Chapter 10

"Cant say enough"

Hawkeye, I know we'll meet again some day, and we'll be together again forever. I know you can't wait. But when we do, please don't forget teddy, I miss him. Hawk; please know you were a rock for all of us, especially a dumb young farm boy like me. I know you didn't ask for it, but you stood up to the task very well. Better than anyone could have. I pray for you every day, be blessed and keep making people laugh. I know you are Margaret are happy together. God Bless you Both.

BJ, what can I say? I don't think anyone gave advice like you did. Thanks for always being a shoulder for everyone. You were like everyone's big brother, in every respect. You were ready to throw a punch if you had to, but could handle yourself better than most. We couldn't have asked for a better guy to fill the empty spot. You are an incredible surgeon and an angel of a person. Thanks big brother, can't wait to see you again. God Bless You, Peg and all of your kids, you were a blessing to us all.

Klinger, you're nuts. And I mean that in the best way possible. I know you're successful wherever you are. If Toledo does anything else for his country, they gave us you. Comic relief at every turn. Thanks for being yourself and cracking us all up. I love ya buddy and I miss seeing ya in those dresses. It was by the grace of God you never got that section 8, he knew we needed you there, and I thank him every day for you. Bless you Klinger, I'll be seeing ya.

Col. Sherman T. Potter, I'm sorry I didn't warm up to you right away, but I was hurting. I grew to love you sir, and I miss you dearly. You had so much guidance and words of wisdom in you; it was a gift to all of us. You were the glue that kept it all together, we were a team and the two of us together could bring down any wall. Thanks for the goodbye; I'll always be one of your "sons." Rest in peace Colonel, I know you're up there giving orders and giving Mildred all the good night kisses you missed out on. Love you sir, your memory lives on.

Trapper John, you left us before we would have liked. But boy were you one heck of a guy. I will never forget you. You smile was contagious. I know your charm is still as funny as ever. I was so happy for you when you got to go home; I know your wife and children adore you. See ya around buddy; you were one of the best.

To each of you who have ever served at the 4077th, I know that each of you may have a different take on your time here, but know that I hold each of you dear. The soldiers lives you saved will never forget you, neither will your country and neither will I.