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 everything you do on a daily basis to maintain our National Forests. Your bravery and hard work are essential to preserving these invaluable ecosystems. Please stay safe!!!

Anonymous, Massachusetts

Thank you so much for all your work and training to fight forest fires so we can enjoy the outdoors. Our family enjoys camping, hiking, and mountain biking especially. We love having the opportunities to explore the forests and get away from our hectic lives. Thank you for all you do!!

Anonymous, Alpharetta, Georgia

Thank you for all that you do! You are appreciated for your selfless efforts in preserving these forests. My family loves to visit national forests. Thanks!

Anonymous, Texas

Thank you for everything that you do. The parks and forest services have been a huge part of my life since childhood. Whether it was camp outs with boy scouts, backpacking different sections of the Appalachian Trail, mountain biking through the high deserts; I know there has been immense work and care to maintain the forests for everyone.

Anonymous, Kansas City, Missouri

Dear Firefighters,

Your courage and dedication are an inspiration. Thank you for protecting our national forests. We appreciate your sacrifice.

Sincerely, Nattakarn Alkire

Nattakarn Alkire, Hoover, Alabama

I wanted to write to say thank you for all you do in protecting our National Forests. I have been fortunate enough to have visited and stayed in several. They are truly a national treasure. Stay safe!

Jodi Fernandez, Palmetto, Florida

Thank you for your dedicated service to preserve and protect our forests and wildlife.

Sunny Ea, Plano, Texas

I wanted to write you this letter to thank for everything that you all do to protect our forest, our trees are so vital to our planet and the air we breath. Also thank you for fighting to protect our lives and our homes. Thank so much for risking your lives to save ours. Praying for your protection out there on the forrest fire war zone.

Anonymous, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

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

Hey there! I'm Erika from Dallas, TX. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication on the continued protection of our communities from wildfires. Your labor is not in vain. Stay safe out there!

Erika Franklin, Richardson, Texas

Thank you so much for your hard work job. You have helped to protect the communities against all flash floods and wildfires. Thank you again for protecting our lives, our houses. Great work!

Jeanie Hoang, California

My name is Lorena from Tustin, CA. Thank you for what you do! It takes courage and bravery to run into a burning building or fight a wildfire to save humans, animals, properties, and our precious natural resources! You are my hero. Living in California, I have experienced first hand the effects of wildfires every year! Take good care of yourself!

Anonymous, Tustin, California

Thank you so much for all that you do to our national forests safe. Please know that it is truly appreciated. You are making a difference for not only us, today, but for the future generations as well!

Anonymous, Massachusetts

Hello, My name is Marla. Many cherished memories are near the Tahoe National Forest. Thank you Firefighters for your hard work and dedication in protecting our beautiful forests! Your service to our country is admirable. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. My youngest son has just started the fire program and I could not be prouder of him.

Marla Lindemann, El Dorado Hills, California

We want to thank for you for all the Forest Service does to maintain the lands we so love to hiking and camping in. We find such peace outside in the trees and cannot imagine a week where we are not outside enjoying all that nature has to occur us.

Anonymous, Post Falls, Idaho

I wanted to send you a brief note to let you know your work in the Forestry Service Dept does not go un-noticed and is greatly appreciated. You are in such a fabulous position to assist with the current infrastructure of our planet to ensure our eco-system is well maintained. Future generations will also benefit from your efforts. THANK YOU!

Leanne Justiss, Weatherford, Texas

Thank you thank you thank you for your time, energy and expertise to save our national treasure. Where would we be without our wilderness and without you!!!

Keep up the good work.

Petra Schroeder, Denver, Colorado

I live in Idaho, having moved here 20 years ago, from California. The biggest draw in choosing Idaho as our new home was the proximity and amount of open lands residents have the ability to access.

Anonymous, Post Falls, Idaho

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the hard work and dedication you bring to protecting and preserving our nation's forests. Your commitment to maintaining these vital natural resources is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for all that you do.

Cheers,

Anonymous, San Francisco, California

Dear Forest Service personnel, As a nature lover, I am so Thankful for the work you do to help prevent forest fires. My enjoyment of nature is a prime way to decompress and admire the environment. Activities such as this can be enjoyed by so many and your work helps enable the environment to do so. THANK YOU for your service!!

Anonymous, Louisville, Kentucky

Hello I'm Giancarlo from Long Island. Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you protecting homes and communities from wildfires. It's such an important job and I wanted to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your hard work keeping us and the earth safe.

Anonymous, East Islip, New York

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

Dear Firefighters,

We are incredibly grateful for your selfless service in protecting our nation’s forests. Your bravery and hard work are essential to preserving these invaluable ecosystems. We know the conditions are tough, and we commend your resilience.

Thank you for all you do.

Nattakarn Alkire, Hoover, Alabama

Hello! Writing to you from sunny Florida and wanted to take time to Thank you for all that you do. You are the reason why the coming generations will have a hopeful future. Please continue!! Your efforts are seen and greatly appreciated by all of us.

ANA WATT, Dover, Florida

I am a Senior Project/Program Manager at Verizon, and I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering commitment to protecting our nation's forests for years to come. Because of your service, my children's children will have the opportunity to enjoy places like Yosemite and many other parks throughout our wonderful nation.

David Hudson, Fate, 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 and our planet. Your job is very dangerous and can be grueling and that takes a special type of person to be dedicated to our environment.
Thank you for keeping us and the earth safe.

Kathy Mangrubang, Bellevue, Washington

I cannot imagine the courage it takes to face a fire. Thank you. I keep my sanity and belief in goodness alive by spending time in nature. Thank you. It brings me joy, gratitude, awe, a sense of humility but also a sense of my place on this Earth. Thank you for trying to make our world better. Healthier. Safer.

Sue Fox, Flemington, New Jersey

Thank you U.S. Forest Service

Thank you
U.S. Forest Service