Due to popular demand, I had to wrap myself in Gator flags. That gator flag on the wall is actually what I wake up to every morning. The other one is just for show. Representing the Gator Nation out here.

My Platoon Sergeant, SFC Henkes, was killed yesterday. I was only a hundred meters away. I can't go into details. The loss is great and it has been very difficult for all of us. We will continue on, but never forget him. The emotions I can't explain.