The staff at the Omni set up two tables Wednesday afternoon in the hotel’s lobby, one for serving hot cocoa and the other to allow guests to sign holiday cards that will be delivered halfway around the world.
The Omni has “adopted” 42 U.S. Marines who are deployed in Afghanistan. The troops will receive the cards, along with cocoa mix, hand warmers and candy, said Brenda Campbell, Omni senior sales manager.
More than 300 cards, along with the other goodies, are on their way to Fort Campbell in Kentucky. From there, they will be transported to the service personnel in time for Christmas.