Testimonials

    We wanted to take a moment to send you a letter of gratitude for arranging for us to have a vacation through Operation R&R. My family and I had such a wonderful time. The villa we stayed in was gorgeous and the town is a lovely place to spend a week. The people at the various establishments we visited were always friendly and welcoming. This was a vacation that will stay in our memories for years to come. As my husband prepares to head back overseas for another deployment, it is comforting to know that he will take the memories of our week in Hilton Head with him. It is a wonderful thing that you all do for military families and it is so very appreciated. Thank you again, The Santos Family Ft Stewart, GA 


    "Many great opportunities for quality family interaction were capitalized on while building sand castles, looking for sharks' teeth in the sand, going on bike rides and just being a family again. The Operation R&R program offered a beautiful and relaxed environment as my family got used to me being around again." 

     
    “I wish there was some way to bottle up all the laughter and smiles—even some of the silence—and give it to you. Our memories and shared experiences will always be a part of your gift to us and we are eternally grateful.” 


    “Our toddlers had the best time collecting shells, swimming and spending time with their daddy, whom they haven’t seen for about a year. My husband really got to relax and unwind.” 


    “This vacation meant so much to our family. It gave us time to reconnect and have fun after a long 15 month deployment in Iraq. We are so grateful for all the overwhelming support from special people like you. We will never forget these great memories.” 


    “The time spent as a family on HHI during my husband’s 18 days of leave was magical! Enduring these 15 months apart is made easier because of the generous hearts of those who understand and we can’t thank you enough.” 


    “As a military couple, we expect to endure long periods of separation and chalk it up to doing the job that we have chosen—to protect our country. The fact that you are out there to recognize us is so humbling and flattering.” 


    “We are proud to serve this great country, and are reminded that it is great because it is made up of people like you.”

     

    "To everyone involved in the Operation R & R program thank you from the Freeman family! This has been a wonderful opportunity for us to reconnect as a family in a beautiful setting free of the hassles and chores of being at home. We really were able to take advantage of a lot of the family activities Hilton Head has to offer and just enjoy our week together. The generosity and efforts of everyone involved is truly appreciated. Thank you again!