Karen Perez

San Pedro, CA

I met Auggie, as everyone calls him, in my junior year in high school. He had the most gorgeous eyes and an even better smile. When I found out he was enlisting in the USMC, I didn't really think much of it. Of course, I also didn't realize how much I was going to miss him. I got ahold of his cell phone number and I gathered up the courage to call him one afternoon. I have never met a guy this amazing, was the first thought that popped onto my head. I don't usually talk to anyone about anything, but with him it was very easy to pour my heart out. Since he's been gone, we talk almost every day, and text each other as much as possible. I know that this country is very lucky to have him serve it. He is a person who wears his heart on his sleeve and does everything from the heart as well. He's told me that he's gotten very good scores on his tests in school, and I couldn't be prouder. I know God is watching over him and taking care of him, and I'll be here waiting for that walk on the beach he promised me.