I just want to tell my family and friends that I said, hi, let them know that I’m doing all right. We’ve been interacting with a lot of Iraqi people — seeing how we can help them out. Some people are real friendly and kids love us. I just want to let everyone know that I’m safe over here and I hope to see them real soon. Give my nephew a big hug for me — I miss the little guy. He just turned 2 in January. Hopefully, we’ll have a safe return.
19, Ottawa, Ill., 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, Alpha Company, stationed in Iraq Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser
