‘Try to Not Worry’

Marine Sgt. Michael Adam (Sport) Marzano
Feb. 7, 2005

Mom,
Hi How R U doing? I really enjoyed our conversation last night. Please don't worry too much about me I'll be fine. The Marines I'm with I have a lot of trust and faith in. They will take care of me as much as I'll take care of them. I know you said you don't have a good feeling about this. I think that's just because it is normal for you to worry about me or anyone you love as much as I know you love me! But please try to not worry so much! I love you too much not to come home to see you. I'll be back and we can go skiing or whatever. I'm really looking forward to seeing you in Vegas. Do you think there's any way Mariah and Nicky could miss school to come up? I understand if they can't. Let Mariah and Nicky know I said I love!!! them so much and miss spending time with them. Tell Nicky he's a booger haha! It's funny 2 yrs ago I barely knew them and now I'm so attached to them I can't imagine not knowing them now. When I get home I want to take them somewhere Disney, Sea World, or anyplace. I can't wait till we can drive to class together. Tell Mark I enjoyed our talk as well. And respect him. Tell him he's a good dad, Grandpa to Nicky and Mariah. Tell him I also think he's been a good step dad to me and [I] enjoy our conversations. Thank you mom for taking care of my vehicles and looking after Angel. Keep and eye on Nic and tell him I love him. Let him know I appreciate him taking care of the apartment and animals. I know I told you this but Nic has been the best roommate I've had and I didn't expect us to get as close and along as we did. Tell him I miss spending time with him watching movies/video games or just the time that we would just run errands and hang out. Tell him I'm proud of him trying to turn his life around and he should be proud of whatever he's doing. He is really trying to do better and I'm sure you noticed I know I have. Mom I know you don't believe in this war but try to understand my views of it and that I believe I'm doing the right thing. I know you're proud of me no matter what so just be proud of this as well. I know you are. Remember when I joined [the Marine Corps] how mad you were and how proud you are now. I'm so glad that you're proud of me. I truly love this country and being a Marine. Well I'm going to go for now.
I love you
Michael
(sport)
ps. I like Spike as well. I hope he doesn't end up in the desert haha!

Marzano, 28, of Greenville, Pa., was killed May 7, 2005.

Marine Sgt. Nicholas S. Nolte
July 16, 2004 (a postcard to his 3-year-old daughter Alanna)

Hi Sweety,
Daddy just wanted you to know that I love you and that I'm thinking of you all of the time. I bet you're growing up so fast. I can't wait to give you a big hug and kiss when I get back.
Love, Daddy

Aug. 17, 2004 (postcard)
Hello Princess,
Daddy misses you so much. I can't wait to come home and make cookies with you. I'm sending hugs and kisses.
Love, Daddy

Nolte, 25, of Falls City, Neb., was killed on Nov. 24, 2004.