11-11-25 - Reading Letters To Veterans From The Students At Zaharis Elementary In Mesa

Summary

Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness — Reading Letters to Veterans from Zaharis Elementary

Episode: 11-11-25
Date: November 11, 2025
Host(s): John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Theme: Celebrating Veterans Day by reading heartfelt and often humorous letters written by elementary students to U.S. veterans.

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Episode Overview

This Veterans Day edition of Holmberg's Morning Sickness features the beloved annual tradition where the hosts read real letters from Mesa’s Zaharis Elementary School students, addressed to military veterans. The letters—by turns sweet, misspelled, and unintentionally hilarious—are read aloud verbatim, providing laughter, appreciation, and poignant moments of gratitude to those who serve. The mood of the episode is also tinged with somberness as the team rallies around Bret Vesely, who lost his father the night before.

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Key Discussion Points and Segments

Emotional Check-in & Show’s Veterans Day Tradition

[01:13 – 03:28]

• John Holmberg acknowledges the somber mood due to Bret Vesely’s personal loss, while expressing gratitude for the show's long-running listener support.
• Listeners send consoling messages to Bret, blending heartfelt condolences with the show's trademark irreverence.

Quote:
"That's what we do. That's what this show is. We go through it, too. And we have to, you know, force ourselves forward and then mourn appropriately." — John Holmberg [01:48]

• The team introduces their Veterans Day tradition: reading letters from Zaharis Elementary students, an activity begun when a teacher (Lisa) noticed the creative writing exercises.

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Reading the Letters: Humor, Heart, and Great American Misspellings

[03:30 – 26:57]

Introduction to the Letters

[03:43 – 04:52]

• The hosts explain how the tradition started, with teachers soliciting letters as writing exercises.
• Most letters are read verbatim, highlighting endearing mistakes, misspellings, and literal interpretations.

Early “Gems”

[04:53 – 07:27]

• Letters show off adorable misspellings (“milutri” for “military”, “harrows” for “heroes”) and cryptic gratitude.
• The hosts playfully attempt to decipher and interpret the earnest thanks.

Quote:
"Thank you, herros of the Milutri. That says M-I-L-L-U-T-R-E. Milutri." — John Holmberg [04:53]

• Jokes about handwriting and kids' logic ensue (“Brady, did you write this?”).

Literal Kids & Running Themes

[08:07 – 10:13]

• Multiple letters repeat phrases like "Thank you hero" and express sorrow that veterans "don't get holidays," suggesting literal interpretation of class instructions.

Quote:
"There's a theme of they don't think they get Christmas or holidays." — Dick Toledo [08:41]

Accidental Comedy & Innocence in Letters

[10:13 – 13:37]

• Kids struggle with spelling ("apricoat you" for "appreciate you", "Amaraka" for "America").
• Some attempt to include politics by drawing many flags or referencing cable news.
• The hosts riff on the jokes, poking fun at “Cupcake, the company” (from “cupcake” in the corner of a note).

Standout Youthful Patriotism

[12:03 – 13:37]

• A letter hilariously claims the child is “drunk” on America (“My Name's Aiden I'm 8 years old and I am drunk Mamreka!”).
• Hosts marvel at the creative misinterpretation and laugh about the coloring efforts and “review” ratings (a flag with a single star marked “only one star”).

Quote:
"You heard me, my Name's Aiden, I'm 8 years old and I am drunk Mamreka!" — John Holmberg [12:01]

Letters Get Sincere, Sweet, and Surreal

[13:37 – 20:49]

• Kids thank veterans for “sacrifice ring your liver” (sacrificing your life), acknowledge their bravery, and sometimes even include existential asides.
• Some letters have jokes—as requested by teachers—leading to knock-knock jokes and an unexpected rap battle about taxes and cats.

Quote:
"Thank you military for protecting Amaraka and sacrifice ring your liver." — John Holmberg reading Declan’s letter [25:14]

The Overachievers Appear

[17:15 – 18:40]

• A perfectly formed letter appears from “Richard Forest” — a fifth-grader with “straight A” handwriting.
• Another letter acknowledges a family legacy: “My great-great grandpa was in the military too.”

