Updated 10 Jan 2008, correcting the spelling of Andrew Olmsted; thanks Gary. —SB

Andrew Olmsted, a writer for the Obsidian Wings blog—and an American soldier—was killed on Thursday while performing his duty in Iraq.

Obsidian Wings has published today a final note from Andrew, that he had requested to be posted in the event of his death. It shows much of his humor and wit in life, and also, I think, gives us some things to think about, whatever your political views are.