"Hey Gary..look forward to seeing you and everyone down at Dry Hootch for coffee next time! Van"

"I am saddened by the stories that i hear from vets who are getting turned down by the VA. I have been helped tremendously by the VA and am grateful for their services, however, some soldiers are going through absolute hell. Its a long and…"

"I understand that it will take a community and a village to support a more wholesome readjustment possible. Soldiers helping soldiers. I agree that supporting non profits organizations is the way to go. I am sad and angry to hear about what women…"

"Dan, the one picture from the Hubble reminds of the line in the song by Los Lonely Boys, "how far is Heaven". and it does a lot for me to look at the picture and mediate....... on kindness. gary"

"sarge, i can give you a hand getting a profile photo up on your dryhootch site if you are up for that. semper fi l/cpl"

"Sarge. thank you, thank you, thank you. lets get more of us hooked up. peace love and teamwork. l/cpl"

"You are right again sarge. peace love and kindness l/cpl"

"Thanks Mark..its amazing all that you, Bob, and the supporters of Dry Hootch have accomplished..our own coffeeshop.. a first after all of these years! Its a wonderful world! Van"

"sarge, had to put moms picture up. the woman that gave me life and waited for me to come back to the world. and now i have the chance to care for her and the boys, you of all known how much i love them. l/cpl oorah"

"dont you think it would be a good idea to approach Bob about having pat and bells play for opening of dryhootch. l/cpl"

"Very well said..our hope is that eventually more awareness will support more kindness and more accountability for those who judge and condemn. Van"

"Hey Mark, How have you been? How are things comin at the Hootch..When do you plan to open? Dan"

"Dan Awesome to see you,Welcome to the Hootch :):):)"