In memory of Diego Rincon, American Hero, who was one of the 4 killed in Iraq during the suicide car bombing. Here is the text of his last letter home: Hola Mother, How are you doing? Good I hope. I'm doing OK I guess. I won't be able to write anymore starting the 28th of this month. We are moving out. We are already packed and ready to move to a tactical Alpha-Alpha (in Iraq). Once that happens, there will not be any mail sent out. We will only receive mail that is less than 12 ounces. At least that's what they said. I'm not sure where exactly we're going be at yet, but it is said to be a 20-hour drive in the Bradleys. So I guess the time has finally come for us to see what we are made of, who will crack when the stress level rises and who will be calm all the way through it. Only time will tell. We are at the peak of our training and it's time to put it to the test. I just want to tell everybody how much you all mean to me and how much I love you all. Mother, I love you so much! I'm not going to give up! I'm living my life one day at a time, sitting here picturing home with a small tear in my eyes, spending time with my brothers who will hold my life in their hands. I try not to think of what may happen in the future, but I can't stand seeing it in my eyes. There's going to be murders, funerals and tears rolling down everybody's eyes. But the only thing I can say is, keep my head up and try to keep the faith and pray for better days. All this will pass. I believe God has a path for me. Whether I make it or not, it's all part of the plan. It can't be changed, only completed. Mother will be the last word I'll say. Your face will be the last picture that goes through my eyes. I'm not trying to scare you, but it's reality. The time is here to see the plan laid out. And hopefully, I'll be at home in it. I don't know what I'm talking about or why I'm writing it down. Maybe I just want someone to know what goes through my head. It's probably good not keeping it all inside. I just hope that you're proud of what I'm doing and have faith in my decisions. I will try hard and not give up. I just want to say sorry for anything I have ever done wrong. And I'm doing it all for you mom. I love you. P.S. Very Important Document. Your son, Diego Rincon George Rincon, kisses a picture of his son U.S. soldier Diego Rincon after a press conference at his home in Conyers, Ga., Monday, March 31, 2003. Pfc. Diego Rincon was killed in Saturday's suicide bombing in Iraq according to family and U.S. military officials. In background is Catherine Montemayor, girlfriend of Diego Rincon. (AP Photo/ W. A. Harewood)
For what it's worth: Diego Rincon was of Colombian descent, don't know where he was born. His death has been front page news in Colombia as he is the first Colombian to die in this war. I heard an on-air interview his father did with a Colombian newscast on MOnday night. It's all very heart-breaking. He was just 19! It was very emotional when his father described military officials informing him his 'little boy' had been killed. Seeing the human toll on both sides is very depressing on me and I think I'm starting to really feel it. I have a 6 month old boy at home and sometimes I look at him at wonder what his future will be like...