He said it was insurance.
“Everybody needs an angel watching their back.”
I had made fun of him for it.
After the mission, when the helicopters came, there had been one empty seat.
Daniel’s name never appeared in the public casualty reports. His family received a sealed letter and a medal. His sister received the pin after the Army finished with his personal effects.
I had never seen it again.
Until now.
“Who is he?” I asked.
Hale did not answer immediately.
That told me more than an answer would have.
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