It was an unusually hot day, even for that goddamn jungle. We were on our patrol... then it happened.
I just turned away to light my cig and I heard somebody scream, then fall to the ground and after that the this dammed crack of a shot. It was Jimmy, he just hgad 2 weeks to serve before he got out, but the VC had different plans. He was lkying there, not even speaking anymore, just gurgling blood. We tried to help but it was too late. I still see his face when I close my eyes...