‘Not Everyone Came Back’
In an ongoing series, NEWSWEEK publishes letters and e-mails from fallen U.S. troops in Iraq to loved ones and friends back home. The following are unedited excerpts from correspondence provided by families of the deceased.
Marine 2nd Lt. Donald R. McGlothlin
Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Dyer
March 27, 2005
hey dad, how's it goin? we just got back from 2 week mission, needless to say, we smell horrible- got all your moto mails, that works so spread tha word 2 every1- i'll be able to get out an email every now and again- good news about the 11 grand bb+t from millie, tell her i said thanks- i can't say much about our mission, but i can tell you i got a combat action ribbon for my birthday, can't wait to tell you that story- it's not TOO bad liv'n @ the dam- all we do is watch movies and work out- SEND COPENHAGEN LONG CUTT- pissed off marines= many dead iraqis= not good, so send some- gotta go
peace out man- ONE
May 15, 2005
not everyone came back from our last op- i didn't take any injuries, but my best friend in the company PFC Chris Dixon won't be coming home- i saw it happen, sorry to be brief, but i just want you to know that i'm fine but stressed like never before right now- if you could email some words of wisdom or comfort- it'd be much appreciated
i love you so much dad,
chris
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