To Jaunie, I miss you and the baby. Give Gram-mom a hug for me. Things are a little stressful here, but with good teamwork we should pull through and things will be all right. It’s starting to get hot out. The heat’s probably going to be the worst enemy we have so far. We’re all doing very good and we really appreciate all of the care packages and support. I’ll be home soon. Give the baby a big hug, and I love you.
Age 22; Ridgeville, Ind.; 240 Bravo machine gunner, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment in Iraq Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser