Maris and his brothers attended Gordon Technical High School, which sponsored two Kairos (God’s Time) Retreats for seniors. This is a three day intense program for students who have leadership qualities. Part of the retreat experience was receiving letters written by family members.
Maris was away from home, in the Air Force, when he wrote this letter to Philip on October 29, 2007:
Hey Philip,
Dude just writing this letter to let you know that i'm proud of you man. You've been a good bro to me, always some fun shit to do when we hang out together. Proud of you for doing kickass in school. Getting A's all the time and being in the NHS. I never got that since I slacked off in school and never took it seriously but you've done good dude. Got a good score on the ACT. I know you're gonna be awesome at whatever you do in life man. Hope things always go well for you.
Take it easy dude,
Maris"
I was proud of Maris for writing this nice letter to Philip.
Maris Michael Butta, Senior Airman, son of Raymond and Deena, nee Weglarz; brother of Alexander and Philip Butta. A 2006 graduate of Gordon Tech High School, Maris was a member of the 8th Intel squadron in the U.S. Air Force at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. He was decorated with the Air Force Achievement Medal and earned the following awards: Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terror Service Medal and the Air Force Training Ribbon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Pkwy., Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, 9 a.m., until time of service, 10 a.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.
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