RIP
today was...not a realization that i wanted...but i needed. the realities of war are so incredibly painful. i did not realize until just recently how real it is. i'm so sad that i had to experience that but greatful all in the same.
ah i'm so exhausted but i just need to say one thing...
Thank you Nicholas Conan Mason, from the bottom of my heart, for protecting this ground that I walk on, thank you for dying for the freedoms that our country stands for. Thank you for smiling a lot and making people laugh, even though I didn't know you to speak to you, I saw that smile walking through the halls of our school and I've heard there are many stories of the funny things you did. You're a hero to so many people now and will forever be in our hearts and minds. I'm sorry you had to go away so early...you will most certainly be missed.

-J