To my family and friends — I'm doing good over here. Life's hard but we're dealing with it. I miss everybody back home. I'm definitely looking forward to coming home and knocking back a few with my friends. Army chow isn't up to par with my mom's cooking. To anybody reading this — think about the soldiers and the sacrifice we're making over here. There are a lot of long days and long nights away from family and loved ones. God bless America.
Spc. Andrew Laffey, age 22, Jackson, NJ; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser
