A new committee has formed at Plush Mills to aid Lois Nelson’s grandson, US Army Spc. Brooks Nelson-Major, and the 37 other members of his 82nd Army Airborne Platoon, currently stationed in Bagram, Afghanistan.
Residents Ted Blinder, Flo Lewis, Lois Nelson, and Bernadette Zapiec head the “Plush Mills Platoon Committee”, which collects supplies to support the platoon, such as personal hygiene products, energy bars, candy, and magazines. In their first campaign, they sent 5 care packages totaling over 70 pounds to Brooks’ platoon in July. Brooks replied to his grandmother, Lois, with his platoon’s thanks:
“Everyone was very pleased. Not everyone in my platoon has a supportive family or any family at all. I can’t tell you how much we appreciate what you’re doing for us… On the days the packages arrive, everyone’s morale gets a boost along with our blood sugar.”
The committee has wrapped up their August campaign and is preparing to send the platoon more supplies.

Lois Nelson and Ted Blinder ready to ship out the donations.
Bernie Zapiec and Flo Lewis are more than happy to help the troops.
The Plush Mills Platoon Committee prepares the care packages.
Lois Nelson with her grandson’s thank you note to Plush Mills residents.