by AlanJones
Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:10 am
The following email was translated from a foreign language, so it may not exactly match what you received

Hello,
I am very happy to write to you. Or the name of Dickson Wilcox, 51 years old, I came to Arizona, United States of America. I am an American soldier currently serving in Afghanistan, the military and the 3rd Army Infantry Division.
I am a widow, I lost my wife 5yrs ago in a car accident. May his soul rest in gentle peace.I gave birth to a son, who is 12 years old and she is now studying London.i been in contact with you because I am looking for a soul mate to spend my life after the retirement of the army.
However, I am looking for friendship, understanding, and perhaps a successful relationship of understanding.
I'm on duty for 28 years and now has a month to put an end to the mission in Afghanistan and then we'll retire.i am a romantic person, careering father.
Distance should not be an obstacle to true love. I'm not always online due to the nature of my work, I prefer email communication as a conversation, as I am always busy with people here. I attached my picture for your reference. tell me more about your self.

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