To my dearest family, friends, and Fiance...

Its been so long since Ive felt the warmth of a bed, or even a pillow for my head. the mortars are all around and its hard to sleep...even if it is just a bed of hay its the best we got. All night long I grasp my rifle, praying and trusting my fellow soldiers wont let the front line down. I miss you Sarah, I miss all you guys. But this was a choice that was made for me long before I ever knew about it. I pray for you all the time, and i hope you do the same. Life is hard on the front lines, never be mistaken of that. The gift I received was free but its not easy to keep. There is a war going on and most people back home don't even know about it. Its like nothing you have ever heard or read about. Te enemy's tactics are decisive and strong.

I have to wrap up now because its lights out in a few minutes but keep praying for me and everyone else out here on the front lines. the ones defending for what is right and just. Remember me and that I have always and will always love you...

Yours sincerely
Lt. Kevin Dilts