By the way, one of the boys that came home by the low road today is from my little town. I didn't know him personally, but some of my friends and family did. By all accounts he was well-liked and will be missed. I wish I had had the chance to know him. He had apparently volunteered for this mission. His infant daughter had been induced slightly early in order for him to be able to see and hold her before he shipped out.

Make a joke about that if you can, Laughing Boy.