Sept. 4, 2008

Yeah, Finally got a phone call from Derreck, but he is not feeling too good right now as after being sick the last 2 weeks he now has a viral infection which has become a little serious. He is being treated and hopefully will recover 100%. He is still looking forward to graduation and this sickness will not hinder in his goal to graduate hopefully at the top of his platoon. He misses everyone, and has requested some pictures of his friends as well as address for his teachers at school. He wants to write to them and say thanks for all the guidance that they gave him. So hopefully the next call will be much brighter.