I'm going before the firing squad today at 3:00. I regret nothing... (opens in new tab)

My dear parents, Just a few words to tell you of my death sentence, and that I'll be executed this afternoon at 3:00. Aside from that, and despite it all, my morale is good, and, more than that, don't worry too much about it. [...] I'm going to fall, but sorrow mustn't crush you; you must be as strong as I am at this moment. My death isn't extraordinary, and no one should feel sorry for me, for thousands fall every day, on the front or otherwise. Farewell Papa, farewell my little Maman, coura...