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An Open Letter To My Big Brother

You're not just my brother; you're my hero.

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An Open Letter To My Big Brother

To My Big Brother,

Since the day I was born, I have had you by my side, cheering me on from my first steps and my first words to the first time I scored a goal in field hockey and to my high school graduation. You have been there for me through everything.

You have gone above and beyond in the role of being a big brother.

As much as we have teased each other or may get mad sometimes, we always reset the next day. I apologize for all the times I told on you or got you in trouble when I was little and for you getting stuck doing the dishes. Thank you for always going trick-or-treating with me. Thank you for always being just as excited as I was for Santa to come on Christmas. Thank you for always playing Guitar Hero with me even though I clearly was awful at it, but you knew it meant a lot to me to get time with my big brother. I know I could be a pain sometimes, but thank you for always continuing to love me. We only get into some tough times because we care about each other.

You have been my protector. You've stepped in when necessary to keep me on the right path. I am thankful for you keeping a close eye on me and not letting anyone or anything hurt your little sister. Thank you for taking time out of your day to let me talk to you about anything and everything: from happy tears to sad tears and good times to bad times. You've always guided me in the right direction helping me overcome any situation. You give me your best advice and sometimes it is brutally honest, but always advice I need to hear and appreciate hearing in the end.

I couldn't be more proud of the person you have become. Not only have you watched me grow up, but I have seen you transform into the amazing man you are today. Not only are you my brother, but you are my Airman and my Hero. I am so proud of all that you do and your accomplishments in the military.

No matter the distance and despite the fact I see you only once a year (or twice if I am lucky), I am thankful for your constant love and support. I am thankful for the phone calls, texts, FaceTimes, and for the talks we have when you visit home.

Distance for sure makes it tough: I always wish I could get a hug from my big brother. I always wish I could go get food with you. I always wish we could go to the gym together and be "gym rats". But it just makes it that much more special when I see you. Even though you're not always around, you go above and beyond to be there for me as best as you can.

Thank you for pushing me to strive to better myself. Thank you for turning my frowns into smiles. Thank you for showing me I deserve the best in life.

I hope I have made you proud; you most definitely give your little sister a lot to be proud of and thankful for.


There's no other love like the love for a brother.

There's no other love like the love from a brother.

-Terri Guillemets

I love you, big brother. Always thankful for you.


Love Always,

Your Little Sister

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