‘Not Everyone Came Back’

Jan. 19, 2007

Mom,
I got my package today with the lantern, batteries, pixies, etc. Thank you, the lantern works and pixies made it ok and are excellent. No ipod speakers yet … I think we should wait another week before you go to the post office for insurance …

Dad, you asked what I thought about Bush's plan to send more troops to Baghdad. … well he can send as many as he wants but it won't make a difference until the Iraqis step up to the plate. It also means more of us guys are going to get cut to shreds by the bad guys. I don't understand the thinking of Bush and Cheney and the other geniuses running this war … it is senseless. I'll send some new pictures of my adventures here for you since my computer wants to work again, yeah. Take care and thanks for everything.
Love,  Kevin

Landek, 26, of Wheaton, Ill., was killed Feb. 2, 2007, in Baghdad.

Air Force Capt. Derek Argel
March 17, 2005

Hey ma
Thanks for the box of goodies on the b-day mom. I really do appreciate the goodies from both you and Todd. Well things here are starting to get a little busy and that's a good thing because it makes the time go by faster. Tell John I wish he was here with me as well. He said that in his letter and dispite all that has gone on, I miss the s--- out of him to. I hope really do hope things work out for the best. Tell momo thank you for her card and the 5 cents for the soda. I don't know when the last time momo drank a soda was, but inflation sucks. Well ma, I really look forward to seeing both you and Todd in the near future. We'll all have our hands full with little man. He should be around one when you guys come out so he should be fun. I love you guys and will talk to you soon.
Love, Me

Argel. 28, of Lompoc, Calif., was killed April 30, 2005, in Eastern Diyala province.