From the Afghan Frontline

Came across this linked on another forum, and having seen the thread for our soldiers in the prayer requests I thought I'd highlight this here.

Prepare to whip out them tissues too. Gratitude to the soldiers family for sharing such a private item.

'Hello mum, this is going to be hard for you to read ...'

At 19, Rifleman Cyrus Thatcher was one of the youngest victims of the Afghan war. These letters – given to The Independent by his family – reveal the excitement of a teenager sent to fulfil his dream, and his maturity in confronting the possibility that he might not make it home.............

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hello-mum-this-is-going-to-be-hard-for-you-to-read-1753008.html

Thanks for posting mate - very touching

Wow. Absolutely brilliant post, which makes you realise what it important.

Thanks for this, although I will now have to explain why I am sat at a computer crying like a baby to my wife.

Thanks again.

Matt