August19,2008
Aaron,
The Help a Soldier foundation got back to me a few days ago, and they said they confirmed that you’re still deployed and that they provided the correct information toreachyou.
I’ve thought it over and maybe we didn’t hit it off, or I did/wrote something wrong, and that’s okay. This will be my last letter/e-mail to you. They’re going to switch me out with someone else in the foundation, so you should continue getting mailontime.
My brother was a marine, and I joined this program because he told me how lonely and bored soldiers get when they’re overseas. It’s easy for me to forget that not everyone has a big, overwhelming family like mine. Writing back and forth while he (my brother) was in Iraq made us really close. Loneliness even when you’re surrounded by others is something Iunderstandwell.
I’m wishing you the best while you’re stationed somewhere in the world. Thank you for your sacrifice and bravery.Takecare.
Best wishesalways,
-RubySantos
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From:[email protected]
Date: August 24, 2008 1:08p.m.
Subject: RE: Help aSoldier
Ruby,
This is Aaron with Help aSoldier.
All your letters and e-mails have come through… sorry for taking so long toreachout.
-A
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From:[email protected]
Date: August 28, 2008 1:46p.m.
Subject: RE: RE: Help aSoldier
Ruby,
This is Aaron again. Haven’t heard back from you… Can westartover?
-A
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September
From:[email protected]
Date: September 1, 2008 2:05a.m.
