08/15/2004 10:08 AM

Dear Mom and Dad,

I am writing to you to inform you that I have been told that I am going to draft to Iraq soon. I am scared and feel all alone. I have never been so scared in my life and I am going to miss many things: the beautiful lakes, mountains, and the freedom of life.

I am even going to miss the little one. The little munchkin is growing is growing like a weed!

I can no longer write my mind and fingers are growing numb...I am afraid as hell that I am never going to see my family again. I am sure that I will write again when I have the chance.

I love you,

Xoxoxo,

Your eldest son,

Francis