Last Letters Home From An American Soldier Who Died in Iraq

gdhdannyUID: 125843

From: http://edu.sina.com.cn/en/2004-07-01/23302.html

To son, Cecil,

　　Just a quick note preface before I start in earnest. When I wrote this you were 8, still a little boy. In 2002, I was called to active duty in the Marine Corps in the War on Terrorism. On the 11th of September 2001 when America was attacked, I knew that I would eventually have to go and I was filled with a deep sense of sadness. That night as you and Keiko were asleep, I looked at your little faces and couldn’t help but fight the tears. I knew it would be hard for you because I had a similar experience. When I was a little boy aged 6, my Dad, your Grandpa Cawley, was sent to Vietnam during the War there. I remember how much I missed him, too. But now unfortunately I have come to realise just how rough it must have been for Grandpa to be away from his children for a year. Thinking about this, I wanted to put my thoughts and feelings down for you and your sister. I am so sorry that I had to leave for such a long time. There is no place I would rather be than with you and Keiko. You two are the lights of my life. I have known no greater joy than in the few years since you two were born. I hope to have many more years with you. If this doesn’t happen, then know that I love you more than words can express. If for some reason I don’t make it home, I will need you to take care of your little sister and your Mom. You will be the Man of the Cawley family. Be good my son and God will watch over you as he has me. I will be waiting impatiently for the time when we can all be together again.

四月的迷迭香UID: 154552

so touching... can't help crying inside...

maniacUID: 155886

God bless all the soldiers and their families.

fabreUID: 174848

A gravestone to commemorate a soldier died in the battle of El Alamein bare the words:
In the world, you are only a soldier;
For me, you are the whole world.
I cannot find the exactly words. The above are translated from Chinese.

enihsnusUID: 171372

Moving!!

Although there are pyramids of sound reasons for war, I just cannot understand it.