mandatory? Strange places, strangers…

…Brother! I’m finally here, to (try to) comprehend your loss.

And pay you my respect(s),

and parting gifts.

And have one Last private word with you now—

but of course you Can’t answer.

Ever again.

You’ve been Taken, from Mama, and Rosie, and, well, Me, too; it’s…cruel.

ah…

ah…

Damn it! The war didn’t need you, we did!

Hey…remember the times the two of us and Pop went out riding?

Like Grandpa and Pop used to do too?

Here.

I think they both would havewanted you to take this with you. Sorry it’s wet; my eyes are over-flowing, I can’t even see anyone anymore. I’d better go.

Wherever you are, bro…, attention, Soldier; carry on, and Godspeed.