"Could you do me a big favor and send a large version of it to me? Sign it *To the rangers in second platoon Bravo 2/75 * You have my address."

"Sure, no problem. Always happy to help my brother."

"Thanks, Judy. Appreciate it. Love you."

"Love you too, Rick."

Three days later, after retreat, a FedEx package for me showed up. I got it from the mail clerk and returned to the barracks, "Got something for you guys."

It was a tube about 24 inches long. I gave it to the squad leader to open. Inside was a four-by-two-foot picture of Judy on the beach. "It was inscribed *To...