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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Hello, my name is John. I love to visit the Colorado Rocky mountains, and I have seen first hand the devastation that occurs from forest fires in those beautiful mountains. I want to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to preventing and fighting forest fires. You are appreciated!

John H, New Braunfels, Texas

I wanted to write to say thank you for all you do in protecting our Forests. I live just south of Tampa, FL and there are really no forest close to me. I recently stayed in Brianhead, UT in the Dixie Nat'l Forest and it was beautiful. My husband and I spent an evening in the dark staring at the sky enjoying the stars! It was amazing! Stay safe!

Jodi Fernandez, Palmetto, Florida

Thank you for doing for saving the earth. I wanted to write you this letter to thank you honestly for everything that you do and all the hard work you do to protect our forest, our trees our lively hood, thank you for protecting us. Thank you very much!

Anonymous, Plano, Texas

Hello my is Johnny and I worked for Verizon. I wanted to write to thank you for everything that you guys do and all the hard work you do to protect our forest, our trees and lively hood! Keep up the great work! God bless each of you.

Anonymous, Fort Worth, Texas

We appreciate the sacrifices you are making to keep us all safe and our National Forests protected.

Anonymous, Massachusetts

I'd like to thank all of you hard working members of the U.S. Forest Service! I live in Colorado & love all that the outdoors provides for me, most importantly a place to get away from it all & recharge my batteries. I'm incredibly grateful for all you do to make that possible. The recent wildfires have highlighted just how important your work is!

Greg Austin, Castle Rock, Colorado

Hello I'm Dave from Eastern PA. Thank you for all you do - we see you!! 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. Keep up the great work!

Dave Quigley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Just a brief note to let you know how much the work you do is greatly appreciated! You are in such an amazing field of work, which is so important to not only current but future generations as well. Thank you for your dedication!

Leanne Justiss, Weatherford, 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

Hi! Thank you for service and working tirelessly to maintain our forests and some of our nations most precious natural resources. I can believe how difficult this must be especially with increases of temperatures, lowered precipitation and increases in natural disasters. Thanks again on behalf of myself and my family.

Anonymous, New Jersey

Dear U.S. Forest Service personnel,

Thank you for protecting our national forests. Yellowstone is my favorite national park. I appreciate walking on the hiking trails and seeing nature. It helps recharge the body and good for exercise. Keep doing what you do and I will also help by keeping the trails clean. Thank you.

Anonymous, McKinney, Texas

Thank you for all you do. We all love spending time in nature and are grateful that there are individuals like yourselves who dedicate themselves to preserving nature for future generations.

Anonymous, East Hanover, New Jersey

Hi, My name is Stephanie. I wanted to thank you for all the work you do. It's a very challenging and dangerous job at times. I truly enjoy the wildlife and we need to protect what Forest land we have left. I appreciate your dedication to protecting our Forest and animals.

Anonymous, Lewisburg, Tennessee

Thanks for all that you do, and for the sacrifices you make to defend our forests

I will always be indebted to you for your willingness to protect and to serve us

I want to let you know how appreciated you are for your willingness to perform this very dangerous job

Anonymous, Indian Land, South Carolina

I enjoyed hiking at the National Forest. Thank you for protecting our forest from wildfires. Your efforts are much appreciated! I want to express my gratitude for your great work in protecting these natural resources from wildfires and we'll get fresh air and clean water. Thank you!

Anonymous, Ashburn, Virginia

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.

ANA WATT, Dover, Florida

Thank you for all that you do! Thank you for putting your lives in danger for saving our forests and our homes. I know that it there is no season, you are on call year round and you are ready at a moments notice to go where needed. Your efforts are seen, you are very much appreciated!

Anonymous, Ashburn, Virginia

Hello I'm Dennis from Upstate New York. Thank you for all you do - we see you!! 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.

Dennis Crawford, Syracuse, New York

Thank you so much for all that you do to protect our national forest. Please know that it is truly appreciated. You are making difference for our future generations!

Anonymous, Dallas, Texas

Thank you for making it possible to make our lives a bit safer everyday. I am unable to imagine the sacrifice that you all make everyday, but I want you to know that your service and dedication is very much appreciated. Thank you

Elvia Vargas, 76244, Texas

The National Forest Foundation partners with the U.S. Forest Service to plant native species for habitat restoration and in areas impacted by wildfire, insects and disease outbreaks and other natural disturbances.

I work for Verizon and participated in a meeting today where we were shown video's of some of the work the Forestry Service does. The work you do planing, concerving and repairing forests and woodlands is absolutely incredible. I truly appreciate everyhing you do, day in and day out, to make our country better for everyone. Thank you.

Leanne Justiss, Weatherford, Texas

Thank you so much for all that you do for our National Forests. Your tireless efforts are appreciated!

Anonymous, Massachusetts

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.

Dave Quigley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Dear U.S. Forest Service personnel, We support and applaud all your efforts in keeping people, animals, and the environment safe as we can only imagine the great challenges you face. We appreciate all you do to preserve our great nation.

Alberto Asensio, Trinity, Florida

I can't express my gratitude for the valor that firefighters and NFF personnel to fight wildfires that result in saving lives in particular and also that result in saving our beautiful and precious earth. At a personal level, also thank you for protecting my sister in San Diego, CA.

Alfonso Rodriguez, Plano, Texas

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U.S. Forest Service