Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Valiant(ˈvalyənt) Hearts: The Great War

Dearest(dirist) Marie(məri),

As the war ends for me,
I have no regrets(rəˈɡret),
I’ve seen too much horror(ˈhôrər).
I hope fate(fāt) has been more merciful(ˈmərsəfəl) to you.
Our time on earth is brief,
and mine has been filled with so much joy.
That I can only be thankful for how much I’ve been blessed(blest).
Most specially, for the wonder you brought into my life.
This letter is my last as I’ve been found guilty(ˈɡiltē) by a military(ˈmiləˌterē) court(kôrt) for the death of an officer.
It was not my intention to kill him.
War makes men mad.
Though I failed Karl,
I know my sacrifices have not been in vain(vān).
I fought for my country and my liberty(ˈlibərdē), My honor is assured(əˈSHo͝ord).
Since it is the will of god to separate us on earth,
I hope we’ll meet again in heaven.
Keep me in your prayers(prer).

Your loving papa.
Always.

-Emile Chaillon