Quote:
"Thank you. Thank you. Never give up. Sincerely, Richard Dick Forest." — John Holmberg as Richard [17:15]

• Hosts joke about the overachievers and poke gentle fun at culturally stereotyped handwriting or names.

Including Jokes, Apologies, and Reviews

[18:45 – 24:12]

• Many letters include jokes: “What did the traffic light say to the other traffic light? Don’t look at me. I’m changing.”
• One letter apologizes for “only one star” drawn on a flag, as if giving a Yelp review.

Finishing the Batch: Heartfelt Thanks and Closing Thoughts

[24:45 – 27:02]

• Letters get increasingly polished, with better coloring and handwriting.
• The children consistently express gratitude, wishes for safe returns, and acknowledgment that veterans make America a better place.
• Final letter inserts: “I’m one of the smartest of my class. Thought you should know that.”

Quote:
"Happy Veterans Day to everyone. Go get your free food. And if you see somebody in the gear today and you happen to be at a restaurant or a place, pick up the tab." — John Holmberg [27:23]

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• "Thank you, Harrows. It does say Harrows, too. I think it's a Greek God, isn't it?" — John Holmberg [04:46]
• "Thank you, hero. Thank you for helping people. Thank you for saving Po yole. Thank you, Finn, for our Chunchurri churros. There must be something that they serve for lunch to the kids called Chunchurri, because that's two." — John Holmberg [06:40]
• "Dear veteran, be safe. I am sorry. Have to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love you. Your friend, Jake. That one's not so bad, Jake." [08:44]
• "I hope you guys win. Has anybody else thought of that? Like these guys? You're the first. I don't think we're really in a war, Grayson. What if we aren't? We don't know. Let's just hope they win." — John Holmberg [09:35]
• "You are so brave I think I word never be able to do what you can do. I just haunt to say thank you..." [12:55]
• "You must be pretty cool. You decided that you would sacrifice your time and energy to help everyone in the country from invading murders. I'm sorry, that one got me." — John Holmberg [18:47]
• "I pay taxes." — John Holmberg reading William's letter [20:49]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:13] Opening thoughts, Veterans Day, somber mood, Bret’s loss
• [03:43] Explaining the Zaharis letters tradition
• [04:53] First batch of letters—pronunciation gaffes, spelling errors, and humor
• [08:07] The “no holidays” theme in kids’ letters
• [10:13] Redundant thanks, “harrows” vs. “heroes”, and “America” misspellings
• [12:03] Aiden’s gleeful “Mamreka” patriotism
• [13:37] Sincerity mixed with near-incomprehensible wording
• [17:15] The model student letter (Richard Forest)
• [18:45] Drawings, jokes, and self-conscious sign-offs
• [24:45] Final, heartfelt letters with applause for the teachers and the students
• [27:23] Holmberg’s closing thank-you and real talk about appreciating veterans

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Tone and Style Notes

• The episode balances heart and humor, as the hosts read the letters “as written” for maximum comic effect, but never miss an opportunity to stress real appreciation for veterans.
• The hosts riff on spelling and logic, but often reconnect to the genuine sincerity and innocence of the kids.
• Occasional irreverence and adult humor are toned down for the subject matter, but the show’s trademark banter and sarcasm are still present.

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Conclusion

Holmberg's Morning Sickness delivers an annual blend of laughter and heartfelt patriotism, using the sincere (and often hilarious) voices of Mesa’s children to thank veterans. The episode underscores the value of perspective, gratitude, and the importance of appreciating those who serve—even when the message comes misspelled in crayon. The hosts’ playful interpretations make the episode accessible, whether you tune in every Veterans Day or are new to the show.

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Additional Notes

• The team plans to deliver the letters to the National Guard, continuing the tradition of connecting the next generation with America’s veterans.
• Select letters will be posted online for listeners to enjoy.

