Letter From Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln D. Hollinsaid

I came across this on the internet and was very touched by it. I think it adds a bit more of the human side of this war we are in. I'd like to share a letter from Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln D. Hollinsaid to his father. He was killed on April 7, 2003 when a crane he was driving was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. He was 27 years old and lived in Malden, Illinois.

There is something to be said about sandstorms, they can put you on the edge. Can't see, can't breath, sand gets everywhere. It sure does piss off my boys, I try to remind them it's all for the story and the glory, but that only goes so far. ..... I still ain't heard from Adam & Kim, tell them I am going to start sending them threat mail if they don't write. I wish my truck and boat knew how to write, I sure do miss them. Today would be a beautiful fishing day; I can see it now, drop my electronic anchors, kick my feet up on a fully stocked & iced beer chest, good cigar in my mouth, and 3 poles out with hooks in search for that elusive yet lovable catfish. ..... Well, Pop, not much else to say on paper

Lincoln

P.S. Would someone start this damn war!