This was sent to me by a friend and I know it means a lot to those who have family in the military. All the best to all of them.

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Subject:  Sears - of All Companies - I needed this reminder since Sears isn't always my first choice.  Amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and they haven't withdrawn from their commitment.  

Could we each buy at least one thing at Sears this year? How does Sears
treat its employees who are called up for military duty?  By law, they are
required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually,
people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of  being called up.

Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all
called up reservist employees for up to two years.  I submit that Sears is an  exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution.

I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement it well deserves.

Pass it on.
 - - - - -Decided to check this before I sent it forward. So I sent the following e-mail:  Sears Customer Service Department: I received this e-mail and I would like to know if it is true. If it is, the Internet may have just become one very good source of advertisement for your company. I know I would go out of my way to buy products from Sears instead of another store for a like item, even if it's cheaper at that store.  - - - - -

This is their answer to my e-mail:  Dear Customer: Thank you for contacting Sears.The information is factual. We appreciate your positive feedback. Sears regards service to our country as one of greatest sacrifices our young men and women can make. We are happy to do our part to lessen the burden they bear at this time. 
Bill Thorn Sears Customer Care 
webcenter@sears.com
1-800-349-4358
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Please pass this on to all your friends. Sears needs to be recognized for this outstanding contribution and we need to show them as Americans, we do  appreciate what they are doing for our military!!!  It's Verified !
By Snopes.com at: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/sears.asp
(shows the entire article)

Hi Sheri,

Thanks for this bit of positive news about a member of Corporate America showing such magnificent Support for the young Men & Women who are fighting and dying for our Freedom so far from home.  Maybe this will encourage more of our Citizens to stand up and Support our Troops, rather than engaging in so much petty, politically motivated grandstanding, that the "News" media is only too happy to use to their advantage, as they push their own Agenda down our throats.

Thanks Again My Friend,

Phil

Always a fan of sears! I have friend who owns a sears store and another friend who worked there. She had to quit though, but she liked the company. She said it is a lot of hard work. I'm trying to get her to work at home!

I wish there wasn't so many junk companies on the internet. They make all of ours look bad. Ya know?

Anyway, thanks for the info about Sears. I'll tell my friend that I saw it here.