A SOLDIER’S LETTER TO DAUGHTER
The following letter was found on the body of
Army Chief Warrant Officer Aaron Weaver when
he died January 8, 2004, in a crash of a Black Hawk
helicopter shot down by insurgents.
Weaver scribbled the letter to his baby daughter, Savannah,
while in a battlefield in Iraq. But he never mailed the letter.
The letter arrived home with Aaron's personal items 2 months
after his death.
My Dearest little Savannah,
I miss you so much. It seems like I had so little time with you
before I left. Though we will have many fun times together over
the next few years, I can't wait to see you again. I always knew
that having children is special to a parent, but it means so much
more than I ever imagined. I believe that I am probably the
proudest dad ever. You are such a beautiful little girl and I can't
wait till you call for me over and over.
It is so hard to believe your mother and I could make such a
special little thing. You are the best thing that has ever happened
to me. You are the meaning of my life,
you make my heart pound with joy and pride.
I love you and want you to know that daddy will always be here
for you. No matter what happens to me or where we go, you will
always know that I love you, mommy loves you and your family
loves you.
Remember that family is the most important thing and all you may
have to fall back on to in times of need, Your family loves you.
Love your family. Daddy
Savannah Weaver was 15 months old when her father wrote
his last letter to her. Savannah is three years old now and lives
in Central Florida with her mother, Nancy Weaver and brother,
Austin Weaver. Arron Weaver’s battlefield letter is framed
and hangs in Savannahs bedroom. Nancy Weaver never
reads the letter.
