Dear friend,
You are so special to me. I am so proud to know you. You are so brave and selfless. I admire everything about you. You are incredible. There is something so wonderful and endearing about you. You are doing the one thing that most people cannot even think about doing. You are defending everything we, as Americans, believe in. You’re not only fighting for the flag, our nation, everything the US stands for as a symbol, you are also fighting for me. You love me so much you are willing to sacrifice your life to keep mine safe. That’s incredible. I wish I had the courage to do what you are doing.
It makes me nervous sometimes, not knowing what’s gonna happen to you. Or, not knowing where you are or how you’re doing or if you’re safe. Not knowing if today I’m gonna get a call, confirming the only thing I’ve been afraid of since you joined. I hate not knowing who’s after you and why they want you dead so bad. It makes my stomach hurt.
It’s okay though, the worry and fear. It’s okay because I know that this is what you were put on this earth to do. It’s in your spirit. You can tell in the way you walk and talk. It’s all you’ve ever wanted to do. It all makes sense. It’s okay that you’re not here all the time. I know that you think about me, your parents, your other friends. I know you are doing all of this for us. We are so, so proud of you.
I can tell you’re ready for whatever comes next. I can feel it in the way you hug me so tight and the way your voice sounds as you’re walking away. I can tell when the tears roll down your face as your mom tells you to be careful and your dad tells you he loves you. We don’t want you to go, but we understand.
So thank you for doing this. There are no words to describe just how great this thing you’re doing is. You’re my hero. And, even though you say you don’t need it, goodluck.
I admire you. I love you. I am so thankful to have a friend like you.
Be safe and come home soon.
With all my love,
Megan
For: Nick, Zach, David, Jonathan and all the brave men and women serving our country.