Hello,I just wanted to say I am a BIG.BIG fan of yours!! Matt I love the how you teach
your children that hard work pays off in life(and your deffinately)a hard worker!
Amy I think You are just the best! You are an awsome mother to your children and they
show it by their actions. I hope to one day beable to take my daughter to see your farm
and myself! My greatest wish is to meet you all one day in person!!! You are a great family
and you make my day better when I get to watch your show. God Bless you all and have a great
day! I hope to hear back from you and hopefully soon I can upload a photo so you can see
whos sendin you this message.
I’d like to say that as a former military member who has served in a forward unit, I’m appalled that you would use your connections with TLC to board a plane going to Iraq full of military members and put them into harms way. You must realize that the your presence on that aircraft changed the mission and put American lives in danger. That notwithstanding, once you got to Baghdad, you did nothing but use your connections for personal gain and take photo ops with disabled children. You even went so low as to place one of them on a rug representing the American flag. I’ve been a fan of your show for many years, but, I must tell you….this episode is the one that will cause me never to watch your show again. I know that you take money from TLC to finance your farm, to pay for vehicles, to pay for remodels to the house…and…I’m ok with that…it’s TV…after all…but to put American soldiers lives in jeopardy because you want ratings, is abhorrent and should not be tolerated. As a television personality, you should be familiar with the term..”Jumped the Shark”….as far as I am concerned, you just did it.
While I understand the reasoning behind Ranger Bob’s comments about safety and security issues, his personal comments were WAY, WAY over the top and unnecessary. I’m sure CENTCOM took everything into account and weighed it before letting Matt come. If they thought it too much a risk or grand standing, they wouldn’t have granted him permission to come or provided him transport and an excort to go out to see the kids.
My husband has done 3 tours in Iraq and was impressed to see Matt volunteer at personal risk to come see those children and try to get help for them. He was there when Matt went back recently for the children’s surgeries and got to meet Matt. My husband volunteered half way through his 15month tour to work in the section of his unit doing projects to help the local Iraqis in their schools, hospitals and small businesses. He wishes that programs like that made the news more often where people like Matt’s friend reach out to the Iraqis they meet while they are serving in Iraq, trying to give them a hand up to a better life. There are a lot of soldiers that go out into the neighborhoods and villages and take things like school supplies, toys, clothes to these people that folks in the US have donated. If Matt’s trip brought this giving side of our military members to public light so that Americans know that the mission is a lot more than just rifles and bombs, then HOOAH! Matt.
I really appreciated your efforts in Iraq and highlighting your trip on your show. I have just returned from Iraq (just in time for Christmas) and was in Camp Adder where you came there on your second trip to Iraq to do the surgeries. I worked with the 7th Sustainment Brigade as a member of the Civilian/Military Operations Team (CMO). We worked with CPT Jackson and delivered humanitarian supplies and toys to the children and families of the people you so graciously helped. We got to see the joy in the faces of the families that you helped. We have seen many celebrities come to visit us in Iraq, but it was a special joy to see one that came over and helped as well. It was such an honor to work with you during your trip. I saw you completely exhausted one night and answering questions for the troops the next day. You are a true hero.
SSG Charles Robinson
7th Sustainment Brigade
Civilian/Military Operations
I also wanted to thank you so much for visiting the family over in Iraq and taking the time to see them and give them courage and love. My heart went out for those kids and the mother and father, and I also want to help them. I live in San Diego, California and would like to know how to donate items or clothing for everyone in the family. I saw the tears in the mothers eyes, and I personally know people here in San Diego who came from Iraq and heard the stories. I feel their pain and you have been there now.and I want to send them clothes, shoes, blankets who knows maybe somehow we can find find a way to bring them here to America if we can get the funds for them. What do you think?? I can get car washes going, sale stuff, what ever it takes. But when the mother said no one knows they are even there, I just cried. That hurts when no one cares about you, and I saw her pain. I want to write them and let them that others do care if I can. Do you have a address I can send to her. I think you have my personal addess I do not wish anyone to have it.
Thank you for reading,
Sunshineforpeace
Merry Christmas
I love your show and what a true family are. You guys are such troopers. I am ex US Army from 20 yrs ago, and I would have loved to have been there with you in Iraq with that family and hold those children and give the mother a hug and let her know she is cared for.
Thank you Mr. Matt for going over there and showing such kindness and care and your giving of your heart. You made me cry. I helped out 2 families that were here in San Diego, California and gave them everything I had to start a new apartment. All my stuff I had in storage in my friends garage I gave to them since I was not using it. It made me feel good and now they are able to have a nice apt with nice things. Thank you again MATT for a JOB WELL DONE
Sincerely,
Ethel Mae Blizzard
Ranger Bob’s comments were over the top. I enjoyed watching you travel to Iraq and visiting with that family - they are lucky to have you as their advocate. I have learned a lot about little people ever since I discovered your show on TLC. It has been a pleasure watching your family on your weekly series. I would love to be able to give my future children a similar childhood you have given your kids, what with the endless amount of acres it seems you have and that your kids are always on the move around your farm; working with their hands and using their minds. What strikes me most when watching your show is the bond and closeness you Roloff’s all seems to have with one another - it’s a wonderful thing that not all families enjoy - Keep cherishing that, as I am sure you do.
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Hello,I just wanted to say I am a BIG.BIG fan of yours!! Matt I love the how you teach
your children that hard work pays off in life(and your deffinately)a hard worker!
