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Letters Home - Son to Father
I'm writing a book about the Vietnam war (conflict). It's a fictional account of various soldiers serving in the army and marines during that conflict. In portions of the book I want to include portions of letters written from the soldiers to their loved ones back home. Background: These are soldiers serving in combat. They are living in grave danger, yet are attempting to reassure and be optimistic about the future. Please include background if applicable at the end of the letter. Are you a veteran? Is this part of a real letter written home by you or others? This one is similar to two previous challenges, with a twist: The father is a decorated veteran of the Korean war. The son is also faced with the task of living up to the father's expectations. Winning entries will be included in the book with full credit for their work. I will select up to 20 winners. I will invite selected winners to submit hand-written copies of their letters for inclusion in the print version of the book. We will negotiate a fee.
Cover image for post We watched Bob Hope's USO show, by REllyn
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REllyn
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We watched Bob Hope’s USO show

Dad, December 22, 1969

I hope you’re doing well. We watched a USO show, and Bob Hope was there. You said you saw him in Korea. He is sure the funny sort.

I am sorry I delayed volunteering like I did and you were sore at me over not signing up right when I turned of age. But at least I enlisted before the draft started up. You are a true patriot and I aim to get in the field fighting those bastard gooks just as soon as they get our mission mapped out. I expect they probably will decorate me. Like you were in Korea! I never heard you talk about your active duty but talk is cheap anyhow.

You know I will do anything not to let my country down or let you down.

I wonder if Ricky will volunteer when he hits 18. We were competitive and so I’m sorry him and me fought so much. Cause I got held back in first grade, I guess being in the same grade with my kid brother made me resent him like hell. I hid my comics before I left cause I know he likes to read them all. Tell him they’re under Mom’s sewing cabinet in case something happens to me. I mean, if I forget to tell him about them.

Give my love to Mom and tell Mom not to worry cause I will make you and her so very proud of me, Dad.

Your son,

Daniel

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