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FROM: Spc. Justin Bocalbos
Age 23, 'Ewa Beach, Hawai'i National Guard, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, B Company, M203 grenadier. Civilian job: Security guard, Ben Bridge store at Ala Moana Center.

Hi Mom and Dad. Don’t worry about me. I’m doing all right. I’m having a great time over here. It’s a great experience. Life back home is kind of erased. It’s like starting over pretty much. I never had a brother, and everyone here is like my brother. Not everyone here are bad people. A lot of kids, it’s unfortunate that they don’t have toys, and a lot of people would do anything for food and water. Lillian, I’ll be home for your birthday. Ben Bridge, I’ll be waiting to come back to work when I get home.




Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser

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