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...n the United States Marine Corp, and that was my first and foremost concern. When cousin enlisted in the Marine Corp, it was peacetime. No thought of war was evident. This all changed within minutes. I knew we were at war now, and I was scared. I panicked; I tried to reach my cousin but calls were unable to get though to military personnel. Later, in the afternoon, my cousin called me. I was never so relieved in my life! He knew that I would be worried and just wanted to let me know he was okay. He was very upset with everything that was happening. He told me he was ready to do what he had to do for his country. He said, “Sheletra, don’t worry about me; God will take care of me; please pray for all the people that have died and the people they have left behind.” My heart felt heavy, I was feeling all kinds of different emotions. First and mostly importantly, I was bursting with pride , so much that it is really hard to explain. Second, I felt selfish because I did not want him to defend his country. I wanted him back home with me. And last, I was overwhelmed with love for hi...