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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Thank you for keeping the world safe and protecting the forest. We need more people like you in this world that care and respect the planet. Stay Safe!!

Anonymous, Massachusetts

Thank you for keeping our forest safe. Without the beauty of nature to help keep me balanced, grateful, awe-ful, inspired, serene, my life would be less. As would my family's and so many people's. Thank you for keeping natural habitats available for wildlife and plant life too!

Sue Fox, Flemington, New Jersey

Dear Firefighters, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication to protecting our precious national forests. Your courage and sacrifice in battling these wildfires are truly inspiring. Thank you for your service. Sincerely,Nattakarn Alkire

Nattakarn Alkire, Hoover, Alabama

Hello,

My name is Keith and I wanted to thank you and everyone else for your selfless service to National Forests. We appreciate your sacrifice.

Anonymous, Irving, Texas

Forests provide so much to us and to our planet. I'm grateful for those who have passions that lead them to pursue endeavors associated with those passions. What you do goes above and beyond and I am eternally grateful. I recently visited Rocky Mountain National Park and pictures will never do nature's beauty justice. Thank you for your service

Anonymous, Tampa, Florida

Hello,

My name is Keith and I wanted to thank you and everyone else for your selfless service to National Forests. We appreciate your sacrifice.

Anonymous, Irving, Texas

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

Hello,

My name is Keith and I wanted to thank you and everyone else for your selfless service to National Forests. We appreciate your sacrifice.

Anonymous, Irving, Texas

Dear Forest Fire Fighter, Thank You from the Heartland of KY for your work. We know this can be a hard job and we are grateful for your dedication and support to keep our natural resources healthy. We need you! THANK YOU for your service!!

Anonymous, Louisville, Kentucky

Hello,

My name is Keith and I wanted to thank you and everyone else for your selfless service to National Forests. We appreciate your sacrifice.

Anonymous, Irving, Texas

I work for Verizon, and we spent time today reviewing the Forestry Dept. It is absolutely amazing everything you do. The planting, using, conserving, and repairing forests, as well as the management of growing timber is such an integral part of life, I truly appreciate the work you complete. You are valued, appreciated and an asset. THANK YOU!

Leanne Justiss, Weatherford, Texas

Dear Firefighters, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your tireless efforts in protecting our precious national forests. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice are an inspiration to us all.

Thank you for your service.

Sincerely, Nattakarn Alkire

Nattakarn Alkire, Hoover, Alabama

Dear Firefighters,

I am so incredibly grateful for your selfless service in protecting our nation’s forests. Your bravery and hard work are essential and I want you to know that you are truly appreciated.

Thank you for all you do!

Anonymous, Dallas, Texas

Thank you for your hard work and your dedication to keeping the public safe and protecting our natural resources. We appreciate your service to our country. I know this is a very dangerous and physically demanding job and can't thank you enough for your efforts to protect our forests.

Kathy Mangrubang, Bellevue, Washington

Thank you for your dedication to protecting our Country's natural resources, our environment and wildlife. I'm heading into the George Washington National Forest in the coming days for a week of hiking, fishing and enjoying the forests that you have worked so hard to protect.

THANK YOU! Meg Powell

Meg Powell, Richmond, Virginia

Hi, My name is James and I work at Verizon. During a team event I learned about the National Forest Foundation and the great work that firefighters do every day to protect our forests. I live in Kansas, which is not known for their forests, but I do travel a lot and enjoy hiking and skiing. I just wanted to thank you for your service. Thanks!

Anonymous, Olathe, Kansas

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to protecting our National Forests. Your sacrifice is appreciated. Stay safe!

Jodi Fernandez, Palmetto, Florida

I have loved the peace from being in our National Forests since I was a child. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice to preserve and protect our national treaasure for generations to come.

We appreciate you.

Petra Schroeder, Denver, Colorado

Hello,

My name is Keith and I wanted to thank you and everyone else for your selfless service to National Forests.

Anonymous, Irving, Texas

Trees hold and purify water and stabilize soils, helping creeks and rivers run clear for the thousands of communities who depend on National Forests for clean water.

Hello,

My name is Keith and I wanted to thank you and everyone else for your selfless service to National Forests.

Anonymous, Irving, Texas

Thank you so much for doing a critical job that many people don't realize the importance of. We only hear about wildfires when things go bad, but the amount of work you do to prevent even more is unbelievable. You are literally keeping our forests and lands safe and free for not only us, but future generations.

Anonymous, Newark, Delaware

Thank you for your courage and willingness to sacrifice your life and your health for this Earth! Without our world, we would have nothing. We wouldn't exist. We wouldn't have the opportunity do experience the joy and beauty of sunlight on treetops or the magesty of a forest mountain. Thank you for truly making this world a better place.

Sue Fox, Flemington, New Jersey

Hello! Writing to you from sunny Tampa Florida and wanted to personally Thank you for all that you do. I've learned so much about what firefighters do through this program and I am thankful for what you do! You are the reason why the coming generations will have a hopeful future. Your efforts are seen and truly appreciated.

ANA WATT, Dover, Florida

Thank you U.S. Forest Service

Thank you
U.S. Forest Service