High Flying
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Chapter 1
Harold leaned against the side of his F-14, a letter was clutched in his hands. He had read it over and over since it had arrived this morning at breakfast. He had received several letters from home, three from his mom, two from his sister and brother, and the most were from Leshawna a total of five. His dad hadn't written one yet, but Harold wrote him daily anyway.
"Leshawna" he mumbled as his eyes scanned over the words again.
'Dear Harold, I hope you get this soon I hope your safe and sound string bean and just wanted to tell you I still love you. Your mama stopped by to visit, we talked about you mostly and the big welcome back party were gonna throw when you get home.
I watched the news last night, it scared me because I worry about you. I haven't slept good since you left to join the Air Force but I tell myself that it was your decision, that doesn't make me feel better. Anyway when do you come home you haven't written about when.
Well that's all for now write me back.
Love always
Leshawna'
He folded the letter up and slipped it into his pocket. He walked over to the barracks and climbed onto his bunk and closed his eyes. He awoke to the sound of the alarm. Jumping to his feet he gathered his gear and headed to his fighter. Suiting up he took off.
Several days later.
Leshawna sat and talked with Harold's parents. They were brought out of their conversation by a knock at the door. His mother got up and answered the door. Leshawna couldn't see who it was but she heard a voice.
"Mrs. Keller, we regret to inform you that your son Harold was shot down over Kuwait last Friday. On behalf of the United States Air Force we grieve for your loss" it said. Leshawna felt her heart hit her stomach, he couldn't be dead he just couldn't be. She'd just written him. Leshawna watched Harold's mom fall to her knees sobbing. His father sat rooted to the spot.
"I never got the chance to tell him how proud I was of him" he said, a single tear ran down his cheek.
End Chapter 1
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