1st installment of The Hunger Games

The following is a letter that I wrote to Katniss Everdeen shortly after she volunteered to be a tribute in The Hunger Games.
Dear Katniss,
I know that you do not know me, but I feel compelled to write to you. I admire the courage that you have to volunteer for the Games, taking your younger sister's place. I'm sure that you felt obligated to protect your younger sister from the brutality of the Games and possible death. I have two younger sisters myself and so I can relate to your position as an older sibling. You made the best possible decision in a situation that is dark and dismal. As the next few weeks and months come to pass, I encourage you to keep up your courage and remember what an important decision you have made for your sister. No matter what the outcome of the games, your sister will always remember your love and sacrifice for her and will touched by this her entire life. I'm sure you will face much loneliness and confusion about what is happening with you, and much worry about what is happening at home in District 12 with your family and friends. Your willing sacrifice for your sister is an inspiration to me and I'm sure that it is an inspiration to many other people as well, especially other young people. I hope that the outcome for you is favorable so that you can be a living inspiration for all of us in District 12. I will be praying for you.

Your friend,

Will Hoerr