to get their impressions, to get their feelings about his experience. it's been very, very difficult for them. we now want to tell you what it's been like for them as they have a he recruit in their family for the very first time. >> this is william's last letter. it says hey, mom and dad. how are things going at home? i hopewell. >> reporter: nearly every time lori mcclain reads a letter from her son son or junior as they call him here at home in california, it's hard for her not to become emotional. >> i love you guys and talk to you when i can. love junior. it doesn't take much. i keep all of his letters. >> reporter: the letters come from for the leonardwood, missouri where new recruit will