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Today, a good friend, Husband, and father died.

My friend was a pilot in my squadron. Like every other day in training, I launched his jet. There was no sign of any problems, and the pilot seemed 100%. He crashed. For 4 hours we had unconfirmed reports that he had ejected and was being looked for. Sadly, he didnt get the chance to Eject. He was killed on impact, and the reason for the crash are unknown. Everyone here is full of tears, but I didnt have time to cry up until now. I had to take care of the ones who took it the hardest. Now its my time.

I think the worst part about all of this is when the news finally came. My commanding officer had us all gather in one large room and he broke the news. Our friend was killed, and his wife notified. He was crying as he said it, and many people just broke down.

The war and all the training leading up until I go is hard. My friend paid the ultimate price, his life for this. I wonder sometimes if I can go so far as he did, and I know I can when the time comes. My friends dead has me thinking about the people who would be left behind if somethign like this should happen to me. If so, I dont want any tears. But, if you must cry... have tears of joy for what I've done with my life, bot saddness that I've departed it.

In anycase, my friend is now gone. Im still here, doing the missions that he now cannot. He will be missed, and I will carry him in my heart like many others who have gone before him.

Sir, rest in peace.