My Sincerest Regrets on the Death of Your Son, by Barack Obama

Mr. and Mrs. Jones Main Street Anywhere, USA Re: The Death of Your Son, Private Jones Dear Mr. and Mrs. Jones: As President of the United States, the hardest thing I have to do is send young men and women into combat. Tragically, some die defending our freedoms. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son in Afghanistan. Having never served in the military, knowing nothing about the military, being a rather naive lawyer and community organizer, and having two daughters who I will never send into harm's way, I cannot imagine how hard it is to lose a brave Marine like your son. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss and be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.