Thank you letter!

Dear Colonel George E. Day,

Hello my name is Chelsea Cabanas. I am 16 years old. I am a sophmore at Farragut Career Academy High School. I am writing this letter to thank you fot what you have done for our country. You are a strong and courages man. I found it very courages how you put your life at risk to save the lives of your fellow aviotors. Even though you were badly injured and hurt, you kept your head up and stayed strong. Not only for yourself but also for your fellow troops. You showed me that you and I should always keep our heads up, stay strong and to give all we can give. You deserve The Medal of Honor because you jumped out a plane and broke your arm in 3 places and toke beatings for our country so you deserve alot of respect. I feel those who got The Medal of Honor should have your own hoilday, so that others can reconize all that yous have done. I want to end it ask, I want you to know that you are being thanked and throught about for all that you have done for our country. once again thank you for being such a brave and courages man.

Sincerely,

Cadet Corporal Chelsea Cabanas

P.S Thank you for taking your time to read this letter.

I wish you the best in the years to come.

Medal of Honor citation

George E. Day

Rank and organization: Colonel (then Major), U.S. Air Force, Forward Air Controller Pilot of an F-100 aircraft.

Place and date: North Vietnam, 26 August 1967.
Entered service at: Sioux City, Iowa.

Citation:On 26 August 1967, Colonel Day was forced to eject from his aircraft over North Vietnam when it was hit by ground fire. His right arm was broken in 3 places, and his left knee was badly sprained. He was immediately captured by hostile forces and taken to a prison camp where he was interrogated and severely tortured. After causing the guards to relax their vigilance, Colonel Day escaped into the jungle and began the trek toward South Vietnam. Despite injuries inflicted by fragments of a bomb or rocket, he continued southward surviving only on a few berries and uncooked frogs. He successfully evaded enemy patrols and reached the Ben Hai River, where he encountered U.S. artillery barrages. With the aid of a bamboo log float, Colonel Day swam across the river and entered the demilitarized zone. Due to delirium, he lost his sense of direction and wandered aimlessly for several days. After several unsuccessful attempts to signal U.S. aircraft, he was ambushed and recaptured by the Viet Cong, sustaining gunshot wounds to his left hand and thigh. He was returned to the prison from which he had escaped and later was moved to Hanoi after giving his captors false information to questions put before him. Physically, Colonel Day was totally debilitated and unable to perform even the simplest task for himself. Despite his many injuries, he continued to offer maximum resistance. His personal bravery in the face of deadly enemy pressure was significant in saving the lives of fellow aviators who were still flying against the enemy. Colonel Day's conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Armed Forces.

I feel I can thank George E. Day by showing him my appreciotaion. Also let him know that what he did to deserve The Medal of Honor toke alot of courge and we need a lot more men like him to risk his own life to help others. He was really strong and never gave up.