this is just something that has been rolling around in my mind for a little while after reading a article about some of our men and women who have lost their lives during war but before they got killed wrote one last letter to loved ones. Made me wonder what Ranger would write and to who. This is what he came up with :) I hope you like and please review this is three different letters.

Dear Mama and Papa

If you are reading this it means I did not make it back from my last mission and I am so sorry for the pain I know this is causing you. I love you both so much I don't even know how to explain it. This mission I was on was my last because I was not resigning and my contract was up.

I need to ask a favor I need you to take care of my Babe, make her part of the family. I know you know about her because of the guys telling you stories. She is the love of my life and has held my heart in her hands since we first met.

Mama she needs you so much. I wish I would have brought her to meet you long ago. Her mom and exes have all diminished her self-esteem and self-worth. I have tried to re build it slowly over the years but I am afraid what my passing will do to her she is not only the love of my life buy my best friend and my world. I'm gone and she is no longer mine and I know Les is in love with her and I think they are perfect for each other please help them both to see it is ok to move on and possibly have the relationship we never will.

I talked to Julie and Rachel before I left. Julie wants to come up for the summer I explained to both that I might not be back but if she still wants to come Babe has already agreed to be her guardian in my place. Please make sure my daughter knows how much I loved her.

I know (papa) you always refused me paying off your house and bills so you would not have to worry over it and I know you will be mad that I ordered Tank to do exactly that before he brought this letter to you. Please don't take it out on him it was my decision and mine alone so tell me off in the afterlife, I love you that's why I had it done.

Also the houses in Florida are paid off one is in your two names. The other is in Stephanie Plum, my babe, as is the house in Newark.

Mama you are going to have to help Ella to help to get my brothers through this. The three of them will take it hardest out of the guys. They were my closest friends and my Sewell have been blood brothers. Some of the other men might need help but I think they will go to Steph so they can help each other.

I only got a little time before I have to leave so I cannot write to everyone separately so I need you to spread a couple messages for me. First tell all my siblings I love them all and am sorry for being so distant. Second let them all know that each one of my nieces and nephews have a trust fund in their name they can start using at the age of 21 there is also a college fund set up so they can get a higher education after graduating. Third there is a family fund that has the two of you plus all my siblings' names on it so you can all access the funds if you ever need them.

Again I love you all so much and I am so sorry that I was so distant and even sorrier for the pain you are going through because of my passing but just remember I did what I did to help make this world safer and would do it again if I could.

With all my love your son, brother, and uncle

Ricardo Carlos Manoso

Dear Julie

I hope you know how much your Papa loves you because I do love you more than anything or one on earth.

I know that you are hurting after Steph and your Uncles told you I am gone. I am so sorry you are being put through this. Please lean on the people who love you, that includes Steph and your uncles.

I will be watching out for you from above but your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and Stephanie will be watching out and protecting you down there on earth.

I know you said you want to follow in my footsteps and sign up for the army when you turn 18 and nothing would make me prouder. I know your mom and Steph will be against it specially now but please follow your heart and do what you believe is best. If you need someone to talk to about it take to some of your uncles they can help you figure it out.

I know right now this don't seem important but I still want you to know. I have set up both a trust fund for you as well as a college fund your mom and uncle Tank has all the info on it. I also have one of each set up for your brothers and sisters.

Remember how you asked me about coming up for the summer well if you still want to come please do. Stephanie is excited and can't wait to spend time with you. That might happen more often since my house down there is now in her name so maybe you too can lean on each other some to get through this tough time.

Well angel I love you so much and am so sorry for the pain you are now enduring.

With all my love

Daddy

Babe

I love you so much, no qualifiers. You have held my heart in your hands from that first meeting in the dinner.

I know Tank, Les, and Bobby broke the news of my death to you and I can never explain how sorry I am for the pain I know you are now in. The four of you need to lean on each other and help each other get through the most painful part. I know the pain never goes away but it does die down some.

I know you don't want to hear this next part but you need to know: my shares of Rangeman are now yours and I want you to help the three guys run the company. All of my money is to be split between you and Julie, and she agreed to this so please don't argue or fight it. I also have had both my houses in Florida and the one in Newark put into your name. Please move into the Newark one and use the one in Florida. I believe you and Julie can help each other out.

I cannot believe the time I wasted and now my number was punched before I could make us a we. I will always love you and watch out for you but please with time move on when the time is right. Please don't let my life ending end yours that would hurt me more than anything else and you deserve so much more than that.

Love you forever and a day

Carlos