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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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Thank you for all that you do for the National Forests! I appreciate you working for the USFS. I live in Arizona and enjoy the many forests here and throughout the West. Every summer my family and I enjoy visiting national forests in our RV trailer so we really appreciate your work for the USFS!

Anonymous, Arizona

I am thankful for the air that we breath and the beauty of nature that I get to experience everyday. Thank you for the food that is provided and the healing natural medicine. I am also grateful for the always changing times and seasons. We need to do a better job of taking care of you. It can start with me.

Anonymous, Elmhurst, New York

Thank you for everything you do. Walking through the wilderness of West Virginia and being able to see the various wildlife from deer, squirrels, rabbits and abundance of different types of birds I know that people are working to maintain these healthy natural habitats so they can thrive. It is appreciated and thank you so much for your work!

John Childers, Milton, West Virginia

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your hard work and dedication to you work. Your countless hours do not go unnoticed and are very much appreciated. Thank you again for all you do to keep our National Forest's beautiful and running smoothly.

Kelli Broadhurst, 43228, Ohio

I wanted to take a moment and let the National Forest Service team know that I wholeheartely appreciate all that you do. Your work is a critical piece of maintaining and supporting a healthy environment and providing us with a beautiful, safe place to connect with nature. It is priceless and valued daily by millions. Keep up the incredible work!

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

To the entire National Forest Service team -- thank you for choosing to participate in such an important life endevor. Each one of you helps to improve the quality of our environment and all living things. Yes, your efforts are that important and that far reaching! Thank you for caring for all and giving us a place to enjoy nature. Priceless.

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

Thank you National Forest Service for all you do! Your tireless efforts are so far reaching in positive impact as you play a critical role in the health and well-being of environment and living things. You keep the forests healthy and safe for all of us to enjoy whether we are connecting with nature alone or with family and friends. Thank you!

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

A big Thank You to the US Forest Service for performing such critical work to support our environment. Your work is part of the solution to maintain a healthy environment and heathly humans! The forest is my home where I connect with nature and the benefits are endless. There are millions like me in that respect. Keep up the great work!

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

By planting the right species in the right places, reforestation improves forest health and helps make our forests more resilient to future challenges like climate change and wildfire.

To the US Forest Service: Thank you for choosing such an important job in which to utilize your time and energy. Your efforts increase the quality of all living things in all aspects, physically and spiritually. The forest is my proverbial home and I am consistently appreciative of your hard work to maintaining a healthy environment for us all!

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

I am here to remind the US Forest Service of the profund effect they have on the environment and all living things. Your work and efforts and focus keep our national forests healthy and gives us a place to connect with nature which improves the quality of our lives. Thank you is an understatement! Keep up the great work!

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

US Forest Service -- Thank you for tirelessly working hard to protect our national forests and us as well. You improve the quality of all lives physically and spiritually and give us a place to connect to nature. Your critical work does not go unnoticed and is appreciated by all. Thank you!

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

A big THANK you to the US Forest Service! What an important and impactful choice you've made to keep our national forest healthy and thriving and improving the quality of all living things near and far. You are part of the solution and I applaud you for that.

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

A huge shout out to US Forest Service employees! Thank you for choosing such a critical, important job of protecting and nurturing healthy National Forests. Your work improves a large portion of our beautiful country and gives us a place to connect with nature. Thank you for all of your time and energy on keeping us safe and healthier!

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

Thank you US Forest Service for all you do in protecting our national forests! You play such an important role in supporting a healthy environment that increases the quality of life of all living things. Please pause and reflect now and then on that fact as you go about your day and be proud of the work that you do. I appreciate you!

Melissa Kamermayer, Tampa, Florida

Thank you to the U.S. Forest Service personnel for all of your efforts. It is greatly appreciated being able to enjoy our wonderful, natural areas. I love seeing the wildlife and mature trees.

Thank you!

Anonymous, Alpharetta, Georgia

Thank you for all you do to keep us and our parks and forests safe. Your valuable time, effort and the energy you put into the job is very commendable. Thank you for your selfless commitment for saving the environment for today and for future generations.

Anonymous, Ashburn, Virginia

Thank you for the tremendous work you've been doing towards National Forest preservation and conservation. This will ensure these beautiful resources are present for generations to come!

Anonymous, Bartlett, Illinois

Thank you for all of the work you do each and every day! This work will help preserve our National Forests for generations to come! Thank you!

Anonymous, Bartlett, Illinois

Thank you for making our world cleaner, we appreciate all you do to ensure our world thrives.

Peter Alavanja, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Thank you for the amazing work you have done! You guys are amazing!

Anonymous, Lake Mary, Florida

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

Many thanks to you for all you are doing to support our national forests and grasslands! Your work is responsible for preserving this habitat for generations to come! I greatly appreciate all of your efforts; you're truly a hero! Thank you!

Merrianne McLoughlin, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Dear Forest Firefighters, Sending my hearfelt thanks and gratitude to you for all you do. You're job is so dangerours and very difficult, so I wanted you to know how appreciated you are. We would not have what we currently have without your dedication and sacrifice. Your bravery is amazing. May you always be safe and blessed!!

Merrianne McLoughlin, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Thank you for the amazing work you've done to protect our national forests! This is going to preserve it for many generations!

Anonymous, Bartlett, Illinois

A huge thank you to each and every one of you for all that you do in protecting our forests and grasslands, which in turn keeps our wildlife, plants, and humans healthy and very happy. Your dedication, sacrific, bravery and support is truly admired and appreciated. Thank you!

Merrianne McLoughlin, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Sending my heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the amazing job you are doing to protect, restore and guard our national forests and grasslands. Thank you to each employee for all your efforts to keep what we have today and for future generations. You are a true hero!

Merrianne McLoughlin, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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U.S. Forest Service