Dear Terrorists,
I am a Navy Aviator. I was born and raised in
a small town in New England. I come from a family of five. I was raised in a
middle class home and taught my values by my mother and father.
My dad worked a series of jobs in finance and
my mom took care of us kids. We were not an overly religious family but
attended church most Sundays. It was a nice small Episcopal Church. I have
a brother and
Sister and I am the youngest in my family. I
was the first in many generations to attend college.
I have flown Naval aircraft for 16 years. For
me the flying was never a lifelong dream or a "calling," it just happened.
I needed a job and I liked the challenge. I continue to do it today because
I feel it is important to give back to a nation which has given so much to
me. I do it because, although I will never be rich, my family will be
comfortable.
I do it because many of my friends have left
for the airlines and someone has to do it.
My government has spent millions to train me
to fly these
Multi-million dollar aircrafts. I make about
70,000 dollars a year and after 20 years will be offered a pension.
I like baseball but think the players make too
much money. I am in awe of firemen and policemen and what they do each day
for my community, and! Like teachers, they just don't get paid enough.
I respect my elders and always use sir or
ma'am when addressing a stranger. I'm not sure about kids these days but I
think that's normal for every generation.
I tell you all this because when I come for
you, I want you to know me. I won't be hiding behind a woman or a child. I
won't be disguised or pretending to be something I am not. I will be in a
U.S. Issue flight suit. I will be wearing standard US issue flight gear, and
I will be flying a navy aircraft clearly marked as a US warplane. I wish we
could
Meet up close in a small room where I could
wrap my hands around your throat and slowly squeeze the life out of you, but
unfortunately, you're hiding in a hole in the ground, so we will have to do
this a different way.
I want you to know also that I am very good at
what I do. I can put a 2,000 lb weapon through a window from 10,000 feet
up. I generally only fly at night, so you may want to start sleeping during
the day. I am not eager to die for my country but I am willing to sacrifice
my life to protect it from animals like you.
I will do everything in my power to ensure no
civilians are hurt as I take aim at you.
My countrymen are a forgiving bunch. Many are
already forgetting what you did on Sept 11th. But I will not forget!!
I am coming! I hope you know me a little bit
better, see you soon...sleep tight.
Signed
A U.S. Navy Pilot
Our Soldiers are one
Of our greatest assets!
God Bless