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Recommendation:
For a feel-good, funny, and surprisingly touching listen—especially if you want a reminder of both the innocence of children and the significance of Veterans Day—this episode is a must.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

Sickness.

[C]

You've been deceived by an agent of Satan himself. He's evil. Sitting right here.

[A]

Come on.

[C]

No, no, he's not. He's not evil. He's just a bit rude. It is Veterans Day, everybody. We're having a tough one today. It's. The show has its. Has a little black cloud over it and you guys are being so nice and we appreciate you. This is, you know, this is a 25 year run here on a radio station with a lot of. You've been sticking with us for quite a long time. So it's like you get to know us a little bit. We get to know you through all this stuff. So, so many nice messages are coming to me. I'm doing my best to get them over to Brett and I will do that. But you guys can text him as well or email him, I guess, at B Vesely V E S E L Y at 98 KUPD. Those are just tuning in. Brett lost his dad last night, so we're all kind of bleh today and just getting through it. But that's what we do. That's what this show is. We go through it, too. And we have to, you know, force ourselves forward and then mourn appropriately. But Brett is definitely doing that right now. And he. Mathiah has text over a great big message to me about heart. Just thank you. A lot of them coming in. Said, I'm sorry to hear about Brett's passing. If only his dad could have hung on for two more weeks. Brett could have missed playdio. That's true. It is a little selfish. That's when we put it in that perspective that Brett's now pretty much right on target to get back in time for Platio. This one says, my condolences to our favorite greasy Wap. It's always a tough thing whenever there's a death in the family. And here in Frank Sinatra on the radio. Made me tear up. Also have to wonder your show's influence. How many people took a shower last night in the dark after hearing Brady's report? I tried it. I tried it, and I have to say, I think I may have slept better. I'll keep you posted. You rock, Chancellor. And sorry to all that I didn't hear the keyword today. Tell me that he tried to use the keyword and it was the wrong one. But it is Veterans Day, and we have an annual tradition here on the show that started a few years ago when I guess it was your. Was it Lisa that discovered that the writing in her school was subpar at the very best for the letters that we were asking for letters from the school to put into boxes to send to our troops in Afghanistan from Arizona. Yeah, they're going through.

[D]

They were going through a writing exercise. She might have been teaching fourth grade at the time. She teaches fifth grade now. Talked to a bunch of her other teachers, and they're like, oh, yeah, we used to do that. Or we do an exercise where they, you know, practice letter writing. And so that's kind of where it started.

[C]

I'm first or second grade, and a few of them get a little older. And we started to read them as written.

[D]

Oh, yeah.

[C]

And.

[D]

And I have some gems today.

[C]

And we are about to all ages for the veterans. Now, this would normally go in a care package we used to put together when we had a veteran. Most of our Arizona National Garden military personnel were overseas.

[B]

Right.

[C]

So we would do letters for them from the now they just show up and we read them on the air with great American music.

[D]

Here's some softballs to start out with. Quick ones.

[C]

Letters from the kids. What the hell does that say?

[D]

There you go.

[C]

Thank you, hero. Thank you, heroes of the mooly tree of those wands. How dad had teev the.

[D]

Give it to Brady. Brady can decipher it. That's his writing.

[C]

Brady, did you write this?

[E]

Con shears.

[C]

Con shears. Thank you, Harrows. It does say Harrows, too. I think it's a Greek God, isn't it?

[E]

Yeah.

[C]

Thank you, herros of the Milutri military. That says M I L L U T R E E. Milutri.

[D]

Yep. Well, in his mind, it's Mil.

[C]

Okay. This one is from Abby.

[D]

Thank you, Abby.

[C]

Thanks, Abby. This one says dear Veteran. Now, Dear Veteran's already been written out, but she just traced over it as if those were hers. Then it says, from Mastara. From Abby.

[D]

Read that again.

[C]

From Masterra. Ready? Confirm.

[A]

Correct.

[C]

Thank you, Dear Veteran. I thank you, Ija Von Forrest. I'm gonna try this with the spacing. Cause he didn't space a single letter out.

