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One Wrote: I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you. All Americans, including me, are very proud and thankful for the work that you do. We don't take freedom for granted at our house. My three uncles were in the Navy. My Uncle Rob was on an aircraft carrier. My Uncle Tom was on a destroyer, and my Uncle Mike was on the USS Iowa. |
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Another wrote: I have seen the stories of the bombing of your ship on the news, and we have been talking about it in class. You were probably friends with some of the people that died, and what you had to go through and are still going through, is very terrible. Do not think of it as a waste of lives. Think of it as if they were upholding their nation's honor and securing peace in a troubled area so that we, as Americans, can enjoy the freedom they have given us. |
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Another wrote: I am writing to tell you that you are not forgotten by your fellow American citizens. . . I know I can live and grow up in a free world because of the brave job that you are doing. I feel sad for the scary and hard time that you and your fellow crewmates have experienced during the recent terrorist attack. My family and I will pray for you. |
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Another wrote: When I heard about your ship and the tragedy that happened, I realized that I could make a difference even though I am only twelve years old. Most of the seamen on your ship are not much older than I am. |
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Another wrote: Standing tall for our country, |