Students will use Dr. Ed Tick’s story to write a letter of support to a veteran, and begin taking responsibility as a country for that soldier’s wounds and healing. Article and Writing PromptRead the article: “Heal the Warrior, Heal the Country“ by Dr. Edward Tick. Writing GuidelinesThe writing guidelines below are intended to be just that—a guide. Evaluation RubricSample EssaysThe essays below were selected as winners for the Winter 2014 Student Writing Competition. Dear Veteran by Jim Xie, Grade 11Read Jim’s letter that highlights the unimaginable hardships of war and his gratitude towards veterans.