Thomas Patrick McGee

Hawthorne, California

July 6, 2007

 Killed when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Wazi Khwa, Afghanistan.

The world should know the man I knew. It is my duty to uphold his honor, as he profoundly honored his fallen comrades. He had such passion for life and I wish I were half the soldier he is. If he were here with me right now...He would look into my eyes and promise that "everything happens the way it is meant to be."

I always vowed to carry his heart into battle as my weapon. Victory or Death!