We got another letter form Jake today.
"Today started off alright, I guess. Just the usual, wake up, clean, go get chow, come back, go to class. The same basic deal. Then we went to PT, that's where it all went downhill. I'm trying not to lose my personality and I don't think I will. After PT we just drilled for awhile. The senior drill instructor (SDI), Staff Sergent Coles, is normally very cool. But, we made him angry so he "killed us" tonight. Ran us ragged basically. I've learned allot about allot of things while I've been here. Honor, courage, commitment, hard work, honesty, team work and integrity in just a week. But I've also seen the worst. Coveting, stealing, selfishness. It really is horrible. This place brings out the best in some, and the worst in others. It's a little sad. Some people in my platoon are just so dumb. I lose my bearings sometimes. I'm trying best not to. Writing to you guys is helping me keep my sanity. This is a crazy place for crazy people. I hope to hear from you guys soon. My new good thing is a good ink stick and a good place to write. We take for granted that we don't have to use some crappy pen that costs $.89. Living here has made me cheap. And the place to write, I write these at 0.900 ish (12:56am) from the head. (bathroom)
Goodnight,
Recruit Suter
Love,
Jake"
We'll keep everyone posted with any news as we get it. I can't stress enough how much Jake would appreciate a letter from his family, friends, and viewers of this blog. Please take a few minutes to write, it makes all the difference in the world.
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It is your Dad and Gavin. We hope everything is well and we are super proud of you. We both have time off on Sept 2nd through the 5th to tour the base and see you graduate. How is the haircut?? We will be thinking about you tonight as we play UFC Undisputed! Much love!!
ReplyDeleteHey Jake it's your dad. I am new to this blogging thing and posted that first comment before I read your latest entry. You just need to keep your head up. Don't think that you are smarter than any one else and don't buck authority. You will find the good and bad in any community. You just happen to be in a much smaller community and closer quarters. Just rise above all the adversity you are finding. Never have a better than thou attitude and you will over come your hard times. Just be the best human being you can be and strive to pull your fellow soldiers along with you and all will be ok. You sound a little down but don't quit and you will make it. I love you.
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