Dear Editor;

In regards

to the death of Johnny

who was my best buddy

and still is

I was wondering if anyone knew

Had ever guessed

What it had been like when he ran in there

He wasn't scared

I know for sure

I was there

Right along with him

I'm not askin' for any credit

He died

He deserves it

I just wanted you

to know how brave

My buddy Johnny had been

When he ran in

And died because of it

He was the gallant one

And I just wanted everyone to know it

Sincerely,

Ponyboy Curtis