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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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Our family spends lots of vacations going to parks to do lots of camping and playing outdoors. We thank you for all you do to keep the forests thriving in these challenging environmental conditions, so we and other families can continue to enjoy the great outdoors for many years to come.

Jason Wehking, Winter Springs, Florida

My sincere gratitude for your efforts to protect our forest your efforts are heroic and admired your commitment makes a huge impact and I am sincerely grateful for our Forest Service personnel.

Thank you

Anonymous, Greenvale, New York

Hello US Forest Service, Thank you for your service and support of our national forest. Growing up in California, I have visited most of the national forests across the state. Now living in Washington, I continue to hike and visiting here near Mt Reiner and in Oregon too. Thank you for your dedication to make our parks beautiful. Regards, Alex

Anonymous, Seattle, Washington

Hi, thank you for the work you do to keep our forests in shape. Your work is invaluable. I appreciate what you do for this country. Matthew

Matthew House, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Thank you for all your efforts keeping us safe during wildfires. I support the Forest Service at Verizon and we are honored to partner in your efforts with our crisis response team to bring connectivity to the base camp. You all rock! Keep up the great work.

Anonymous, Scottsdale, Arizona

Hello -

Thank you so much for your selfless devotion to protect our forests and communities. I am a huge advocate for our National Forests as I spent so much time in my youth visiting National Parks across the country. I am passionate about ensuring these resources are available for generations to come, so thank you very much. You are a hero!

Scott Cave, Charleston, South Carolina

I'd like to thank you for everything you do. Particularly with the fires in Boulder County, CO. Without your help and support the town of Louisville, CO would have been lost. Thank you again for your dedication in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Best Regards, Neil Smith

Neil Smith, Denver, Colorado

Thank you so much for your efforts to keep our national parks intact. At Verizon we really appreciate you!

Sarah Ballato, Massapequa, New York

National Forests are the largest single source of fresh water in the US, providing drinking water to millions, including those in large cities.

Hi,

Thank you for your timeless sacrifice and dedication to our National Parks and Forests! Your selfless and courageous acts help the citizens of this great nation enjoy this beautiful country, while keeping many of our friends and families safe from harms way.

Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and I appreciate all you do!

Mike

Anonymous, Mount Airy, Maryland

Thank you for all you do to make our world a better and safer place. I’m able to visit beautiful national parks, which I love to do, and it wouldn’t be possible without you.

Anonymous, California

Thank you for your service and the efforts that you and your team make to protect our forest.

Tracy Lumpkin, Dacula, Georgia

Hi

Thank you for your service! You are appreciated! My fav forests are in NC and Oregon, ive been to the amazon as well were sadly is burning . Keep up the good work! And remember we are all conected! be safe out there

Z man

Anonymous, Clearwater, Florida

Hello, my name is Kristen and I wanted to say thank you for your selfless service to help protect the national forests. I live in North Carolina and love everything about the outdoors. What you do on a daily basis is so important and there are no words to express how thankful I am!

Kristen Mendonca, Holly Springs, North Carolina

Thank you so much for your support and service to our National Forests. Your dedication allows me to enjoy recreation, the air I breathe, and keeping my customers located near safe! I work in Enterprise Sales here at Verizon and have so many customers that are impacted by natural disasters, thank you for helping them be safe!

Alissa Dean, Chicago, Illinois

Thank you so much for your selfless dedication to protecting our national forests. I live near Sandy Hook NJ's National Park, but I would love to visit some of the west coast parks such as sequoia and grand canyon. You are brave and put others needs above your own. Please stay safe, and thank you again for your dedication!!

Anonymous, Red Bank, New Jersey

Wanted to let you guys (men & women) know that all the work you do does not go unnoticed and we are very grateful for the sacrifices you make to help preserve our national forests! Thank you

Anonymous, Leesburg, Virginia

Hello! Thank you for your selfless service to help protect the national forests. “If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning.” President Lyndon B. Johnson

Anonymous, Pennsylvania

Hi. Can't thank you enough for protecting our Forest's and putting yourself in danger everyday for us. You put yourself above others; that takes a special person with a big heart!

It is so much appreciated! Thank you! Terri

Terri Niessen, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Dear Firefighters and volunteers Thank you so much for the work you do in battling forest fires. I appreciate your dedication and sacrifice. Your work is more important than many people know. You help protect us from danger. I pray that you stay safe and healthy as you serve your community.

Thank you again.

Anonymous, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Dear Firefighter,

I want to express my gratitude for your service. I know how difficult it is to do the work that you do. My family really appreciates your dedication to our National Forests. We would not be able to enjoy this beauty without you.

God Bless and Thank you!

Jim

James M Farrell, Sunderland, MD 20689-3104, Maryland

The longleaf pine ecosystem is one of the most biologically diverse in North America, with an understory that can hold up to 40 plant species per square yard.

Thank you for keeping the national forests beautiful. My favorite (so far) has been Muir Woods. I appreciate your true dedication.

Anonymous, 20148, Virginia

Thank you so much for all of your great work and selfless service. You guys are saving the wonderful mother earth for our future generations. We are here to support!!

Thank you again

Sampath Vanamamalai, Burke, Virginia

I want to express my deep gratitude to the dedicated US Forest Service personnel. Your tireless work in protecting our forests, preserving wildlife, and ensuring safe, healthy environments is invaluable. Thank you for your commitment and service to our nation and its natural beauty.

Anonymous, 20152, Virginia

Thank you so much for everything that you do. Seeing the recent fires in Yosemite and other national parks has been sad. Thanks for your bravery and for saving the trees and wildlife. Your efforts are appreciated and valued!

Anonymous, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

To the wildland firefighter reading this, I want to thank you for your selfless service, even risking life and limb to help preserve our National Forests.

I'm Jim Dieterle, and I've worded at Verizon for about 2 years. My accounts that I support include USDA/FS and DOI. Please stay safe!

Jim Dieterle, Ashburn, Virginia

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U.S. Forest Service