Editor’s Note: This is a letter Alex Jimenez wrote to the United States Army after he graduated from high school.
To whom it may concern:
My name is Alex Ramon Jimenez Duran, and I am a senior in a high school named Liceo Pedro Maria Espaillat in Santiago, Villa Bisono Navarrete, Dominican Republic. I was born in the United States of America in 1982 in Flushing Hospital in the town of Flushing, Queens in the United States. I lived in Corona, NY, until I was 8 then I moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts. I lived there until I was 13. On April 4, I will be 18 years old. I live in the Dominican Republic. I live in this country because my parents thought that I could receive a better education. My opinion about this is a good student is a good student; it does not matter what country.
The reason for this letter is to express my interest in being a soldier in the U.S. Army. Ever since I was born, I have been interested in technology, solving problems, action and adventure. I believe that in the U.S. Army, I will be able to reach my goals of being all that I can be in the Army, become a professional in the career I am interested in, be someone in this galaxy that makes positive differences, bring peace to the innocent, give the guilty what they deserve and bring justice as a soldier for the United States.
I’ve heard about snipers. From what I have heard, I would like to be one myself so that I may have the honor of walking with my head held high, be respected, and feel respected as I say the word “sniper.” But, to be a sniper, I understand that my duty shall be to prove myself to my country and superiors that I am capable. Also, I would like your help on how to receive information about recruitment for the U.S. Army. If I ever do get recruited, I promise to fight for the innocent who cannot fight for themselves and for the United States of America.
Sincerely Alex Ramon Jimenez Duran
P.S. West Point Academy is a place where I would like to study and graduate with honors.
