It was Sergeant Aaron, he was wearing his army uniform. It was a camoflauge color and he had pins on it. He was also wearing his hat.
He had stopped by the Torres residents because he promised Adam something.
Mr. Torres had spoke up first and asked him, "May I help you sir?"
Sergeant Aaron told him, "Well I'm doing a favor for your son and he wanted me to give you this letter."
Sergeant Aaron handed it to them and left.
Mrs. Torres opened the letter and started reading it before crying.
The letter said:
Dear mom and dad,
Getting this letter means that I have passed away. I'm proud to have been your son and to have served for the army. It has taught me a big range of things.
I know now that my life has been a blessing. Even though I will no longer be here, I am not mad anymore. I have let go of everything that has been a challenge in my life. I am not bitter anymore because everything happens for a reason. I am a better person and I have enjoyed my time on Earth. There has been many role models and the two most important people who have supported me was you, mom and dad. The next person I want to thank in this letter is Drew. He has stuck up for me and has always been by my side. I know that even if I can't be with you anymore, I will watch over you. Thinking back to old memories, my favorite of when we all went to the park and just laid on the blanket. We had a picnic and dad taught me and Drew to play baseball. It was a moment where I have cherished so much. I want to thank you because I know I have put you through so much. Getting killed in the army isn't the worst thing because it shows how selfish the enemy is for taking a young boy like me.
Even if it was my decision, I can finally let go. I love you and I will miss you so much.
-Your son, Adam.
Drew had came home and looked at his parents. He could tell they were crying and soon enough his mother told him the news. Drew thought they were joking and couldn't accept the fact that his only brother was gone.
He read the letter and just broke down. He didn't want his brother coming back home in a coffin. He wanted to spend so much more time with him once he would be home from Iraq.
He ran out of the house and called Fiona and Eli. He wanted them to know how much hurt they had caused his brother. If it wasn't for them, Adam would have stayed in Toronto and wouldn't have gone back to Iraq.
His parents would now have to plan funeral service. While running, he started to cry harder. He had stopped when he saw where he was going. It was only 4:30 p.m and he was by the Dot.
Eli and Fiona were already there. They asked Drew why he wanted them to meet there. They saw he was crying and asked him what happened. Drew couldn't speak until handing them the letter.