Soldier KIA in Afghanistan, Left Letters for Wife & Daughter

**SiggyZ** · 06-01-2011, 07:35 AM

Saw this on Reddit and thought you guys would appreciate it.

And the note he left his wife:

Dear Emma: Well if you are reading this, I guess I did not make it home and therefore, I was not able to remind you again of how much I love you. I love you so much baby and I will always love you. Although I may not be here right now, take comfort in the fact that I am watching over you right now. I am not gone and I will always be with you in spirit. I know this time must be hard for you but I also know how strong you are. Never forget that God knew what was best for us before we were even born. Take comfort in that. This happened for a reason. Although you may not believe it now, you will one day.

I want you to know just how important you are to me. I could not ask for a more caring, beautiful and loving wife. The memories that we have shared over the last few years have been the best of my life. Although it may seem like my life was cut short, I lived a life that most can only dream of. I married the perfect woman. I have a beautiful daughter that amazed me every day. I even had two great dogs - at least most of the time. I couldn't ask for anything more.

If you feel sad, just think back to the memories that we shared. Look at our daughter and how beautiful she is. Be strong for her. Remind her about her Daddy and tell her that I loved her more than anything else in the world. Her birth was the best day of my life and she was the best thing that ever happened to me. Her smile and laughter represent all that is good and beautiful in this world. Tell her that Daddy is in heaven now and will watch over her and protect her every minute of every day.

I love you Emma. But never be afraid to do what you need to do to be happy. It is so important that you continue to find happiness in your life. Although you may think this is impossible right now, have faith. Much better times are coming. You and Kiley have a wonderful life ahead of you and I am so happy to have shared some of it with you. I love you.

Your loving Husband, Todd

**The Manalishi** · 06-01-2011, 07:38 AM

**ls1camino** · 06-01-2011, 07:43 AM

*tear*

**Ramairetransam** · 06-01-2011, 07:52 AM

wow, thats....i guess,.. amazing and sad and beautiful . very tough to read and not feel something .

**Spaz** · 06-01-2011, 08:24 AM

aww man... i'm getting all choked up here at work...

**KahanaReef** · 06-01-2011, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

*tear*

x 1000

**Promise517** · 06-01-2011, 08:54 AM

Ouch...this is a real tear jerker.....

**KMdef9** · 06-01-2011, 09:25 AM

That was hard to read without tearing up, I can't imagine what it was like for the wife.

**BrntWS6** · 06-01-2011, 10:50 AM

I have a daughter, definately hard to read that. I feel for the family.

**sworn** · 06-01-2011, 10:57 AM

It really is very difficult to read.....

God bless all that have sacrificed so much for our great country!

**7998** · 06-01-2011, 11:13 AM

Oh man I think I swallowed a frog. Thats was tough to read.

**CJREX** · 06-01-2011, 02:23 PM

That really brings home the reality of the sacrifices they make to keep us free.

The next time I see soldiers in a restaurant, their meal is on me.

It's been a while since I was in the service but I still remember how much I appreciated even a little bit of recognition for what we were doing.

**suede** · 06-01-2011, 02:40 PM

had to personally take a moment of silence just for them, if that doesnt make you proud of the sacrifices our armed forces make there is something wrong with you....

**Stinger** · 06-01-2011, 03:50 PM

Sounds like a good husband, father, and soldier. He had a good life ahead of him. Hopefully his family will move on, but never forget him.

**jrzdude** · 06-01-2011, 03:51 PM

So sad, what a tear jerker...really wish I would have skipped over this thread...headed to Afghan in a couple months, FML

**OreoLt1** · 06-01-2011, 04:02 PM

This is the exact reason we can not take our soldiers for granted. Prayers for him and his family. R.I.P.

**Dabom75** · 06-01-2011, 06:57 PM

Damn you know how to make a grown man cry like a baby.

Much love and respect to all our soldiers.

**robcas47** · 06-01-2011, 09:13 PM

Hard read, must of been harder to write. Takes strength to write something like that.

**The Manalishi** · 06-01-2011, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by robcas47

Hard read, must of been harder to write. Takes strength to write something like that.

I shredded mine on March 1st 2009, the day I retired. I am thankful my wife and sons never had to read it. It was easier to write than it was to think about it being given to them.

**67CamaroRSSS** · 06-01-2011, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by CJREX

That really brings home the reality of the sacrifices they make to keep us free.

The next time I see soldiers in a restaurant, their meal is on me.

It's been a while since I was in the service but I still remember how much I appreciated even a little bit of recognition for what we were doing.

Consider yourself lucky.

When I got out I was called a "baby killer" and was spat upon...