As my platoon leader while in Iraq, and as a friend of mine, I praise Cpt. Powers and all he is doing.Good luck and Charlie Mike...GUNNERS

You are my hero and it is because of wonderful,selfless people like you that I have so much faith in the future. I am a future soldier. Thank you for providing a vision for me.

I, too, have had the extreme pleasure of knowing the Powers family. Jon Powers is a living testament and reflection of his parents, Sue and Bill. For many years, I have been in awe of those two people in the many roles they have served throughout their lives. If you know them, it is no wonder that Jon is carrying on in the tradition of being a role model for others.
I will be making a donation,not only to help Jon assist the Iraqi children, but to honor Sue and Bill for being all they are, especially incredible parents.

Sharon Martin, East Amherst, NY

Captain Powers selflessness has also touched my heart. I too would like to help, and would welcome information regarding volunteering. I believe American faces being there will make a difference in the hearts/minds of the Iraqui people. Thank you Captain Powers, for saying "Yes!" to the inner voice.

Jon has always been a wonderful example of what develops from a loving environment. His actions speak loudly and are a source of pride for his entire family. I commend NBC for taking the time to search out some good news, and recognize a young man's sacrifice to community when he could clearly pursue more other more financially rewarding directions. I hope Jon's work acts as inspiration to many of his generation. I know he has made me one proud uncle.

I was very touched by the story about Captain Powers. It is wonderful to see someone using their experience in a positive way and to try to do something meaningful to make a horrific situation better. Hats off to him and I hope he reads this and can let people know what they can do to help. I do see where I can donate but what about donating time? Are there any services that can be performed remotely to support him in this endeavor? If so, please E mail me at Bbutchino@msn.com. Thank you for having such a kind heart - your parents must be so proud!

Dear Capt. Jonathan Powers,

Thank you for making a difference to the children.
God Bless You!

First, thanks to NBC News for sharing this story and all the good works that are being accomplished.
Secondly, not only is Captain Powers an asset to the USA think how proud his Mama and Daddy must be!!
And in closing , on a much lighter note.... I have a 23 three year old daughter that thought you were really cute and would love to meet you and help with your cause. Maybe Mission trips later. We are located in the eastern part of NC and would love to help in anyway. Not far from any of the bases.
God speed you kind hearted man.

You are doing a great thing for those kids in Iqaq Mr.Powers. No child should have to live like that. You never hear about what good people do over in Iraq.My husband is over there now and he doesn't talk about anything over there.It has to be hard for the soldiers to do what there doing. God bless you for doing this for those kids.

Thank you Mr. Power's for your generosity to these children. It's work like this that can open doors and hearts even in the most difficult situations.
God bless.

Kudos to Captain Powers! I hope everyone hearing about his efforts for the children in Iraq will support him financially & help his more than worthy cause. I've been looking for positive news since the war began. It's happening but our media ignore it. His family, community & country should be proud.

I've known Captain Jon Powers and his family for 27 years, and can easily recognize the ingredients that make him the wonderful, young man that he is. It began with a tremendous system of family that has reflected great compassion, love, and guidance in him. Jon has decided to use all of these gifts, to their greatest potential, each day of his life. That's what makes a difference. I can tell you, from personal experience, that Jon's moral strength, integrity, humility, and compassion are things to which we should all aspire. I’ve witnessed this in the way he treats all people with dignity. Be it his family, friends, his foes, his fellow soldiers, and his community.
I’m very inspired by the generosity people are showing in response to this article. Jon's organization is the answer for those of us who want to help others and are skeptical of throwing away our money to a middleman or wasting it on pork/patronage. I've made one very small donation to his organization thus far, but it is NOT insignificant. Every single penny DIRECTLY improves lives. It relies on one man who wants to save the lives he experienced and witnessed in dire need. It relies on all of us to help in any way we can to make it possible.
I’m thankful for people like Jon Powers who have the courage and conviction to help change the world.

