Letter From Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Slocum
Sunday, April 27, 2003; Page A19
Marine Lance Cpl.
Thomas J. Slocum
Dear Kristi,
I love you and Zoe with all of my heart. She is a beautiful baby girl. I received your letter today and it filled me with joy and motivation. I have wanted you since I became closer to you and experienced the wonderful person you are. And to answer your question yes I want you and Zoe more than anything in the world. It does not matter if Zoe is not mine all that matters is that I love her, teach her and protect her.
Slocum, 22, of Adams, Colo., was killed March 23 in Nasiriyah by Iraqi soldiers who pretended to surrender, then opened fire when Marines approached.