy that occurred on September 11th, 2001 will never be forgotten, although it may have begun to fade from our memories a bit.  Your presentation brought back many of the memories and feelings that I experienced on that day, and I thank you for that.  Sincerely, MK

A letter from the
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Paramus Veterans Home

Dear Jane:        We are still in a state of euphoria after the outstanding performance of your students! The students are beyond accolades for the performance, dedication, and deep commitment to those who gave their time and lives.  The commemoration of 9/11 exemplifies the evilness that we are dealing with in today's world. With our young men and women in harms way as we speak, for those who fought in all the previous wars like your husband in Vietnam, this tribute has enormous meaning.  The fact that you have inspired your young students in bringing consciousness to the situation so that "we never forget" 9/11 and all the veterans who have and continue to fight for the peace we enjoy in this country is uplifting and inspirational!
Sincerely, Doris Neibart, Chief Executive Officer

A letter from an
Honored Guest

Dear Mrs. Cosco:  Overwhelming.  It's the only word to describe it.  The entire tribute was beautiful and the reception that I received was completely unexpected.  When they called me on stage for the Tribute to the Navy, they gave me a standing ovation.  It was an amazing outpouring of appreciation and one of the proudest moments in my Navy career.
Cesar Oyuela ET2  Petty Officer   United States Navy

A letter from a sailor onboard the aircraft carrier
USS Harry S. Truman:

Dear Sarah:     Your thanks is enough thanks than if everyone came up and personally said thank you.  Knowing that what we do has made one person more thankful to be an American, is what we stand for.  We have supporters around the world ready to help,  but hometown support is what we need the most.  You say in your letter that you don't know us.  But, everyone in your town knows us.  We are the firefighter who puts out the fire, the police officer who arrests the bad guys, and the Navy, Marines, Air Force and Army who fight for your freedoms everyday.  We are the kid sitting next to you in class.  We are your friends and family. And most importantly, we are Americans.
                                  Thank you for the Goody Bags . . . James