"When Ted Wagner was a Downey High School junior, he wrote a letter to a soldier serving in Iraq. It was March 2003 and the war had just begun. Wagner wanted to show his support. He thanked the unknown soldier for his service and bravery. The letter also expressed confidence in a U.S. victory.
Somewhere between good intentions and delivery, the letter got lost. The local Red Cross just found it and turned it over to Debbie Katsounakis, president of the Central Valley chapter of Blue Star Mothers and Families. The organization is a support group for the loved ones of serving GIs.
Katsounakis has forwarded Wagner's letter to Iraq. It may even arrive in time to reach Wagner himself, who is serving his second tour of duty with the Marines.
Wagner's mom, Kathy Wagner- Habina, didn't know about the letter, but said that's the kind of young man her son is. She said he joined the Marines because "he just felt like he wanted to help and do something for his country. I took him and (his younger brother) Brett to the recruiters when they were 14 and 15 years old."
Wagner comes home May 23."
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