Veterans Remember

Owing to its non-perishable quality and resistance to extreme weather conditions, the Tootsie Roll^¨ has long been a popular military ration. Since World War II, U.S. troops stationed around the world have enjoyed Tootsie Rolls as part of their standard-issue MRE's, appreciating their great taste, portability, and inherent quality of supplying "quick energy."

Over the years, veterans have shared their Tootsie-related service memories, reflecting on a candy that provided energy and comfort during the most critical moments. Here are a few:

Tootsie Rolls: The Candy That Saved the Marines
A Korean War Veterans' Tale of Courage and Candy

Tootsie Pops in Vietnam
A Letter from a Vietnam Veteran

Sugar Babies in Iraq
U.S. Army Enjoys Sugar Babies!

Tootsie Pops On Assignment!
U.S. Army & Tootsie Pops Reporting for Duty!

Memories Through the Years

Tootsie receives thousands of letters every year from candy lovers around the world. No matter the age or background, everyone has a favorite Tootsie Roll memory.

Love By Tootsie Roll?
A Letter Celebrating 53 Years of Marriage that started with a Tootsie Roll!

Tootsie Pops Bring Joy in Kazakhstan
Canyon Hills Community Church Shares Tootsie Pops to Bring Smiles to the Young and Old.

Tootsie Roll on Parade!
A giant Tootsie Roll built by Carriage House Cabinets for children in the 2009 Woodville and Pemberville Ohio parades

A Little Tootsie!
Emma's First Halloween, and a Very Cute, Little Tootsie Roll!

She Loves Tootsie!
Her First Halloween, and Already a Fan of Tootsie Roll!

A Cute Tootsie!
Her First Halloween, and a Cute Tootsie Roll!

Tootsie: A Chihuahua with Style!
Making her Internet Debut...

Another Cute Tootsie
A Chihuahua in costume...