Dear Richard,

Thanks for the well wishes, I’m sorry I missed you as well. It is tough over here but I am doing well and my men are well. We are all tired, missions day and night and young men are still dying, six men were killed three days before Christmas, they were all Polish. I had to go and pick up the shattered bodies and destroyed vehicle. We are in their battle space. I will be very happy when this comes to an end. I should be back in Boston by mid-march. It seems an eternity away but I know it will arrive. I am truly tired of war I have seen too many horrible things and too many faces of the dead live in my head. The only good thing is that it has brought me closer to Jesus and his teaching. I miss my family, friends, and dear wife.

Best,
George