It’s finally happening!

After months of training and preparation, I’m finally moving out to the big city. I saved as much money as I could and Ma and Pa gave me the money they had been saving for me to go to college.

“You won’t be needing to go to school anymore, I reckon.” Pa said, with a heavy sigh.

He always could sigh with the best of them.

“No one’s askin ya to be a hero though, son. I...

The men who remained knew their fate. There were those who accepted it and sat ready. Quietly lost in their thoughts of family and joy. Some had sat in regret, others rambled on in a nervous attempt to quiet their fears.

No matter which route they chose, they knew this rusty old transport would be their last.

“This is bullshit, sir.” Duke’s voice echoed into each of their helmets.

“You’re ho...