[D]

You gotta run it all together.

[C]

Dear Veteran. I thank you. I chuff Vaughn for rest. From Vaughn.

[E]

Okay, well, I gotta say Abby's letter. Yeah, the military sock monkey sketch. Yes, she Dr. Cool.

[C]

Sock monkey. Yeah. It is nice. Yeah, she does look like a sock monkey. This one says, thank you, hero. And then again, they followed up with thank you, heroes. And if you are saved, and you are saving my life.

[D]

Wow.

[C]

You are saving the city. I love you guys. And then way up top, it says Avery on force.

[E]

Solid name.

[C]

Thank you, hero. Thank you for helping people. Thank you for saving Po yole. Thank you, Finn, for our Chunchurri churros. There must be something that they serve for lunch to the kids called Chunchurri, because that's two.

[E]

It sounds delicious.

[C]

It does. Freddy's enjoying the chunchurri. By the way, I like this one. This one's like an Italian. This is a girl named Scarlet. But I'm gonna read it like Scarlet's dad wrote it. Hey, than. Thank you, hero. Thank you for protecting us from the guys. Thank you for freedom.

[D]

When I first read that, I thought she said gays.

[C]

Thank you for protecting us from the guys. You know who I'm talking about? You know what I'm saying?

[D]

You know the ones.

[C]

The ones with the towels and the. They're on their heads and the beekeeper outfits. You know what I'm saying?

[D]

Let's be honest.

[C]

Let's Be honest. I tell my daughter, I say, what? Hey? She says, dad, what do I write to the veterans? I mean, thanks for protection. And she says, from who? And I'm like, you know, the guys. The guys. The guys. You know, the old overseas guys.

[D]

You know?

[E]

Also another observation on Chanchuri. The first two military figures. Beautiful. Running out of time.

[C]

Yeah. First two we stayed in the lines. The other one's just like scratching a lottery ticket. Just scribble.

[D]

All right, here's a couple more. A little bit, maybe more complex.

[C]

I've still got a whole bunch of these still. I ain't done yet. All right. Thank you, hero. November 2025. Dear veteran, I am so sordy that you don't get holidays. I will get you a present, I promise. I hope you win. From Grayson. I'm not really up on current events, Grayson, but I think that's the first.

[E]

One wishing the winning. Of all the years I don't remember.

[C]

Yeah, nobody's ever gone, hey, I'm not rooting for the other side. I'm pretty unified so far. But he wanted to clarify also, there's.

[D]

A theme of they don't think they get Christmas or holidays.

[C]

Yeah, they don't get holidays because they tell them because the teachers have to send that message. And kids are very literal.

[E]

Yeah.

[C]

Like, look, these guys aren't going to be around for the holidays. Jeez, that's rough because it's too. It's too early to tell them that somebody doesn't exist. So you're like, yeah. Then Santa doesn't visit them because they're overseas. Well, you know, unlike these other mooks, I hope you guys win. Thank you, hero. Dear veteran, be safe. I am sorry. Have to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love you. Your friend, Jake. That one's not so bad, Jake. Dear veteran, I hope you come back at Christmas because it's my favorite holiday. I also hope you stay safe. Your friend, Paisley. That's a nice one, Paisley.

[E]

Just win.

[C]

Just win. Rocky, that was a nice one. I like, I hope you guys win. Has anybody else thought of that? Like these guys? You're the first. I don't think we're really in a war, Grayson. What if we aren't? We don't know. Let's just hope they win. Dear veteran, thank you for keeping us safe. You are so cool. You're the best. Your friend, Connor. Nice job, Connor. This one says, thank you, hero. Thank you, hero. The page starts with thank you, hero. It's printed, and then they write it again.

[D]

Well, it's a suggestion, John.

[C]

Well, it's already but they don't see.

[D]

That they want to emphasize it they.

[C]

Don'T see the redundancy. Can we teach them redundancy?

[E]

Someone said harrow after harrows so maybe.

[C]

That was the who's harrows? Don't you read?

[E]

Heroes are men, heroes are women.