Amy I think You are just the best! You are an awsome mother to your children and they
show it by their actions. I hope to one day beable to take my daughter to see your farm
and myself! My greatest wish is to meet you all one day in person!!! You are a great family
and you make my day better when I get to watch your show. God Bless you all and have a great
day! I hope to hear back from you and hopefully soon I can upload a photo so you can see
whos sendin you this message.
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 2:42 am
I’d like to say that as a former military member who has served in a forward unit, I’m appalled that you would use your connections with TLC to board a plane going to Iraq full of military members and put them into harms way. You must realize that the your presence on that aircraft changed the mission and put American lives in danger. That notwithstanding, once you got to Baghdad, you did nothing but use your connections for personal gain and take photo ops with disabled children. You even went so low as to place one of them on a rug representing the American flag. I’ve been a fan of your show for many years, but, I must tell you….this episode is the one that will cause me never to watch your show again. I know that you take money from TLC to finance your farm, to pay for vehicles, to pay for remodels to the house…and…I’m ok with that…it’s TV…after all…but to put American soldiers lives in jeopardy because you want ratings, is abhorrent and should not be tolerated. As a television personality, you should be familiar with the term..”Jumped the Shark”….as far as I am concerned, you just did it.
Posted on October 14th, 2008 at 1:58 am
While I understand the reasoning behind Ranger Bob’s comments about safety and security issues, his personal comments were WAY, WAY over the top and unnecessary. I’m sure CENTCOM took everything into account and weighed it before letting Matt come. If they thought it too much a risk or grand standing, they wouldn’t have granted him permission to come or provided him transport and an excort to go out to see the kids.
My husband has done 3 tours in Iraq and was impressed to see Matt volunteer at personal risk to come see those children and try to get help for them. He was there when Matt went back recently for the children’s surgeries and got to meet Matt. My husband volunteered half way through his 15month tour to work in the section of his unit doing projects to help the local Iraqis in their schools, hospitals and small businesses. He wishes that programs like that made the news more often where people like Matt’s friend reach out to the Iraqis they meet while they are serving in Iraq, trying to give them a hand up to a better life. There are a lot of soldiers that go out into the neighborhoods and villages and take things like school supplies, toys, clothes to these people that folks in the US have donated. If Matt’s trip brought this giving side of our military members to public light so that Americans know that the mission is a lot more than just rifles and bombs, then HOOAH! Matt.
Posted on October 20th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Dear Matt,
I really appreciated your efforts in Iraq and highlighting your trip on your show. I have just returned from Iraq (just in time for Christmas) and was in Camp Adder where you came there on your second trip to Iraq to do the surgeries. I worked with the 7th Sustainment Brigade as a member of the Civilian/Military Operations Team (CMO). We worked with CPT Jackson and delivered humanitarian supplies and toys to the children and families of the people you so graciously helped. We got to see the joy in the faces of the families that you helped. We have seen many celebrities come to visit us in Iraq, but it was a special joy to see one that came over and helped as well. It was such an honor to work with you during your trip. I saw you completely exhausted one night and answering questions for the troops the next day. You are a true hero.
SSG Charles Robinson
7th Sustainment Brigade
Civilian/Military Operations
Posted on December 22nd, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Dec 26, 2008 @ 2:21am,
Dear Matt:
Re: Your Trip to IRAQ
I also wanted to thank you so much for visiting the family over in Iraq and taking the time to see them and give them courage and love. My heart went out for those kids and the mother and father, and I also want to help them. I live in San Diego, California and would like to know how to donate items or clothing for everyone in the family. I saw the tears in the mothers eyes, and I personally know people here in San Diego who came from Iraq and heard the stories. I feel their pain and you have been there now.and I want to send them clothes, shoes, blankets who knows maybe somehow we can find find a way to bring them here to America if we can get the funds for them. What do you think?? I can get car washes going, sale stuff, what ever it takes. But when the mother said no one knows they are even there, I just cried. That hurts when no one cares about you, and I saw her pain. I want to write them and let them that others do care if I can. Do you have a address I can send to her. I think you have my personal addess I do not wish anyone to have it.
Thank you for reading,
Sunshineforpeace
Merry Christmas
Posted on December 26th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Dearest Matt and Amy:
I love your show and what a true family are. You guys are such troopers. I am ex US Army from 20 yrs ago, and I would have loved to have been there with you in Iraq with that family and hold those children and give the mother a hug and let her know she is cared for.
Thank you Mr. Matt for going over there and showing such kindness and care and your giving of your heart. You made me cry. I helped out 2 families that were here in San Diego, California and gave them everything I had to start a new apartment. All my stuff I had in storage in my friends garage I gave to them since I was not using it. It made me feel good and now they are able to have a nice apt with nice things. Thank you again MATT for a JOB WELL DONE
Sincerely,
Ethel Mae Blizzard
Posted on December 26th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Hi Matt,
Ranger Bob’s comments were over the top. I enjoyed watching you travel to Iraq and visiting with that family - they are lucky to have you as their advocate. I have learned a lot about little people ever since I discovered your show on TLC. It has been a pleasure watching your family on your weekly series. I would love to be able to give my future children a similar childhood you have given your kids, what with the endless amount of acres it seems you have and that your kids are always on the move around your farm; working with their hands and using their minds. What strikes me most when watching your show is the bond and closeness you Roloff’s all seems to have with one another - it’s a wonderful thing that not all families enjoy - Keep cherishing that, as I am sure you do.
Best of luck to the Roloff’s in 2009 and forward!
Brian Finch
South Bend, IN
Posted on January 5th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
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