The Indianapolis Chapter of Sole would like to take this moment to think of our Heroes serving in the Gulf area as well as a moment of silence to remember those brave souls that have given their ultimate sacrifice for the ideals that you and I hold so sacred in our world, our "God Given and Blessed American Freedom".

Let us all take a few moments of our time to support our troops and the coalition troops fighting for our rights as Americans and as free people everywhere to live the life we choose for ourselves and to also let others in this world have the freedom to do the same.

The following article is a reprint from the April issue of the INDYSOLE newsletter.

Please take a couple moments to look it over and maybe use the hyperlinks provided or send a "care package" to show your support for our Heroes.

Above all else please pray for our world and the ones we trust to lead it.

WASHINGTON — Want to show your support for U.S. soldiers and their families as the war in Iraq continues? The Bush administration has compiled an Internet-based list to help you do so. The resources and suggestions, collectively called "On the Homefront" include information on how to send e-mail, electronic thank-you cards and care packages to deployed troops and how to contact charity groups that offer assistance to military families.

Through " Operation Dear Abby " (http://anyservicemember.navy.mil), e-mail can be sent to deployed troops of any service. "Defend America" (http://www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.html) contains a thank-you card to troops. The U.S. military set up both services.

Through " Operation USA Care Package " (http://www.usocares.org/home.htm), donations are accepted for purchasing items requested by troops, such as sunscreen, disposable cameras, prepaid calling cards and toiletries. That is a project sponsored by the United Services Organization, a non-profit group that supports the U.S. military, and America Online Inc.

Several civic organizations offer ways for volunteers to help local military families with such things as household repairs, spring cleaning, tutoring and child care. The groups include the American Legion, American Red Cross, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA, National

4-H Council, The Salvation Army, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The Bush administration outline also suggests volunteering locally to help by mentoring children, teaching someone to read or working in a food shelter.