[C]

No. Nice try Brady shouldn't be teaching these kids any lesson. Thank you harrow for raving us at don't let me go over our heads I'll tell you our heroes we are glad you are our heroes to save us. No signature necessary anonymous Signed anonymous child thank you hero. This letter is to all the veterans who are hearing this thank you for serving in the military. We are so happy that you are here and we apricot you that's Italian.

[E]

It's a coffee drink.

[C]

Thank you Lauren Penny Mesa, Arizona I'm running for city council. Oh here we go. This kid went nuts all right I can tell you right now his family has fox news on all the time because he's drawn four American flags and he's colored everything in rainbow, red, white, blue even his stick figure down here is just shooting for no reason. Dear vetters thanks for your serve is you are very braven strong thank you for protecting our whoa country from signed Aiden and then he drew a bunch of American flags and then put America a M y r I c a amarika you heard me my Name's Aiden I'm 8 years old and I am drunk Mamreka Aiden say it louder for.

[D]

The people in back America.

[C]

Yahoo. I love Amy rica I do like.

[E]

The the vets get the letter and it's produced by the company Cupcake.

[C]

On the bottom there.

[D]

Yeah.

[C]

Oh yeah cupcake for the teacher. I like that that well I was gonna I jumped ahead I picked up the last letter I'll tell you what I was gonna say after this one. Wow. Dear veterans, thank you for your sirevees you sacrificed a lot for our country. There's an O in it. You're so brave I think I word never be able to do what you can do. I just haunt to say thank you you are good luck for the next time What? Thank you veterans. I wonder if that's these kids are putting it out there Give me a couple more reach into the pocket next.

[D]

Time I want you to oh you got a jam realize this one and then think twice about maybe paying teachers a little bit more or cutting them after that.

[C]

After reading this letter there is an O in country kids.

[D]

Yeah. Oh yeah yeah.

[C]

There's another One on the. The very back one. They spelled America wrong. Amaraka. They don't even. What a bunch of mom dummies over there.

[E]

Amy. Rika.

[C]

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[F]

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[C]

Holmberg's Morning Sickness Amarika is like they make plastics, I think after his name.

[E]

That one right?

[C]

That's Amy Rica and that's a area I don't know. This one says whoa. Duh venom. I think that's supposed to say dear veteran, but it's death vetnum. Hi I Amy a fight hit Greg Stois.

[D]

You've already gotten further than I got on that one.

[C]

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[E]

There's some and he could maybe he's from Chicago.

[C]

Duh veterans. Maybe this vetteth is the best. Will you God mo there's ruglu have the best where every ammon.

[D]

By the way, I'll post this letter. He's not missing anything in it.

[C]

Look at this ever good. I'm throwing. I'm rolling him. It is hack you good. Okay, 91 have to go have have hoof. Go eat day by fyh Wertik. You think I'm kidding around? Read that online and tell me it doesn't sound the same. Veterans, the kids took their time for you. Here we go. This kid's got good writing. Dear veteran, I'm a. I'm gonna read it in the American Voice. Dear veteran, I'm a fifth grader in Mesa, Arizona, and my name is Richard Forest. That's right, Dick Forest. It's a. It's a gay man's dreamland. They call it Dick Forest. And I just want to say thank you. You're risking your life to save us and your country. Thank you. Thank you. Never give up. Sincerely, Richard Dick Forest.

[E]

That's the straight A student, right?

[C]

Kids getting all ace DC overachievers.

[E]

I think the next one is beyond even as. Yeah, that's impressive, right?

[C]

Dear veteran, every time war you guys went so state us and the country. My great great grandpa was in the military too. Sevilla in America with you guys too. I appreciate you guys even parsing away for this country. From Owen.

[D]

Ooh, that could dark Owen.

