In my last entry, I shared how humbled I was to be a part of the Montgomery County's 5th Fire District award dinner. It was a chance to thank and acknowledge our local heroes for keeping us safe each and every day, serving our communities at a moment's notice.

In today's world, I can't help but be reminded that so many of our heroes not only serve their own communities, but they often travel to the ends of the earth to serve and protect us. Heroes like SPC Sandra Trettner. Sandra is stationed in Iraq with Delta Company, 250th BSB, and she recently wrote to us about starting to miss home and her family. Needles to say, I was humbled again when a she went on to say that Wawa would be one of her first stops when she returned home, even mentioning her favorite coffees by name and size! (Kona and Chocolate Caramel 16 and 20 oz., by the way...).  

Members of the armed forces like SPC Trettner go above and beyond for their country every day, so we are always honored to do our part for the heroes who do so much for us. Wawa has been sending coffee at the request of soldiers like SPC Trettner since 2005, in response to the many letters we receive from our troops abroad.

Recently, the HHC 261st Signal Brigade from Camp Victory Iraq even sent a Certificate of Appreciation to our Associates as a way to thank us for sending coffee supplies to the troops and for helping keep morale high for hundreds of soldiers. To all the troops out there, we want you know; the coffee will keep on coming.  We hope this small offering helps give a little boost to morale.  It's our way to help lessen the sting of homesickness with a taste of home. And most of all, it's Wawa's small way of saying "thank you."

People say it's the little things that can make a big difference. And here at Wawa, that same philosophy applies to serving our customers.  All 16,000 Wawa associates take pride in doing things just a little bit better. Convenience isn't just about speed - it's about fast, friendly service, greeting customers by name, and the hundreds of small acts each day that show that we care.

Til' next time...