Proud Friend,

Brenden Neill
Buffalo, NY

Thank you for caring so much! You are an inspiration to us all that one person can always make a difference. I hope there will be further information supplied by NBC about War Kids Relief.

Thank you Capt Powers for caring and for doing something. It is so inspiring. I hurts so much to see the faces of the children of war. I want to help and now I can. I wanted to let readers know how to donate. Go to the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation website (I googled it) and on the home page is a link to War Kids Relief. There is an oportunity to donate from there. Thank you, it is Americans like you that show the world how caring the human spirit is.

You are one of our country's greatest sons. It is people like you who show the world what this nation and it's armed forces truly stand for.

Dear Mr. Powers,

I am a Buffalo 6th grade ESL teacher. During the Social Studies curriculum we cover "wars/revolutions/conflicts/changes. We try to have a "disquinshed speaker series" for the 6th graders and are looking for
veterans from various wars/con flicts to come in & speak to the kids. I saw a brief newscast last night on t.v. & would like to get in touch with you if possible.

Thank you!
Mrs.M. Wahll

Jonathan Powers is doing what Americans have always done: giving, caring, rebuilding, etc. He is to be commended. A question. Will these children be available for adopiton soon by Iraqi families and others? I certainly hope so. They do not need to be housed indefinitely.

Question: How would one get in touch with Jonathan Powers to give donations/fund-raiser information for his efforts!! My business has a proven fund-raiser using health and wellness products!

As a soldier I know the same earning to help that CPT Powers feels. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about the faces of the children that I saw whenever I was outside the wire. I am forever changed by the pain, desolation, and innocence in their eyes. With one tour under my belt and at least three more years to serve I'll probably be going back again. I am so thankful that a former soldier is has taken the time to organize this. Those children need our generosity this winter season. I know I am going to give. I hope that all of you reading this blog will pass on the information and urge others to do the same. We need to do more then provide military security to stabilize Iraq. I'm proud of our military and it's soldiers because I have seen this sort of compassion come from all places within the ranks. Too often this is ignored or glossed over by the media and the general populace. We may be young but we are not naive, and we are informed. No matter the reason's why we went, I know what we are doing in Iraq is right, and was right, but we need to do more. This story was a start in the right direction.

I would like to obtain information to help support your cause but find it nowhere. Could someone please forward that information.

It is good to see this happening and I hope the nation we live in takes note and follows your lead mr. powers.

What an amazing way to give back to the kids that are thrown apart in this war. Many of the children do not understand why things are the way they are in Iraq so to do such a marvelous thing as to make a small part of their world a little better for them is beyond words. Great job on GIVING BACK!! I support your efforts. Its things such as this that give me hope for the American spirit.
God Bless and continue your great efforts....you are an angel for those children in need.

Thank God for people like Jonathan Powers, Joseph lekuton and Sister Mary Scullion. The world surely is a better place because of them.I had my eleven year old daughter watch this netcast and encouraged her to do what she can to make a difference. God bless you !

I am so proud of this wonderful man. My father was a Capt. in S.F. Viet Nam '66. He was determined to make a difference too. He didn't get to come home. Capt. Powers, I am praying for you and the children you are helping. Stand tall when you are stooping to help those children. You make all of us proud to be Americans!

After hearing the news last week, about all the man-made and natural disasters occuring, it was a relief to hear of someone acting in a positive, loving way. Jonathan, you have a big heart, and God will bless the good you are doing in a world of much evil. I am a 2nd grade teacher - and it hurts to think of little ones suffering without anyone to care. Thanks for being that someone who does.
God Bless You.

Jonathan, when we see pain and suffering, we are compelled to fing something more important than ourselves. You were able to see that in the orphans in Iraq. Blessings to you and yours for making this world a better place. I pray that you will be able to get the funding necessary to carry out this gargantuan task. This endeavor is the finest way to express your gratitude for all that we have. It is also says, "We are AMERICANS!"