Thank you
U.S. Forest Service

As part of its responsible business plan, Citizen Verizon, Verizon partnered with the National Forest Foundation to thank individuals who have dedicated their professional careers to protecting America’s National Forests—the U.S. Forest Service personnel.

As the effects of climate change exacerbate wildfires and the impacts of COVID-19 spur an unprecedented increase in visitations, Forest Service staff continue to selflessly work and often put their lives in danger to ensure these public lands thrive now and for many generations to come.

In addition to sharing messages of support, encouragement, and thanks from Verizon’s employees, Verizon’s generous grant will plant 100,000 trees on National Forest lands. These native trees will help provide fresh air, clean water, and remove carbon from the environment.

We invite you to share these messages of thanks from Verizon employees with your fellow wildland firefighters or any associations, clubs, groups, or teams who you believe would appreciate seeing them.

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My family greatly benefits from the time we spend outdoors enjoying the fresh air and scenery. I have been very blessed by spending time with my family in the US Forests throughout my life. Colorado is a special state to my family. Thank you for making these places special!

Tanner Reddout, Anna, Texas

Thank you for all that you do to protect forests from the increasing threats from wildfires, drought, and habitat loss. Additionally, thank you for protecting the 1/3rd of the nation's drinking water coming from National Forests. I am grateful for all that you do!!

Anonymous, Anna, Texas

Thank you for all that you do protecting our natural and beautiful resources such as the national forests. It is great knowing that my children and their children will be able to enjoy our National forests. You are doing important work and I appreciate you!

Melanie Anderson, New York

I want to express my deepest gratitude for the outstanding work you do with for our forest and conserving our wildlife all while protecting the environment as well. I appreciate all that you do especially when I hike. Without you who knows what would happen to our forest and parks. i appreciate wildlife so much so thank you once again.

marilyn lutheran, pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Thank you for saving our trees and caring for the environment. I really appreciate all that you do. Thanks to all park service personnel for your dedication, your efforts give smiles and happiness to millions of park visitors every year.

Anonymous, Long Valley, New Jersey

AS I WENT FOR MY WAlk ENJOYED THE BREEZE THE LISTEN TO THE TRAFFIC BIRDS SEEING A THE BEATIFUL WILDLIFE NICE N BRIGHT ON SUNNY DAY AN RELAXING DURING THE RAIN

Anonymous, MURFREESBORO, Tennessee

Thank you for the work you are doing in the environment. You are an important part of our ecosystem; and you are appreciated more than you know.

Marquita Henryhand, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Thank you for all that you for protecting our Forest!

Rachel Ciceraro, Godwin, North Carolina

National Forests cover 193 million acres of the United States – that’s the size of Texas!

Thank you so much for protecting our trees! What you are doing is amazing and helping millions of people.

Carla Alexander, Humble, Texas

Thank you for all you do! Our streams and wildlife need protection from development/overgrowth. Thank you for maintaining our parks and trailways, along with maintaining historical landmarks within our National Parks,

Thank You!

Dave Beardsley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Dear U.S Forest Service personnel,

Thank you so much for keeping our forests and parks preserved. We need you to help protect our land from the wildfires and other natural or manmade disasters. Thank you for your service in helping preserve Earth's beauty. I am a national park advocate and would love to continue experiencing their beauty.

Anonymous, Staten Island, New York

I can not express my gratitude enough for how you protect and conserve our national treasures. What you do is invaluable and I really appreciate you. I love nature so much and I hike a lot in the local parks and the trees are very beautiful, especially this time of year.

Anonymous, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Thank you for all the work you do to make our country a beautiful place. Thank you for protecting the environment and I am grateful for the work you do to reduce the effects of climate change.

Anonymous, Brooklyn, New York

Dear Forest Service Member, I am sending you a simple Thank You for the Huge service you provide protecting our forests from fire and other dangers! The importance of taking care of natural habitats is essential for all life to continue, from the beautiful animals/creatures that inhabit these forests to all humans and creatures across the world.

Anonymous, Flemington, New Jersey

Dear Forest Service friends, I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for your service in protecting the beauty of our country. I live in Colorado and get to enjoy its incredible environment where I am an avid mountain biker, skier and outdoorsmen because of you. Thank you and know your work is appreciated.

Tracy Sorensen, Castle Pines, Colorado

Thank you for helping preserve and protect the beauty of our earth. I am grateful to be able to visit and enjoy it with my family, specially my little ones. Many stories are told in these trips, their love for nature is enforced, all thanks to your work.

Thank you!

Anonymous, Lake Mary, Florida

Thank you for helping us with creating such a great resource where we can all come and use it to destress and create better memories with family members. In the day where we

Anonymous, Irving, Texas

NFF team--I want to express my gratitude for the work that you do every day to protect and maintain our National Forests. This is one of the most important and awe-inspiring asset that we have in our country. Our National Forests are one of the pillar of our identity as Americans. Thank you for preserving it for future generations!

Anonymous, Holmdel, New Jersey

Dearest U.S Forest Service Personnel,

Thank you so much for taking care of our forest. You have made it possible for me to take my family out to enjoy the trees, the fresh air and the beautiful surrounding.

Thank you for protecting our forest from fire and monitoring its health.

Amy Chen, Fullerton, California

I wanted to thank the US Forest Service personnel for the hard awesome work they do in protecting our forests - allowing preservation of our most important natural resources, improving our air quality, providing homes to our native wildlife, and serving as great inspiration and relaxation for our population!

Brian Raynor, Chapin, South Carolina

Trees convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and remove harmful pollutants from the air, acting as a natural air filter.

Thank you so much for all that you do. From working to prevent disasters, maintaining ecosystems/wildlife, and keeping visitors safe, many Americans are incredibly grateful for all that you do. Including myself. We all owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you.

Garrett Cooley, Alpharetta, Georgia

Thank you so much for keeping our National treasure of nature safe, vibrant, and clean. You do a thankless job but it is greatly appreciated. Every time we visit it allows us to relax and appreciate the truly wonderful nature of God's creation and beauty created for us.

Anonymous, Moore, South Carolina

Thank you to all of the Forest Service personnel. Our family uses the National Forest system extensively both in the summer and wintertime to enjoy the rocky mountains. Whether it is for hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, or even camping and relaxing in the forest it is such a joy to be able to use our public lands.

Anonymous, Colorado

Thank you to the U.S. Forest Service team for your dedication to preserving our national forests. Your hard work and commitment to conservation, including your tireless efforts in fighting wildfires, are truly appreciated.

Keep up the great work!

Anonymous, New York, New York

Verizon deeply appreciates the US Forest Service’s dedication to protecting our nation’s forests. Your tireless work in wildfire management, conservation, and recreation ensures their health and vitality for future generations. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice in safeguarding these precious resources. Thank you. - Franklin King

Franklin King, Cary, North Carolina

Thank you U.S. Forest Service

Thank you
U.S. Forest Service