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Hissyspit

(45,788 posts)
Mon Oct 1, 2012, 10:38 PM Oct 2012

"Dear Mr. President" Ian's Letter



Published on Oct 1, 2012 by BarackObamadotcom
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Dear Mr. President,

My name is Ian.

I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and I am ten years old. I really hope that I can meet you someday because I would like to shake your hand and thank you for bringing my dad home from Iraq.

My dad served two tours in Iraq. His time away was really hard for me.
This is a note that my dad sent me: "My dearest Ian, son, I miss you so much..."

I had trouble sleeping sometimes because I was so worried about him.

He gave me his dog tags before he left and I kept them with me all the time so that I can feel close to him.

Because you ended the Iraq war I have my dad back safe.

Now I get to spend birthdays and holidays with my dad. And we can do all the things I have missed out on while he was away.

I look up to you both and I want to be just like you.

Thank you, Ian
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"Dear Mr. President" Ian's Letter (Original Post) Hissyspit Oct 2012 OP
Damn these kids just keep making my eyes tear up. speedoo Oct 2012 #1
*sniffle* SunSeeker Oct 2012 #2
Tears!!!!!! Heather MC Oct 2012 #4
If my work during the 08 campaign and my vote helped Ian and his family, sarge43 Oct 2012 #3

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
3. If my work during the 08 campaign and my vote helped Ian and his family,
Tue Oct 2, 2012, 10:05 AM
Oct 2012

then I'm content.

Our president is a good man.

Excuse me, I have to find a kleenex.

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