Family
I know I haven't written or contacted anyone since I left but I'm contacting everyone in general to let them know I'm still alive, Mom. When you get this letter let those who care if anyone does know I'm fine, I'm living my dream as I used to say. I only wish I could wake up from this one. It's hot, we're in the middle of no where. I can't tell you where we are, who we're up against or how many, but... just know theirs a lot more than them then their is of us and they're all hellbent on killing us. This is going to get dark I'm sorry... I've seen bodies on top of bodies some were friends, a lot more were bad guys so I guess we're winning on the imaginary scoreboard, I hope I don't become one of those bodies... pray for me that I don't, we're all scared, I'm scared but I know I have a job to do and I know what I signed up for... If I could do it again I would for the Marine next to me... that was lame and so cliche but anyways so I want you to know that I'm safe, I'll start writing more, I love you.
Lastly whatever you do, don't let what you hear/see/read on the news effect you, have hope. I'll be home soon.
Love Mike