January 1, 2009
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your interest in my upcoming deployment to Iraq. I would first like to extend my appreciation of being your friend. Thank you for your endless support and encouragement.
I have been a member of the United States Navy Reserve for the past two decades and I am proud and honored to serve during this important mission for our country. This country has granted me freedoms that I otherwise may not have had and the military has provided me with opportunities to realize my potentials. I began my service on December 29, 2008. I am completing a month of combat indoctrination training, before I leave to Baghdad. The training consists of long and hard days. It will start as early as 4:30 in the morning, with fourteen hours of physical conditioning in climates and circumstances that best assimilate to Iraq and Afghanistan. It will be challenging but with your support, I know that my family will be safe at home, and I’ll be in better shape.
Furthermore, my ten years of experience as an elected official will give me a unique perspective for the work I will do in Iraq. One of our top priority tasks will be to rebuild the infrastructure of cities that have been destroyed. As a city councilmember and former mayor, I understand the needs of a city, which will be essential when rebuilding Iraq. I have a good understanding of what services are needed, such as: water, roads, sewage, public safety, waste, safe environment, and creating jobs for the local people. I hope that my experience and skill sets will be useful to help both our troops and the Iraqi people.
My seat on the Sunnyvale City Council will be temporarily filled during my absence, however I look forward to continue my service upon my return. If there should be any questions or comments about this please contact Sunnyvale’s City Clerk, Heidi Kirk at 408-730-7470.
I am sad to leave my family, but my sacrifice is not alone. Hundreds of thousands of our troops leave to war every year to serve. Our focus is to work together to help foster security in Iraq and bring all our troops back home safely and soon.
Nonetheless, I will have internet connection where I can keep communication with my family and you, my friends. I intend to send periodic updates about my life in Iraq. Please visit my website, www.ottolee.org to be added to my email list and to find out more information about my recent deployment.
Once again, I am sincerely thankful for your support and friendship. Wish me luck and keep our troops in your prayers!
Respectfully yours,
Otto Lee
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