Marshal Writes to Family of The Dead

The Air Force Military Press Association recently published a telegram from a Wing Group Captain which told the story of an ambush in Osten Helkar at night while Falleentium aircraft were fueling up. In the ambush, 32 aircraft were destroyed and 102 aircraftmen died while sleeping, preparing for patrol or fueling aircraft. Marshal of the Air Force Arturo Bainbridge wrote to each mother or father of the killed servicemen with kind words;
Dearest Parent,
I write as a father, myself, of a beautiful, free and lively boy who, much like your own kin, gave service to the best armed forces in the world and history. 
With much regret, and a lump in my throat, I write this letter as a leafover to the coverletter. Haven read the coverletter, I am sure you are now aware of the death of your brave, heroic son. Personally, I am immensely proud of your son and have heard from his Commanding Officers he was a role model among many other, happy, aspiring, inspiring qualities. 
101 other aircraftmen died alongside your fearless son. War is not a game. The life of your child is very precious and I can only write a letter of condolence. I would do anything, Sir, to bring back your child and give him another chance of life. Truly, I would sacrifice myself to save your young, dreamy child who had so much to offer the world.
While your child may be gone in person, his name, his legacy and his spirit live on. Not only in for your, but for his country and Emperor. I met with the Emperor and made him aware of these deaths - His Imperial Majesty, too, shows remorse and sorrow for the tragic death of your son. 
To be bold is one thing, but your son was far more. Your son was lionhearted, valiant and audacious. Camaraderie was his mission and gallantry was his aim. Sir, your son never let anyone down and served with his nation in his heart. A grateful nation thanks him, unreservedly. 
In name of your dauntless child, I will continue this fight. Bringing an end to it, in the name of, and for, your son. Sir, your son was - in every definition - a hero.
If there is anything I, or my staff, can do then please get in touch. 
Yours truly & gratefully,
Marshal of the Imperial Air Force,
Arturo R. J. Bainbridge
P S: when I said in my 567AER Air Force Cadet speech, "[n]ever have you been more needed than today if our way of life is to prevail, if change is to be by the ballot box rather than by force or lawlessness", I had your son and you in heart and mind. It's more true in present time than ever before.
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