9These are the private records of a famous Earthling who fought against the Sith and Eternal Empires during the Great Galactic War.
I would like to thank the United Nations, the National Earth-Sith War archives in Washington, D.C. and the Meyer family for assisting the order in our research of how this once isolated planet managed to survive for generations against external threats and filling in the blanks of why this world is unique in its ways.
-Jedi Grandmaster Luke Skywalker.
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Letter from Khe Sanh Combat Base, South Vietnam to Acton, Indiana, USA.
February 2nd, 1967
Dear Mom,
I guess you saw the news footage of what's occurred at Khe Sanh, but I want to let you know that I'm okay.
The men fought back hard, but the cost was heavy...
The enemy was repulsed and
But as much as it pains me to say this, I would also need to inform you that Charles is gone.
On the 21st of January, he and I were patrolling a nearby village when we encountered a platoon size element of the NVA with two tanks and the Commies were eating breakfast at the time before they spotted us.
I...I still can't believe Ma. He was right there next to me shouting and the next thing I know, he was killed instantly.
I don't know how I'm here since the Reds literally used their tanks against my Jeep!
Regardless if it was intervention from the Lord Alrighty or luck, I'm still here fighting in this swamp.
Well, now I'm off for another patrol just to make sure that there are no more infiltrators and after the siege recently I don't think it's a possibility.
But anyway, I'll be safe as always.
Love,
Jake.
Journal Entry #91
March 3rd, 1967
Well, I didn't think I would live to see the day, but I'm heading home.
Ho Chi Minh had enough and accepted the President's offer of a peace conference in Paris.
I'll never forget the men that unfortunately paid the price to keep the people of South Vietnam free from the yoke of Communism.
I lost good friends in the jungles and rice paddies. Ronny Davis, Andy Freedman, and Charles.
I still can't believe they're gone, but there are others who are heading home in coffins and I pray that the families will be comforted and I also hope that the South Vietnamese people recognize the cost we suffered for their liberty.
Now, I'm boarding the USS New Jersey, one of four Iowa-class battleships currently in service and I read a recent article on how the navy is thinking of building three additional Iowa's!
Man- those 16-inch guns sure do pack a punch for shore bombardment like at Da Nang in '65!
Anyways, the Jersey will be home until I reach Newport on the East Coast and take some leave.
Sure, a plane ride back would be easier, but I'm sure Uncle Sam have their reasons and besides, a cruise does sound nice right now.
Mom, Dad, my Uncles, and Grandparents will be surely waiting and I'm looking forward to Ma's cheesecake.
Journal Entry #105
April 2nd, 1967
Well. I'm now home in the land of corn and soybeans.
Ma was surprised that I came home twenty four hours earlier than expected and when she saw her baby boy in those Charlies while working on her flowers, she became emotional to say the least.
The farm is doing well and dad managed to buy additional acreage so that more crops could be grown, but Ma in all her divine wisdom convince him to turn it into a fruit orchard. In fact, the old man wondered why he hasn't thought of the idea and soon I need to assist him in planting apple, pear, and cherry trees.
Uncle Steve is doing well with his hardware store and Uncle Jack is fine.
And now, Cronkite just announced that the President is heading to Paris for the summit. I don't know how long the process will be but the odds are in our favor.
We hold all the cards and the Commies know it.
Letter from Camp Lejune, North Carolina to Acton, Indiana, USA.
May 4th, 1967
Dear Dad,
Today was an interesting day.
Very rarely do we have to deal with a major crisis, but earlier a hippie rammed his '66 Corvette past the gate and took the local commander hostage.
He belonged to the radical organization 'Students for Democracy and Freedom'.
The man- Justin Walker- demanded that the former actress and Communist sympathizer Hanoi Jane, who is going to executed for treason today, be released and pardoned.
Of course, my unit and I responded to the scene and once I had the shot, I took it.
Jane Fonda should not be released at all and I know that you agree, dad.
After all, you wished that Tokyo Rose was put on the chair.
Sincerely,
Jake.
Journal Entry #115
May 29th, 1967
It's Memorial Day and I still can't get over Charles's death.
I paid a visit to his grave last month in Arlington and I don't remember when I cried so hard.
Charles was one who was always careful and yet, he's gone.
Man, I still can't believe it.
So tonight, I'll be at the local tavern with my buddies as we remember our comrades who are no longer with us.
