Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter sent to Chance Phelps’ father, John, by Chance’s commanding officer, Lt. Dan Robertson, after Chance was killed in action in Iraq. It is published with the family’s permission.
Dear Mr. Phelps:
Thank you for your response. Sir, below I will detail the events of April 9, 2004. On March 21, our platoon was detached from 3/11 and attached across the river to 1st Marine Division for…