Tear Stained Letters

by LSMunch

This was the end of his childhood, the jungle of transition into adulthood that he had fought through. Lifting the first one from the pile, he noted the date, the worn paper, the water stains that had made the ink run a bit.

23. Letter 23

Because we paid, and are still paying, such a dear price, it is hard to forgive and forget. The country used and abused and then attempted to disown and discredit the Vietnam War generation. And let that be the lesson for the younger generations, so that it was not all in vain. Everyone has a right to be treated fairly and honestly. And a right to question authority. You have a right to live. -Joe McDonald, US Navy veteran

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Johnny,

I'm sorry to hear that two guys are going home, but just think of how happy their families are that they made it home. Help out the new guys as much as the ones who left helped you when you first came. Give them a better chance of going home alive.

I'm glad that no one got hurt. I hope the man you took prisoner was helpful in some way. Billy Johnson sounds like a brave man to go out and get him. I pray that any dangers you boys face won't take you away from the rest of the world forever. Boys like you we need more of. Just remember that when you do something reckless or dangerous in any way.

With this letter is another package. I'll try to send them more often since it takes so long for them to get to you.

Love,

Mom