Last Letters to Loved Ones. Rose Rouse
including myself, not long enough. I have only hours before it is time to leave. During my time away, I have a few short words for some. Dean, Jackson and Bailey… I know that the three of you have started on the long road of healing. A tragic accident has occurred and you have found yourselves to be closer than you thought. Dean, you find that your kids love you more than you thought possible, and Bailey and Jackson, you see that Dad will do anything it takes for you. Dean, worry about your family, not me. That is my wish. I love you and am proud of the way you have handled everything so far. You are a man I admire.
Mom and Dad… I find myself in a position that is tearing at your soul. You have a son and grandchildren who need you while you have to see your other son separated from his family to go on a mission many don’t understand or support. I can only imagine the agony this causes. You have made the right choice, though, in staying at Dean’s side.
Wayne, Lynn and Lance… you find yourselves seeing a brother depart on a mission that has more than its share of tragedy; this is widely public in the media. You question will this happen to your family, a tragic spotlight is no place for anyone to find themselves in. Since it is me leaving, I can’t even imagine the position you find yourselves in or the feelings that come with it. Support Dean, he needs your help.
All other family and friends… I know that you will be wondering how I am doing. I will try to send emails out to let you all know every now and again. Pray for my family and hold proud. Mostly pray for Dean, Jackson and Bailey.
Kerry… my wife. I keep you for last not because that is your lot in life but because that is how important you are to me. You mean the world to me and I will never be able to express the appreciation I have for the love and support you have shown me. You have made it possible for me to be with injured family when you could have been selfish and you have never once asked me to push my career aside although I know at times it hurts you. I pray for the strength to emulate your courage and strength.
Jessica… You have made me proud to call you my daughter, I have faith in you and I know that you will succeed in anything you do. You are a talented, bright and a beautiful young lady. Please help your mother while I’m gone and have patience with her emotions in my absence.
Katie… I know that you will miss me and I will miss you too. I love you Katie. I don’t know how this email will reach you because I don’t have your email address that works.
Sam… I will miss you, I love you and I will be back.
Connor… I hope that you never forget me and that you will always be proud of what I do.
Till next time.
I love you all,
Glen
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Private William Cushley, a 21-year-old Canadian, was killed in battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan on 3 September 2006.
The morning he left for Afghanistan, his mother Elaine dropped him off at the bus stop. He gave her one last hug and left for Kandahar. She bet him $50 that she would not cry but, as soon as he got on the bus, she lost her bet. Will must have anticipated that this was an extremely dangerous posting, because he left a handwritten last note for his mother just in case he died. If he had lived, she would never have had to open it. Sadly, she read it.
If you are reading this, I’m sorry, but I will not be coming back home. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me. I really do appreciate it. You were always there for me even when I didn’t want you to be. I have one last favour to ask you. In this envelope is two more letters, one for Tasha, one for Brandy. If you could please deliver them to them I would really appreciate it.
I just want you to know that I love you and that I fought bravely and did everything I could to come home. Do not weep too much, I will always be with you in heart and spirit. Love always and forever,
Will
PS You can keep the $50! LOL.
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