I want to say hi to my friends and family back in Akron, Ohio, and thank them for all their love and support while we’re out here. Hi to Kelly — I miss you, I’ll be home as soon as I can, and I’m looking forward to your visit to Hawai‘i when we return. I’d also like to say hi to Doug and the Stalter family. We’re currently in northeastern Iraq. It’s just as surprising to see all the grass and flowers and mountains that are snowcapped. Everyone comes over here and expects to see the desert. However, that’s not the case. It’s very touching to see the appreciation in people’s eyes, and we’re very appreciative of the generosity they’ve shown us.
Age 20, Akron, Ohio; 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, communications Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser
