He also made some good friends, like Erik. ... Tim's pass was put in good use although he was extremely sick. ... He saw many soldiers get injured, and some even died. Those images would make him think that those soldiers did not need to die. ... That certain compassion and courage was only seen in some American soldiers. ...

• Word Count: 1388
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Little, frost-bitten waifs without food or shelter or good coats and there was no food or shelter or good coats to give them. ... My thoughts were mostly on me and how sad it was that a man like me had been born into a time of war and that none of what was good in me and great about me could be given to the world. ... "No, but I am a soldier. ... All I know is the life of a soldier. ... "An old soldier has seen wounds and sickness, and he knows a man that can get well if he chooses to get well. ...

• Word Count: 1820
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School