Gentlemen, I am awestruck and humbled by your generosity. It moves me greatly and I am honored to be associated with you both.
I am always hesitant to speak of my occupation because so many (like you) jump to the chance to provide assistance. While I am appreciative of you, something needs to be said for the current military. The vast majority of which has this distorted sense of entitlement and abuse the kindness and caring you folks have for us. If I were to accept your offer, what is going to keep 100 others from selling a sob story to take advantage of your generosity. It happens every day and it breaks my heart to even think people like you are being taken advantage of.
I am not sure there is any way i could ever thank you. But, I am going to have to decline your amazing offer. There are others here in more dire and desperate situations than mine who are much more deserving. I am a resolute believer in “pay it forward” and as others have done for me, so shall I do for others..