Letter To Families

It’s been quite some time since I wrote to you all last. I am so grateful for the two or three letters that I have received from you. The letters have helped me so much through these tough time and knowing once this war is finally over know I can return to a loving family. I’ve been in Maryland since the last time I wrote a letter to you and have had to deal with few injuries and casualties in two very hard battles in Maryland and fortunately I came out with no diseases. I see a great deal and could tell you a lot more than I can write if I could see you face to face. Our regiment did not have too many men wounded or killed compared to the

I would like to thank you for the time that you have sacrificed. I am so very grateful for the hours and hours of dedication you have put forth. Your constant bravery and courage shows the type of person that you chose to be. I couldn't be more appreciative that you are willing to risk your life for others. Not many people are willing to stand up and fight for our freedom but you did and I am very thankful for that. You served for my freedom to live a free and enjoyable life. I hope that you have had one of the best days today, at the Washington D.C. memorial. Thank you for stepping forward when no one else would.

I hope you are not distressed, nor should you worry about my return. This will be my 11th and the final letter I am sending home, my dearest apologies for the lack of letters, the war isn’t the place I thought it would be, the climate and conditions are horrid. The rest was the worst part, having to switch patrol areas to protect the frontline for hours, and then rest for a minimal time. Poor Jimmy died later earlier today, they say it was from diseases and sickness. I’ll need to be careful down in these trenches, fleas, and bugs crawling all over me. The ground is like quicksand, all the missiles, explosions and gunfire have turned the dirt into a sinking pile of mud all over the battlefield. My team, my second family are mostly gone… I don't

I choose to read this letter because it appealed to me because of the short sentences, it shows the toll the war has taken on the soldier, “We captured a good many prisoners while in Mo. and killed a good many.” However, this soldier’s does seem to be hopeful of leaving this war alive, and reuniting with his family, but is somewhat doubtful, “I would give anything in the world to see you and the children. I have no idea when I will have that pleasure,” Many soldiers, as they marched off to face the enemy, had left behind a wife or sweetheart, and to them they would compose sweet, poignant, and occasionally funny letters that give life and personality to the participants in this great national conflict This soldier seems to know that his fate in the war is that he might will die at some point, but the pictures of his wife and kids give him the bit of hope.

I have some family members that are supporting our country like you did. I’m not even sure where to begin to show my gratitude that I have for your service. Thank you so very much for sacrificing everything you had so that we could live in freedom. I am so happy for you that there is a program where you are able to go to Washington and visit the great places that this country has to offer. Thank you so much again for your service!

I was given an assignment to choose a soldier who sacrificed his life during the Vietnam War. I had the privilege to study the service and untimely death of your beloved husband. The postings of his friends clearly show that he was a kind man who is greatly missed by all who loved him. I can’t tell you how much I admire the fact that at such a young age, he was willing to stand on the front lines to serve and protect the United States. I owe the freedoms and liberties that I enjoy to his sacrifice. I can’t begin to understand how you must have felt to learn of his death so soon after your marriage. I imagine he went to Vietnam full of hope that he would be able to return home to you. I’m so very sorry that he wasn’t able too. If there is anything I can offer in support, please know this: Learning about his military service and his death in battle will not be forgotten by me. I thank you for the sacrifice you have paid and I will always be grateful for your husband’s sacrifice on behalf of this great

I know it has been a long time since I´ve wrote to you. I have been quite busy, hence the time difference of the letters I write. But more importantly, I wrote to say that I miss you , Mary, and Mama very dearly, where the time apart has left me quite homesick. Otherwise, if you haven't already known, my squad and I are headed in to Sicily, Italy. I know! How exciting! I will have to see if I can visit our Aunt Sally up in Rome.

Hi Mom! Hope you're doing well. I'm sorry that I haven't been writing to you in a while, things have just been pretty hectic here. None of us have been getting any sleep around here because we are all stuck in these trenches and are always on guard. Every morning, we'd get up and look around. We always have to stay in the trenches unless our "leader" yelled "Over the top", which means the call to attack.

I have been counting the months and years since I have last spoken to you. I miss you and our lovely child Emmy so much. Since I am not there, I hope she has been taking care of you from time to time. The mental strain of leaving my family behind hurts me every single day. If I could have bring you both, I would do so in a heartbeat. I wanted to find a suitable home in the north for our family if I ever found freedom. I will never forget the day in Fortress Monroe in Virginia. I stumbled across the Yankees that told me I was contraband. Apparently, it means I was not going to be brought back to our master, but I had to fight for the Yankees. I did not even know there was a war going on. I guess Master Johnson tried his best to keep this

I can’t even describe how much I miss you, but I will see you sooner than later. Love, Gage” That letter gave me hope that they would return home safe and healthy with no harm done. Later that day I went outside and played hopscotch with my friends Sally, Susan, and Kim. They asked me how I’m doing with my brother and dad being gone, and I told them that I believed they will come home safely.

I miss you very much. I hope you are ok in America. I wanted to write you a letter to update you on some of the changes that have happened in our country and in our family since you moved to America.

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother, Staff Sergeant Stephanie W. Plank, and always had a positive attitude and the presence of her company was a pleasure for the entire section. She was a fine Soldier, this was an unfortunate accident. I know this loss has taken a young women from her family and her friends. I can’t put into words how sorry I am, the loss has had the deepest impact on our section, and will continue to for us still serving. As you know, your mother was attached to 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, to the National Training Center. I worked in the same section as your mother for the entire deployment. Stephanie always had you on her mind and would share stories about you every day in our section. We still

Tommy I miss you so much. I know that you are doing the right thing in fighting in the war, but there isn’t a night that goes by where I’m not worrying about you. Little Ab was really sick a few weeks ago, but Doctor Johnson prescribed him some penicillin and now he’s back to his normal jumpy self. I’ve decided to join a book club in my free time, a lot of the other mothers in the neighborhood have made little book clubs to pass time and lord knows I have a lot of time on my hands. Pastor Beacon passed away about a week and a half ago, I went to the funeral and gave our deepest condolences to First Lady Carla. I’ve been thinking about getting one of those new Ford automobiles, what do you think about that honey? Well I love you and please

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, Staff Sergeant Stephanie W. Plank. Words can never describe to you how sorry I am about this tremendous loss and how much Stephanie’s death has and will continue to impact those of us still serving. I hope you take solace in knowing that her brave service exceeded all measures of selflessness and devotion to the unit and our country.

I mumbled in my heart, 'Daddy, I miss you. I hope you will come home. '