[C]

Yeah, it's either his name is Oven or Owen. I can't tell. He made me realize that Oven and Owen are just a half a w different. Here's a good one. This kid's got some handwriting. Thank you for your service. You make this America a better place. Not like that other one. You help keep us safe. You train hard. Thank you for everything you do. I hope you're safe out there. And thank Jai Jones. I go to Zaharis, one of the funniest athletics one. Oh, he's calling himself the fun guy. I go to the Harris, one of the funnest, funniest athletic one. I'm the funny. I'm the hilarious jock. My name's Jai, if you're curious.

[E]

I dominate at recess.

[D]

I think you might be getting into the batch where they tell you joke.

[C]

Oh, boy.

[D]

Brady's gonna love it.

[C]

Oh, boy. Dear veteran, you must be pretty cool. You decided that you would sacrifice your time and energy to help everyone in the country from invading murders. I'm sorry, that one got me. You think you're pretty cool, she starts. You think you're pretty cool, don't you? Just because you slowed down all those murders. Anyway, you decided you would sacrifice your time and energy to help everyone in the country from invading murders or possible threats. I hope that you and or your army mates will not sacrifice your lives for this country as you protect. And one last sentence of wisdom thank you for your service because you're flipping awesome. All caps. Sincerely, very grateful child. That's what it says. The kid signed it. Very grateful child. Don't want to let the cat out of the bag. I know that. Who wrote that? Stopping a murder. Here's one. Thank you for your servoosh. And now to hear Ever give up. Please, please try your best. My name is William of Air. I live up Arizona, Mesa. I don't murther. What you flight for? Oy? You give up fighting for it. They never give up. Fight for your country. Not funny or funny. A cat with a hat and a catalook that's all black talking smack. So a broke is back. What is going on? I pay taxes.

[D]

He threw in a rap at the end.

[C]

These goddamn kids can't do anything. I pay taxes. Here's a girl who knows how to write. Dear Veteran, if you're reading this. Hi. I'm a fifth grade student at Saharis elementary in Mesa, Arizona, and I just wanted to say thank you for your service. You're loved, appreciated and cared for. Smiley face. Thank you for risking your life to protect your country. And if you ever feel sad, just remember that you are appreciated. This kid's knocking them all down from all over the world. Here's a joke. What did the traffic light say to the other traffic lights? Don't look at me. I'm changing. So before I finish this, thank you again. Sincerely, K. Have a great day. I'm gonna go on a limb here and say Kay is an Asian girl. Why? Because her handwriting's a thousand times better than anyone. And she spelled everything right. She's got a very, very domineering father that makes sure everything she does is correct.

[E]

The other guy's joke got so violent at the end.

[C]

Yeah, he broke a cat's back. Not funny. Here you go. Dear Veteran, thank you. Oh, wait. Nine o'. Clock. It is time for the nine o' clock code word, which is deal. Put deal in the code. Few more letters to the veterans. I enjoy this every single year. Dear Veteran, thank you so much for your sacrifices. I feel the pain. Window pane. Pa any you have felt from mizing your fam. Ollie, I may have to go, but you are ap for she added there's a nature. Thank you so, so much. Sincerely, Gwendolyn. Bee Gee hot. Yeah, it's gonna be that bright future. She's gonna spell appreciated with an sh in the middle of it for the rest of her life because she doesn't have to try that hard. I Gwendolyn this is from crew. Thank you, hero. Thanks for saving our contrary. Facts for risking your life to save os. Facts for thicking for our contrary. Thack you. It doesn't use N's. The N on his mental typewriter is broken. You guys.

[E]

You veterans ended all pencil.

[C]

No cramps.

[E]

I don't have time.

[C]

They even colored the. Guys, look. I got a number two and that's it. My parents are broke. I'll use the pencil. So they're all gray. Look, we're fighting in a Russia or something. The clouds are out. It's camouflage up there. This is. Dear veteran. When you serve for us, you make our contoury better. You help when there is a war that makes more happy. I love how brave you are to service now. A joke. Knock, knock. Er up. No, you're a poo. Just kidding. Erupt.

[E]

Can't do it.

[C]

Right.

[D]

It washed over.

[C]

Brady, go ahead. I did it as a spilled. Knock, knock.

[E]

Who's there?

