Sometimes I feel guilty for not going to Iraq. I feel like I should go to serve with my comrades over there. I know it would be hard on my family and I could potentially get hurt, but hearing about my friends getting hurt makes me feel like if I were there with them maybe I could help them out. They are like my brothers and I don't want them to suffer alone. I know my other friends have said it's alright and that there's no need to go looking for war, but sometimes I feel like I'm supposed to be over there.

My buddy Tad Tsuneyoshi is currently on leave from Iraq. He's in good spirits like always but I know it must be tough for him.

Recently I found out one of my friends from school has become blind due to a head injury he received in Iraq. I don't know the details but I was shocked. I didn't know what to say about it. He was such a great guy.. He didn't deserve that. I feel a great burden when I hear about stuff like that happening to my buddies. I could have been me in his position and it makes me feel guilty sitting back in Korea. Maybe I should be pulling triggers and taking names... ? I don't know but I feel for my buddies and the best of luck for all those who serve.