Although Captain Andy is very busy with his work in Iraq, he took the time to answer the students letters. He compared his life as a soldier with the things the students were completing, such as book reports and other projects.

He also sent the students a package! He sent a small Persian prayer rug, a replica of a T wall (the barrier that protects his unit) and some Iranian danars-they look like dollar bills but are worth much less in the United States. He sent the money as a token of his friendship with the class and so they would have a souvenir of the friendship. Hopefully, the students will be able to continue to write to him over the summer and will continue to write next year. He plans to be returning to his home sometime in December.