[C]

You're up.

[E]

You're a poo.

[C]

No, you're a poo. Okay, calm down. Then it says, flip over.

[D]

Oh, oh.

[C]

And he drew an American flag with a big heart behind it on a flag pole. Not bad. And then wrote underneath it, sorry, only one star. Like he gave it a review. All right, a couple more. Man, oh, man. So it says, thank you for helping us be safe and serving in our military. I hope you stay safe and come home safely. I want you to know you and your family are loved and safe from Addie. Mesa, Arizona. Look at the coloring on that one, Brady. She's a pro. Wow. Markers.

[E]

Yeah, that's. That's the best coloring.

[C]

Well, hold her beer because this one's coming at you. You guys are the people that saved us from a lot. A lot of fights. We didn't have you. We would be sad. And then colored in everything. Colored pencils and knocked that one out of the yard.

[E]

Yeah, it's clean.

[C]

There's Declan. Declan wrote last year.

[E]

Yeah.

[C]

We should combo up and see if some of these kids come back.

[D]

If they got better.

[C]

A little better. Says, thank you military for protecting Amaraka and sacrifice ring your liver.

[E]

Excuse me.

[C]

Yep. Declan Harden. Nice job, Declan. This is from Hayes. Matthew, maybe. Thank you for serving our, uh. Oh, country and keeping us safe and protecting us. I am very thankful you're here to protect us and sartreficing yourselves to protect little American flag growing under that kid's head. And then finally, unless we find another gem here. Let me see if I can. I like this so, so much. I like when they get like, thanks so, so much. Dear soldier, thank you for serving our country. Know that your family is loved and cared for. I hop you stay safe out there. From Sophia to Sophia K. Larson, Mesa, Arizona. Thank you so, so much for serving in our military. There's a. There's a dirty word in the middle of military. From Mesa, Arizona. All right, this last one. Okay. Thank you for your service. Veteran. Protecting our country from any threats, saving people and just getting there when we need it. Happy Veterans Day, Rhett. Fifth grade students at Harris Elementary. One of the sharpest in my class.

[D]

Just a little aside from Rhett.

[C]

Sorry, I have bad handwriting. That is all. Oh, it's the smartest. The S has a. The M has a huge line on it. So. Okay. Smartest or sharpest? I'm one of the smartest of my class. Thought you should know that. There you go. Thank you to the kids of the Zaharis elementary for firing those over. We'll have Toledo march them right over across the street to the National Guard and say, do with this as you please, boys and girls, because it took some time for them to do that, and it's very nice. Happy Veterans Day to everyone. Go get your free food. And if you see somebody in the gear today and you happen to be at a restaurant or a place, pick up the tab. Oh, yeah, it's a nice move. And every single person who's ever served or is currently serving deserves it. There's a lot on their plate. They wake up every morning wondering, oh, boy, they watch the news different than us. We complain. They do. That's exactly how it goes. So thank you. Happy Veterans Day, everybody. And thanks to Lisa and the gang over there, Zahara's, for getting those kids to write that. It's 98kV. We'll post a couple of them. It's not weird.

[D]

It's pretty cool, actually.

[E]

No membership fees.

[C]

I have heard enough of this.

[F]

All right, HMS Podcast, time again to let you know where to go for some great comedy in the Valley this week. For the complete lineups and for tickets, go to standuplive.com desertridgeimprov.com and tempeimprov.com hey.

[G]

It'S Larry McFeely here with my friend Wayne from AMCO. And Wayne, if my car has an extended warranty, do I have to take it back to the dealer for service?

[H]

No, Larry, if you have an extended service contract, you can use it at any amco.

[G]

Well, it's nice to have other options.

[H]

I'll say Amco has dealership quality rental cars, no hassles and faster service.

[G]

AMCO does more than just transmissions, right?

[H]

Right. If you need car repairs or hear, feel, see, smell, or even think you have a car issue, call Amco first.

[G]

Just Google Amco for your nearest location. That's Amco Double A MCO transmissions and.

[A]

A whole lot more.