I went down to my local postoffice and picked up this small package. It didn't look like much but weighed quite a bit.

I rode my bike back home through the heavy danish january rain, thinking what the small box might contain.

When I opened it in my kitchen, I was astonished to find that the small ox contained a SAS-survival guide, a set of training shorts a handwritten heart-warming letter and US Special Forces Airborne Ranger shoulder patch! HOLY ******* S***!

I'm a soldier myself so the thoughtful present really hit home. I know that becoming a SOF is not easy, and I know that the thoughtful Redditor who sent me this awesome and astonishing present has put a lot of thought and compassion into this gift.

I feel very humble and appreciate incredibly very appreciate that I have received such an excellent gift.

The letter and the patch has got a special place next to my great-grandfather's 1864 Medal and my grandfather's dogtag from when he was an officer. My great-grandfather defended Denmark during the Battle of Dybboel in 1864, fighting against the invading Prussian forces and my grandfather fought against the German occupying forces during the Occupation of Denmark in the 1940's, where he was shot in the stomach (and survived) by a German soldier.

I have a few of my own patches from my time with the Danish combat troops and a few medals from international competitions. I feel that the great gift belongs here!!